We apply and install film on vessels. Hull colour, gelcoat protection, cabin glass and interior — from one supplier, above the waterline, with the original gelcoat kept underneath.
Clear PPF as a sacrificial layer. Reduces UV chalking and oxidation, and takes dock rash, fender chafe and anchor-chain scuffs. Sells on its own for a boat that doesn't want a colour change.
Self-healing TPU colour film. Thicker and far more UV-stable in marine sun than standard cast vinyl. High stretch, so it conforms to compound hull curves. Names, lettering and graphics we print on cast vinyl.
Nano-ceramic film. Rejects heat and UV — cooler cabin at anchor and less AC load. Slows sun fade on upholstery, timber and the dash.
SOIF architectural film on bulkheads, joinery, tables and headliners. A refit in days — no rip-out, no weeks in the yard.
Cost, turnaround and reversibility. The fourth — colour that also protects the gelcoat — a repaint cannot do at all.
Strip the film any time and the original gelcoat is underneath. A wrapped hull holds resale value — a resprayed one does not.
Film needs no spray booth and no two-part paint cure. The boat sits on the hard for days, not weeks.
Colour TPU film is a protective layer at the same time. Paint is only colour — and every scratch means a local respray.
| On the hull | Colour PPF (TPU) | Cast vinyl | 2-part PU repaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | TPU polyurethane | cast PVC | PU coating |
| Body of the layer | ~8 mil | ~3.5–4 mil | paint film |
| Light scratches | self-heal with heat | permanent | local respray |
| Protects gelcoat | colour + protection in one | colour only | — |
| Reversible | yes | yes | no |
| Turnaround | days | days | weeks |
Material figures are the film manufacturers' data. Turnaround and service life are indicative and vary by vessel, gelcoat condition and exposure.
Send the boat type, main dimensions and a few photos. We come back with scope and a price range — not a generic rate card.
We look the boat over, measure the surfaces and check the gelcoat. Only then do you get a firm price and a date.
On the hard, indoors — not on a cradle in the marina. Every cut and seam near the waterline gets marine edge sealer.
We walk the edges and seams with you. You get care instructions and, up front, the plan for how the film comes off one day.
For yards, service centres and charter fleets we do the application as a subcontract — you keep the customer, we bring the material and the crew. Seasonal capacity is planned ahead so there is room at spring haul-out.
Request a slotWe plan capacity ahead and hold agreed dates. The earlier you write, the more slots there are to pick from.
Single vessels and series — a charter fleet in one unified look, one slot, one account.
We bring the film and the marine edge sealer. You don't stock anything and don't chase lead times.
For the hull and glass we source film from the European distributor FSE Supply — colour and clear PPF are manufactured under IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, not anonymous marketplace film, and rolls run up to 183 cm wide, which means fewer seams on topsides and superstructure. For interiors we use SOIF architectural film: six decor families, from solid colours through wood and metal to stone, marble, fabric and leather. Every decor carries a code, so a shade can still be matched and topped up years later.
It depends on exposure, berth and care. Published film warranties are automotive ratings for climate zone 1 (CZ/SK); marine coverage we confirm per application with the manufacturer. We won't promise a number we can't back.
Yes — that is the main advantage over a repaint. The gelcoat stays under the film. On long-term installs, plan a heat-assisted removal.
No. We work above the waterline — hull, superstructure, glass and interior. Antifouling is a separate specialism we don't offer.
Without marine edge sealer water wicks under the film and it starts to delaminate. With us the sealing is part of the job, not an extra.
Light scratches and scuffs do, with heat. A deep gouge from a rope or the dock does not — but the film takes it, not your gelcoat.
Yes. Colour TPU film comes in dozens of shades in gloss, satin and matte. Names, lettering and graphics we print on cast vinyl.
Days, not weeks. Film needs no spray booth and no two-part paint cure. You get the exact date after the survey.
It carries EN 13501, the European building fire-reaction class. That is not the IMO FTP or MED certification required for commercial and charter interiors — on such a project we verify it separately.
We come back with scope and a price range. Nobody serious quotes a firm price without surveying the boat — and we won't pretend to.
