Pictures: 2018 Boat Detailing Class at Autogeek with Mike Phillips

[Mike Phillips]

Continued....


Here's the after shots of the 28' Rinker

Exterior detailing, or in the example of these two boats, EXTREME exterior marine detailing, concludes the Saturday class. We started early, everyone was hand-on all day and worked hard and the boats went from incredibly horrible condition to like-new and I would even say better than new as most new boats are FINISHED with wool pads on rotary buffers.

Keep the above picture documentary in mind and if you're thinking about signing up for next years class sign up sooner than later as this class always sells out.

Next year's class is

Saturday, February 9th
Sunday, February 10th


Call Andre to get signed up at

1-800-869-3011 x244

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Before - 21' Trophy Center Console

This is the new SCANGRIP Colormatch light - lighting up the side of the hull

That's ugly....

Marine Test Spot

Final Results

Before 28' Rinker

The Rinker doesn't photograph before and after pictures very well from simply standing back and taking a picture so I've included a few more to tell the entire story...

After

And here's the class of 2018

24 people trained to expertly restore the most damaged boats to look like new!

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Those pictures are the real deal and they show an AMAZING transformation!

Nice work on the exterior boat detailing everyone!

Next up I'll share some pictures of boat interior detailing.

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Both boats have mold and mildew growing on the insides, this is where we machine scrub all surfaces except for colored fabrics with Marine 31 Mold Remover and it does a bang-up job of cleaning and killing!

Marine 31 Mold Remover is an incredibly popular product in the Marine 31 line. Also, notice how nice the hull looks compared to how it looked before.

That's a Cyclo brush on a Griot's 6" Random Orbital Polisher. I promised everyone I would how them how to work HARDER not SMARTER.

Before machine scrubbing...

After machine scrubbing....

Bold, algae and grime everywhere....

Meanwhile back to the Rinker, which also has mold and milder in it...

Anyone that knows me know I love the Wheel Woolies Black Boars Hair Wheel Face Brush for washing cars but I also showcase it in my boat detailing how-to book and in my classes for all kinds of cleaning tasks as the bristles are just right, not too stiff and not too limp.

Here's Roger scrubbing the inside of the hull walls...

We removed all the removable cushions and set up tables to make machine scrubbing faster and easier - no bending over....

Here's Lindsey machine scrubbing all the water spots and water stains off the glass windshield...

More to come...

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Just to note - try to find ANY place on the Internet where ANY boat detailing class has been thoroughly documented with pictures of the boats, the tools and the people. Try.

These are not just boats...h

These are boats that started out in HORRIBLE condition - the class will have learned how to make them better than when they were new.

And "yes" there are even more pictures documenting the tool, the products, the people and most of all the HANDS-ON aspect of all our boat detailing classes.

Next class dates are in 2019 - this class will sell out, so be sure to sign up early.

Saturday, February 9th

Sunday, February 10th

 

[Mike Phillips]

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You know... you learn EVERYTHING in our boat detailing class, next up...


How to machine polish Isinglass to remove oxidation, water spots and scratches...

Isinglass = Clear, flexible plastic windows - like you would find on a convertible Jeep or car top

And YES --> more to come!

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Third phone call question I received today was,

"When is your next boat detailing class"



I always get these RIGHT AFTER the last class. Here's the thing... we only teach it once a year. So when get asked when the next class is I tell the person,


MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDER AND GET SIGNED UP BEFORE THE CLASS SELLS OUT!

And they all sell out!



So here's the date for the next boat detailing class here at Autogeek...


2019 HANDS-ON Boat Detailing Class - February 9th and 10th


MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDER AND GET SIGNED UP BEFORE THE CLASS SELLS OUT!

 

[Mike Phillips]

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More actions shots of the class detailing the inside of both boats plus the outboard engine on the 21' Trophy

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Working their way to the back on the inside....

And then sealing the top with Marine 31 T-Top Protectant...

Time to stick a Fork in both boats and call them DONE!

 

[Mike Phillips]

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Here's before...

Here's after

 

[Mike Phillips]

Continued....


Here's the Rinker before...

