Shrink Wrapping

Shrink wrapping boats is serious business for good reason. Winter can make or break a boaters next season and transporting your boat on the trailer can potentially damage your vessel. When boats are properly wrapped and sealed they stay safe, clean and dry and are in much better shape come springtime. Not just anyone can shrink wrap a boat properly. Doing the job well requires a commitment to doing the whole boat and not just parts of it. We as professional shrink wrappers know that a big part of the job is in the little details. We have the experience to understand the importance of following through on proper procedures. We are trusted with expensive and sometimes irreplaceable boats, not because we are the only company installing shrink wrap or even because we are the lowest bidder on a job, but because we are professionals commited to doing the job thoroughly and we stand behind our work. We dont just call ourselves professionals because we wrap a few boats for two months out of the year. Pleasant Details Marine Division wraps any kind of boat, any time of year, and we are here year round ready to help our customers protect their favorite waterborne investment.

What is Shrink Wrap?

Shrink wrap is a polyethylene plastic that is formulated to shrink when heat is applied to it. Shrink wrap is used in many different applications throughout the world from sealing bags and products, to food services to construction applications. Shrink wrap plastic when heated shrinks tight to whatever it is wrapped around and or secured to. This shrinking process actually makes the plastic stronger when installed properly. During the installation process the shrink wrap will shrink tight and cure “cool off”  in that position.

Why use Shrink Wrap instead of a plastic tarp?

Shrink wrap comes in many different sizes and thickness depending on the application. When installed properly, shrink wrap can be tougher than tarps and much tighter around the product than a tarp. This helps to eliminate stretching and tearing from wind. This also keeps the plastic from scratching the product it is on. Most shrink wrap materials have UV inhibitors made into them to fight the damage the sun causes to many kinds of tarps.

What can shrink wrap cover?

Anything!!!! Bridges, high rise buildings, airplanes, ships, houses, boats, bicycles, and the list is endless. Shrink wrap can be heat welded together to make a single piece of plastic as big as may be necessary for the job.

Can I recycle my used shrink wrap?

In most cases, the answer is yes. Many county and state recycling facilities will take shrink wrap. There are recycling programs in place to ship your old shrink wrap to manufactures that will recycle it.

Can shrink wrap damage a product?

Yes it can, if not properly installed. Shrink wrap requires a lot of heat to make it shrink and the person applying the heat must be very skilled to know exactly how much to use. A qualified installer will take extra precautions when prepping a product to ensure heat won’t be a problem.

Are their things that shouldn’t be shrink wrapped?

Yes. Different considerations have to be used on special products such as wooden or painted boats. Shrink wrap can hold certain amounts of moisture between it and the product (if not properly vented) and cause problems. If you have a product that you’re not sure about, contact a qualified shrink wrap company and ask more questions.