My first boat

[jdmser]

I've cleaned a few boats and my jetskis before but, this is the first one I did at my shop. It was take against a loan by the pawn shop next door to me and the owner defaulted. It had been sitting in a field this whole time. The black on the cushions isn't dirt, it's mildew and the stuff that looks like vomit is some kind of algae that started to grow because the cover leaked.

[doctordon]

Nice turn-around jdmser! How long did it take you to complete the job?

[jdmser]

I put right around 10 hours in it. Could have been 8 but I was playing with my technique.

[Dave]

Awesome transformation, that looks a million times better! What ended up being the best technique?

[mrclrider]

That looks great man. I wouldn't have known what to do with it.

[doctordon]

Is it possible to clean the interior of these with a pressure washer? Does the floor (deck) covering stay wet for a long time? Any additional input would be appreciated as I have done a few boats but none with floor covering. Thanks in advance.

[jdmser]

Originally Posted by doctordon

Is it possible to clean the interior of these with a pressure washer? Does the floor (deck) covering stay wet for a long time? Any additional input would be appreciated as I have done a few boats but none with floor covering. Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure I would use a pressure washer. I'd be afraid it would tear the floor covering. A regular hose and nozzle might work but, I would still use an extractor it get the excess water out or it will all puddle in the lowest part of the boat. It drys pretty quickly if you get the excess out.

Originally Posted by Dave

Awesome transformation, that looks a million times better! What ended up being the best technique?

Rotary at 2k rpm with a orange cutting pad and swirl remover. Then my PC with a black finishing pad and an express wax. I had to use different pads between the red and white because the red was bleeding. I also hand applied a heavy compound to some rust sports on the bow and near the sump drain. When I tried to buff the compound it really didn't do anything.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by jdmser

I'm not sure I would use a pressure washer. I'd be afraid it would tear the floor covering. A regular hose and nozzle might work but, I would still use an extractor it get the excess water out or it will all puddle in the lowest part of the boat. It drys pretty quickly if you get the excess out.



Rotary at 2k rpm with a orange cutting pad and swirl remover. Then my PC with a black finishing pad and an express wax. I had to use different pads between the red and white because the red was bleeding. I also hand applied a heavy compound to some rust sports on the bow and near the sump drain. When I tried to buff the compound it really didn't do anything.

The compound and the boat were laughing at you! I know the feeling

I hate boats, they are hard to dial in a process, at least for me. Wet sanding or heavy compounds (3M, Presta - Rocks in a bottle) and cleaner polishes have worked for me in the past but I'll admit boats are not my thing.

Good Job!

[jdmser]

Yeah, I don't know. By hand the compound did exactly what it was suppose to do but, with the buffer it was making the white look smeary and dirty.