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Semi-gloss finish is UV-stable, with excellent color retention.NO PRIMER NEEDED
Apply directly to prepared wood, metals and fiberglass.EASY TO USE, EASY CLEANUP
Apply by brushing, rolling & tipping or spraying. Soap & water cleanup.DRIES FAST
Apply up to five coats in one day!Elixir Enamel Topside Paint
Elixir Enamel Topside Paint
10 POPULAR COLORS
Semi-gloss finish is UV-stable, with excellent color retention.NO PRIMER NEEDED
Apply directly to prepared wood, metals and fiberglass.EASY TO USE, EASY CLEANUP
Apply by brushing, rolling & tipping or spraying. Soap & water cleanup.DRIES FAST
Apply up to five coats in one day!Long life for new topside surfaces, new life for old ones
Tired of looking at tired-looking topsides whose old gelcoat or worn paint can’t be revived? Have new surfaces that need a beautiful, long-lasting, semi-gloss finish? TotalBoat Elixir transforms bare or blah into beautiful quickly and easily with its high-performance, low-odor, water-based, self-priming enamel formula that can be applied directly to properly prepared metal, fiberglass, and wood surfaces — no priming necessary. It can also be applied over previously painted surfaces in good condition — whether oil or water based, unlike other marine water-based topside paints.
Fast 1-hour recoat time, and no harsh fumes
Elixir performs like an oil-based alkyd marine paint in that it’s tough enough to prevent damage from abrasion, scratching, staining, and solvent spills, it’s UV stable to prevent fading, cracking, lifting, and peeling, and it’s mildew resistant. But that’s where the similarities end. The downside of oil-based paints is their toxic fumes, long drying times, and messy cleanup. Elixir’s water-based, environmentally friendly formula has almost no odor, it dries so fast you can recoat in just 1 hour @ 72°F (and apply up to 5 coats in just 1 day!), and it’s very easy to clean up with just a little soap and warm water. Another plus for Elixir is that its attractive semi-gloss finish and depth of color improve the more coats you apply. It also comes in a unique Pour Pak™ bag that allows mess-free pouring and easy storage of any unused paint.
Hard to scratch, easy to repair
Elixir water-based enamel boat paint is smooth, hard, and durable, but scuffs happen, and damage can easily be repaired, unlike other marine enamels. With just a little prep work, light sanding, and a little bit of Elixir, it’s easy to make any surface damage disappear. Which is good news, because boats see a lot of weather and wear & tear, making Elixir ideal for cabintops, cabinsides, wheelhouses, decks, boottops, hullsides, coamings, cabin ceilings, headliners, heads, bulkheads, berths, galleys, lazarettes, lockers, doors, trim, cabinetry, and drawers.
Semi-gloss finish hides flaws and reduces glare in exterior applications
Elixir water-based enamel paint’s semi-gloss finish has a warm, satiny glow that’s low glare and easy on the eyes on sunny days. It also hides surface imperfections better than high-gloss marine paints. The cured surface is also washable, so any dirt or spills can be wiped away easily, making it look like as beautiful as it did when you first painted it.
Elixir Topside Paint Details
- Extremely smooth, hard, and durable water-based enamel paint creates a beautiful semi-gloss finish.
- Use on interior surfaces and exterior surfaces above the waterline.
- Exceptional resistance to abrasion, solvents, scratching, staining, and mildewing
- UV-stable, with excellent color and finish retention
- Cured finish is washable and repairable.
- Great for cabin tops, cabin sides, wheelhouses, coamings, decks, hull sides, boottops, cabin ceilings, doors, walls, trim, drawers, lazarettes, lockers, heads, bulkheads, and galleys.
- Easy to apply by brushing, rolling & tipping, or spraying.
- Forgiving, self-leveling formula minimizes brush marks.
- Very fast drying time allows 1 hour recoat at 72°F, and faster return to service.
- Apply up to 5 coats in one day.
- Self-priming paint adheres directly to properly prepared metals, fiberglass, wood, and previously painted surfaces in good condition.
- Size: Quart
- Colors: White, Oyster White, Black, Flag Blue, Classic Whaler Blue, Admiral Blue, Sea Green, Sea Foam, Fire Red, Yellow
TotalBoat Elixir Enamel Boat Topside Paint receives the 2019 Newport International Boat Show Award for Best Green Product
As one of the biggest in-water boat shows in the US, the annual Newport International Boat Show is a very big deal, hosting almost 600 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of all types from 15-90 feet, and featuring a huge variety of boating equipment, accessories, gear, and services. At this year’s 49th annual show, TotalBoat Elixir was voted best in its class at the 14th annual Newport For New Products (NFNP) awards, winning the Best Green Product award. Winners are selected by a team of industry experts and awards are based on innovation, value to the consumer, safety, and aesthetics.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Application Method: Brush, Roll and Tip, or Spray. For brushing, use a tapered polyester brush; for rolling, use a high-density foam roller cover.
