Boat detailing must haves

[Whatsvtec]

Thanks for all the tips. Really helpful. All I know is that the boat is a 25 footer, I'm hoping to go view it in the next week or 2 so I can formulate a game plan

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Be sure to double check that it is indeed gelcoat and not a basecoat/clearcoat

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[Bamafire]

Be sure to double check that it is indeed gelcoat and not a basecoat/clearcoat

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How can you tell if it's a basecoat/ clearcoat or gel coat?

[Derrick]

Most fiberglass boats are gelcoat. Aluminum boats are aluminum.

I don't think there are not many basecoat/clearcoat boats an average person can afford.


Derrick

[Whatsvtec]

I've worked on more than 1 base/clear, so just check to see if the owner knows. A good way to check is by taking some rubbing compound on a towel and seeing if color from the gelcoat comes off when you rub the compound on the the spot of color.

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[MikeN]

Be sure to double check that it is indeed gelcoat and not a basecoat/clearcoat

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What's the difference in the detailing process?

[daveinsweethome]

meguiars vinylex for the seats. great stuff. buy a gallon it is reasonable

[Lim3]

great thread

[Whatsvtec]

Gelcoat is color infused topcoating to the fiberglass, it is very hard and requires aggressive diminishing compounds to be used. Base/clear is much more thin and must be treated like a car.


Also, a polish like m67 will add oils to the fiberglass, enhancing gloss by conditioning the gelcoat.
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[MikeN]

Gelcoat is color infused topcoating to the fiberglass, it is very hard and requires aggressive diminishing compounds to be used. Base/clear is much more thin and must be treated like a car.


Also, a polish like m67 will add oils to the fiberglass, enhancing gloss by conditioning the gelcoat.
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Thank you!! Is the base/clear something that would primarily be found on higher end stuff?

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[Whatsvtec]

Yup, high end boats, bass boats and re-paints are most common to have base/clear.

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