The Rinker after...

Amazing transformations!



Next class....


2019 HANDS-ON Boat Detailing Class - February 9th and 10th

 

[Mike Phillips]

Two more pictures left on the memory stick....


Book signing after the class....

Beauty shot of the Trophy right before it went back to the owner...

And here's how she looked when I picked her up....

 

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Boats are here for Boat Detailing Class at Autogeek!

Sad....

Out of the 24 people that took this class only a couple posted their feedback.


:dunno:

 

[Mazo275]

This class looks so awesome! When I take this class in February, I’ll be that annoying student asking you everything AND posting about it! I’m excited for the 2 day Roadshow Class at LC in August first!

 

[Mike Phillips]

This class looks so awesome! When I take this class in February, I’ll be that annoying student asking you everything AND posting about it!

Teaching classes has taught me patience. I never get annoyed by questions in fact I turn them into "teaching moments" for the entire class.

I’m excited for the 2 day Roadshow Class at LC in August first!

Me too. Looking forward to it.


:buffing:

 

[Mazo275]

Teaching classes has taught me patience. I never get annoyed by questions in fact I turn them into "teaching moments" for the entire class.





Me too. Looking forward to it.


:buffing:

Thanks Mike! I’m hungry for information and cannot wait! I’ve read “How to detail boats with Marine 31” several times already! Looking forward to the hands on training!

 

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks Mike!

I’m hungry for information and cannot wait!

I’ve read “How to detail boats with Marine 31” several times already!

Did you find any spelling miztakes? :laughing:

Looking forward to the hands on training!

I'm already looking for REALLY BAD BOATS for this class.

Stay tuned...


For those reading this into the future, every year our boat detailing class SELLS OUT!

And before the class, when people call to sign up... we have to tell them we're sorry, but the class is full and sold out. SO MARK YOUR CALENDER!

Next year's class is Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th


Here's the link to sign-up online and resever your seat.


Marine 31 Boat Detailing Class - February 9th & 10th, 2019


Our classes are the MOST DOCUMENTED HANDS-ON BOAT DETAILING CLASSES on Planet Earth.


Doubt me?


Try to find pictures of people WORKING on boats for anyone else that advertises a boat detailing class.


Try.

 

[RamAirV1]

I was especially interested in the posts about the mildew removal from the upholstery. Does Flex or Griot's make a cordless tool that can be used with the Marine 31 Mildew Remover? When I do mildew removal on my boat it is still sitting in the water and I do not have electrical power available. Mildew removal is the biggest PITA when detailing my boat! It takes hours doing it by hand, and that is with a bleach heavy product like Star Brite.

Edit: I see that there will be some Flex cordless tools available for the Indy Roadshow Class! I definitely have to try those out though they may be overkill for boat interior work.

RamAirV1

 

[Mike Phillips]

I was especially interested in the posts about the mildew removal from the upholstery.

Does Flex or Griot's make a cordless tool that can be used with the Marine 31 Mildew Remover?

Here's a universal brush with velcro on the back that can be attached to any velcro backing plate on any tool.

My guess is this brush will work well with the FLEX Cordless Rotary Polisher and will probably work with the FLEX Cordless 15mm orbital polisher when machine scrubbing a flat surface like vinyl. I don't think the FLEX Cordless XFE 7 will work with the brush to clean fiber surfaces as the brush bristles will grab to strongly to the fibers and my guess is stall the rotation and orbit action.

Edit: I see that there will be some Flex cordless tools available for the Indy Roadshow Class!

I definitely have to try those out though they may be overkill for boat interior work.

RamAirV1

Yes, we will have at a minimum, my personal FLEX cordless tools, the ones give to me by FLEX at 2017 SEMA.

 

[BigMikeMD]

Here's a universal brush with velcro on the back that can be attached to any velcro backing plate on any tool.

Hey Mike, I didn't find any brushes in the store based on a few searches for velcro brush, etc. Happen to have a link to the product you were describing? I found the brushes that screw into the Porter Cable model, but was hoping for a hook & loop fastener type of brush for my Flex. If not, no worries.

Thanks!