artofdetailing

Isn't Genmar in Chapter 11? Some of us on here are actually in the marine industry and don't appreciate your BS; I'd like to call you out on your 20-30 cents on the dollar claim. I doubt as a detailer you are a NMMA member and if you were to use that organization for any kind of information whatsoever you will be as grossly misinformed as they are. By the way, you are going to be real disappointed if you think you will double your money on that Sea Ray. This forum is a waste! See ya! I was going to advertise on the top banner and offer a permanent 10% off to all of RB! Have fun with all of your BS & learn how to read!

Hi All... Just trying to help and create some buzz... Go to any dealer across the country and you WILL fin smok'n deals either new or used! NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY IF YOU HAVE CASH-PERIOD!

Call any bank or go visit any dealer and see the deals for yourself. I just picked up a 2007 240 Sea Ray for 7,500.00 cash. I will put it in my warehouse, detail it, put it out on the road come Spring and double my money. Even in this piss poor economy people are paying cash for clean small boats. Call me at 877-273-2017 if you would like some ideas... Jeff

Duh! It's a left over...

Hi Everyone... Fortunately I have great exposure to the NMMA, Trade Journals and many Dealers. Art of Detailing has 2 banks as customers and they are dumping repo boats for whatever they can get. So, if you are in the market for a new one. Poke and prod a little to find out if the one you are interested in is a repo. If it is, you may only have to pay $.20 to $.30 on the dollar. I know of a brand new 33 HydraSports with triple E-Tech 250's and loaded with all the goodies that went for $240,000.00 2 years ago that you can buy for $155,000.00. This is just one example. Even small boats are selling for a "song" Thanks

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Hi Everyone... As of yesterday www.boatoys.com has become a master distributor for SmartPlug and Dynabrade Power Tools and Accessories. Anyone who orders $100 or more will get a free ball cap and 5% off. Must be over the phone by calling 877-273-2017 Enjoy the day!

Consider installing a GPS tracking system. tap into a hidden red (hot) wire and hide it. No one would ever suspect it to be on the boat. I have to have one for insurance to cover me. So I have one already. I do not want to have to use it. Very cool and very rare! You are smart!

Consider installing a GPS tracking system. tap into a hidden red (hot) wire and hide it. No one would ever suspect it to be on the boat.

Check with the International School of Boat Restoration http://www.iyrs.org/

In my personal experience you have a sound set up so long as you keep the bearing buddies greased, tire pressure accurate and avoid hot rodding. One addition you may want to consider is adding power trailer brakes. It makes the handling more controllable and saves your truck brakes. In many states like Connecticut-it is law that you have brakes with a Tandem. You may also consider a lower or higher hitch to balance the load accurately. Too low and the trailer "tugs" Too high and it pulls up. You can find all different sized hitches at a larger Wal-Mart cheap. This is definitely a trial and error effort. Try shifting stuff around in the boat as well to help balance. Always remember to rinse your trailer as soon as you get home if has been submerged in salt water. When I dunk a trailer, I never let the wheels go in more than half way.

Sure would. I have suntan lotion stains on the armrests of my captains chair. Whatcha got to remedy that is not too rough on the material and stitching? We carry a product called Ardex New Wave. It is very important that you dilute as instructed. Water activates the product. Wave is a wonderful all purpose cleaner that lasts forever and requires very little elbow grease. Use a soft bug scrubber to loosen the stain. Very cheap at Wally World. Hope this helps...

Based on my years of experience with rub rail restoration. you may want to try the following: 1. thoroughly clean and de-wax the surface. 2. Use a rotary buffer with a yellow wool polishing pad at 1500 rpm 3. Work as flat and gentle as possible using 1500 or 1000 grit compound. 4. Remember not to use too much compound as the pad does much of the work. 5. email me if you have further questions. This process will work with rubber or PVC which is generally made by Taco Products. Jeff

Hi Wiley... Our prayers are with you!