- Application Temperature/RH: 50-90°F; 0-90% relative humidity
- Substrates: Properly prepared fiberglass, wood, metals, and previously painted surfaces (oil-based or solvent-based) in good condition
- Number of Coats: 2-3, minimum
- Film Thickness per Coat: 3-5 mils wet
- Wet-Edge Working Time: 45-90 seconds @ 72°F
- Tack-Free Time to Recoat: 1 hour @ 72°F
- Overcoat Without Sanding: Up to 12 hours
- Colors: Fire Red, Admiral Blue, Flag Blue, Classic Whaler Blue, Sea Foam, Sea Green, Yellow, Black, White, Oyster White
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Gloss: 40-50% @ 60°
- Coverage: 80-100 square feet per quart (3 mils wet film thickness)
- Primer: No primer needed
- Surface Prep Solvent: Denatured alcohol
- Thinner: Water, if needed, up to 20%
- Cleanup: Soap and water
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Elixir Enamel Topside Paint
- Best for:
- Finish:
- Interior/Exterior?
- Primer:
- Thinner:
- Application methods:
- Number of coats:
- Cleanup:
- Coverage:
- UV Resistant?
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Elixir Enamel Topside Paint
- Best for: Painting signage and wood, fiberglass & metal boat hulls above the waterline
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Interior/Exterior? Interior and exterior (above the waterline only)
- Primer: No primer needed.
- Thinner: Water, if needed, up to 20%
- Application methods: Brush, roll and tip, or spray. For brushing, use a tapered polyester brush; for rolling, use a high-density foam roller cover.
- Number of coats: 50-90°F; humidity 0-90%
- Cleanup: 2-3 (minimum)
- Coverage: Soap and water
- UV Resistant? 80-100 sq. ft. per quart (3 mils wet film thickness)
- Yes
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Wet Edge Topside Paint
- Painting wood and fiberglass boat hulls above the waterline
- High gloss (all colors); Flat (black, white, and gray only)
- Interior and exterior (above the waterline only)
- TotalBoat Topside Primer (NOTE: Wet Edge can also be applied over TotalBoat epoxy primer systems, including TotalProtect, 2-Part Epoxy Primers, and Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat. See technical data sheet for details.)
- TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 (brush/roll) or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 (spray)
- Brush, roll and tip, or spray
- 50-90°F; humidity 0-90%
- 2-3 (minimum)
- TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
- 350-400 sq. ft. per gallon (approximately 80-100 sq. ft. per quart)
- Yes
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TotalTread Non-Skid Marine Deck Paint
- Provides a non-slip surface on decks, docks, ramps, steps, cabin soles & other fibergalss and wood topside surfaces.
- Flat, gritty
- Exterior (above the waterline only)
- TotalBoat Topside Primer (wood and previously painted surfaces; not needed on properly prepared fiberglass), TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer (Metals), TotalBoat TotalProtect Barrier Coat (Fiberglass/Metals), TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat (Metals)
- Brushing/Rolling: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, 5-10%, if needed; Spraying: TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, 10-20%, if needed
- Brush, roll, or spray
- 50-90°F; humidity 0-90%
- Two; between coats, sand lightly with 220-grit sandpaper
- TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
- 250-300 sq. ft. per gallon
- Yes
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TotalBilge Epoxy Bilge Paint
- Painting bilges, bulkheads, lazarettes and locker areas
- High gloss
- Interior only
- TotalBoat TotalProtect — only mandatory on metals, but may be used on properly prepared wood or fiberglass, if desired.
- Brushing/Rolling: If needed, thin 5-10% with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100; Spraying: TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, 10-20%
- Brush, roll, or spray
- 50-95°F; humidity 0-90%
- 1-2; between coats, sand lightly with 100-150-grit sandpaper
- TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
- 250-300 sq. ft. per gallon
- No
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What applications is Elixir Enamel Water-Based Boat Topside Paint? most appropriate for?
This versatile, water-based enamel semi-gloss finish adheres directly to metal, fiberglass, and wood surfaces in good condition. It is suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior applications. It’s ideal for topsides, coamings, cabin ceilings, lazarettes, lockers, doors, cabinets, trim, bulkheads, and galleys. Elixir is also ideal for use on cabinets, doors, trim, paneling, and baseboards in your home. -
Do I need to prime before using Elixir?
Elixir’s self-priming enamel formula means it can be applied directly to properly prepared metal, fiberglass, wood, and previously painted surfaces. The only surfaces requiring priming beforehand are epoxies, including epoxy fairing compounds. -
What is the best way to apply this paint?
Use a brush, roll & tip, or spray. When brushing, you’ll get the best results using a tapered nylon or polyester bristle brush. When rolling, use a high-density foam roller cover. If spraying, Elixir can be reduced with water up to 20%. -
How do I apply this enamel finish?
Apply smooth, even coats (3-5 mils wet) of full-bodied Elixir. Recoat after 1 hour at 72°F, or when the surface is tack free. For up to 12 hours, Elixir can be overcoated without sanding. For best results, use 320-400 grit sandpaper before the final coat. Build a minimum of 2-3 coats. -
How many coats of paint should I apply?
We recommend applying 2-3 coats at 3-5 mils wet per coat. More coats will improve the finish and the depth of color. -
How long do I have to wait before applying another coat of Elixir?
The time to overcoat is 1 hour at 72°F. A maximum of 5 coats can be applied per day. -
What is the coverage of this paint?
80-100 sq. ft. per quart (3 mils wet film thickness). -
How do I maintain the painted finish?
Once cured, Elixir marine enamel paint can be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water. For any scratches or damage that may occur, tape off around the area and sand lightly with 320-grit sandpaper until the damaged paint has been sanded away. Remove any sanding residue. Apply 1-2 new coats of Elixir to the area. Apply 1-2 maintenance coats each year to maintain the appearance, especially for exterior applications exposed to the weather.