Marine paint, ferring, and even primers are easily removed. Flash rust is rarely an obstacle.

Ultra-high pressure waterjetting is now the premier method for aluminum and steel vessel surface preparation. Whether it's the exterior of the vessel or the interior ballast, the fuel tanks or other confined areas, hydroblasting is dust and debris free, introduces no extra media, and leaves a cleaner surface.
It is a proven fact that water-blasting at 40,000 p.s.i. removes more of the chlorides and soluble salt content that cause future corrosion than alternative abrasive blasting methods. Perhaps most importantly, ever-increasing environmental regulations restricting the volume of disruptive air born debris and fumes, make clean, safe hydroblasting the clear choice. Even better for vessel owners, rust inhibitors can also be added to the hydroblasting water, preventing flash rusting for up to two days.

For more information on the marine applications of waterblasting and for visual inspection guides on waterblasting metal, call or write.

A Coast Guard vessel prepares for stripping. Limited containment necessary.

Large barges are ideal places to put waterblasting technology to work. International Paint, and other manufacturers as well, are now producing coatings that are specifically designed to deal with flash rust.