ICOMIA Paint Colour Guide: Yacht Coating Technical Guidelines
The days of yachts only being painted with the typical blue hulls and white superstructures are well in the past. Today’s large yacht customers are desiring far more choice in terms of customisation and individuality of colours and special effect coatings for their yachts, from pastel colour shades to metallic or pearlescent effect coatings.
The choice of finishes is almost unlimited. However, with this expansion of colour choice comes a growing complexity around colour range suitability, application successes and long-term repairability, especially with the increase in size of vessels.
What this document covers
This document aims to provide a high-level understanding of the complexities and characteristics of colour in aesthetic coatings (topcoats) so that owners, applicators, management companies, shipyards, etc. can make informed decisions about colour selection and the potential associated challenges with its application and in-service maintenance.
We hope this industry document can be used pragmatically and protectively with all industry users, to help gain a better understanding of paint colour behaviour, and to help provide some common-sense explanations and solutions if and when colour issues do occur.
Who is ICOMIA?
ICOMIA – the International Council of Marine Industry Associations – is a not-for-profit membership organisation. We bring together a wide range of national marine industry associations into one global organisation and represent them at an international level. Presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with challenging issues, the association has been advocating for the marine industry since 1966.
What does ICOMIA do?
Working with authorities, regulatory bodies and related organisations, we facilitate and encourage the growth of the worldwide recreational marine industry. In tandem, keeping on top of policies and guidance to ensure the promotion, protection and growth of the industry remains in place.
Visit the ICOMIA online shop to find more product downloads.
If you have any questions about this product please contact louise@icomia.com
