VC 17 compatible with Petite

[captcoho]

Just came back from West Marine, went there to buy VC 17 and was told that the Petite brand was compatible, cheaper, and contained 23% copper as opposed to the 17%.
I've used the Interlux for years, but a bucks a buck. And I'm told some of the local yards are using the Petite with no complaints....
Anyone tried the Petite over the Interlux ???????

 

[duality]

i see noone answered this yet so ill give my advise. i am 99.99% sure it is, but just in case call petite Customer and Technical Service (800) 221-4466 and they will give you the goods
mike

 

[captcoho]

I'm seeing a downside to the immersion time with Pettit. Pettit requires 2 hours dry time before splashing the boat. No way going to be able to let it hang in the slings for two hours.
The VC 17 allows immersion in 15 minutes at 65 degrees

 

[fstbttms]

You don't mention which Pettit product you plan to use but in general, nothing except other vinyl paints are compatible with vinyl paints. Check this chart to find out where you stand:

http://www.pettitpaint.com/fileshare/tech_bulletins/compatibilitychart.pdf

 

[captcoho]

Pettit SR 21

 

[fstbttms]

Pettit SR 21

SR 21 is compatible with VC 17.

 

[Jumpstart]

I've used SR-21 over VC17. No problem. It's pretty much the same stuff with a different biocide additive. IMO, it's anti-slime performance is a little better.