Aquagard Water-Based Antifouling Paint is an eco-friendly, high-performance bottom paint engineered for DIYers and professional boatyards alike. Formulated with a specialized water-based polyvinyl/acrylic copolymer, it provides reliable, multi-season protection against barnacles, algae, and slime without the harsh chemical smells or toxic fumes of traditional solvent-based paints.

Its controlled ablative (wearing away) action continuously exposes fresh layers of biocide while your vessel moves through the water, making it a highly effective and budget-friendly choice for boats in salt, brackish, or fresh water.

Key Benefits

• Eco-Friendly, Low-Odor Formula: Exceeds strict state and federal VOC standard limits. It can be applied indoors or in confined spaces year-round without harsh solvent exposure.

• Efficient Ablative Performance: The paint wears away slowly to prevent heavy paint buildup over time.Advanced resin chemistry provides a controlled leach rate, maximizing protection with less overall copper content.

• No Stress Launch Window: Unlike solvent-based paints that must be splashed right away, Aquagard allows you to paint in the fall/winter and launch the following spring. The coating deactivates out of water and completely reactivates when submerged without fading or losing its strength.

• No-Primer Use on Inflatables: Highly versatile and perfectly safe to roll directly onto inflatable boats, fiberglass, and wood without specialized primers.

• Water Cleanup: No need for expensive, harsh thinners. Brushes, rollers, spills, and drips clean up easily using simple soap and water.

Technical Specifications

CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Aquagard is compatible with almost all existing hard or ablative bottom paints on the market that are clean and in good condition.However, do not apply Aquagard over existing paints that contain Teflon (such as VC-17m). Also, avoid applying this product to bare aluminum hulls or outdrives, as copper-based formulas can cause galvanic corrosion.