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Forum: Ask Mike Phillips your Boat Detailing Questions 08-28-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,498
Posted By smykowski
Re: Which flex investment

i know this thread is old and inactive, but I have to say great job on the boat as well..hard to believe she's the same boat!
Forum: Sign-up Boat Detailing Classes 08-28-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 38,156
Posted By smykowski
Re: Sign-up: 2006 Proline 24’ Supersport Boat Detailing Class

you guys need to take a class on the road! It sucks being up here in Missouri and all your events are in FL.

Good looking boat btw, it looks to be in about the same condition as mine was...
Forum: Ask Mike Phillips your Boat Detailing Questions 07-01-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,801
Posted By smykowski
Re: how much product to use

Yeah, I'd applied it to the pad and then kind of smeared it around the area to be polished. I'd be interested in this 10 @ 10 method...never heard of it. Anyone else have tips ideas, suggestions,...
Forum: Ask Mike Phillips your Boat Detailing Questions 07-01-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,801
Posted By smykowski
how much product to use

Here's a question I'll ask, I'm sure others have wondered this as well....

How much product should you apply to a pad when compounding/polishing/etc.?

Too much can cause the product to fling,...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 07-01-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,896
Posted By smykowski
Re: Cobalt 220 project

I also used the smaller 2.5" backing plate with 4" CCS pads to get those hard to reach areas around the ladder, snaps around the cockpit, edges, etc. The 3" extension gives you better visibility...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 07-01-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,896
Posted By smykowski
Re: Cobalt 220 project

CCS pads worked great! Used the orange pads with the heavy-cut oxidation cleaner, white pads with the gel coat gloss & color restorer and final step polish, then applied wax with the blue pads. The...
Forum: Off Topic 06-30-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,680
Posted By smykowski
Re: don't mess with Texas

"Highway Patrol" with a powerboat? The M249 is a nice touch though!
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-30-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,896
Posted By smykowski
Cobalt 220 project

I have a bunch of scattered pics, I have to get them in some kind of order to really show a before and after...


Here's parts of the before.....
Forum: Sunbrella - Canavas - Vinyl - Fabric - Uphostery 06-20-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,817
Posted By smykowski
Re: Cockpit Carpet Repair

interesting....my carpet on my boat is doing the same thing....carpet looks new (previous owner never snapped it in) but the backing is falling apart...almost looks like dried out neoprene. I'll be...
Forum: Ask Mike Phillips your Boat Detailing Questions 06-14-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,665
Posted By smykowski
Re: Help with my boat

I agree with Mike, a good compound with the appropriate pad would get rid of ANY dull or hazy spots (aside from a true defect of course). At 50', I could see someone getting discouraged from the...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-07-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
Re: What would YOU use?

Here's a sneak preview....

First pass using ONLY Heavy-Cut Oxidation Cleaner, she's looking BLACK again!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/capdod/IMG_20130607_162310_092_zps148e55b0.jpg
Forum: Compounds, Polishes and Waxes 06-07-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 33,433
Posted By smykowski
Re: Marine 31 Gel Coat Heavy-Cut Oxidation Cleaner

I actually had to stop and come inside just to say how awesome the oxidation cleaner is! Just did one side of the hull and she looks like a mirror now. I'm anxious to see how well the gloss and...
Forum: Ask Mike Phillips your Boat Detailing Questions 06-04-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,711
Posted By smykowski
Re: More steps usually equals better results...

excellent post! Terrific break down on how your products treat the condition of gel coat, both individually and collectively. This should be stickied.
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-04-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
Re: What would YOU use?

Thanks for the clarification! I had always wondered about why wool was so desirable...

Just an FYI, the hull is black, not blue, but that further proves my point about the condition of the gel...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-04-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
Re: What would YOU use?

I'll wait to see if you hear back from them. Side question....IF it's a normal gel coat, could I use a LC foam pad as opposed to wool? Like either the yellow or orange pad for example? I guess my...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-04-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
Re: What would YOU use?

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate it! As I read it, it's between the structural fiberglass and the gel coat, but I've been wrong before....oh and I have the 220 model.
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-03-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
Re: What would YOU use?

Hey Mike,

I was using Finesse-It II Marine Glaze.

It's really tough to see via the picture but you'd have to be bordering on blind (no offense) not to see it in person.
Here's one shot down...
Forum: Oxidation Removal - Exterior Gel-Coat and Hull Detailing 06-03-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,043
Posted By smykowski
What would YOU use?

I apologize for the crappy picture, but the stuff I'm trying to remove is kind of faint, so the camera has a hard time picking it up. It looks like oxidation or fade, not sure how to classify it. I...
Forum: Introduction Forum 06-03-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 144,695
Posted By smykowski
Forum: Introduction Forum 06-03-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,259
Posted By smykowski
checking in from MO

Hello all, my name is Tim, not into the detailing profession by any means, but have recently acquired a boat that needs some TLC in the appearance department (something that I'm quite passionate...
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