Aerospace / Marine / Automotive
Premium surface restoration, correction and protection.
Serving automotive, marine and aerospace clients across Vancouver Island.
Restore. Protect. Elevate.
Three divisions
One standard, applied where the finish actually matters
Aerospace, marine and automotive each have their own surfaces, risks and methods. The expectation of the result is identical.
Division 01
Aerospace
Exterior surface finishing, correction and protection for aircraft and helicopters.
Exterior surface evaluation · Paint correction & gloss restoration · De-oxidation & brightening
Explore Aerospace
Division 02
Marine
Gelcoat restoration, oxidation correction and protective coatings for vessels.
Gelcoat restoration · Oxidation correction · Painted topside polishing
Explore Marine
Division 03
Automotive
Paint correction, ceramic coatings and wheel restoration for every vehicle, from daily drivers to exotics.
Paint reconditioning & correction · Ceramic coatings · Wheel & rim restoration
Explore AutomotiveWhat Altus does
We treat a painted panel, a gelcoat hull and a fuselage skin as the same problem: a surface that can be read, corrected and protected.
Precision · Quality · Protection
Restore
Reconditioning and correction that recovers finishes dulled by oxidation, weathering, wash marring and time — measured, staged and documented.
Protect
Coating and film systems chosen for how a surface actually lives — never a one-size package.
Elevate
The last five percent — trim, glass, hardware, wheels, cabins and interiors — brought to the same level as the primary surface.
Why Altus
The right process for the surface
Every project starts with an honest assessment. From there, the method is matched to the surface, the material and the result you’re after — experience is knowing exactly what a job actually needs.
- Based in Nanaimo — a real shop, not a call centre
- Direct contact: you reach the person doing the work
- Written scope before anything is touched
- Free consultation, no pressure to book
Selected services
A few of the ways we're asked to help
Full service lists live on each division page — this is a starting point.
Paint Correction
Machine correction that removes swirl marks and oxidation and restores clarity.
Learn more AutomotiveCeramic Coating
Full reconditioning followed by a durable coating for lasting protection.
Learn more MarineGelcoat restoration
Multi-stage compounding and polishing that removes oxidation and water spotting and brings back depth and gloss.
Learn more MarineMarine ceramic & protective coatings
Coating systems for topsides, hardware and glass that slow oxidation and make wash-downs faster between trips.
Learn more AerospacePaint correction & gloss restoration
Staged machine refinement that reduces swirling and light defects and recovers a uniform, high-clarity finish.
Learn more AerospaceProtective coating application
Ceramic coating systems applied for easier cleaning and better resistance to fuel, exhaust and general apron grime.
Learn moreOur process
A clear sequence, from first call to handover
- 01
Inspect
We talk through the vehicle, vessel or aircraft, your goals and how it's used, then assess the surface in controlled lighting. Nothing is booked until the objective and condition are both clear.
- 02
Prepare
A written scope sets out exactly what will be done. The surface is then decontaminated and prepared so correction and protection can be carried out properly.
- 03
Correct
The correction method is chosen for the surface in front of us — its condition, material and what the result needs to be — then carried out in stages.
- 04
Protect
Once the finish is right, it's sealed with a coating or film system chosen for how the asset is actually used and stored.
- 05
Inspect again
The finished surface is checked under the same lighting used at the start, so the result against the original condition is plain to see.
- 06
Handover & care
You leave with a record of what was done and a simple maintenance plan to protect the work going forward.
Our Work
The standard we work to
Representative imagery — genuine project photography is being added as work is completed.
Service area
Based on Vancouver Island, on site where it counts
Based in Nanaimo. Automotive work is done at the shop; marine and aerospace work is carried out on site across Vancouver Island, with travel confirmed as part of the quote.
Full list of communities servedAerospace / Marine / Automotive
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