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Boat Detailing near Baton Rouge?
Posted on 1/31/17 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 1/31/17 at 5:53 pm
Just a 22' bayboat.
Looking for a good clean and wax. Suggestions?
I guess while I'm asking, anyone have any first hand experience with one of these high dollar ceramic coatings?
Looking for a good clean and wax. Suggestions?
I guess while I'm asking, anyone have any first hand experience with one of these high dollar ceramic coatings?
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Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:02 pm to Grassy1
Geaux Preaux mobile detailing pops up on my fb a bunch. Hes done some freemans in the coating.
I have a modesta coating on my truck. It helps keep the finish perfect, but I don't think it will hold up on a boat, just my opinion. Salt water environment and fishing is just too harsh in my mind.
I have a modesta coating on my truck. It helps keep the finish perfect, but I don't think it will hold up on a boat, just my opinion. Salt water environment and fishing is just too harsh in my mind.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:09 pm to DownSouthDave
Geaux pro went to high school with me. Good people
Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:10 pm to Grassy1
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Geaux Preaux
Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:17 pm to GolfingTiger
GP not working out this time. Others?
Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:54 pm to Grassy1
I've used geaux preaux on my skeeter and he did a great job
Posted on 1/31/17 at 6:59 pm to Grassy1
Geaux Preaux brought my Blue Wave back from near death and ceramic coated my F250.
Ill post pics if wanted.
Ill post pics if wanted.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 7:36 pm to guesswho
We have used him also
Posted on 2/1/17 at 4:41 am to HeadBusta4LSU
Always wondered what this cost. Can you say what exactly you had done and what it cost or ballpark? I need some help with a 22' bay boat and thinking I want to get it done right the first time and then keep it up myself after.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 5:09 am to Grassy1
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I guess while I'm asking, anyone have any first hand experience with one of these high dollar ceramic coatings?
DON'T USE THAT CRAP. That will be the biggest mistake you will ever do.
Sure, easy to apply, but breaks down fast and turns very yellow.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 5:46 am to fishfighter
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breaks down fast and turns very yellow
I haven't heard this. Is this personal experience, word of mouth
I will be gettingy boat detailed soon as well and would like to know my options. Go pro did my brother's 23' bay bolt (wax job) and it cost about 600- came back looking new
This post was edited on 2/1/17 at 6:04 am
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:00 am to Elusiveporpi
Google the outcome of having a boat done with that stuff.
Also, check www.thehullthruth.com People reported all kinds of problems using that crap to the point that they had to lite sand their hulls to remove it.
Problem is that gelcoat needs to be sealed to keep its true color. A acid bath to remove water stain lines first and then wax, wax and more wax to seal the gelcoat. After that is done, one good waxing a year will keep the boat like new. There is no quick fix to upkeeping a boat.
Also, check www.thehullthruth.com People reported all kinds of problems using that crap to the point that they had to lite sand their hulls to remove it.
Problem is that gelcoat needs to be sealed to keep its true color. A acid bath to remove water stain lines first and then wax, wax and more wax to seal the gelcoat. After that is done, one good waxing a year will keep the boat like new. There is no quick fix to upkeeping a boat.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:08 am to fishfighter
I had a friend who got his brand new Denali 2500 done by another local Baton Rouge detail company. It was an absolute disaster and had to be taken in several times for them to get it right.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:26 am to HeadBusta4LSU
Stay away from Ceramic Pro type products. The name is misleading in and of itself. Do it yourself. 3m compound or polish once a year, then Collinite paste fleetwax twice a year.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:49 am to fishfighter
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Problem is that gelcoat needs to be sealed to keep its true color. A acid bath to remove water stain lines first and then wax, wax and more wax to seal the gelcoat. After that is done, one good waxing a year will keep the boat like new. There is no quick fix to upkeeping a boat.
I would add that if you have bad oxidation, a wet sand will help bring back some life.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 10:30 am to bluemoons
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Collinite paste fleetwax twice a year
I just used the collinite 920 cleaner and 925 wax on my boat and it looks brand new. I just did the inside last weekend but it got stains and scratches out plus the shine is amazing. best part is it was $25 on amazon and took me about 3 hours.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 10:42 am to WHODAT514
925 works great. 885 is a bit more durable though. I detailed as a side job some years ago, and I would always go 920 then 925. Now, I replaced the 920 step with 3M Finesse It II just because it has a little bit of cutting power, and I follow that with 885 paste. The 885 is a little harder to work with, but it lasts longer.
Unfortunately, like someone said earlier, there is no quick one step finish to boat maintenance. I'm polishing and waxing mine Saturday, then I'll wax it again probably in July after another ~80 hours. If you want to keep your hull looking new, you've gotta be diligent about it. Your resale value will thank you later.
Unfortunately, like someone said earlier, there is no quick one step finish to boat maintenance. I'm polishing and waxing mine Saturday, then I'll wax it again probably in July after another ~80 hours. If you want to keep your hull looking new, you've gotta be diligent about it. Your resale value will thank you later.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 12:26 pm to DownSouthDave
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modesta coating on my truck
How much does that run? Been thinking about looking into it.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 12:39 pm to shawnlsu
Way more than the ceramic pro that geaux preaux uses. If I had it to do over again, I would probably go that route.
I think Hi Performance does an excellent job, I doubt there is anyone better if you want to bring it to the next level. But for my truck, it was probably a little bit of overkill.
Ive had modesta on for 2 years and I just got them to tighten it up a month or two ago. I didnt have any marring or micro abrasions, I had a problem with waterspot buildup and scratches from branches.
It's looking brand new again and i'm happy with it. From what I have seen from Geaux Preaux I think I would be equally happy with his work.
I think Hi Performance does an excellent job, I doubt there is anyone better if you want to bring it to the next level. But for my truck, it was probably a little bit of overkill.
Ive had modesta on for 2 years and I just got them to tighten it up a month or two ago. I didnt have any marring or micro abrasions, I had a problem with waterspot buildup and scratches from branches.
It's looking brand new again and i'm happy with it. From what I have seen from Geaux Preaux I think I would be equally happy with his work.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 2:52 pm to DownSouthDave
GP quoted me $135/ft for CeramicPro.
135 x 22 = 2970
135 x 22 = 2970
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