Jotun Sea Queen shelf-life

[greggron]

I am looking to buy a 5 ltr can of Jotun Sea Queen. Normally I have enough out of a 2.5ltr can of antifouling for two coats on my Sadler25, so I am hoping this 5 ltr can will do two applications with the second being put on maybe two years hence.

Has anyone else done this and is the paint still usable/effective after two years in the garage?

Thanks

Greg

 

[pvb]

I only antifoul every 2 years, and usually have some left over. It's always fine to use in 2 years' time, although it obviously needs a good stir.

 

[sailorman]

I am looking to buy a 5 ltr can of Jotun Sea Queen. Normally I have enough out of a 2.5ltr can of antifouling for two coats on my Sadler25, so I am hoping this 5 ltr can will do two applications with the second being put on maybe two years hence.

Has anyone else done this and is the paint still usable/effective after two years in the garage?

Thanks

Greg

i have nxt years seaqueen in stock already

 

[xyachtdave]

I was advised to store open tins with the lid facing down to stop air getting in.

Maybe put the left over paint in a smaller container so less air is inside.

 

[Cloven]

I was advised to store open tins with the lid facing down to stop air getting in.

Maybe put the left over paint in a smaller container so less air is inside.

...or just cover the surface with a layer of cling film

 

[VicS]

I was advised to store open tins with the lid facing down to stop air getting in.

Maybe put the left over paint in a smaller container so less air is inside.

AFAIK antifouling only dries by solvent evaporation so can always be thinned again with the appropriate thinner.

It a good tip for storing other paint and varnish though

 

[pvb]

AFAIK antifouling only dries by solvent evaporation so can always be thinned again with the appropriate thinner.

It a good tip for storing other paint and varnish though

How does paint and varnish dry?

 

[VicS]

Depends, but for "ordinary" oil paint see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drying_oil

 

[alahol2]

How does paint and varnish dry?

In the tin, mine usually dries to a skin which gets thicker the longer it's left. I never have that problem with antifoul, the solids just sink but can be easily re-mixed.

 

[ribrage]

sea queen

i have nxt years seaqueen in stock already

as you are already using sea queen , I assume it does a reasonable job ?

Ive just taken a chance on this stuff and bought ten ltrs of it' as its a fraction of the price of internationals anti foul that ive historically used.

 

[ukmctc]

I've used seaqueen and it lasts for four years while cruising, not being lifted out at all. Great stuff nothing sticks, just a bit of slime.
By the time you remember about it, you'll have forgotten where you put the left overs!

 

[greggron]

That's all very reassuring, thank you. The shelf life of the blue was cited to me by the supplier yesterday as 6 months. I think the red is the same and the black is 12 months (but I could have got those the wrong way around).

 

[pvb]

The shelf life of the blue was cited to me by the supplier yesterday as 6 months. I think the red is the same and the black is 12 months (but I could have got those the wrong way around).

But they would say that, wouldn't they?

 

[greggron]

But they would say that, wouldn't they?

Quite, that's why I sought the counsel of this wise forum

 

[Rigger Mortice]

The shelf life of the blue was cited to me by the supplier yesterday as 6 months.

He probably said that because he had it stock for 18 months.

FWIW I'm finishing of a tin of International AF which is 5 years old. No problem at all. It hasn't needed thinning either.

 

[vyv_cox]

I cannot quote for Seaqueen but I had an unopened tin of International Cruiser in my cupboard at home for around five years before it was used. Went on perfectly well and behaved just as a new tin.

 

[BAtoo]

I've been doing exactly that with Seaqueen for a while & don't seem to have any problems.

 

[nicholat]

I've used seaqueen and it lasts for four years while cruising, not being lifted out at all. Great stuff nothing sticks, just a bit of slime.
By the time you remember about it, you'll have forgotten where you put the left overs!

Hi ukmctc - How many coats of the Seaqueen did you put on? We've been recommended 2 coats plus 3rd round waterline so interested to hear what works in practice.
Thanks, Nichola

 

[Ripster]

Used Seaqueen a few times now and it always works very well. If you go for two coats and 3rd on the WL that should see you good for two seasons at least IMO.