Wading Into Deeper Waters

After 20 years in business we are expanding our product lines. Welcome to Diversity Marine Films.

Here at Diversity Marine films we know how amazing Paint Protection films are. Surprisingly, many of our customers don’t even know this product exists.

What Is It?

Paint Protection Film will help your boat maintain a pristine hull. It’s a custom sized flexible layer of ultra-durable material that’s nearly invisible and gives your boat a layer of protection against wear and tear, UV rays, dings, scratches and toxic airborne pollutants.

What Does It Do?

Regardless of how careful you are, things happen to your boat that you can’t control. Everything from flying debris like bugs and particles in the water, to weather elements and UV radiation cause permanent wear and damage to your paint.

Paint protection film is a clear barrier, similar to what’s used on your cellphone to protect the screen from shattering, that’s placed between those elements and your paint. Based on technology developed by the US military, the tough and durable film protects your investment.

We apply paint protection film to entire vessels, as well as to specific areas based on the owner’s wishes to prevent scratches and permanent damage.

Why Should I Use It? Damage Happens

Everyone’s boat ages, and the only defence is a good layer of protection to maintain your boat’s value far longer. We create a lot of happy customers, but paint protection films also have fans in high places.

The clear urethane protection film was developed during the Vietnam War to protect helicopter blades, and used again in Operation Desert Storm to protect valuable combat vehicles from dust. Nowadays race car techs rely on paint protection film to protect the streamlined cars from damage that could slow them down, so imagine what it can do for you.

Custom Installation Offers Better Protection

Our installation technicians custom design and fit the Paint protection films to each and every boat. This means you’re not getting a mass produced product, you will set off with film that’s been optimized specifically for your vessel which ensures a seamless fit providing an even smoother and more seamless look that won’t crack, warp or bubble over time.

LIFETIME Warranty Protection

When paint protection film was initially made available to consumers, it had the unfortunate reputation of cracking, fading, and warping over time. Luckily the technology has come a long way, and because we are a licensed Autobahn dealer, you get a full LIFETIME WARRANTY when you come to Diversity for your vehicle’s paint protection. Some dealers say they give a lifetime warranty, but the product is not expected to last, they just hope you don’t come back for a repair. With Autobahn Road Guard at Diversity you get a product with a manufacturer backed lifetime warranty with complete in-house servicing. Best in class service AND products, only at Diversity.

Where do you start?

You can click here to get an outline of our Paint Protection Services, then get in touch to set up an appointment or to ask any questions. It is that easy!

The Easiest Way to Save Money
Increase Your Boat’s Efficiency and Spend WAY Less

“How much fuel will it burn?” is one of the most-asked questions at a marine dealer’s showroom. It certainly is a question we get tons of mail about. But you might not realize that the answer to that question is largely in your own hands: It’s in the way you handle the throttle. It’s also in the way you load or overload your boat and the way you trim it. There are more than a half-dozen contributing factors to an overindulgence at the fuel pump, so to give you the best tools to boat green and save gas, we wrote out some great tips to get your started on your way to affordable boating heaven.

Properly Trim

You’ll never have optimum fuel economy if you don’t use optimum trim. Trimming out reduces the wetted surface of the hull by raising the bow. How do you know if you’re trimmed for efficiency? Experts say to trim out until the prop ventilates a little (sucks air). Then bring it down a little, that is when you know you are in the sweet spot.

Towers & T-Tops

Fuel economy is improved by a combination of tactics that incrementally add up to less fuel burned. Canvas enclosed T-tops, hardtops, towers and Bimini tops all create aerodynamic drag, causing the engine to work harder to make the boat go any given speed. tested boats with the canvas up and the canvas down, and I’ve seen enclosures scrub as much as 3 mph off of a boat’s speed. Interestingly, some T-tops actually enhance efficiency because they act as a wing and create lift. But once you put canvas on, life’s a drag once again. Try your boat with canvas up and down, and with windshield open and closed, monitoring tach and speedo, to see what’s best.

Tint Your Windows

A HUGE amount of energy is wasted by heating and cooling your cabin. What is you could keep the temperature constant inside, whether it is the height of summer or the cool cold days of fall? Advanced marine window films are perfect for regulating temperature. They keep radiant heat inside in the cool weather, and help keep out the blazing sun at high season. This means less need for heaters and A/C, which means you use much less energy. Just like driving a car with the climate control blasting, your boat will be way less efficient the more systems you are using. Give your heater and A/C a break and save a ton of money on fuel in the process.

