"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In a remarkable turn of events, arguably one of the strangest in the history of car care, a product designed to protect and add a deep, glass-like shine to multi-million-dollar megayachts is now being called the best automotive polish on the market. "Think about it," says Francisco Linares, SEA-SHIELD creator. "Boats and yachts face the absolute harshest environment to an external nish: constant wind, sun, and salt. Automobiles have it relatively easy by comparison. But we started hearing reports from places like Michigan, Utah, Colorado -- places with a lot of snow and salt on the roads in the winter -- and people absolutely love the protection SEA-SHIELD provides their cars." Visitors to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last weekend were surprised to learn that this premium exterior polisher and protectant has become popular among high-end automobile owners and detailers. SEA-SHIELD has earned a well-deserved reputation in the world of mega-yachts due to its remarkable ability to not only protect and extend the life of boat paint and other exterior nishes, but to add a mirror-like shine that makes yachts look brand new. And now high-end automobile owners are turning their backs on traditional car waxes and entrusting the care of their six-digit-priced cars to SEA-SHIELD. The company hypothesizes that the trend of using SEA-SHIELD to dramatically extend the high polish and protection of a car's exterior began with mega-yacht crews, who were tasked with not only keeping the yacht's exterior nishes clean and protected, but also the various high-end vehicles belonging to the yacht owners. This elite, uber-rich group is notoriously picky, yet SEA-SHIELD's amazing mirror-like nish and protective qualities managed to impress even them. "We've seen cases where a car was polished and protected with SEA-SHIELD and left without further protection for over a year, and water still beads and rolls o the surface," says Linares. "That kind of outstanding weather resistance is what helps spread the word around." So next time you're visiting the yacht club and you see someone polishing a Bentley-GT with a yacht protectant, don't think they've gone o the deep end...once you see that Bentley glittering in the sun, you'll realize its owner is smarter than you think. CONTACT INFORMATION: SEA-SHIELD is looking to expand distribution with retailers,wholesalers and detailers. If your favorite marine shop does not carry SEA-SHIELD products, be sure to ask them to - SEA SHIELD has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee,so there is no risk in trying it out. SEA-SHIELD also has an aliate program for organizations interested in selling SEA-SHIELD products online. For more information or to purchase the full line of products, visit or call 1-800-673-8886. For information on distribution or to become a wholesaler, visit SOURCE SEA-SHIELD Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved -0- KEYWORD: Florida INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUT
Sea-Shield offers aftercare products, buffing pads, compound, polish, synthetic wax, and ceramic coating products, as well
as application services in conjunction with our advanced surface restoration training for the mega-yacht and boating industry.
Your first port of call for boat protection.
Francisco and the team put skill, time and effort into every job – they are passionate about providing a truly first-class service;
so you know your vessel will be handled with the utmost care and precision. Our years serving in international marine crews go hand
in hand with Sea-Shield's Trademarked range of Professional Ceramic surface treatments. When properly applied, these will restore
your vessel's original paint to like-new – affording owners both protection and peace of mind.
Why Sea Shield
Industry Expertise -Developed by professionals with extensive boating and yachting experience.
Superior Cleaning: - Products designed to clean faster and more efficiently.
Enhanced Polishing - Achieve a better shine with advanced polishing technology.
Long-Lasting Protection - Durable formulas that outlast competitors' products.
Comprehensive Services - From cleaning to maintenance, we offer end-to-end yacht care solutions.
Proven Results - Trusted by yacht owners worldwide for exceptional quality and performance.
Nano-Technology: Sea-Shield's product range uses state-of-the-art Ceramic Coating based on Nanotechnology and includes effective
treatments for glass, metal, paint, plastic, gelcoat and other surfaces. These will provide your boat with a super-durable and
effective protective layer in the most adverse marine conditions.
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Instructions on buffing and restoring dull paint and gel coat
Always clean or wash down surfaces with Sea-Shield Boat Soap or other marine boat soap before buffing remove all dirt, dust and debris Dirt and other contaminants remaining on the surface when buffing will leave scratches.
All instructions listed will be in order of most severe to final polish then to the coating system. Determine which number to start from by the condition of the vessel surface. A small test patch is the best way of making this decision.
Sea Shield Heavy Cut #1
Using the Sea Shield White Wool Pad on a polisher (Makita 9270, Dewalt DW847/849, Festool Shinex Polisher, etc.) apply product and spread evenly, using the polishing pad, onto surface. Once the product is applied place buffer flat onto surface and start buffing at 1200-1800 RPM. Buff side to side and up and down with an even overlapping pressure and speed. UseDiagram #1for buffing pattern. Once heavy blemishes have been buffed out wipe down surface thoroughly removing all debris then proceed to step #5
Important:Do not buff using the edge of the buffer for overall buffing, it could cause damage to paint, instead make sure to run it flat against the surface as much as possible.
Important: Do not spread on an area greater than 3’x5’ (1mx1.5m) at a time and do not leave on any surface for more than a minute before polishing. This will help prevent drying out of the compound, an important point since once the compound has dried out it becomes ineffective at buffing.
Note:If this is to be the first step in the buffing process note that on oxidized surfaces the use of a white wool pad will not always be sufficient. In these cases it is recommended that the Sea Shield Rayon/Wool pad be used due to its increased ‘biting’ ability.
Note: Certain types of gelcoat and paint are more porous than others and under certain circumstances they might cause premature drying of the compound. In this situation it is recommended to use Sea Shield Buffing Lube. This lubricant can be mixed with the compound providing additional lubrication in order to effectively work the affected surface.
Sea Shield Swirl Remover #3
Using a Sea Shield Yellow Pad apply product to surface. A single thin line of product will spread 1foot (.3m) on either side. Turn the polisher rpm dial down to lowest setting and spread product with slow speed. Once the area has an even coating of product increase speed to 1200-1800 RPM and begin buffing. Buff surface until nearly all blemishes and heavier swirl marks have been removed. Once desired surface has been achieved wipe area and proceed to final finish polishing steps.
Note: The use of a Sea Shield White Wool Pad can be used with Swirl Remover #3 on surfaces that do not need the use of a compound but still need more bite than the Sea Shield Yellow Wool Pad provides. Additionally the White Wool Pad can be used as a finishing pad in lieu of the Yellow Pad providing better clarity on certain types of gelcoat and paint
