Spis treści:
Introduction
Acknowledgements
1. Back to basics
2. Personal hygiene and safety
3. What is paint?
Resins * Two-component epoxies * Two-component polyurethanes * Other types of resin * Pigments and extenders * Solvents, diluents and thinners * Additives * Paint manufacture
4. Surface preparation
Existing paint schemes * Preparation * Glassfibre * Steel * Aluminium alloy * Galvanised, zinc sprayed and aluminium sprayed steel * Timber * Ferro-cement * Stainless steel * Cast iron keels * Lead keels * Tanks and bilges * Water and fuel tanks * Applying paint in tanks and yacht interiors * Cleaning and degreasing * Silicone contamination
5. Paint removing methods
Use of painy strippers
6. Coating specifications and product application
Clear wood primers * Etch primers * Holding primers * Profiling fillers * Primers (general) * Undercoats * Yacht finishes * Measuring film thickness * Satin and matt finishes
7. Colour matching
8. On board and preventative maintenance
Cosmetic repairs * Blistering, corrosion and rot
9. Antifoulings
The fouling challenge * Types of antifouling * Use and application of antifoulings * Boot tops and waterlines
10. The importance of temperature and relative humidity
Heating equipment * Painting at high temperatures
11. Application equipment
Brushes * Rollers * Paint pads * Spray guns
12. Fault finding guide
13. Health and safety when using paints
Solvents and thinners * Occupational exposure limits * Skin contact * Precautions * Disposing of paint and solvent
Glossary of painting terms
Conversion tables
Useful addresses
Index

138 stron, oprawa miękka lakierowana.
21.5x13.7 cm
ISBN 0-7136-7571-3