Hull Pro FAQs

We recommend using Hull Pro within 24 months of purchase. Please note, if you are storing Hull Pro for a long period of time, it should be stored unopened, fully sealed, in a dry, secure location, away from direct sunlight or heat.

Yes! Unlike traditional bottom paints or other anti-fouling coatings, Hull Pro contains no biocides and is non-sacrificial and non-ablative. This mean it won’t wear down over time and create or release microplastics in the ocean or release biocides which are harmful to aquatic life.

With the proper care, Hull Pro can protect your vessel for up to 2 years without reapplication. If your vessel is knocking against the dock or you do see some scuffs or damage, you can touch up Hull Pro by sanding around the area and applying another coat of Hull Pro. Remember, you’ll have to wait 24 hours for your touch-up to dry, and 48 hours for Hull Pro to be fully cured after application (72 hours total) before you relaunch your vessel.

Not at all. You can dry dock your vessel without worrying about Hull Pro yellowing or losing its efficacy.

We do not recommend applying Hull Pro over traditional bottom paints or other ablative or anti-fouling paints. For vessels with traditional bottom paints, we recommend using Poseidon Extreme. Poseidon Extreme is an osmosis-prevention primer paired with our clear Hull Pro topcoat. To apply, sand your traditional bottom paint down as close as possible to the original fiberglass, and apply Poseidon Extreme primer, allow it to fully cure, and then finish with our Hull Pro clear topcoat.

 After 24 months, we recommend you pull the vessel, look for any problem areas, touch up smaller areas that need some attention, or to lightly sand and scuff the surface and reapply. If the boat is stored on a lift, reapplication or recoating will be on an as-needed basis.

No. The silicone-epoxy formulation creates a very durable protective layer that will continue to protect your hull, even if you’re moving it with a boat lift. After prolonged impact, the finish of Hull Pro may incur some damage and touch ups may be required.

To remove Hull Pro, you would need to fully sand it down to the bare substrate.

Yes, we can ship internationally. We ship using FedEx. To place an international shipping order, please email info@armussolutions.com with your inquiry. We will invoice you for product and shipment, and will need your company or individual Tax ID / EORI for customs and duty fees. We do not cover customs and duty fees for international shipments.

Absolutely! Unlike other clear hull protectants, Hull Pro WON’T chip off on boat lifts and can protect your hull from yellowing due to biological growth. Hull Pro also offers 85% UV-blocking protection to prevent degradation of your hull’s materials which causes yellowing.

We recommend waiting 24 hours before moving the vessel. After 24 hours, you can move the boat using lifts and also coat the voids from the boat stands.

A second coat of Hull Pro can be applied over the first without sanding within 24 hours after the first coat has been applied. If Hull Pro has fully cured (72 hours post-application), we recommend a light sand or scuff of the first coat before applying the second.

We do not recommend applying Hull Pro over traditional bottom paints or other ablative or anti-fouling paints. For vessels with traditional bottom paints, we recommend using Poseidon Extreme. Poseidon Extreme is an osmosis-prevention primer paired with our clear Hull Pro topcoat. To apply, sand your traditional bottom paint down as close as possible to the original fiberglass, and apply Poseidon Extreme primer, allow it to fully cure, and then finish with our Hull Pro clear topcoat.

Hull Pro touch-dries in 24-hours, and then needs another 48 hours to fully cure. Curing time will depend on the environment temperature and humidity. You should wait 72 hours before launch.

Different vessels with different substrates require different cleaning methods. We recommend power washing your vessel as the best option for removing growth. To effectively pressure wash your hull, you may need to experiment with different water pressures, but you should remain 4-6 inches away from your hull surface. If you’re applying Hull Pro to a metal substrate, after power-washing, you should clean the hull with Xylol Xylene. If you are applying Hull Pro to bare gelcoat, you should clean your hull with Acetone. Remember, all surfaces should be fully clean and dry prior to application of Hull Pro.

 Hull Pro is best used below the waterline, and can be rolled over lights, trims, and lower units. Hull Pro is NOT intended for use over propellers.

No. We recommend a light sand or scuff of the first coat, cleaning with Acetone, and then allowing the surface to dry before applying a second coat of Hull Pro.

We recommend a light sand or scuff around the damaged hull area, cleaning with Acetone, ensuring the surface is dry, and then applying Hull Pro over the affected area. Remember, you will need to wait 72 hours (24 hours to dry, and 48 hours to cure) prior to relaunching your vessel.

We love when that waterline is sharp and crisp. The best way to do this is to double-tape your water line with Frog Tape, and 1-hour post application, remove the painter’s tape by pulling downward away from your vessel.

You should not apply Hull Pro over the ceramic coating. The ceramic coating should first be removed using a prolonged acid bath, and then a full rough scuff below the water line. After rinsing and cleaning with Acetone, the surface should be fully dry before applying Hull Pro.

We do not recommend applying Hull Pro over traditional bottom paints or other ablative or anti-fouling paints. For vessels with traditional bottom paints, we recommend using Poseidon Extreme. Poseidon Extreme is an osmosis-prevention primer paired with our clear Hull Pro topcoat. To apply, sand your traditional bottom paint down as close as possible to the original fiberglass, and apply Poseidon Extreme primer, allow it to fully cure, and then finish with our Hull Pro clear topcoat.

NOTE: Always test a small area or sample to ensure that Hull Pro is compatible with your substrate prior to full application. If the surface coating rejects Hull Pro, you’ll know immediately as it will not lay out flat on the tested surface.

