Prosty, praktyczny, niewielki, a jednocześnie konkretny i precyzyjny poradnik malowania jachtu. Omawia przygotowanie powierzchni, dobór farb, ich nakładanie, unikanie uszkodzeń i niskiej jakości powłok. Doskonała książka dla żeglarzy remontujących swoje jachty i osób chcących pracować w branży szkutniczej. Autor przez 30 lat pracował w przemyśle chemicznym, w tym 16 lat w International Paint. Książka w języku angielskim.
 
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