COATINGS
MCR MARINE MCR Marine is recognised as a leading company in the naval sector in the field of controls and monitoring of all phases of the painting process of a yacht. By making use of the MCR team, made up of certified inspectors (FROSIO, NACE, RMCI, GRP EXPERT) and constantly trained, customers can reduce management costs of both new constructions and refitting. MCR Marina offers a range of services designed and optimised to guarantee customers high quality standards both imposed by the relevant regulations and by the increasingly demanding market demands in terms of performance and final aesthetic appearance of a yacht. The services are aimed at increasing the value of the yacht throughout its life cycle: design, construction, control and commissioning, control and maintenance, together with its refit programme. For more details Tel: +39 329 237 8911 or visit
www.mcrmarine.it
should take into consideration, rather than just relying on the PR of paint manufacturers and shipyards.”
Traditionally superyacht coatings, are typically concocted from polymer resins. Ceramic coatings are silicon dioxide or silica (SiO2) based. They are commonly derived from quartz crystals and sand, to create an invisible, resilient coating. Often referred to as ‘nanotechnology coatings’ its chemically intrinsic properties do not break down in normal atmospheric conditions like seawater and intense solar radiation. CeraShield is the only certified ceramic coating company in the superyacht industry. Based in Palma de Mallorca, it specialises in providing removable long lasting ceramic coatings for yachts.
The company’s 10 micron ceramic coating protects non-absorbent surfaces, based on patented technology. The coating forms a permanent barrier layer that bonds chemically with the substrate and cures at atmospheric temperature. The finished surface can be cleaned with normal boat soap in the pH range 3 - 12 range
repeatedly without reapplying the product. The company warns that strong (mineral) acids or alkalis should be avoided pointing out that they are unnecessary because neutral boat soaps are sufficient to clean coated surfaces. Should it become necessary these coatings can easily be removed using a specially formulated removal gel that does not affect paint and gel coats. The process is quick and easy and allows the gel to gently break down the ceramic resin in the clear coat leaving the underlying surface ready to be sanded normally prior to a repainting programme.
Navigating the process of yacht care and maintenance did get a little easier following the launch of Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology), in 2019. This new single-stage repairable topcoat from parent company, AkzoNobel, introduced a high performance, mirror-like single-stage coating which offers a long-lasting finish without sacrificing convenience.
AKZONOBEL Welcome to the next generation Awlcraft 3000 with an enhanced colour platform, from AkzoNobel. Awlcraft® 3000, the latest Awlgrip top coat to feature enhanced colour technology delivering truer and deeper colours for professionals and boat owners. The system uses the same toner system as Awlgrip HDT, reducing complexity for Awlgrip distributors. Developed specifically for professional use, the system is coupled with AkzoNobel’s digital colour matching tools that support owners in finding the right colour for their boat. It shares the next generation colour platform with Awlgrip HDT offering deeper, truer and more consistent colour performance, while retaining the rusted application characteristics, repairability and long-lasting, high- gloss finish that its Awlcraft 2000 predecessor is celebrated for. For more details visit
awlgrip.com
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