Boat Detailing - Bates Detailing - Nashville Tn

[Bates Detailing]

Hey All! This is a 1978 model Hurrican Fun Deck - 23 footer. Had a great time turning around this beauty. I still need to go tomorrow and do some finishing touches but I couldn't wait to post it! Let me know what you think!

Thanks for looking - I'll have really good afters tomorrow! Love detailing Boats! :buffing::buffing::buffing::buffing:

 

[jamesboyy]

I dont know much about boats but I sure know you did a great job on that one...keep up the good work

 

[Bates Detailing]

I dont know much about boats but I sure know you did a great job on that one...keep up the good work

Lol - Thanks man..... for 25 year old gel coat give or take a year, it was a great turnaround lol. I really appreciate the kind words man :buffing:

 

[FUNX650]

Anthony...
Excellent work as usual, my good Man!!

Hope the Family's doing well.
Just thinking aloud:
Shouldn't be much longer until the boys are big enough to put their oars in the water, and everyone can row together.

Bob

 

[Bob57]

Look great!
Did you hit the exterior with a rotary ?

Bob

 

[Bates Detailing]

Anthony...
Excellent work as usual, my good Man!!

Hope the Family's doing well.
Just thinking aloud:
Shouldn't be much longer until the boys are big enough to put their oars in the water, and everyone can row together.

Bob

BoB - The Oars are getting very close to dipping in the waters lol...... thanks for the kind words man!

 

[Bates Detailing]

Look great!
Did you hit the exterior with a rotary ?

Bob

Yes sir, almost all gel coats we compound and polish are hit with the rotary. I have a Rupes, but only use it when it is quick and efficient - gel, rotary is the quick and efficient tool! The Makita with the proper products and techniques will produce ridiculous results. You can produce similar results with the top new tools, but after twice as much time in this case :buffing:

 

[Shaggy1970]

Process and products used? Looks awesome!

 

[oldmodman]

Spectacular result. Can't believe that it's a quarter century old.

I live close to Marina del Rey and have worked on quite a few bots that spend their entire lives in salt water. And I know how much effort has to be spent on keeping the gel shiny and preventing chalking. And once someone lets the hull go it is almost impossible to bring back.

That boat looks like it has been garaged by the time you finished. I am especially happy to see how you got rid of the mold stains on the seats. I was never able to clean them like that.rops:

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Looks great Anthony!


Boat detailing is a real challenge, not only the boat but the customer. Too many detailers out their work to hard for too little money for this type of detailing work.

The cure starts with education.


Keep up the good work...


:dblthumb2:

 

[rouxster]

What did you use on the upholstery?

 

[David at LC Pads]

Very nice work! :buffing: A lot of it too!

 

[GreatAvalon]

+3, what did you use on those vinyl seats?

 

[Bates Detailing]

EVERYONE - I MUST SAY THIS IS A '98!!!! I FOUND OUT TODAY :/ I TOTALLY MISUNDERSTOOD THE CLIENT!!!! I THOUGHT HE SAID 78 AND EVEN WROTE IT DOWN AS A 78..... IM SORRY IF THIS WAS MISLEADING! So now it is a 16 year old boat! Either way.... Im happy for the turnaround and so was the client!

 

[Bates Detailing]

Looks great Anthony!


Boat detailing is a real challenge, not only the boat but the customer. Too many detailers out their work to hard for too little money for this type of detailing work.

The cure starts with education.


Keep up the good work...


:dblthumb2:

Completely agree Mike - thanks for the response! But yes...... I have done my share of boats and have charged way less in the beginning - learned my lesson fast though lol

 

[Bates Detailing]

Thank you everyone for the replies - out of respect for AG I will only list products and tools used here that can be bought at AG.... I will use equivalents though that can be used to attain the same results.....

Rupes
Makita
M105
M205
APC
Mildew/Mold Remover
AeroSpace something or other - used to condition and protect Marine Vynal
Sprayaway Glass cleaner
interior brushes
floor brushes
Pressure washer + APC for covers
EcoWash for certain areas for final wipedown
Appropriate pads for polishers
Time, Patience, and attention to detail

 

[GreatAvalon]

pressure washer and APC for the covers - got it!!! Thanks man, I'm getting ready to detail my Triton here soon so I'm glad to know what to use on the seats!

 

[Bates Detailing]

pressure washer and APC for the covers - got it!!! Thanks man, I'm getting ready to detail my Triton here soon so I'm glad to know what to use on the seats!

Give me a few minutes - I'll post the Triton we did today :buffing::buffing::buffing:

 

[GreatAvalon]

Give me a few minutes - I'll post the Triton we did today :buffing::buffing::buffing:

Sweet!!!!!!! Looking forward to it! People in Nashville are starting to get their boats ready for the season, so not much longer and it will be our turn!

This time last year I had already fished a couple tournaments! This year, they are calling for snow next week still...:laughing:

 

[Bates Detailing]

Sweet!!!!!!! Looking forward to it! People in Nashville are starting to get their boats ready for the season, so not much longer and it will be our turn!

This time last year I had already fished a couple tournaments! This year, they are calling for snow next week still...:laughing:

Im sorry! Had to break away from the computer last night to keep the misses happy! Here are the pics I promised.........