COATINGS
CERASHIELD CeraShield has become the market leader in offering first class application and removal of premium ceramic and Si02 coatings to paint, glass and stainless steel which offer performance, protection and durability for the exterior and interior of superyachts. The experienced team of applicators are pioneers in this advanced technology with over 10 years’ experience in applying ceramic coatings and Sio2 coatings to superyachts. The company management and project management have their roots firmly embedded in the industry and in the painting sector. They pride themselves on the bespoke service and support given to the clients. Specs include 10 and 7 micron ceramic coatings, 7 micron Sio2 coating, with the benefits of restoring and sealing faded paint and gel coats, and extending the life of new paint, adding a high gloss, cleaning and wash downs are easier, it protects against soot and exhaust emissions, harmful UV rays, salt and acid rain & there are no adverse effects to the future painting programme. For more details Tel: +34 635 395 345 or visit
www.cerashield.net
quick and easy and results in the perfect shine. These specialist polymer and ceramic coatings enhance and protect the exterior paint surfaces against ultra violet, salt, dirt, exhaust fumes, oil and a host of other
contaminates.Using a good polish can delay a paint cycle and if applied from new or whilst still in good condition can extend the life of the paint for years.
When discussing this with Andy Williams from CeraShield he explains “All our coatings have been especially formulated and engineered. With the harsh environments that superyachts find themselves operating in its essential to protect against harmful and damaging UV rays, soot and exhaust emissions, acid rain oxidation and salt deposits. Our next generation, premium Ceramic and Sio2 coatings can also restore and seal faded paint and gel coats. Once applied the ceramic coating forms a gas barrier which means no soot or exhaust emissions can penetrate the coating and leaves the surface with a slick, glass like finish that is very easy to clean and maintain without the use of aggressive chemicals and leaves the crew free to perform other important duties around the vessel.”
Isofan and Stoppani are paints made for the yachting market by the German Lechler Brand. Since 1883 Stoppani has dedicated special care to product quality and reliability. The product range they offer is continuously evolving using Lechler’s technological expertise with the aim of offering innovative paint processes to fully satisfy the different yachting segments’ needs. The Isofan Marine product range includes solid, metallic and pearl finishes of matchless gloss, light fastness and ageing resistance for yachts, pleasure and sailing boats.
The difference between a good paint job and a poor one is always said to be down to the preparation. It is a cliché, but it is also true, that 99% of every good paint job lies in the preparation. It doesn’t matter if the finish is wood or fibreglass, the prep work still has to be done. This begins with removing all hardware, railings and decorative strips. Except where the complete removal of the object cannot be safely achieved the use of masking tape should be avoided. Before applying any coating, check that air conditioning units that vent on the area to be coated are cleaned or if possible that the fans have been turned off. It is a sad fact of life that the Sahara Desert is just too close to the marinas on the northern shores of the Mediterranean. That and the fact that superyacht docks are often close to roads, means that whenever crew are trying to paint a surface outside they encounter dust. Minute particles of sand or road grit are generally invisible to the eye but add a layer of wet coating to a surface and the annoying molecules of grit can quickly spoil hours of hard work. It’s a really good idea to use an air compressor to blow away dust from its surface and then to sprinkle clean fresh water on the deck, in the area being coated. This will help keep dust on the deck and help prevent it moving around in the air.
Kevin Viles recently sold out his fairing and painting company Concept Yachts Finishing brand to Finishing De Luxe in Germany and joined the board of the newly enlarged company as Commercial Director. Now with offices in the UK, Holland and Germany the company currently has five projects over 50 metres running simultaneously inside Heesen Yachts, along with two 90 metre refit projects underway at Royal Huisman.” Director Chasan Kalfoglou says, “For us it goes without saying that good preparation is one of the most important steps that we take on our projects. A high standard of preparation starts from day one and we maintain a high standard throughout the process.
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