Yes! Due to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we were unfortunately not allowed to move your Polish&Protect customer account to the new shop.

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Due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we were not allowed to transfer your access data to the newly designed shop. Please register again.

You can then use the shop as usual and purchase products for cleaning, care and protection for your boat.

The delivery time is usually 2 to 4 days within Germany, internationally 3 to 5 days.

Deviations are possible if there are delays with the service provider DHL.

The exact shipping costs will be displayed in your shopping cart after you have selected the shipping method.

For delivery with DHL within Germany, the shipping costs are 7.90 euros. For international shipping with DHL, the costs are from 9.90 euros.

No! The aim of redesigning the shop was to make it more user-friendly for you.

The product range has been significantly expanded based on the suggestions of many owners.

The ingredients or compositions of the proven Polish & Protect products have not been changed.

Under "Notes" for all products, you will find helpful instructions on how to use our products.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by phone or email. Email: order@yachtlackierung.de
Telephone: +494103 917 221

Yes!

With the entry into force of the Biocidal Products Implementation Ordinance (ChemBiozidDV) on January 1, 2025, only the purchase process will change. Before sending the desired antifouling, we must have a delivery meeting with you and inform you about antifouling containing biocides and possible alternatives.

Further information on ChemBiozidDV can be downloaded here.

The most important news for you: You can still buy your desired antifouling.

The ChemBiozidDV changes the rules for sellers regarding the sale of products containing biocides, which also includes your antifouling.

What this means in concrete terms: From January 1, 2025, we will have a telephone delivery conversation with you before shipping the antifouling. During this conversation, we will inform you about antifouling and possible alternatives.

You can find detailed information in our customer letter. Simply download it here.

Unfortunately yes.

According to the Biocidal Products Regulation (ChemBiozoidDV), a consultation must take place with every purchase of biocidal products – including antifouling paints – by private customers. This obligation is linked to the sale of biocidal antifouling paints for us as sellers.

The amount of antifouling paint required depends on the chosen product. Coverage can vary considerably and is detailed in the respective technical data sheets.

SeaJet antifouling paints have a theoretical coverage of up to 10m² per liter, depending on the layer thickness. Uneven application, stirring, etc., reduce the coverage, so it may be advisable to calculate with more antifouling paint for the underwater hull.

Whether the underwater hull needs to be sanded before being coated with antifouling depends entirely on the substrate:

If the surface is bare gelcoat, filler, fiberglass, or an epoxy primer, a coat of two-component (2K) epoxy primer is recommended. This provides necessary protection against moisture penetration. This is followed by a one-component (1K) antifouling primer, such as Seajet 015. This ensures good adhesion between the components before the final coat of the chosen antifouling paint.

If the surface already has intact antifouling, it is sufficient to sand it clean and then apply two thin coats of the previously used antifouling directly. A prior coat of primer is then unnecessary.

If the antifouling starts to peel off in patches, the surface in these areas should be sanded as smooth as possible and then treated with 1K primer before applying two to three coats of antifouling to protect the underwater hull from fouling.

If it is unclear which antifouling was last used, it should be completely sanded off and then reapplied as described in step one. The compatibility table shows which antifoulings are compatible with each other.

Anytime! The self-polishing properties of the antifouling reactivate the desired biocides when the boat passes through water. Once these are depleted, they wear away (hence the "self-polishing" effect), and the unused layers, and thus the fouling protection, are activated.

The choice of color for the antifouling coating depends entirely on personal taste.

We recommend using two different colors. If the first coat is applied with a different color of antifouling paint, it acts as an indicator layer. As the main antifouling layer wears away, the differently colored antifouling (the indicator layer) becomes visible. The antifouling protection of the underwater hull then only needs to be refreshed in these areas.

Several accessories are useful for applying antifouling paint. These include: gloves, brushes, roller, stirring stick, masking tape, and protective clothing. Our 12-piece P&P Starter Kit "Underwater Hull Refit " contains everything needed for applying antifouling paint.

Antifouling paint typically lasts up to two years if stored properly.

The drying time for antifouling depends on the chosen product and the temperature at the time of application. Guideline drying times are given in the product data sheets.

When to apply antifouling depends entirely on personal preference and available time. However, the following points should be considered:

• The temperature should be between 10 and 30°C.
• The humidity should not exceed 65%.
• Do not apply antifouling paint in direct sunlight.

With every purchase you will receive comprehensive instructions on the products.

You can also find lots of tips in the shop.

You can view a detailed review via the link.

Depending on the condition of your boat's surface, there are four variants of boat polishes from Polish & Protect.

Polish soft: This gentle boat polish acts like a cleaning agent. It removes light soiling from gelcoat and painted surfaces on boats and yachts.

Medium polish: The medium polishing compound is suitable for heavier soiling and scratches, primarily on GRP surfaces.

Polish Strong: This powerful boat polish removes heavy oxidation, fading, and scratches. It is ideally suited for matte gelcoat surfaces. Use with caution: Polish Strong is a strong, viscous polish with an abrasive effect.

Polish Extra Strong: Polish & Protect's strongest boat polish removes heavy oxidation, fading, and scratches. This polish is especially suitable for matte gelcoat surfaces. Polish Extra Strong is a very strong and viscous polish with a high abrasive effect. It should only be used on fiberglass hulls!

