Sign-up: 24' Shearwater Extreme Boat Detailing Class

[Mike Phillips]

Sign-up: 24' Shearwater Extreme Boat Detailing Class (http://www.marine31online.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117)



Thursday, April 24th - starting at 5:00pm


Here's the project, it's Eric's 24' Shearwater with an oxidized black gel-coat hull.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_001.jpg



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Date: Thursday, April 24th
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Autogeek's Garage
7744 SW Jack James Drive
Stuart, FL 34997
Mapquest Driving Directions (http://tinyurl.com/l5d6vf)


The door to the right of the garage door is the entrance to our TV Studio, my
red Chevy Silverado is usually parked right in front of the entrance door.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/Autogeek_Show_Car_Garage_Studio_001.jpg


Here's some "before" pictures....



http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_002.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_003.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_004.jpg



Holograms in gel-coat
The below picture is a full size section cropped out of the above resized picture. The lines you see running back and forth across where the flash from my camera is lighting up the side of the hull are holograms from a rotary buffer.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_004c.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_005.jpg




Holograms in gel-coat
The below picture is a full size section cropped out of the above resized picture. The lines you see running back and forth across where the flash from my camera is lighting up the side of the hull are holograms from a rotary buffer.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_005c.jpg


These graphics that spell out Shearwater are a soft form of plastic that feels like rubber. If you run a buffing pad on a rotary buffer over them you will harm them and even disfigure them.

All of the gel-coat in and around these graphics will have to be addressed very carefully.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_006.jpg


Water Spot Stains & Oxidation
Not only is the entire hull filled with holograms from the misuse of a rotary buffer, (the normal practice by most boat detailers), the gel-coat is also oxidized and covered with water spot stains.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_007.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_008.jpg


Oxidized Gel-coat
The top side is oxidized from exposure to the sun. The white gel-coat cap has no gloss, shine or reflection. Gel-coat in this condition is very porous and will tend to deteriorate even faster than gel-coat that is smooth, glossy and sealed with wax.

Because the sides of this boat are filled with holograms, more than likely from someone finishing while using a wool pad on a rotary buffer, chances are VERY good that the top side is also filled with holograms it's just with the oxidation and because the gel-coat is white we can't see the holograms. That doesn't meant they are not there, it just means we can't see them. We still have to remove them.

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_009.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_010.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_011.jpg

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_012.jpg


T-top Waterproofing and Oxidation Removal
We will be removing the canvas off the T-top and then washing and water-proofing the canvas and then while the canvas is off we can polish the white paint and seal the frame to restore a new look while protecting it too...

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/523/ShearWater_013.jpg




Metal and Plastic Surfaces
All the brightwork on this boat is just like the hull and top side, that is it's oxidized, water spotted and dull so we'll be doing some metal polishing as well as restoring all the eisenglass.


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[Mike Phillips]

If you want to attend this class...


If you want to attend this class then "reply" to this sign-up thread, that means if you haven't already you need to register with this forum.

I will then send you an e-mail when the date has been set.

Click here to become a member of the Marine31Online.com Discussion Forum (http://www.marine31online.com/forum/register.php)



Sign-up List

1. Mike Phillips - Of course I'll be here!
2. Frank
3. John
4. Antti
5. Ozzy
6. Den
7. SR66
8. Craig
9. Chris
10.


See you here!



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[FrankS]

Mike, please sign me up for the class.

Thanks,
Frank

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, please sign me up for the class.

Thanks,
Frank


You're on the list Frank!


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[ehutter1]

Hi Mike,
Please add my name to the list of course...Eric Hutter I'm looking forward to the class!!!
Thank You.....

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mike,
Please add my name to the list of course...Eric Hutter I'm looking forward to the class!!!
Thank You.....


You're on the list!

I'll work on a date that works for you after we all get back from SEMA...


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[JRS MDS]

Hello 24' Shearwater and all Marine31 Forum Members..
Another 24 footer, nice boat Eric.. Any word on the date for this project Mike?

Im feeling another road trip back down to Autogeek coming on real soon.. :partyguy:

[Mike Phillips]

Hello 24' Shearwater and all Marine31 Forum Members..
Another 24 footer, nice boat Eric.. Any word on the date for this project Mike?

Im feeling another road trip back down to Autogeek coming on real soon.. :partyguy:


Not yet.

We have a HOT project we're working on today and tomorrow to try to finish before Thanksgiving and looks like I'll be busy with this into next week which is the first week of December.


Let me get this project finished and see where were at schedule-wise and then go from there.

It's my hope and goal to get the boat here in December because January, February and March are ALWAYS crazy busy for Autogeek.

Hang tight... I'm working full speed...


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[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


Should be confirming the date for this today.


Hang tight and if we're on clear your schedule to be here for this boat detailing project.



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[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


This class is confirmed in concrete.


This is the first boat detailing class for 2014 and this is going to be a great opportunity to learn how to use rotary buffers to buff otu a really cool boat.


So clear your schedule and share the link to this thread with all you boating buddies as well as you buddies that already detail cars but have been wanting to tap into the boat detailing market, which is HUGE in South Floirda.



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[johnpingol]

Mike,

I'll be there.

John

[Mike Phillips]

Mike,

I'll be there.

John



Good to hear John...

This will be a fun project as I've been told the oxidation isnt' too bad.



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[antti@561detailing]

sign me up Mike Thanks

[Mike Phillips]

sign me up Mike Thanks


Thanks Antti... you're on the list!


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[Ozzyd]

Hi Mike i am a new menber and I will like to attend the boat detailing class thank you ozzy

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mike i am a new member and I will like to attend the boat detailing class thank you ozzy


Hi Ozzy,

Welcome to Marine31Online!


I've added your name to the list, see you here on the 24th...

Stay tuned to this thread, we might start early and if we do you'll be welcome to come early too....


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[antti@561detailing]

Hi Ozzy,

Welcome to Marine31Online!


I've added your name to the list, see you here on the 24th...

Stay tuned to this thread, we might start early and if we do you'll be welcome to come early too....


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Please let us know...if you start early so I can plan...see you there.

[Mike Phillips]

Please let us know...if you start early so I can plan...see you there.


Willl do. Eric is bring the boat here on Monday so on Monday I'll be able to access the true condition, do some testing and know how much work will be needed and then I'll update this thread.



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[boomer1649]

Mike, I'll be there. Den

[slowride66]

OK Got it sign me up please

SR66:thumb:

[JRS MDS]

Sorry Mike, wish I could make it. Next one got my name on it!
Looking forward to view the overhaul :captain:

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, I'll be there. Den




You're on the list!





OK Got it sign me up please

SR66:thumb:




You're on the list!





Sorry Mike, wish I could make it. Next one got my name on it!
Looking forward to view the overhaul :captain:




More project in the future....


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[Craig b]

Nice looking machine. Sign me up.
Craig

[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


The boat has arrived and I have just added some "before" pictures to the first post of this thread.


The condition is horrible!



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[Mike Phillips]

Nice looking machine. Sign me up.

Craig




You're on the list!


Eric's getting pizza too!


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[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Sign me up please.

[Mike Phillips]

Sign me up please.


Hi Chris,

Welcome to Marine31Online!


I've added your name to the list, it will be great to have your help as this boat is in a LOT worse condition than I though.


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[sgalagerhead]

Any after action reports and pictures?

[Mike Phillips]

Any after action reports and pictures?


Yes sir, a complete picture essay showing before, during and after. First I have to do a little buffing on a 1963 Impala SS and then I'll post the pictures.

Had my 2-day Detailing Boot Camp Class this last weekend so been kind of busy....


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