Less Throttle=Less Cost

Simple but true: Back off the throttle to burn less fuel. Naturally we don’t expect you to troll everywhere, but unless you’re in a tournament, are racing to make a bridge opening, or have that momentary need for speed that afflicts us all, slow down to save fuel without costing any real time.

Loving Your Vessel
Four things to do to your boat today.

The pleasures of boating are accessible to more and more Canadians. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, in 2016 43% of Canadians went boating and over 8.6 million boats were registered by Canadians. Water sports are growing in popularity and for a large number of people the only way into the game is to purchase a pre-owned vessel. Nothing’s wrong with buying a second-hand boat, but we encourage you to stay on top of the maintenance to prolong the beauty, usefulness and life of your vessel.

We’re boaters too, and we take our friends and families out on the water as often as possible. It’s important to maintain and upgrade your boat in order to keep it in reliable running condition but also to improve the boating experience from one season to the next.

From our shop to you, here are four things that will improve your boating experience:

Have it cleaned

Like a cabin that’s been shut up over the winter, readying your boat for summer is more than flicking on the lights and opening the blinds. Professionally cleaning and thoroughly detailing your boat after being docked for over the winter will eliminate salt buildup and corrosion that can damage vital mechanical and electrical components.

Have it inspected

Inspecting your boat before taking it out can be a DIY project or engage the eyes of a professional. Weather, temperature and moisture can have a profound effect on your boats engine, hull and electrical components over the winter months so it’s important to have these items inspected before you hit the water again. Check for any visible oil leaks, the condition of hoses and clamps, battery water level, fuses and wiring. Change the fuel filters, engine zincs and coolant.

Have it tinted

Escaping from the sun to the space inside your cabin after a long day on the water should be relaxing, and with the addition of window tint, you will have legitimate protection from UV rays. Window tint also eliminates glare, regulates the temperature and keeps your family and guests safe from damaging UV rays.

Have it upgraded

Avid boaters eventually personalize their vessel to make the boating experience more fun. Installing a marine-grade stereo, lighting, GPS tracking, navigation, and back-up camera systems are just a few of the options that will enhance your experience and also up the eventual resale value of your boat. Make sure you get marine grade electronics. These are built to marine specifications to withstand salt and corrosion.

Cleaning, inspecting, upgrading and tinting your boat to a marine standard is a great way to enhance your boating experience, protect your vessel and your investment. To find out more, contact Diversity today. Our marine experts will even come to your dock.

Marine Window Tinting
The Argument for Taking the Plunge.

Owning a boat is a source of pleasure, and most boaters consider summertime the peak season to get everyone out on the water. Your safety checklist is complete, lunch is stowed and you’re ready to go. But wait, did you know there is still a way to improve the boating experience for you and your family?

Adding window tint to your windows has huge maintenance, safety, and comfort benefits. Popular for vehicles and homes, window tint will transform the boating or yachting experience, enhance the appearance of your vessel and protect your floating investment.

Here are just a few of the benefits to having a professional boat detailer tint your windows.

Comfort inside, sun outside

Tinted windows ensure a cooler temperature inside. Provide a space for your family and pets to cool off and take a break from the heat. Marine grade window tint can reduce the solar temperature of your boat’s cabin by up to 70% and give your air conditioning unit or plug-in fans a break.

Reduce glare, improve safety

It’s no secret that handling a boat for any length of time under sun glare is uncomfortable, tiring and even dangerous. The professional installation of window tint on your boat’s windshield will reduce glare, lessen eye fatigue and improve visibility regardless of where the sun is in the sky.

Block harmful UV rays, prolong the fun

UV rays penetrate untreated glass and cause irreparable fading and damage to the interior surfaces of your boat. More importantly, UV rays harm skin, and occupants wanting to escape the direct or reflected rays of the sun should have a cool, safe place to do so. Marine tinting drastically reduces up to 99% of UV radiation and protects your family from harmful cancer-causing UV-A and UV-B rays. Having your boat’s windows tinted will create an area of comfort for anyone wishing to get out of the sun for a moment, which means you get to prolong your day on the water.

Privacy and protection, even when away

It’s very easy to see inside docked vessels, and theft is a crime of opportunity. Window tint makes it harder to see inside your boat, and ensures privacy of any occupants and security of your vessel when docked or in storage. Protect your fixtures, furniture and valuables from the damaging exposure to the sun, and from prying eyes.

Having your boat tinted is more than simply for style and comfort, it adds value to your vessel, too. Tint comes in a variety of shades, and can even prevent damage from wind-born debris in severe weather conditions.

We’re here to help answer any of your marine window tint questions, just give us a shout right here.

