(buffing), whereas some require wet sanding. Or get on our email list, and we’ll keep you informed with all the latest Action news. All of the coatings that we offer at Marine Nano Shop were developed specifically for marine application. The coatings that Marine Nano Shop offers are degradable coatings. Each coating has a different lifespan. Permanent or degradable? Soft polyester performance tee with moisture-wicking and UV protection. To guard your nonpublic personal information we maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards. See the Benefit of a Ceramic Coating for Your Boat - YouTube What has helped is using a silica-based prep product to help seal the pores prior to applying the coating to your boat. Before the restoration work, the gelcoat was matte, burnt by the sun due to the ceramic coating of the local applicator had gone into plates. After the curing process, the hull of the yacht looks like glass! Glidecoat’s yellow foam polishing pad is a soft foam pad that provides a little cutting action to remove any remaining scratches or swirl marks while providing a showroom shine! Before applying a ceramic coating to your boat or vessel, there are a few things you should know and questions you should be asking yourself. As you can see, ceramic coating is a must have when owning a boat. The hardest part is buffing the boat out prior to applying the ceramic coating to your boat. Given the origins of ceramic coatings, Ceramic coatings have been around for over 10 years in the automotive industry, and it is only recently that they have gained traction in the marine market. Before applying our gelcoat ceramic coating, we wipe a medical alcohol to sterilize the surface and ensure all contaminants are https://www.actionwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ceramic-coating-header-image.jpg, https://www.actionwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AWS-Logo-small-copy.png, Copyright © 2020 Action Water Sports. These coatings will work to an extent, providing high gloss and a hydrophobic surface, but they will not last in a marine environment. It’s hydrophobic – meaning it repels water. Classic five-panel mesh trucker cap with plastic adjustable snapback. These high-performance tees feature the Glidecoat logo in white on the chest and along the right sleeve. Applying two (2) coats of our gelcoat ceramic coating, the coating will fill in all of the pores of the surface and after 8 hours of curing time, will create a protective barrier on the hull to prevent oxidization and hard water marks. Many coatings on the market today have not been designed specifically for the marine environment. Before reaching out to Glidecoat, Roger had his local detailer working on the boat. Note most ceramic coatings come off through abrasion (buffing), whereas some require wet sanding. Features the Glidecoat logo in red on the front foam panel, slightly curved red bill and mesh back for maximum breathability. How long do I have to wait before I get the surface wet after I apply the coating? With it's anti-static qualities, it will require less cleaning and given its hydrophobic properties, rain will bead right off. We may make such disclosures about you as a consumer, customer, or former customer. The product produces a high foam content, which breaks the bond between the dirt film and your boat’s gelcoat or paintwork and lubricates dirt particles minimizing surface abrasion.