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product was used noting any batch numbers or identification codes shown on the tin. That way you know exactly what colour was originally used.
Some experts suggest it is best not to polish hard cut lines advising, hard cut lines will look worse than if they were simply left as they were. It is sometimes better to paint an entire section than a patch in the middle of a surface, as you would have less risk of it being visible. Larger areas are often better than smaller ones. Polishing out soft cut lines using specialist polishes is always the better solution. Certain paints can be polished and others cannot be polished, so be aware of what is possible before you start. A well polished patch when done properly will be almost invisible.
Based in Palma de Mallorca, Pure, headed up by Nic Clarke has painted over 20 superyachts in the 10 years the company has been in business project managing refits. He says, “I know a bit about paint and coatings but could not be regarded as an expert. That is why we always retain the services of a paint surveyor, sometimes much to the annoyance of the applicators working on the project. It was the project management style of the company that secured the responsibility of completely repainting the exterior of the 70 metre Lurssen built Saint Nicholas and it was perhaps because of the paint quality that this yacht exchanged hands so quickly one released onto the brokerage market.
Versatility
One certain benefit of Ceramic and Sio2 coatings from CeraShield is the ease of cleaning. “All that’s needed by the crew is a simple pH neutral soapy washdown” says Andy Williams. “No aggressive chemicals or polishing is required, which considerably cuts down the time crew members are kept away from other important tasks and is obviously better for the overall health and safety of the crew and means that no harsh chemicals are being dispersed into our oceans”
Williams continues, “But it’s not just the paint work that can benefit, why not apply to metals and glass? Metals onboard would no longer need to be polished before every boss or guest trip. The coating keeps the metal looking bright with that ‘just
SEA-SHIELD The SEA-SHIELD brand has been developed over the years by experienced professionals working within the boating and mega yacht industry. SEA-SHIELD understands better than most the task involved in yacht detailing and the importance of adding a protective barrier against the damaging effects of the sun and the sea. When SEA-SHIELD products are applied your yacht and maintenance time can be substantially reduced. Future wash downs get easier every time you use the products insuring your yacht has the best protection available. For more details Tel: +1 954 519 2014 or visit
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polished look’. Plus glass, which quickly becomes oxidised and suffers from calcium build up can be protected. Once the coating is applied the surface becomes hydrophobic and repels the harsh environments for a much longer period of time. And, for the longer term we have devised a 5 year gloss protection programme. For its duration, and longer if required, we send CeraShield teams to wherever the vessel is having downtime for maintenance, to undertake an agreed portion of the 5 year protection plan. This will then guarantee the vessels exterior painted surfaces will always remain glossy, simple!”
LECHLER Stoppani is the specialist painting system and product developed for yachting by the Lechler brand. The brand has enjoyed success in this field since 1883 and is well known for the quality of its products. The product range is composed of antifoulings, primers and intermediates, lightweight epoxy fillers, topcoats, clear varnishes, teak products, and is continuously evolving with the aim of offering worldwide reliable and innovative paint processes. The colour selection is broad and complements the preparation paint processes in order to guarantee solid, metallic and pearl finishes of matchless gloss, light fastness and ageing resistance for yachts and other marine vessels. For more details Tel: +39 031586111 or visit
www.lechler.eu
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