Why most wraps fail
Wrapping applied without respecting the surface underneath.
- Joints placed without studying the boat first, to save time
- Low-cost materials, often sourced online instead of from top-tier suppliers
- No dedicated design specialist involved before the work begins
How Mimetika fixes it
A Yacht Architect on every single project.
Every job is handled four-handed, with a dedicated Yacht Architect working alongside the installation team. The work is studied together before it starts, and the client is shown in advance exactly where the joints will fall. On materials, Mimetika works exclusively with 3M Italia as an official partner — recognition that includes being named Italy's best interior boat decoration installer in 2007.
Trusted for continuous work by names including
- Celebrities Cruises London
- Costa Crociere
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Corsica Ferries
- Cantiere Navale Tankoa
- Cantiere Navale Baglietto
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire
The protocol
A 9-step system, the first of its kind.
Developed over 30 years and built around a dedicated Yacht Architect for every project, the protocol lets every room be customized without error, produces a professional rendering in just 72 hours, and guarantees the work is never left to an inexperienced team.
01
Inspection & analysis
Full study of the hull's type and every side, checking for removable accessories and testing the gelcoat's cohesion.
02
Surface test
Checking the paint's uniformity and condition, identifying every point that needs restoration before the wrap goes on.
03
Site evaluation
Assessing the working environment and on-site equipment — outdoor wrapping requires different planning than indoor shipyard work.
04
Design & quote
Agreeing the design and the areas of application with the client, and building a detailed quote with no surprises later.
05
72-hour rendering
A custom photo montage showing the finished result, produced within 72 hours of the client deciding to proceed.
06
Scheduling
Agreeing deadlines for the work — typically one to a few days — so the yacht isn't kept in the shipyard for weeks.
07
Surface preparation
Preparing the hull and chosen areas before application, to avoid bubbles or striping once the wrap goes on.
08
Sealing stressed areas
Sealing the most exposed parts with specific products, so the wrap doesn't risk coming away over time.
09
15-day quality check
A follow-up visit two weeks after installation, to verify the outcome is holding exactly as expected.
FAQ
So the work is planned together before it starts: the Yacht Architect and the installation team study the boat as a pair, and show the client in advance exactly where the joints will fall, rather than deciding on the fly.
Yes. As an official 3M Italia partner, Mimetika passes on 3M's warranty: 5 years on outdoor materials and 12 years on indoor materials.
A rendering of the proposed design is ready within 72 hours of the first meeting. Once agreed, on-site work typically takes from one to a few working days depending on scope, followed by a quality check 15 days after installation.