Why do lighter color ePaints provide better biofouling protection than darker color paints?
A – In certain bodies of water, lighter color ePaints, like white and gray, perform better than darker color ePaints. This is because lighter colors contain little tinting or coloring agents. The addition of high levels of tinting or coloring agents decreases the concentration of photoreceptors in the paint that produce hydrogen peroxide. It also blocks out sunlight, which is necessary for the production of hydrogen peroxide around the hulls surface. The difference in performance based on color is generally exhibited in high-fouling, warm, and bright-sun waters.
