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It makes far greater sense to wrap as soon as new paint is out of warranty. Polishing new paint is labour intensive, and each time it’s polished it wears away the paint
“From initial design to production and execution, we like a personal approach and communication along short and clear lines. We assemble on location and the film sticks to almost any surface. The substrate does not need to be treated or sanded, except for thorough degreasing. So, we work quickly, without dust or noise.”
This all sounds fine for a younger age audience, or for anyone owning a newer and more modern looking craft.
So I asked Rubens what kind of reaction he gets from traditionalists and those who are not willing to compromise on the structural integrity or purity of a historically made yacht, and he said, “Shipbuilding is a traditional sector in which beautiful, old craft are used. You could therefore close your eyes to innovation, but thankfully the yachting industry as a whole is innovating with different materials and propulsion systems, so in some areas of our industry, their ears and eyes are open for new innovative products.
The use of plastic films is often unknown or misunderstood. And that’s a shame, because modern films can add a lot in terms of function, technology, and aesthetics.
“For example, we are increasingly being asked to wrap ceiling panels. Our work is quick and clean and we don’t have to sand, tape-up or build a tent. Painting is simply never as consistent in colour or finish as film. Moreover, damage can be repaired much easier with film.
“We help our clients to consider these types of ‘new’ technologies. The benefits, but also the disadvantages and risks. In fact, we work on many yachts in tandem with traditional painters and the jobs go very smoothly.”
WREDE CONSULTING F
ounded in 1999, Wrede Consulting has been
involved in most of the top 200 superyacht projects and several Wrede innovations are today recognised as international standard procedures. These
innovations include, among others, a 3D scan procedure for surveying complete hulls and the Wrede 10 Point Program (W10PP) for the assessment of coated surfaces.
WHAT IS MEASURED: • Colour shade • Gloss • Distinct of image (DOI) • Orange peel (Structure spectrum) • Tension • Dry film thickness (DFT) • Dust inclusions • Surface hardness • Fairing • Visual inspection
As paint consultants, they focus on stepping up the quality of the work, to keep application of the coating system on schedule and reduce downtime to a minimum. Paint is far more complex than it sounds. The coating system on a megayacht involves a considerable number of small, even tiny, steps. All these steps have to be executed in the correct order and with meticulous care, while keeping the owner up to date with progress.
From the planning phase onward, it must always be made clear to all sides what can be achieved within the limits of the agreed budget and time frame. The first step should therefore always be a comprehensive pre-inspection to assess the current state of the yacht, to provide a reliable basis for further planning. Managing expectations is key within any project. This is where the 10 point plan comes in to its own.
In addition, Wrede Consulting, together with highly specialised partners, use ultrasound to check the existing coating system for defects or review the dimensional accuracy and strake of the yacht with a 3D scan. Managing expectation is key to a happy owner and a successful project and the number one priority is to keep the owner satisfied by striving for the highest quality and a reliable process from start to finish.
For his current job, Kay-Joahannes Wrede can draw on his experience as a master craftsman of shipbuilding and his years as a CEO in the family shipyard. He is also a sworn yacht surveyor, a certified paint consultant and a member of, among others, the IIMS and the ISO/ WG 5° Committee (Large Yachts - Coatings).
For more details Tel: +49 (0)40 88 16 745 0 or visit
www.wrede-consulting.com
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