InduroPro Coating on CAT Skid Steer — The Boatler
project overview
COVERAGE: FULL PROTECTION
KITS USED: 1 X 17 OZ KIT OF INDUROPRO
LOCATION & APPLICATOR: FAIRHOPE, AL
THE BOATLER
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT: CAT SKID STEER
CONDITION: MODERATE USE (~2 YEARS OLD)
project results: protection where it counts
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PREVENTIVE CORROSION PROTECTION
Blocks moisture and oxidation before rust can form on high-impact surfaces.
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EXTEND EQUIPMENT LIFE
Adds a ceramicized epoxy shield that resists wear, fading, and jobsite abrasion.
- 03
EASIER MAINTENANCE
Creates a slick, sealed finish that reduces buildup and simplifies cleanup after each job.
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LOWER LIFETIME COSTS
Cuts down on repaint cycles, surface repairs, and downtime for heavy-use machines.
PROTECTING SKID STEERS BEFORE PROBLEMS START
INDUROPRO KEEPS EQUIPMENT PERFORMING AND PROFITABLE
In Fairhope, Alabama, The Boatler coated a CAT Skid Steer with InduroPro to prevent the wear and corrosion that typically appear after years of jobsite abuse. Instead of waiting for rust to form or paint to fail, this application focused on proactive protection—sealing painted and exposed metal surfaces with InduroPro’s semi-permanent ceramicized epoxy formula.
The result is a skid steer that stays cleaner, resists corrosion, and maintains its professional look through heavy use. For contractors and equipment owners, InduroPro provides a cost-effective way to reduce maintenance, avoid costly repainting, and keep machinery performing at peak condition for years.
PROTECTION STARTS WITH PREVENTION
WHY SKID STEER OWNERS CHOOSE INDUROPRO
Skid steers take a beating—constant exposure to mud, moisture, and mechanical stress means paint doesn’t last long and rust spreads fast. The Boatler in Fairhope, Alabama, applied InduroPro to a CAT Skid Steer to get ahead of those issues before they start.
By applying InduroPro early, operators can prevent oxidation, UV damage, and surface degradation that lead to expensive repairs. This proactive approach is why more equipment owners are turning to InduroPro as part of their regular maintenance routine—it protects from day one and keeps working for years.
BUILT TO HANDLE THE JOB
COVERAGE DESIGNED FOR REAL WORK CONDITIONS
The Boatler coated the CAT Skid Steer’s exterior panels, cab, and exposed metal areas—every surface that faces friction, vibration, and jobsite debris. InduroPro’s semi-permanent coating bonds to metal and paint, forming a high-gloss, impact-resistant layer that locks out moisture and grime. The finish not only looks professional but also withstands the daily abuse of construction, landscaping, and material-handling environments.
MODERATE USE PROTECTION
PROTECTING A CAT SKID STEER WITH INDUROPRO BEFORE HEAVY WEAR SETS IN
The Boatler in Fairhope, Alabama applied InduroPro to a CAT skid steer with 2+ years of moderate construction use. Unlike some of the more heavily worn machines in the InduroPro project library, this skid steer was still in reasonable condition — showing early fading and light wear but no significant corrosion or paint failure. That made it an ideal candidate for proactive protection.
Using a single 17 oz kit of InduroPro ceramicized epoxy, the team achieved full coverage across the skid steer's painted surfaces. The application sealed the existing finish before UV, chemicals, and abrasion could push it past the point of recovery — locking in the machine's current condition and preventing the progressive degradation cycle.
Timing matters when it comes to protective coatings on construction equipment. Once paint failure begins, corrosion follows quickly — and once corrosion takes hold, restoration becomes significantly more expensive than prevention. The difference between coating a skid steer at 2 years versus 4 years can be the difference between a single-kit application and a multi-kit restoration project.
The Boatler's approach demonstrates a growing trend among InduroPro applicators: coating equipment early, before visible damage, to extend the interval between major maintenance interventions. The ceramicized epoxy barrier resists the UV, chemical, and abrasion exposure that would otherwise degrade the factory finish within the next 1-2 seasons of active use.
For construction operators managing multiple skid steers, proactive coating at the 2-year mark represents the most cost-effective point in the equipment lifecycle — protecting the finish while it's still intact and avoiding the compounding costs of delayed maintenance.
LONG-TERM ROI FOR EQUIPMENT OWNERS
THE SMART CHOICE FOR HEAVY-DUTY MAINTENANCE
Every hour a skid steer spends in the shop costs owners money in both downtime and lost productivity. By protecting this machine with InduroPro, The Boatler helped the owner extend service intervals, maintain a cleaner exterior, and avoid premature repainting. The coating resists fading, rust, and surface damage that shorten a machine’s lifespan.
For skid steer owners, InduroPro is more than a cosmetic upgrade—it’s a preventive investment coating designed to protect the machine’s value and reliability. With regular cleaning and simple upkeep, operators can expect fewer corrosion-related issues, reduced maintenance expenses, and a professional appearance that holds up season after season.
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