STEK Marine Aqua Shield Marine protection film
Ultimate layer of defense. Next-generation film engineered exclusively for marine applications.
Request a quoteUnmatched durability for gelcoat, paint and high-wear areas, with a flawless high-gloss finish.
STEK Marine Protection Film is built on STEK's expertise in surface protection. Its advanced construction resists abrasions, scuffs and the relentless effects of the marine environment, and its construction ensures durable adhesion and resistance to delamination in moisture, salt and temperature swings.
* 3+2 years with Aqua Coat Platinum, 3+1 years with Aqua Coat.
Technical data
- Thickness
- 200 μm
- Warranty
- 3+2 or 3+1 years, depending on the Aqua Coat ceramic coating applied
- Application
- Marine surfaces: gelcoat, paint, trim elements
- Finish
- High gloss, transparent
- Water repellency
- Advanced coating that repels water and dirt
- Self-healing
- Removes minor scratches automatically
- UV resistance
- High resistance to sunlight and oxidation
- Durability
- High resistance to intensive use in marine environments
Blue Cap Sheet
A polyurethane cap layer that protects the film during application and enables faster, more precise installs.
Explore the vessel
Aqua Shield adapts across diverse marine surfaces. Select a point on the yacht to see why it needs protecting.
Bow / forward hull. Takes spray, debris and docking contact first. Film keeps the leading edge free of chips and staining.
Pain points with traditional marine protection
01Difficult & time-consuming installation
Traditional protection films require multiple steps, slowing down installation and increasing the risk of errors.
02Air bubbles & tunneling
Lack of flexibility leads to air pockets and tunneling, especially during transport, storage or application.
03Contamination during installation
Dust, salt and fingerprints easily contaminate the surface before installation, affecting final results.
04Limited durability in marine conditions
Standard films struggle with UV exposure, saltwater and oxidation, reducing long-term protection.
Proven on real vessels
Aqua Shield resists UV exposure, saltwater and oxidation, and stays safe for surfaces upon removal.
Installed on working and recreational boats
Withstood UV, saltwater and exposure cycles
Removed cleanly without gelcoat damage
Six formats for every job
Select a roll to see how much surface it covers. Widths suit everything from rub rails to full hull sides.
Aqua Shield FAQ
01How thick is Aqua Shield marine protection film?
Aqua Shield is 200 μm thick, with a high-gloss transparent finish.
02What is the Blue Cap Sheet?
The Blue Cap Sheet is a temporary polyurethane layer on top of the film. It protects the film from dust, salt and fingerprints during handling, prevents tunneling and air pockets, and allows faster, more precise installation.
03Is Aqua Shield self-healing?
Yes. The film removes minor scratches automatically and has an advanced coating that repels water and dirt.
04Can the film be removed without damaging gelcoat?
Yes. In testing on working and recreational boats, Aqua Shield was removed cleanly without gelcoat damage.
05Which roll sizes are available?
Aqua Shield is available in six formats: 182.9 cm × 10 m, 152.4 cm × 15 m, 121.9 cm × 30 m, 91.4 cm × 30 m, 76.2 cm × 30 m and 61.0 cm × 30 m.
06What is the warranty on Aqua Shield?
3 years on its own, extended to 3+1 years with Aqua Coat or 3+2 years with Aqua Coat Platinum.
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