Marine & offshore
The harshest exposure makes the best customers.
Saltwater, splash and constant movement destroy unprotected steel. Marinas, ports, dock builders and waterfront owners know it, and they pay for protection that lasts.
Who buys
The marine rust market
Marina owners and dock builders maintain miles of steel framing, hardware and floats. Port authorities and terminal operators manage steel at industrial scale. Waterfront homeowners want their dock and lift to last.
They all want the same thing: steel that stays in service through seasons of salt, sun and ice without constant maintenance.
Above the waterline first
Most applicators build marine business on docks, floats, lifts, trailers and structures. Below-waterline and antifouling work is a separate specialty with its own products.
FAQ
Questions
Will the coating fade in sunlight?
Aromatic polyureas are extremely tough but can darken or chalk in direct sun. Where color and gloss matter, an aliphatic topcoat goes over them. That is a normal part of specifying exterior work.
How long does a spray-applied rust coating last?
It depends on surface prep, film thickness, the environment and the system. A properly prepared and applied polyurea or polyurethane system protects for years, while oil- and wax-based rustproofing sprays are typically reapplied every year or so. Prep is the single biggest factor.
How do I find someone to coat my equipment?
Use the form on this page and choose “I need something coated.” Tell us what you have and where it is, and we’ll connect you with a trained applicator in the ArmorThane network who does that kind of work.
Get started
Ready to start spraying rust coatings?
Tell us a little about you and what you want to protect. We’ll follow up with equipment options, training details and pricing, or connect you with a trained applicator if you need something coated.
- Takes about two minutes
- A real person follows up, not an autoresponder
- Equipment, training, materials and financing in one conversation
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