Protecting Your Vessel is Step 1
Protecting your family and your cargo, that is step 2

Boats big and small represent a tremendous investment of time and money, and they can take a beating from two types of waves: those on the surface of the water and those bearing down from the sun.

A new bass boat can cost $30,000, and even relatively modest cabin cruisers can exceed $200,000. And as any boat owner knows, a substantial investment of time is required to clean and maintain boats after an otherwise enjoyable day on the water.

The lush interiors of some new cruisers are especially prone to sun damage, which can be compounded by the reflective nature of the water on which they ride. Diversity Marine Films offers innovative ways to protect your marine investment, just as it can protect your home and office from harmful sunlight.

Tinting your boat’s windows can protect its interior vinyl, carpets and leather, as well as keep your air conditioning functioning more efficiently, saving the cooling system – and lots of expensive fuel in the process. It also protects your electronics, both on the bridge and below decks.

Your Most Precious Cargo

Your most precious cargo – your passengers – can also fully escape the beating rays of the sun during an outing on a sizzling summer day. The window tint reduces harmful UV light by nearly 100 percent, allowing them to take a breather from broiling while still enjoying views of the water. And should a collision occur, our window tints and film can hold glass together, preventing lacerations from flying glass.

Captains of smaller boats can also benefit from our tinting services. The glare from the water can be brutal, especially on extended summer fishing trips. A tinted windscreen reduces that glare, protecting your eyes – and skin – even underneath a Bimini top. It’ll be easier to both pilot your craft and keep an eye on your fish-finder if you take advantage of our marine tinting services.

And even at night, it can serve a valuable purpose: Night-time navigation is dangerous enough without contending from the glare of other passing vessels or bright lights from the shore.

So before you hit the water this summer, contact Diversity Marine Films. We would love to answer your questions and help you come up with a marine light management plan.

Why do our clients choose marine tint?
Here are the top five reasons.

There’s no doubt that boat window tinting is one of the best ways to improve the look and comfort of your Boat or RV. As you cruise, you’ll find that your vessel is much cooler and more comfortable. Boat window tinting also makes the glass safer and the interior is less likely to crack or fade.

Diversity has the experience, skills and tools necessary to get the job done right. Our professional service technicians are trained for marine window tinting applications and styling services. Boat and RV glass often comes with some degree of factory tint although it usually does not supply adequate heat and glare reduction or privacy and does not eliminate harmful UV rays that cause fading.

#1 UV Protection

Diversity’s marine window tinting provides cool view protection by adding a permanent barrier between your boat’s interior and the destructive effects of the sun. Marine and RV manufacturers are producing Luxury and high-end vessels with higher grade interiors, so it has become increasingly crucial to protect these interiors from fading and cracking. Boat window tinting will not only protect seats, carpets, vinyl and leather, but your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard so you’ll save fuel and help extend the life of the air conditioning system.

Our window films cut down on potentially dangerous (UV-A and UV-B) rays caused by the sun. The Skin Cancer Foundation reminds you that time spent in the sun unprotected will put passengers at risk of skin cancer and sun damage. UV rays can easily penetrate windows, so in addition to sunscreen, boat window tinting blocks up to 99% of the suns cancer-causing rays, making it a reliable way to reduce your cancer risk.

In an era where health, youth, and appearance is of great importance to many, studies have shown ultraviolet rays to advance our skin’s aging process, and to cause melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer. Additionally, boat window tinting cuts potentially dangerous glare from the water, reflective surfaces, and from other vessels’ lights at night.

• Reduces up to 99% of the sun’s harmful cancer-causing (UV-A and UV-B) rays
• Increases skin & eye Protection
• Reduces interior fading and cracking
• Prolongs the life of all rubber, wood, cellular phone, audio equipment and speakers
• Lessens eye fatigue
• Improves vision and safety
• Reduces glare and eyestrain for both driver and passengers

#2 Accidental Injury Protection

Boat window tinting offers protection from broken glass when accidents occur. When ordinary annealed glass breaks, it poses considerable danger. The shattered pieces become daggers that can cause serious injury or even death. Engineered with powerful adhesives, boat window tinting reduces the hazard of broken glass by keeping the pieces together and safely attached to the film.

#3 Violent Weather Protection

Glass can be one of the first casualties during a storm. When glass breaks during a storm, wind, rain and flying debris are given full access, causing damage and destruction.

Boat window tinting is able to withstand extraordinary wind and force, security film helps prevent entry of water and wind-borne debris, providing superior protection 24-hours a day. Disasters can strike with little or no warning; boat window tints are always ready.

