Guest rzep Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) Hi, I have the bug now to get a whole lot of things done to my boat and one of them is to have the boat completly polished... The fiberglass looks pretty dull and I have taken off the old pin stripes and it looks pretty crappy, so can anyone recommend a place where they have used to have their boats polished... Also I have some new stickers to have placed on the boat so I need them put on as well. Edited October 25, 2006 by rzep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hi Oddly enough I have just finished detailing my boat - washed - 2 coats of polish - 1 coat wax Took me two days and did it myself. I found the Starbrite polish as my first coat and then McGuires for the 2nd coat followed by the McGuires wax worked a treat and the boat looks like showroom condition. I can now just sit and admire it. I got the Starbrite at Witworths and McGuires at BIAS. (The nappies I used as polish rags were new and spare left overs from the baby days. ) However while at an marine mechanic I came across a guy detailing a boat who I thought was doing a great job and got me thinking about doing it. I got his card. Pittwater Detailing charges $50 an hour if you want his phone number PM me. I did it myself to save the money as I had just put new led trailer lights on and had some over stuff done and am about to buy new bucket seats. Hope it helps Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hi, I have the bug now to get a whole lot of things done to my boat and one of them is to have the boat completly polished... The fiberglass looks pretty dull and I have taken off the old pin stripes and it looks pretty crappy, so can anyone recommend a place where they have used to have their boats polished... Also I have some new stickers to have placed on the boat so I need them put on as well. Hey rzep, Do your self a favour and polish your self, it is so much more rewarding Using a buff machine does require a bit of experience to get a good result. But it can be done manually if you have the time and motivation. As for the stickers all you need is a clean surface a roll of masking tape and a second opinion to get them straight. Cheers. Robbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Rzep , I use a flibreglass restorer first , then polish , and then a final coat of wax. The first one I do by hand , then machine polish the other 2 products. Gives a great shine , and gets rid of oxidised ( chalky) gelcoat. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrs_rzep Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hi Guys, I am so glad that you all posted up that Paul (rzep) should do the job himself. That has now saved me $600 in having someone to do the job and it kept Paul busy ALL day as he was out there working on the boat doing the polishing. Again thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 And he's still out there as of this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My arms are about to fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsydney Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 LOL yeah it is hard yards. I have a buffer, and use 2 differnet foam pads, ones yellow and helps cut the otehrs black as a polisher. Few tips when using a mechanical device to buff, do it in the shade better for u the boat and the waxy ( this really is very very important) and use heaps of water this will keep the buffer cool and not burnt he wax or glass. I did mine a few mths back and it makes the boat look like new. Jon My arms are about to fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 you think doing trailer boats are bad try doing a 34' mariner !!! that gets pain full after a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Is your boat for lookin at or fishin out of? my boat might have been polished 20 years ago when it came out of the boatbuilders shop, but any money spent on it since has gone into gear, fuel or bait. I'll polish it when I give up fishin and sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Is your boat for lookin at or fishin out of Well that is your descision Yoda. I like to look after the things that I own and I take pride in them. If that means that I get sore arms then that's what has to happen. It is used for fishing and after every trip it is cleaned meticulously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dont worry Yoda, Paul even polishes his thongs & sneakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Iam with you guys, sometimes I spend more time cleaning the boat than I do fishing on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good to see you had a go at it your self Paul and now that job and the canopy are off the things to do list, whats next? What brand of polish did you use? Im with Big Bananna, I can spend hours cleaning the boat. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good on you Paul I always admire a man that looks after his possessions Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I got a tinnie!!!! Just a hose off and out for another fish.....Those kingies are waiting.cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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