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Title: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Roc on April 06, 2009, 05:30:10 AM
In reviewing my supplies for my upcoming commissioning, I noticed that I have a can of Pettit Transducer Paint, and a can of Zinc Barnacle Barrier Coat.  Same product code number on the cans (1792 I think it was).  I think this is the same stuff, only under a different name.  Anybody notice that?
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Mike Denest on April 06, 2009, 08:06:00 AM
It's the same stuff except that the transducer paint is safe for plastics.  I coated my propshaft and prop with it, we'll see how it works.
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Roc on April 06, 2009, 12:28:37 PM
If one is 'safe for plastics' and the other is not, then why would they use the same product number?  I think it is literally the same product.
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Michael Shaner on April 06, 2009, 03:13:38 PM
Hey Roc, they are different...just one digit apart... http://www.pettitpaint.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=120 (http://www.pettitpaint.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=120)
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Roc on April 06, 2009, 05:22:25 PM
I know what you are saying and just came up from my basement and both cans I have show 1793.  The only idea I can come up with is I know the barnacle barrier coat can I have is much older than the transducer paint I have.  So somewhere down the line, they came out with 'transducer' paint and split the product codes. 
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Ron Hill on April 06, 2009, 06:19:15 PM
Roc : If you really want to solve the "mystery"; pick up the telephone and call Pettit (800)221-4466 and ask them the question.  Then let us know their answer. 
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Stu Jackson on April 06, 2009, 09:07:03 PM
Ron has previously, repeatedly and correctly suggested that we call the manufacturer of the products rather than "relying on internet gossip" [my word, not his!] to get the answer to this kind of question.
Title: Re: Mysterious Pettit Zinc Barnacle Barrier/Transducer paint
Post by: Ron Hill on April 07, 2009, 02:56:42 PM
Guys, Susan & D.G. : Here's the saying that I've "coined" which is well worth repeating  ---

"If you talk to the manufacture, you are getting it from the Horses mouth;
If you get information from the internet/message board comments, you don't know which end of the Horse is speaking" !?!

A thought  :D