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Interlux Paint 5608452 Special Thinner 216 - Quart

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Interlux Paint

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5608452
06/01/2036 1:50 AM
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Product Details

Interlux 216 Special Thinner is a widely used, multi-purpose thinner for brushing and spraying. This fast evaporating solvent, when added to specified paint coatings, improves drying in cold climates and facilitates spray application. Compatible with most single part topside paints.

Key Features:

  • Fast evaporating formula enhances paint drying in cold weather conditions
  • Optimizes spray application performance
  • Works with most single part topside and antifouling paints
  • Multi-purpose solvent for various marine maintenance tasks
  • Quart size (32 fl oz) for convenient project use

Additional Uses:

  • Removes sanding residue from hull bottoms
  • Wipes down bare aluminum clean
  • General clean-up of paint equipment

Special Thinner 216 has replaced the now discontinued Solvent 355 Viny-Lux Solvent for use with vinyl bottom paints. Backed by Interlux's long-standing reputation in marine coatings, this thinner is an essential addition to any boat owner's maintenance toolkit. Refer to your coating can label for specific application instructions.

Important: This product is classified as hazardous for air shipment. California Proposition 65 Warning applies.

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