How to Make 30 Year Old BOAT SHINE Again!

How to Make 30 Year Old BOAT SHINE Again! - EP.86

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After going on a date night on the electric scooters, Shel gets into determining what in the world he is going to do with the severely oxidized gel-coat on the flybridge brow. Will he be sanding? Will he be painting? Maybe just a buff will do? He gets some new products in Mail Time to try to see what will be most effective.
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Date Night on the Electric Scooters
03:44 - Attempt #1 to determine Flybridge Refinishing
06:07 - Marine Mail-time Minute(s)
10:53 - Attempt #2 to determine Flybridge Refinishing
12:24 - Complete refinishing
16:10 - Flybridge Refinishing Reveal
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@Sirena_Edonismo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shel, glad to see you have a Rupes. I love mine. They are the best. Hope all is well. Paul

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, love the Rupes.

@tg3026 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa I have got to get my wife to learn to live life like you guys.

@taylorbrown1115 3 жыл бұрын

Drakes detailing it the best. I’m addicted to his channel too.

@melissavanhoven7390 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see your hubby using the Starke Yacht Care Products! They are amazing! My husband owns a boat and yacht detailing business and he swears by those products! Can’t wait to see you guys shine her all up!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Yes love the products.

@mmanut 2 жыл бұрын

Looks damn good ‼️‼️ If you eventually decide to paint, make sure you wipe the entire surface with denatured alcahol or something like that. Always two coats of finish‼️‼️ HAVE FUN. Vinny 🇺🇸

@SearchingforCShels 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip Vinny!

@jackmead6166 3 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job bringing the flybridge back I know how satisfying that can be having done an older neglected boat once before. Congratulations and great video!!!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@robertkleiman3085 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. The brow came out wonderful. And great dinner choice!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@timothyzingg4226 3 жыл бұрын

Again, nice to see you doing it yourself, it looks fine. Your saving money as well as becoming more self reliant with additional skills. Good job

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bigtime37ja 3 жыл бұрын

Another great day starting with another great video from you two. THANK YOU

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Jerry!

@goonies7354 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, keep them rolling! Probably going for a tollycraft after watching your earlier videos in regards to why you purchased one.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! keep us posted on your boat search. Cheers!

@larrydicenzo3826 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video immensely. Good to see other people and how they approach the never ending buffing saga. I have a 1990 CPMY Tolly. When I bought it I had to wet sand the bonnet to get rid of the blotches as well. I haven't had any blotches since. Good job, your finish looks amazing 👏 👌. FYI, the hater at the end of the comment thread, pay him no mind.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry. We appreciate your comments. Yes we "try" to ignore the negative comments.

@johnschieffelin3226 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, looks good. Great to see Stuart -- we live there all winter and it is a terrific town. Spritz Bistro is an fine restaurant, the Boathouse is good, Sailors Return is excellent.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes had a good meal at all those restaurants as well. We love Stuart.

@MrJerobona 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! This should last the whole season!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it lasts longer than that! lol

@thomasmann5387 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Schel, try using 2000 grit and then move to 4000 grit then 5000 grit. After that use "Marine 21" with a foam pad on your wheel. After that use Finessit polishing compound and then a Collinite 845 insulator wax.. I guarantee it'll come out like new and last for a long time. I've used this process for years, it works.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Sounds like that process would work. Though I haven't used wax for a long time now. I use a polymer wax that last longer, doesn't yellow, and doesn't attract dirt. I've tried Collinite, while it did give a nice finish initially, it just didn't compare to the longevity of Aurora Boat Shine that I use all the time.

@mikenelson1387 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@rogergiddy2634 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out good

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffchambers7026 3 жыл бұрын

Last year we had Bayview on the Rideau do our entire 10m Prowler sedan bridge. The result was amazing. We can all appreciate the amount of work involved. Cheers!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

She must look fantastic. Cheers Jeff! Enjoy your Summer aboard.

@chadfoster1843 3 жыл бұрын

We love our prowler! 1990 315.

