Final Coat
PPG supports USS Intrepid restoration
PPG’s innovative marine coatings are prominently featured on
the refurbished Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
(Intrepid)/ Commissioned in 1943, the USS Intrepid aircraft
carrier contributed greatly to winning the war in the Pacific Theater.
After World War II, it served three tours of duty during the Vietnam
War and provided surveillance service during the Cold War.
In 1982, the Intrepid began its career as a museum and is
visited by more than 750,000 people every year. Two years ago
a major refurbishment project was launched involving PPG
protective and marine coatings.
“The opportunity to be such an integral part of this historic
restoration is very exciting for PPG,” said Brad Rossetto, PPG
general manager for protective and marine coatings (PMC) in
the U.S. and Canada. “The Intrepid offers a great opportunity for us to provide our corrosion resistant marine coatings
for such an American icon.”
PPG donated Amercoat 385 and Amercoat 888 non-skid
coatings for the carrier’s flight deck. Amercoat non-skid
coatings systems are designed to withstand the harshest
environmental conditions, daily use and the impact of takeoffs and landings. The project features other Amercoat coatings products that protect the vessel’s hull. Covered stem to
stern with PPG coatings, the Intrepid’s new home will be at
New York’s Pier 86.
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New York City’s fully restored Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum aircraft carrier features protective and marine coating
technologies from PPG including Amercoat 385 and Amercoat 888 non-skid coatings for the carrier’s flight deck.
