Fighting Coating Failures

Ship's painting is a job that requires special attention and care. Some tips are as follows:

• Ensure that all loose paint is removed with scrapper.
• Rusty surfaces should be treated before paint (smothering surface, dry with thinner etc.)
• Check humidity levels, temperature and seawater temperature.
• Apply the coating when the substrate temperature is at least 3 °C above the dew point
• Do not apply the coating if the substrate is wet or likely to become wet
• Use the correct percentage of thinner
• Allow sufficient time for the paint to dry
• Follow application guides of products