@mikejohnson7601 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job! The brow came up like glass

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@tonyhill5418 3 жыл бұрын

I would check in to doing a ceramic coat on it once you're done and it will look like a new paint job, but it looks good after buffing it.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I have researched ceramic coats. A bit expensive for right now. I use a polymer wax gives a great shine and lasts a very long time.

@br5498 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good ! If it fades fast the gelcoat is done..

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think it should last. No guarantees in the Florida Sun. 😀

@abefroeman3038 3 жыл бұрын

Aqua Buff 1000 and 2000 will fix that right up...follow with a good sealant.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Might have to try next time. Not hoping for a next time. 😉

@abefroeman3038 3 жыл бұрын

@@SearchingforCShels hahahaha, fair enough….although I feel when it comes to vessels, its a matter of when the next time comes, not if it does…..lol

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

True true.

@abefroeman3038 3 жыл бұрын

He is more directed to automotive but Pan the Organizer is a great detailer as well, and he’s Canadian, shout out to the home team!

@chrisscott1958 3 жыл бұрын

I have found that using ‘aqua buff’ 1000 or 2000 with a buffer that runs at 2200 rpm ( critical) and this removes oxidation and it waxed at the same time. The pro guys in Florida use it always and I have even bought it in Mississauga Ontario. You don’t need to paint it.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that works great as well. Have never tried the Aqua Buff products. Everyone seems to have their own formula of what works best for them and their boat. Cheers Chris.

@rickjones9623 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it turned out good...nice shine!...I need to do mine now 😩

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can do it!

@godbouty 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@snocrazee 3 жыл бұрын

The look on Cyndi's face while you take time opening packages. She looks like a kid on Christmas morning who didn't get the present she wanted. Still in the same marina? You using GoPro or the Osmo action? Cheers you two! Bret and Talyn.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Same marina. Using GoPro. Don't have an Osmo Action. Oh and using my new Canon R6. 😀 Cheers guys!

@paulbaziuk4455 3 жыл бұрын

well done Bai !

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jcl1201 3 жыл бұрын

Nice cut and buff

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nashguy207 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. When I was younger I was really into detailing and kept our cars spotless but as my body has aged it just doesn't let me do the things I used to do. LOL

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya! Sore for days.

@williamboos4151 3 жыл бұрын

I hated detailing. Just waxing the car was a major pain for me. Once I found drive-thru car washes with wax, I never waxed again. Heck, I'll even pay my kid to vacuum it.

@crescentcitycolor8305 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good...next time try keeping the wool pad moist the entire time with a spray bottle of water. If you keep it moist it will never cake up. But right on rupes is good equipment as well...when you use quality products and tools the jobs come out better.

@taddherron34 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I'm going to look at it live in a few minutes. I'm buying the Novatec 55 very close to your slip.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

The 19th in the evening works for us if it still works for you? If anything changes we will let you know.

@taddherron34 3 жыл бұрын

Great. We'll see you then.

@jeffburns1967 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on sanding.,we usually have boat washed first as the salt gets in everywhere as you know Are you in Stuart still? By the weekend will be warmer in Newmarket lol. Stay healthy

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Yes still in Stuart. Cheers!

@Meandmy2Vs 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Love your videos. Do you guys have any plans to cruise this season?

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy. Yes we will cruise after the hurricane season.

@satoshione8145 3 жыл бұрын

👌🏼👍🏼

@karlbass7895 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Shel... Can you share brand/model of led lights you got for the engine room? They look compact yet bright.

@SusanATroutman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please share

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

All products in our videos usually have links in the description of the video. Scandvik Engine Room Light - amzn.to/3p4Obdd I like them. Just got two of them installed and it's like the sun is shining down there now. lol

@karlbass7895 3 жыл бұрын

@@SearchingforCShels TUVM!

@sotheyallsay 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I’m surprised you haven’t ordered a drone yet

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Drone was replaced by DJI. I had insurance. This is borderline a no fly zone, so we are not doing much flying.

