Antifouling

[Sailfree]

With cold weather forcast what is the minimum temperature International Antifouling Micron Extra can be applied at and must it be touch dry before lower temperatures are reached.
On tin it only gives touch dry times down to 5deg C.
No help on Web site or I need to pass my Navigation exam for Web sites!!
Product is bought so favourite alternatives not appropriate!
Thanks
Roger

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[Robin]

We are using Micron Optima, the 2 pack water based one which says do not apply below 5 degs and don't get wet for 24hrs. Micron CSC Extra is solvent based and personally I would worry less about the temperature, though one thing to be wary of is condensation on the keel which could give adhesion problems. This is more of a problem after a cold spell when the large chunk of metal is still cold and any humidity in the air condenses on it leaving a damp film. We are trying to decide if we chance the 1st coat of Optima today (Sunday) before the real cold sets in!

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