#4 Crime Prevention

Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points of entry for criminals and smash-and-grab thieves. Glass is an inviting target for vandal’s intent on mischief or worse.

Alarms and security systems are helpful, but provide little protection from experienced or determined intruders. With boat window tinting, intruders cannot readily penetrate the glass, even by striking it with a heavy implement. Usually they become discouraged and quickly depart for some easier target.

#5 Increased Safety Overall

In an instant, an explosion can fire broken glass fragments at lethal speeds. Research conducted after explosions, points to flying and broken glass as one of the main causes of death or injury. While nothing can completely protect against powerful explosions, marine window tinting has proven effective in these moments of extreme danger.

Window films will:

• Provide an extra barrier of protection for increased safety
• Reduces window shattering to tiny sharp pieces of glass
• Marine window tinting holds shattered glass in place to increase safety

Ready to take the next step?

We would love to field any of your questions and help give you a personalized installation plan. Just give us a shout and you can chat directly with an installation technician.

Safety & Protection With Diversity
We work with you to get you exactly what you need for your family.

Two of the often overlooked reasons why window tint is a fundamental upgrade for your boat are Safety and Protection. Depending on how you use your vessel and where you store it, you will need different types of protection. Different customers have different needs, and this is why Diversity meets with you in person to give you an overview of your best options to get you on the water safely and with as little hassle as possible. Window film will help you control heat, increase your fuel economy, and protect your family from UV rays, but how else will it protect you? Take a look below, the list is going to surprise you.

Accidental Injury Protection

Boat window tinting offers protection from broken glass when accidents occur. When ordinary annealed glass breaks, it poses considerable danger. The shattered pieces become daggers that can cause serious injury or even death. Engineered with powerful adhesives, boat window tinting reduces the hazard of broken glass by keeping the pieces together and safely attached to the film.

Violent Weather Protection

Glass can be one of the first casualties during a storm. When glass breaks during a storm, wind, rain and flying debris are given full access, causing damage and destruction.

Boat window tinting is able to withstand extraordinary wind and force, security film helps prevent entry of water and wind-borne debris, providing superior protection 24-hours a day. Disasters can strike with little or no warning; boat window tints are always ready.

Crime Protection

Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points of entry for criminals and smash-and-grab thieves. Glass is an inviting target for vandals intent on making mischief, or worse.

Alarms and security systems are helpful, but provide little protection from experienced or determined intruders. With boat window tinting, intruders cannot readily penetrate the glass, even by striking it with a heavy implement. Usually they become discouraged and quickly depart for some easier target.

Explosion Protection

In an instant, an explosion can fire broken glass fragments at lethal speeds. Research conducted after explosions, points to flying and broken glass as one of the main causes of death or injury.

While nothing can completely protect against powerful explosions, marine window tinting has proven effective in these moments of extreme danger.

Installation Planning

At Diversity, we work around your schedule to complete installations in a manner that is least disruptive to your business. We have the capacity for complete boat window tinting in the daytime, evenings, or on weekends.

Quality Assurance Process

We survey every customer at the completion of a marine window tinting job to ensure the quality meets, or exceeds, their expectations.

Project Management

Diversity’s expert window film professionals can help you choose from our many marine and boat window tinting options, and will assist you throughout the entire process. Call or send us a message to schedule an appointment for a FREE no obligation consultation and estimate for any boat window tinting option.

Why Tint Your Boat?
There are a hundred great reasons, but here are the cream of the crop.

Boat are a HUGE commitment, that much is for sure. Maintenance and regular detailing is critical to prolonging the life of any boat or yacht, and they cant really be escaped. The great thing, though, is that by taking extra measures, you can help ensure that your enjoyment on the water is always maximized. One modification that is sometimes overlooked but highly beneficial is window tinting. Not just for cars, trucks and SUVs, window tint can transform, cool, and protect your floating investment.

If your vessel isn’t tinted yet, consider the following benefits of having a Diversity take care of the windows in your boat or yacht.

Comfort Inside, Sun Outside

While a boat brings fun and adventure, having the ability to take a break from the heat and cool off in the cabin is a true luxury. However, if the inside of your boat is just as warm as the deck, you’re likely to have to cut your day on the water short. With marine window tinting, you can reduce the heat of your boat’s cabin by up to 70 percent while increasing air conditioning efficiency and improving overall comfort.

