| Sodablast.....
- Removes
layers of old paint in one 1/10th of the time of traditional methods
- Removes
bilge oil film, old paint and exposes blisters
- Is mobile
and can move from boat to boat, yard to yard
- Does not
penetrate the protective gel coat
- Ensures
hull retains ‘no drag’ due to multiple layers of paint
being removed
- Environmentally
kind using little or no water
Preparing a
hull for painting can be one of a boater's toughest jobs —
that's why many marinas or boatyards usually end up doing the work.
But traditional power washing is not effective against removing
bilge-oil film, old paint and blisters—and rougher methods
like sanding and chemical treatments can destroy the boat's thin
gel coat. Blasting the surface with a high-power stream of bicarbonate
of soda, the same material that soothes an upset stomach, removes
multiple layers of old paint and opens up blisters for repair in
1/10th of the time.
Employing the
same technology used to restore old cars and remove graffiti, Sodablast
directs a high pressure (75 to 150 psi) stream of soda and air at
the hull. Sodablast Pty Ltd provides the Sodablast equipment along
with trained operators who easily trailer the units to the job site
and move the machine among individual boats. Simple plastic tenting
around the boat contains the removed paint and dust, which is then
easily collected and discarded. An added benefit of Sodablast is
its ability to expose hidden problems, especially blisters that
have been covered by multiple layers of paint. Boat surveyors, working
on behalf of prospective boat buyers, rely on Sodablast to pinpoint
problems that could otherwise be overlooked.
For sailors and high-performance
boat owners who dislike speed-robbing bottom paint, the Sodablast
process will completely remove all existing paint from the gel coat
in preparation for a final surface buffing. For new boats, Sodablast
removes the shine from the gel coat before the bottom is painted
for the first time.
Antifouling paint suppliers
appreciate Sodablast’s ability to properly prepare the hull
for a blister-protecting barrier coat. Often overlooked or improperly
done, preparing the surface for a barrier coat is an extremely important
step that ensures proper adhesion of subsequent anti-foul coatings.
In this procedure, the Sodablast pressure is decreased, which allows
the gel coat to be gently etched without damaging the hull. This
allows the barrier coat to firmly bond to the surface of the gel
coat.
To remove existing blisters
by conventional methods, hundreds of man-hours are often necessary.
Sodablast can safely and effectively remove 500 blisters and feather
the edges for repair in only a few hours. In severe cases of blistering,
the entire hull of a 36-foot boat can be simply and safely undergo
the Sodablast procedure in half a day or less.
Sodablast can safely
and effectively remove multiple layers of bottom paint and prepare
blisters for repair at lower costs than any conventional method.
We take every care not
to affect the immediate surroundings (particularly other vessels)
by tenting the entire blast area of the hull. All contaminants removed
by the Sodablast process are safely contained and disposed of appropriately.
The Sodablast technique
is extremely quick and efficient. This allows boat yard owners to
process many more boats and hence perform other maintenance and
repairs as well as increasing the amount of anti-foul paint jobs
required!
Call us today
on 0415615713
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