Corrosion protection paint for a 30-year-old steel yacht
Task:
Long-term protection for the heavily corroded ship’s floor.
Special Challenge:
The area to be protected is located right beneath the driving shaft. A thorough mechanical rust removal is not possible due to the confined space.
Solution:
After roughly removing rust and de-greasing using solvents we apply our repair paint TimeMAX PAINT REPAIR.
Advantage:
The corrosion does not have to be perfectly cleaned off the substrate. At a pinch our corrosion protection paint works even when applied directly on rust.
Despite the competition made of GRP: yachts made of steel still exist! They are considered to be very solid and durable. They have only one enemy: corrosion.
The main work when overhauling a steel yacht: tapping rust, grinding rust and then paint several times.
Corrosion damage on the outside normally is quickly dealt with. Everything is visible and can be reached with tools. On the inside it is more difficult.
Important to know: The lifespan of a steel ship is determined inside of its hull. The places deep down in the ship that are difficult to access are especially at risk. We use our repair paint TimeMAX PAINT REPAIR. The main advantage of corrosion protection paint: at a pinch it works even when applied directly on rust.
Despite of the cramped conditions the instructions must be observed. If salty water penetrated, the steel should be washed and cleaned with tap water. The remaining rust should be removed as thoroughly as possible.
To be able to see if the applied layer has a sufficient thickness and really covers the surface different shades are used. Usually we switch between a dark and a light shade.
Another advantage: Material consumption is very low when using two shades. You only apply the amount that is really necessary. All in all our customer used only two 1-litre-cans of paint.
To fill up the deep rust pores three rather thick layers were applied. The customer is pleased: the corrosion has been stopped!