The surface should be completely dry and not have any trapped moisture. The application temperature of the air and the substrate should be between 41-95°F (5-35°C) and the temperature of the hull should be at least 5° higher than the dew point. You can check your dew point using any accurate weather app.

NOTE: If the above conditions are not met, Hull Pro will not lay out properly on the surface. If you’re unsure, please contact us prior to application. We’re here to help!

Everyone’s water type will differ. It’s important for you to check with your marina to understand growth rate and patterns for your water type. Hull Pro is a performance coating, and will require regular maintenance.

A good power washing can help remove stubborn and hard growth. We recommend using a 2500-3500 PSI gas power washer. We recommend you check our POST-APPLICATION CARE GUIDE for our recommended tools and tips for keeping Hull Pro looking its best on your hull, and for keeping your vessel protected.

Get ahead of the hard fouling. How? It’s simple. Understand your water, even if you don't feel or see fouling on your Hull Pro-protected vessel. Wipe it down once a week to stay away from hard fouling. If you’ve fallen behind on cleaning, and hard fouling has appeared, we recommend diving your boat and using a Bondo plastic scraper to remove hard fouling.

Metal brushes and scrapers can damage your Hull Pro coating. If you’ve used incorrect tools to clean your vessel, pull your boat out of the water, power wash and clean it. We recommend a light sand or scuff around the damaged coating, cleaning with Acetone, ensuring the surface is dry, and then applying Hull Pro over the affected area. Remember, you will need to wait 72 hours (24 hours to dry, and 48 hours to cure) prior to relaunching your vessel.

Traditional bottom paints, hull paints, or anti-fouling paints can assist in preventing growth on the hull, but they contain biocides that can be harmful to aquatic life and even to the applicators themselves. Additionally, they are ablative and self-sacrificial, necessitating a repaint with harmful chemicals every season. In comparison to these ablative and self-sacrificial hull coatings, more hull maintenance and hull cleaning is required with Hull Pro. 

Hull pro is NON-sacrificial and NON-ablative. That means it won’t wear off over time. Our ocating also doesn’t create microplastics like the other guys who wear off and float random harmful biocides and chemicals into water bodies.

If compared with traditional bottom paints and anti-fouling paints, maintenance for Hull Pro may require additional cleaning more often. BUT! We’re better for the environment, AND if you take care of Hull Pro, it takes care of you, and that means you can re-apply less often. 

Applying Hull Pro to a lakeside vessel doesn’t mean you can ignore it. However, we’ve found that lakeside water is less susceptible to fouling and growth. Regular maintenance is always required, because every vessel needs some tender-loving care. While Hull Pro minimizes the impact of fouling and growth, but it doesn't completely eliminate it.

For vessels predominantly used in lakeside environments, organic growth and fouling are less prominent on bare metal or gelcoated hulls. Customers have reported leaving their Hull Pro-coated vessels in lakes for weeks and returning to find that hull cleaning is a breeze with a simple dive and scrub.

If you're unsure whether Hull Pro is the right choice for your vessel, feel free to reach out to us at info@armussolutions.com, and we'll connect you with one of our Hull Pro experts.

Gelcoated or ceramic-coated hull bottoms still require maintenance. Both these coatings do not offer any type of hull protection or performance enhancement for your vessel.

If we’re comparing a gelcoated or ceramic-coated vessel against a Hull Pro-coated vessel, Hull Pro DEFINITELY reduces your cleaning frequency. The more often you’re maintaining your Hull Pro coating, the better it protects your vessel.

We want to emphasize that this means you still have to maintain your vessel. We undresatnd that schedules change and sometimes you fall behind. If you have questions, reach out to us! Email us at info@armsusolutions.com. We’re here to help.

Download our post-application recommended regular hull care and hull maintenance guide after applying Hull Pro here.

Hull Pro is not anti-fouling. It is a performance coating consisting of a biocide-free formulation. This means our formulation does not damage aquatic environments or harm living organisms in any type of water. While fouling and growth may still occur on the hull, Hull Pro significantly reduces their impact. Compared to a bare gelcoat or a ceramic hull coating, a Hull Pro-coated vessel requires less-frequent cleaning when compared to bare gelcoat. Furthermore, Hull Pro offers enhanced durability and longevity in comparison to Hull Maxx, and is not ablative or self-sacrificial. This means it doesn’t wear off, and if you take care of Hull Pro, it can last longer than a season.

For vessels predominantly used in lakeside environments, organic growth and fouling are less prominent on bare metal or gelcoated hulls. Customers have reported leaving their Hull Pro-coated vessels in lakes for weeks and returning to find that hull cleaning is a breeze with a simple dive and scrub.

If you're unsure whether Hull Pro is the right choice for your vessel, feel free to reach out to us at info@armussolutions.com, and we'll connect you with one of our Hull Pro experts.

Absolutely! Hull Pro is a clear hull protectant, made of a durable epoxy resin. Unlike other clear hull protectants, Hull Pro WON’T chip off on boat lifts. It can protect also your hull from yellowing due to biological growth and UV rays. Hull Pro’s 85% UV-blocking protection prevents the degradation of your hull’s materials which can cause yellowing.

If your vessel lives in the water, soft fouling can be removed easily by scrubbing using a plastic bristle brush. DO NOT use metal brushes or scouring pads on your Hull Pro-protected vessel. Doing so may damage your Hull Pro protective layer.