Please call me @ 203-804-6611 and we can surely help you at a very affordable cost... Jeff

Hi... Do you have a close up pic (even from a cell phone) so I can possibly come up with a suggestion? jeff

Hi Midway... Not a registered advertiser as of yet. I have contacted Wiley for rates. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had a military project which took me away from Art of Detailing and Boat Toys for a short while. I am home now and can continue building the two companies. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can work this site. I believe I can help people. Thanks Midway... While you are talking to Wiley I feel sure he will guide in the right way to do things. This is a good place for you to be and sponsor, everybody can help out. Good luck to you. Your first post looked like SPAM that is why you got the responses from us. As I gander across boat yards and the docks I am saddened by the lack of gleaming boats with heavy oxidation and holograms that hinder the true beauty of of a boat. When in fact I know how to bring out and maintain the depth of gel-coat, Imron, Awlgrip and the likes. Gel-coat seems to be the hardest of all to maintain. But, even with the best of surfaces scratching is inevitable. We have the way to solve those dilemmas. The work wont be easy (even for tiny boats) but the results will be astounding if you follow these instructions and consider doing the work on a Progressive Maintenance Plan. Let us work with the worst possible scenario. A lightly scratched, oxidized, black streaked, mildewed topside and hull: 1. If you are rich, hire a reputable service to do the work. 2. If you are conservative and handy, then let Boat Toys show you how to get professional results by yourself. 3. You will need the following: Softened Water with our Spot Free Water Softener An array of Scrub Brushes (both soft and firm) Ardex New Wave cleaner Concrobium XT Eco-Wash Barkeepers Friend Mixing cup Ardex Body Prep Makita Buffing Machine 12 Gauge Locking Extension Cord Terry Cloth Applicator or Chip Brush Black Wool Pad Pad Cleaning Spur Ardex Marine 600 or 1000 Compound The grade you choose will be based on your expert judgment or email a picture to me at jweiss@boatoys.com 4. Grab your mixing cup and stir up 4 parts water and 1 part Barkeepers Friend and hit all the rust and brown stains. No need to scrub hard, use a soft bug scrubber or tooth-style brush. The Barkeepers does all the work for you. by the time you get all the way around the boat those stains will disappear. Leave the powdery residue there. 5. Take your quart bottle of Concrobium XT Eco-Wash and spray all mildewed surfaces. Again let it sit, by the time you get around the boat the mildew will disappear. 6. We love softened water because it activates chemicals properly and rinses much better. This saves you money in supply waste and the chemicals work the way they should. With an array of brushes from a soft bug scrubber to long handled scrub brushes wash the boat from top to bottom using our New Wave Cleaner. If it's hot and sunny keep rinsing to remove any dirt or residue. 7. Thank goodness you used our Spot Free Water Softener. Now just let the boat air dry and get ready for real work. You will be working in three square foot areas. 8. Grab a one of our cut up T-shirt Rags and wipe your working area down with Ardex Body Prep. This will remove any remaining residue and de-wax the surface. Yes, you may buff non-skid. 9. With our terry cloth applicator or chip brush apply a moderated amount of compound using a 3' frame and spread evenly in between. Remember that the buffing pad will do half the work. There is no need to load up, as the compound will splatter and gunk up the pad. Just and even gentle spread or you will make your buffing time more arduous. 10. Now with our Makita Rotary Buffer and 12 gauge locking cord OVER YOUR SHOULDER, trigger the switch manually to spread the compound. When you feel that it is evenly spread lock the trigger and buff side to side, then up and down. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP THE PAD FLAT AND KEEP THE ROTARY BUFFER SPEED AT 1750 RPM! Anything higher will create swirls, holograms and make your polishing steps very difficult. Believe it or not improper buffing techniques can actually make surfaces look worse. Work slow, flat and steady. 11. After you are complete with your 3' section place the buffing machine on the floor. Turn up the speed and use our cleaning spur to thoroughly remove any remaining compound on the pad in preparation for the next 3 square foot area. Repeat steps 2 -11 until your arms fall off. 12. You are now complete with the prep stage. We will explain more throughout our site about removing stickers, striping, polishing, sealing and a host of other goodies. Noodle around the site and learn more about he joy of boat management. 13. Please do not hesitate to call us at 877-273-2017 with any tech questions. Enjoy...

I'm in...

Thanks Buddy...

Hi Everyone... Both Art of Detailing and BoatToys would like to become a sponsor of this forum. Does anyone know who I can connect with? Thank You! Jeff

If anyone would like tips on rust or tannin stain removal-please let me know... Jeff

Hi Midway... Not a registered advertiser as of yet. I have contacted Wiley for rates. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had a military project which took me away from Art of Detailing and Boat Toys for a short while. I am home now and can continue building the two companies. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can work this site. I believe I can help people. Thanks Midway...

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had a military project which took me away from Boat Toys for a while. Please visit www.boatoys.com and type in the search "Ardex Marine Compound 1000 for great "How we do it" Please let me know if I can help... Jeff

Please visit www.boatoys.comand type in the search Ardex Marine 600 Compound. Then, if you are interested call our 877# and I will guide you on polishing and sealing... Jeff