For a perfect boat polishing result, we recommend using "Polish strong" and "Polish extra strong" followed by polishing with "Polish medium".

One bottle of Polish & Protect boat polish is sufficient for polishing a boat approximately 30 to 40 feet in length.

For each application, a walnut-sized drop of polish is sufficient for approximately one square meter. Using more polish is more likely to cause harm.

There are a few points to consider when polishing a boat:

• The surface can only be properly assessed with good lighting.
• The surface should be cleaned before polishing the boat.
• A small amount of boat polish (approximately the size of a walnut per square meter of surface) is sufficient.
• The boat should be polished in the cloverleaf.
• The process starts at a low speed of 600, which is increased to 900 for polishing.
• An area of ​​approximately one square meter should always be polished, then the work should be moved to the next area with a slight overlap.
• After polishing, the surface should be sealed with a polymer. This sealant builds up a layer that protects the surface and provides additional shine.
  
  

Four common mistakes are made when polishing boats:

1. Tilting
Always polish using the entire surface of the polishing pad, never the edge. If only the edge touches the surface, the temperature and pressure increase, resulting in an uneven finish. There is a risk of the machine tilting if it is held at arm's length. The correct technique is to hold the machine with bent arms in front of your body and to initiate the polishing motion on the surface using your knees and hips.

2. Polish and pads that are too coarse
It's tempting: with coarse polish and hard pads
You can quickly achieve a clean surface this way. However, it's easy to remove too much material. Furthermore, the surface becomes dull, and it's difficult to restore a high gloss. It's also not necessary to polish out every single scratch. The only important thing is to achieve a surface that is as homogeneous as possible in order to restore protection and shine.

3. Wanting to finish too quickly
As a rough rule of thumb, you can remember that the polishing wheel should go over the surface at least ten times. However, it's pointless to stick to this number exactly. The important thing is to remove enough polish so that only a very thin film remains, which dries easily and quickly.

4. Excessive engine speed
When polishing, the speed depends on the hardness of the surface. Therefore, when working with paints and gelcoats, the...
The polishing process should be started at a slow speed (around 600 revolutions per minute). A higher speed (around 9000 revolutions per minute) is only useful for polishing and sealing.

Boat polish and sealant have a shelf life of approximately two years under optimal storage conditions.

This means that temperatures should be between 5 and 25°C and the bottle must be more than half full, as the polish and sealant can lose their original properties due to the evaporation of the solvents.

No. The boat polishes and sealant from Polish & Protect contain no PFAS or silicones.

The red polishing pad that we mention in the instructions and videos has been replaced by the black one.

The black polishing pad differs from the red one only in color. Quality and product features are identical.

Which cleaning agent is ideal depends entirely on the surface to be treated.

The P&P Self Cleaner is ideal for the intensive initial cleaning of gelcoat and painted surfaces. It can be used with our microfiber cloths, as well as with deck brushes and scrubbers.

P&P Shampoo P1 ideally prepares gelcoat and paint surfaces for further treatment with a boat polish.

For teak decks, we recommend the SEMCO teak cleaner.

A grooved deck has many advantages, but unfortunately it is very high-maintenance. In our experience, a coarse brush in combination with P1 shampoo is best.

Sealing the surface afterwards is generally possible. However, this can have the disadvantage of reducing grip due to the smoother surface. We therefore recommend testing it on a small area beforehand.

Depending on the degree of soiling, the cloth can either be washed by hand or in the washing machine at 40-60 degrees – without fabric softener!

Then shake well to fluff up the microfibers and air dry. DO NOT put in the dryer, as this will negatively affect the properties.

The two-piece Teak Cleaner Set from SEMCO is the easiest and most thorough way to clean teak wood – whether it's a teak deck or teak furniture. The two-piece cleaner gently cleans the teak wood without harsh scrubbing. With the Semco Teak Cleaner Set, you can remove all types of dirt, graying, dead teak, all kinds of growth, fuel stains, and teak oil.

For optimal cleaning of teak decks, we recommend our P&P Starter Kit "Teak Refit". This 19-piece kit contains all the necessary products for cleaning and maintaining your teak deck. Sealing is the ideal complement.

Semco sealant for teak decks is available in five different shades. The "Clear" shade enhances the natural color of the wood and highlights its characteristics, grain, and beauty. Although it appears slightly darker, it contains no color pigments.

The cleaning set will not damage the silicone sealant on the teak deck. It is important that the deck remains damp during application and that the cleaning agents are thoroughly rinsed off with water.

When using Semco teak cleaner, it is not necessary to sand the teak deck beforehand, as the cleaner produces the same effect.

If the teak has been sanded, it is strongly recommended to chemically clean it before applying any further coating. Otherwise, the wood's own pigments, oils, and resins, released by the sanding process, will negatively affect the subsequent treatment.

YES! SEMCO's product range is not only ideal for cleaning and maintaining teak decks. The products can also be used without any problems for garden furniture and other products made of teak wood.

During the season, the teak deck should be cleaned with a pH-neutral yacht shampoo such as P&P Shampoo P1 or P&P Self Cleaner . Stubborn dirt can be removed with fine-grit sandpaper.