THE CS WAY
At CeraShield, we pride ourselves on our professional approach to applying and removing ceramic yacht coatings, ensuring every step is executed well by our team. Our commitment to excellence and accountability in the superyacht industry guarantees that your vessel receives the highest standard of care and protection. By choosing CeraShield, you benefit from our industry-leading expertise, certified processes, and dedication to maintaining the protection and longevity of your paint.
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Before applying either the CS10 or CS 7 Micron Ceramic Coating, we meticulously prepare the surface to ensure optimal results. This involves removing any contaminants and thoroughly cleaning the surface. We take gloss readings both before and after the preparation process. Gloss is measured in Gloss Units (GU) on a scale from 0 to 100, with new paint typically achieving around 85 GU. Our in-house standards guarantee that even the dullest paint achieves a gloss level of over 85 GU, ensuring a uniform and high-quality finish.
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Before starting any project, we conduct thorough tests on the paintwork to ensure our products perform flawlessly. Using a calibrated Elcometer Gloss Reader at 60° degree angle, we prepare a test area to measure the surface's gloss levels.
This testing helps us determine the ideal polishing stages and methods tailored to each project, as the best approach varies depending on the paint manufacturer and condition of the yacht's paint or gel coat.
Additionally, we can perform tests on a yacht to observe how CeraShield's products withstand regular use. This allows the crew to evaluate the protection and longevity of our coatings before we proceed with the full project.
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There are generally two types of ceramic coatings used on yachts. CS 7-micron and CS 10-micron coating (that is applied using a roll and tip application method and must be removed before painting). At CeraShield, we ensure that our technicians are thoroughly trained to apply ceramic yacht coatings with precision and professionalism. Our process includes several key steps to guarantee the highest standards and by following these detailed steps, CeraShield guarantees a professional and high-quality application of ceramic coatings, ensuring your yacht receives the best possible care and protection.
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Gloss units (GU) are measured on a scale of 0-100. 85GU or above is the acceptance criteria for new paint. Our technicians work to this specification to attain a uniform finish parallel to new paint. Once the maximum gloss restoration has been achieved, we seal it with one of our range of coatings. These GU readings are documented on the GA plan of the yacht with both before GU readings and after polish GU readings.
As part of ClearShield's warranty, we return to our clients, as regularly as possible, to ensure the coating is performing and the gloss remains high. We offer to perform gloss readings onboard every 6/12 months, so we have a complete history of the vessel's gloss levels, and we monitor the gloss units and changes.
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ISO 9001 - 14001 - 45001
CeraShield is proud to be the industry´s only certified ceramic coating company.
At CeraShield, we don’t just meet standards—we set them. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with the prestigious ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, a testament to our unwavering dedication to quality, environment, and occupational health and safety.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
Each step of our procedures, from quotations to aftersales, meets quality and control management standards, guaranteeing our clients the highest service levels. All steps are reported and accessible by our clients, to ensure the satisfaction of our work processes and warranty.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
At CeraShield we are committed to protecting the environment by preventing or mitigating adverse environmental impacts, following processes and procedures for responsible recycling, and avoiding chemical contamination.
ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety management systems
Our experienced and highly skilled team are central to our company. We ensure our team are trained regularly for their health and safety, ensuring their security to comply with yacht and shipyard rules and regulations.
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The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, is a not-for-profit membership organisation that brings together a wide range of national marine industry associations into one global organisation and represents them at an international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry.
ICOMIA has been an active advocate for the international marine industry since 1966, working with authorities, regulatory bodies and related organisations to facilitate and encourage the growth of the worldwide recreational marine industry whilst keeping on top of policies and guidance to ensure the promotion, protection and growth of the industry.
Recognising the evolving needs of the superyacht market, ICOMIA has developed the Ceramic Coating Treatment: Yacht Industry Guideline. Claire Steel, ClearShield's Managing Director, in 2020 was part of a team of experts who discussed, debated and then wrote this comprehensive guideline. It provides essential information and considerations for using ceramic coatings or treatments on large yachts, setting a high standard for quality and performance in the industry.
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CeraShield use Pinpoint Works system to manage multiple vessels, to track work and progress. Pinpoint works, enhances communication from the start. It easily allows us to work with the captain and crew to fit in and around ongoing work. Pinpoint provides visability of progress and updates, to our team and clients. Building great relationships with project managers time and time again.
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Additionally, Pinpoint Works enables the creation of comprehensive final reports that details all the work carried out. These reports include detailed images and comments, providing a clear and visual representation of the project's progress and outcomes. Using PinPoint Works ensures transparency and accountability, making it easy to review and present the works carried out by CeraShield. This is especially crucial when a vessel goes to be repainted, as it allows both the client and the painters to identify areas of the yacht that have been coated with ceramic.
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Our CS Removal Gel effectively removes not only our own brand of ceramic coatings but also those from other companies. We are the only company in the world that has conducted extensive laboratory testing on the removal of ceramic coatings. Our proven removal system ensures that the ceramic is fully removed, and we can test and certify this before repainting.
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After thorough market research and consulting with paint applicators. CeraShield selected Optimiza, an independent and reputable laboratory, to research the removal of ceramic coatings and establish a proven system to certify our removal.
Following our removal process, testing the paintwork prior to repainting. This allows you to detect problems before they appear, ensuring that each coat of paint performs optimally. This not only improves appearance but also prevents costly repairs in the future.
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Successful partnerships & collaborations draw on each other’s core strengths, allowing us to deliver outstanding service to our clients. We have been selected by these reputable shipyards because they trust us to support their reputation and implement our services to the same exacting and professional standards.
At CeraShield we are ISO compliant. We find this beneficial to all, by working in a clear and structured manner from the planning of the project right through to completion where works are signed off and aftercare products are delivered to the client.
Communication is the key to working seamlessly alongside project managers and our clients, enabling the timely management of projects to the highest standard. Any information relevant to the works, including scheduling, preparation and planning is communicated together with Pinpoint Works application, ensuring a transparency for all.
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At Cerashield, our dedication to excellence drives us to continuously research and develop both existing and new products. This commitment ensures that our projects and product range remain at the forefront of the industry.
With over 18 years of experience in Ceramic Coatings for Yachts, our Managing Director, Claire, and General Manager, Tatiana, play a crucial role in our R&D process. By incorporating valuable feedback from our technicians and clients, we can enhance our product range. The benefits of this rigorous R&D will soon be evident with the launch of an exciting new product range next year.
