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Any damage to the surface of com- monly used paint- type coatings will allow moisture to penetrate to your steel deck. The result: man-hours and materials must be invested in deck maintenance constantly, to control corrosion.

After rust has started to deteriorate the metal, you incur additional metal loss in sanding to remove the rust. The high costs of metal replacement become inevitable.

The PRC PRORECO® III system can virtually eliminate both on-going maintenance and major replacement costs. Unlike other coatings on the market, the resilient PRORECO® III system protects against abrasion and impact as well as corrosion.

It does this with three layers: a corrosion inhibitive

PRC PRORECO® III

HHHHHHH maasmmKmm primer which does not sacrifice itself as do the zinc primer systems; an abrasion resistant base coat; and a flexible non-skid for crew safety.

PRC products have a proven track record in the most demanding high-wear conditions. Decks coated with PRORECO® III have seen years of heavy abuse with absolutely no repairs.

Whether you operate towboats, crew or supply boats, offshore drilling platforms, or the largest commercial vessels, you will find that PRC deck coatings pay for themselves many times over.

For information, call your nearest PRC representa- tive or write to Rodney N. Morris, Marine

Products Manager, PRC, 5454 San

Fernando Road, Glendale, Calif. 91203.

The PRORECO® III Deck Coating System