Reduce Glare, Improve Safety

Regardless of your boat’s setup, sun glare can be uncomfortable and dangerous – especially for your captain. By having a professional install window tinting, your boat’s windshield will block glare to lessen eye fatigue and improve visibility, even when the sun shines brightest, helping you always remain in control of your vessel. Glare reduction also benefits your passengers who may choose to enter the cabin to take a break from the sun.

Block UV Rays, Prolong the Fun

A day on the boat should be just that – an entire day – but without protection, hours spent in the sun can prove harmful. When on the water, having the option to take a brief break and cool off is pivotal and, with window tint, you get that option. Marine tinting drastically cuts down UV radiation – up to 99 percent – and helps reduce the sun’s harmful cancer-causing UV-A and UV-B rays. By having your boat’s windows tinted, you create a “break zone” to get out of the sun for a moment, allowing you to prolong your day on the water.

Privacy and Protection

Ensuring privacy and security of your vessel when docked or in storage is important to its longevity. With window tint, your boat and the valuables inside are kept private and the condition of the fixtures and furniture within the cabin stay protected from sun damage. Depending on application, a professional can install upgraded tinting that serves as severe weather protection to help prevent damages from wind-born debris.

Having your boat or yacht tinted is not just for style and comfort, it adds extra value to your vessel, too. While it’s a wise decision, marine window tint installation isn’t as cut-and-dry as one might think, and in order to get the ultimate benefits, it’s highly recommended to have a window tinting professional work on your boat. If you’re looking to get the most out of your vessel, contact Diversity today, we would love to chat.

Why Does Cheap Marine Tint Rust?
This is such a common problem, and such an easy one to avoid as well.

Over the years, window films have changed a lot. Major innovations in the underlying technology have made modern window films more reflective, reject more heat, block nearly 100% of UV rays, all while lasting longer and being more affordable. Why is it, then, that marine window films are still so prone to rusting when out at sea? This is a question we hear often, and it formed the basis of the marine film line that we carry from Hüper Optik Canada.

First, let’s look at a few different types of films on the market to see why traditional films are not suited to marine window tinting.

Dyed Window Films

Dyed film is the most economical type of window-tinting film. It is the least expensive and decidedly less functional than the others. It blocks light rays by the addition of dye to the film; the dye is placed in a layer next to the adhesive, and then applied to the window. Solar heat is absorbed by the dye in the film, thus preventing some of the heat from entering through the window. However, dyed window-tinting film is used primarily for appearance. From the outside, dyed film looks flat and opaque, providing some privacy while still permitting visibility from the interior; when used on the windows of a boat, it will appear black. The dye does tend to fade with time, however, which means it is not suited to boats sitting on the water for the entire season. The heat-reduction provided by most varieties of dyed film is not particularly high either, so it has no performance benefit.

Verdict: Not Suitable for boats.

Metallized Window Films

Like dyed film, metallized film keeps heat away from interior space by reflecting it away. This is this achieved by very small metallic particles being embedded in the film. This metallic content strengthens the window, which means that it will be more shatter resistant than from the factory. When used on a boat, however, metallized film has a tendency to interfere with cell phone and GPS transmission, not to mention radio reception. The metal particles will also corrode when they come in contact with the salty ocean air, meaning that your windows will be begin to rust over in no time. To avoid this, installers used to come back after the film had cured to use silicon caulking to seal the edge of every window. This amounts to double the install time, increased room for error, excessive cost, and less than optimal appearance.

Verdict: Not suitable for boats.

Ceramic Window Films

Ceramic is the highest quality window film material on the market. It contains neither metal, dye, nor carbon, but instead a kind of ceramic particle that is both nonconductive and nonmetallic. Ceramic film has only recently appeared on the market, but has already proven its worth in terms of performance and reliability. Ceramic window-tinting film cuts from 45% to 50% of the solar heat that enters through the windows in the form of infrared light, while allowing maximum visibility both by day and night. Ceramic window-tinting film allows maximum efficiency in the functioning of radios, cell phones, GPS systems, and all other such devices being operated from inside the protected space. It surpasses the other types in its resistance to glare and fading, and renders windows highly shatter-proof. Ceramic film is also most effective in its blocking of UV light from the interior; in the case of ultraviolet light (the kind of light rays that contribute to sunburn and skin cancer), ceramic window-tinting film can block up to 99% from entering the interior.

Since it is non metallic and contains no dye, it does not fade or rust when on the open seas. This makes it a perfect choice for marine tinting. Our window film lines at both price points are Ceramic, meaning they are guaranteed for life against corrosion and are perfectly suited to marine window tinting. Check out our premium films right here, and our Edge XP Ceramic Films here.

Verdict: Perfect for Marine Window Tinting!