Knowledge combined with top of the range products, application equipment and facilities are key to creating the perfect paint finish, all of which we have in abundance. Our forward-thinking, highly experienced team combine use of the latest technology with a new approach to the fairing process, giving longevity and a higher quality finish. As the first company to own a spray filler machine, we deliver unrivalled first class finishes.
Lee Davies
Managing Director
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Finishing team have a wealth of experience in the superyacht and race yacht finishing world, having worked on projects such as the award-winning refit of Shemara owned by Charles Dunston and on numerous projects at companies across Europe.
Our forward-thinking, highly experienced team combine use of the latest technology with a new approach to the fairing process, giving longevity and a higher quality finish. As the first company to own a spray filler machine, we deliver unrivalled first class finishes to the superyacht and marine industry.
SERVICES
Fairing
Our purpose-built spray booth and extensive undercover workshops provide a controlled environment to deliver a perfect finish for paint or gelcoat. Our facilities allow us to rebuild, reprofile and refinish a surface to create a flawless end result. Our use of the latest technology and visionary approach to fairing ensures we always deliver a first-class finish.
We are also well equipped to mobilise quickly to carry out large scale fairing and finishing on location wherever in the world your yacht may be berthed.
Finishing
We work with you to understand your requirements to ensure we choose the coatings most suitable for you, taking into consideration the quality of the existing surfaces. We offer custom finishing varying from classic, racing yachts and fade-outs to modern pearlescent bespoke finishes.
We can develop test panels in your chosen finish to ensure you are happy with the detail and quality of the customised finish. For the entirety of the project, the quality of the coatings are monitored by our inhouse NACE and RMCI certified Paint Manager, then surveyed upon completion.
3D Scanning
We use the latest 3D scanning processes, combined with a unique software package to facilitate smarter finishing, which has modernised our estimating and mapping process. 3D scanning methods are faster, repeatable and more accurate compared to manual measurements, giving us access to the best possible information on a vessel before starting a project. This ensures our fairing team fully understand the substrate and can provide accurate quotations based on the exact volume of filler required.
The benefits of 3D scanning
- Faster and more accurate estimates
- Surface mapping and deviation charts
- Hull projections for areas of interest
- Final survey and report for volumes
- 3D scan once fairing is complete to prove fairness 3D print – out of hull
Paint Surveying
If you have an issue with your coatings our qualified paint surveyor can travel to your destination to carry out a survey and inspection to produce a fully comprehensive report. For all coatings systems we undertake a detailed survey to establish the quality and fairness of the substrate. We assess the baseline, thickness, corrosion or inspect specific issues such as fire damage.
Our paint surveyor is both RMCI Registered and NACE level 1 certified and will produce a report highlighting weak points in the coatings and any recommendations for improvements
AKZO NOBEL SPRAY FILLER MACHINE
In line with our strategy of always being at the forefront of modern technology, we are the first company to own the Akzo Nobel certified Spray Filler Application System. The Awlfair Spray Filler Machine is a revolutionary product that is changing the way vessels are filled and faired by optimising the whole process.
Benefits of the Spray Filler Machine
- Enhanced quality of finish
- Increased efficiency
- Reduces process time by up to 50%
- Provides real-time data.
OUR FACILITIES
Our state of the art facilities at Cardiff Marine Village ensure all refit and refurbishment works are carried out to the highest standard.
Temperature controlled, fully dust free environment for excellent finishes.
Our team take a collaborative approach to all our projects, we are boaters building for boaters.
FULLY MOBILE SERVICE
With the Akzo Nobile Spray Filler machine and a team with experience of working across Europe, we have experience in carrying out a range of projects across Europe.
Our team of certified Akzo Nobel applicators are able to mobilise quickly to travel anywhere in the world to ensure your projects are delivered with the highest quality finish wherever they are located.
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