BOAT BODY
POLISHING, NON-FOUNDING COATINGCaring for the hull of a boat is a process necessary not only to maintain its appearance, but also to extend its service life. Regardless of how often you wash the boat, once a season or every weekend, its surface becomes matte, shine disappears, scuffs and scratches appear. The matte scratched surface of the gelcoat spoils the appearance of the boat, dirt and flora elements eats into it, which eventually destroys the structure of the plastic. In order for the surface to be glossy, dirt and fouling does not eat into it, it is necessary to polish the surface.
Polishing is the process of removing the top micro-layer with various abrasive materials and giving the surface a glossy, mirror-like surface. In ship repair, the process of polishing is more complicated in comparison with auto repair, it requires a lot of experience, special tools and materials. Many of our clients, after polishing their boats, do not recognize their boats, the appearance is striking in its brilliance, the boat looks like new. But besides the appearance, there is also a practical benefit: the polished surface of the boat glides better on the water, grows more slowly with algae, which reduces fuel consumption.
Another option for caring for the hull of the boat is to cover the bottom part with a special antifouling paint. Antifouling coatings are mainly epoxy-based, applied in several coats (2 coats of Prime Cout, i.e. a primer coat and 2 coats of antifouling paint itself) has a matte but smooth surface.
How it works? When the craft is in the water for a long time, its bottom below the waterline becomes overgrown with algae and shellfish. As soon as the boat starts to move, the top micro layer of paint, along with fouling, leaves the bottom, and the surface becomes absolutely clean and smooth. Why is this needed? Primarily, an antifouling coating creates an additional protective layer on the surface. Secondly, the slip coefficient increases, which leads to fuel savings of up to 20%. Thirdly, your boat always has an excellent view.
How often should an antifouling coating be applied? As a rule, all manufacturers of antifreeze give a 2-year warranty, but much also depends on the quality of the work performed on applying paint, the chemical composition of the reservoir, the frequency of use of the boat, the speed limit and other factors. In our practice, there have been cases when the boats we painted went for 4 seasons until the next painting. Coating a boat with antifouling paint is associated with a number of nuances and technological methods, without knowing which it is impossible to perform this work efficiently. Do not trust paint enthusiasts. We will do it efficiently and with a guarantee.
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