Finishes

FINISHES & COLORS

Finishes and colors specified throughout tacomarine.com reflect TACO Marine's stock finishes, standard Rub Rail and Trim & Molding colors, and stock vinyl material colors. Other finishes and custom colors are available, provided minimum quantity requirements are met and sufficient lead-time is given. For custom finishes and colors, please contact your TACO Sales or Customer Service Representative today.

Photos not representative of a specific finish.

ANODIZED ALUMINUM FINISH

Anodizing is an electrolytic process that redeposits a protective coating on an aluminum surface. This coating becomes an integral part of aluminum and will not peel or flake.

The following is a complete list of anodized finishes available either from stock and/or special order. Please refer to our finish codes when specifying a particular finish.

BRITE DIP FINISH 

BLY: Silver Brite Dip & Anodized

Anodized finish for chrome like appearance. The mechanical brushing masks unsightly scratches that occur from contact and handling during fabrication or everyday use.

PREMIUM BRITE DIP FINISH

BLS: Brite Dip 

Mechanically linear sanded and anodized fine wire brush and anodized finish. The mechanical brushing masks unsightly scratches that occur from contact and handling during fabrication or everyday use. 

BSA: Silver Brite Dip 

320 Grit Mechanically spiral sanded and anodized, for round tube and pipe. Mechanically sanded and anodized finish for products with corrosive, high-traffic exposure. The mechanical brushing masks unsightly scratches that occur from contact and handling during fabrication or everyday use. 

BSS: Silver Brite Dip

320 Grit Mechanically spiral sanded and anodized for round pads. Mechanically sanded and anodized finish for products with corrosive, high-traffic exposure. The mechanical brushing masks unsightly scratches that occur from contact and handling during fabrication or everyday use.

PREMIUM BRITE DIP FINISH

BSY: Silver Brite Dip 

180 or 320 Grit Mechanically lineal sanded and anodized for extrusions. Mechanically sanded and anodized finish for products with corrosive, high-traffic exposure. The mechanical brushing masks unsightly scratches that occur from contact and handling during fabrication or everyday use.

BXY: Polished, Brite Dip Anodized Simulated Stainless Steel Finish 

This is for corrosive and highly aesthetically critical environments requiring the most blemish-free aluminum extrusion available. Most  extrusion flow lines are removed during the polishing process.

BXZ: Brite Dip

800 Grit mechanically sanded and anodized finish for products with corrosive high-traffic exposure. The mechanically brushed finish mask scratches that occur from everyday use and the anodic coating protects against the marine environment harsh elements. This finish matches up well next to either BSA or BXY finished products.

 

STANDARD ANODIZED FINISH

TAL: Polished, Clear Anodized Mechanically Buffed, Semi-Brite.

A traditional anodized finish with a subtle polish. Most extrusion flow lines are removed during the polishing process.

VEL: Etch, Clear Anodized (Satin)

A cost-effective, matte finish. Provides the greatest corrosion protection for minimal aesthetically important exposure.

BHC: Black Hard Coat Anodized

Our unique Blackout Series provides superior protection from the elements and unbeatable style.

WHC: White Hard Coat Anodized

This unique finish provides superior protection from the elements and unbeatable style in white.

NO FINISH

AES: Mill Finish

As extruded with no secondary finishing. It is lightly sanded, prepped, cleaned and ready for powder coating. Primarily used for industrial applications, for third party finishing or powder coating.

AEY: Mill Finish

As extruded with no secondary finishing. Requires light cleaning and sanding for better powdercoat adherence. Primarily used for industrial applications, for third party finishing or powder coating.

RUB RAIL/TRIM & MOLDING COLOR GUIDE*

Colors specified in on the website reflect TACO Marine’s standard Rub Rail and Trim & Molding colors. Custom colors are available, provided minimum quantity requirements are met and sufficient lead time is given.

  • BKA: Black
  • CRA: Buff
  • GRA: Medium Gray
  • GRD: Gray
  • WHA: Arctic White
  • WHC: Frosty White
  • WHD: Silver White
  • WHN: Cream
  • GVI: Light Gray

*Because of variations in print and digital, color may vary slightly from the original product. Color samples available upon request to [email protected] or through your TACO Sales and Customer Service Representative. 

SEATING COLOR GUIDE*

Colors specified in on the website reflect TACO Marine’s standard Seating colors. Custom colors are available, provided minimum quantity requirements are met and sufficient lead time is given.
  • BKA: Black
  • GRA: Light Gray
  • WHA: White
  • IVA: Vanilla
  • AML: Amber Leaf
  • CGR: Cool Gray
  • OWH: Off White

*Because of variations in print and digital, color may vary slightly from the original product. Color samples available upon request to [email protected] or through your TACO Sales and Customer Service Representative. 

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