Surface Restoration Services.
Over two decades of expertise restoring and preserving the world's finest yacht interiors, with invisible repairs in wood, leather, stone and lacquer.
Master artisans of the invisible repair.
OnboArt was founded in 2003 by David Rico, whose decades in precision architectural model-making became the foundation of an unusual discipline: restoring superyacht interiors so completely that no repair is ever seen.
Today our four specialist departments: wood, leather, stone and decorative finishes work onboard and in our European ateliers, delivering bespoke solutions for the most demanding owners and captains.
The meaning behind OnboArt.
The name combines three ideas that define our craft. Restoration, for us, is both a technical discipline and a quiet art.
Where we work — every project begins onboard, in situ, surrounded by the materials we restore.
The Spanish heritage of our founder — a nod to the Mediterranean tradition of fine maritime craftsmanship.
What we deliver — restoration so seamless it disappears into the original work.
Repair, not replace. Invisibly.
A touch up is a localised restoration technique. Rather than removing and replacing an entire surface, we treat only the damaged area preserving the original material, the original craftsmanship, and the original value of your interior.
Localised touch-ups can preserve the original material and avoid replacing an entire panel. The scope and result depend on the condition of each surface.
A fraction of replacement
Days, not weeks
Original preserved
Invisible result
Sustainable by design
Masters of invisible restoration.
Every trade has its secrets. At OnboArt, our specialists combine decades of experience, advanced restoration techniques and an artist's sensitivity, repairing surfaces so seamlessly that the original work appears untouched.
Veneer repair, grain matching, lacquer rebuilding and full re-polishing of marquetry and inlays.
Recolouring, crack repair and surface restoration of leather without panel replacement.
Invisible chip and crack repair, re-polishing and colour blending on marble, onyx and natural stone.
On site highbuild lacquer and gloss restoration with controlled environment booths.
Gilding, patinas, custom metallics and artistic finishes matched to original specification.
The signature OnboArt discipline: grain-by-grain hand retouching of damaged surfaces.
One standard of care. Two environments.
From one off repairs to planned surface maintenance, our specialists preserve premium interiors with minimal disruption.
Seven disciplines. One obsessive standard.
The finish is the first thing anyone sees.
Our speciality is the finish and re-finish of superyacht interiors working alongside designers and decorators to deliver flawless, repeatable coatings on board or in the workshop.
Interior Spray Finishing
Full refinish of joinery, panelling, doors and furniture in high-gloss, satin or matt polyurethane systems.
Varnished Timber
Interior tables, cabinetry and wall panels stripped, sealed and rebuilt in clear or tinted varnish coats.
Decorative & Special Effects
Metallics, pearls, textured and colour-matched bespoke effects developed to the decorator's sample.
Colour Matching
Spectrophotometer and hand-tinted matching to existing panels, fabrics or designer references.
Onboard Containment
Sealed, extracted and dust controlled spray zones built in situ so the yacht keeps operating around us.
Every material on board, restored.
From hand laid burl veneer to cream marble vanities, our specialists work across every material found in the modern superyacht interior.
Scratches, water marks, sun bleached areas, lifted edges.
Localised lifting, grain matched veneer patching, hand polishing.
Continuous grain and depth no visible repair line.
Sustainability through restoration.
Every panel restored is a panel not replaced. Touch up restoration is, by its nature, the most sustainable form of yacht interior maintenance preserving original craftsmanship, reducing waste and avoiding the carbon cost of new materials shipped across the world.
Real repairs, before and after.
Five stages. Zero compromise.
- 01Assessment
Onboard survey with photographic documentation and discrete consultation with the captain or interior manager.
- 02Material analysis
Identification of substrates, finishes and original techniques, matched against our reference library.
- 03Restoration strategy
A bespoke treatment plan with timeline, scope and surface level definition of expected result.
- 04Precision execution
Onboard or in atelier work by specialists, with strict environmental and dust controls.
- 05Final quality control
Inspection under multiple lighting conditions and a written handover dossier for the owner.
Request a restoration assessment.
Tell us about your yacht or villa. We will respond within one business day with a confidential consultation proposal.