@jasongrinnell1986 3 жыл бұрын

Rhino Line it. 😂

@babyboy6179 3 жыл бұрын

I have a person from Ft Lauderdale finish my boat down in Miami today and it look AMAZING meaning f AMAZING. He name is Jimmy look from him in the Hull Thru. Good luck with your project.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a pro doing an amazing job. Well worth it.

@billdougherty9679 2 жыл бұрын

Love your boat . Looking good!!! What size is your boat?

@SearchingforCShels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill! She is a 44.

@christopherhayes6894 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are currently on the loop. What type/model/brand are our scooters? My wife is fascinated. Great video editing. Thanks.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you are enjoying the loop! Here are the links to both scooters. Xiaomi Mi M365 Scooter - amzn.to/2To3L7H HiBoy S2 Pro Scooter - amzn.to/2RT2zIO

@mvlivinthedream9601 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the 1500 grit sanding pads?

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

It's 1000 and 2000 grit actually. Links to stuff like that are usually in the video description. Mirka Abralon 2000 Grit Sanding Pads - amzn.to/2RVz1e2 Mirka Abralon 1000 Grit Sanding Pads - amzn.to/2Ts4W6i Cheers!

@lkeil84 3 жыл бұрын

This sanding and polishing seems like a lot of work and further diminishes the thickness of the get coat. Turned out beautiful though. I am purchasing a boat pending survey near you and it could use the same polishing times 10. I have had great success on my 1981 Boston Whaler with 3M 36060 polishing compound with a foam pad with no sanding. I finish it off with a hybrid ceramic spray coating from turtle wax. This is the same process that I use on my vehicles and the shine and water beading lasts for up to 6 months. I'm not sure how long they will last on gel coat at the marina, but we will be finding out soon. I will be out to Florida this week for the survey and hope it all goes smoothly. If it does, we will enter into a new lifestyle inspired mostly by the two of you. Thank you so much for showing us the way.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a lot of work for sure. Thanks. Even though it diminishes the thickness, it needed to come off. Let us know how the survey goes. You know where we are. 😉 Cheers Bryan!

@davidparker4501 3 жыл бұрын

Try a dark blue vinyl strip that matches the other one and you'll never see that blue bleed through.

@blairseward9079 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Looking great. Sheldon what rpm did you run the wet sanding at? Do you think there is a better or safer speed to use. Thx and be well and remember “ Don’t wait out the storm… Dance in the rain”.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blair! I used the lowest setting on my Rupes LHR15 which is about 2000 RPM. I wouldn't go higher than that. Cheers!

@blairseward9079 3 жыл бұрын

@@SearchingforCShels thanks!

@SeekerKnight 3 жыл бұрын

Ever try any of the ceramic coatings? I had my daughters new GMC done when I first got it for her. It held up for the first five years without having to touch it again, even though they suggest going over it every year. I guess it would be different for a boat, but it works great for cars/trucks.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot about the ceramic coatings, but have not tried it yet. Might be something to try in the future. I use a polymer "wax" called Aurora Boat Shine, it lasts a long time and has a great shine.

@SeekerKnight 3 жыл бұрын

@@SearchingforCShels It is expensive, but it works great. I don't know what effect salt would have, but it beads water like mad

@wineo84 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re big on cutting and buffing, I have a 36 Trojan in jersey that would love to meet you 🛥 😀

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@Local_Boydidgood 2 жыл бұрын

3M's Super-Duty or Heavy Cut would have done the trick. Use more product and a good wool pad by 3M. Too easy.

@dxwardell 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of sanding and polishing, Wrap it. Saw this done on another channel and it turned out great.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is an option over painting next time. I hear good things about it.

@lunathetalkinghusky6709 3 жыл бұрын

Use 3M finesse-it II with a wool pad

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

I've used 3M Finesse it before. It is more of a finishing polish. There isn't much cut in it. I don't think it would of did much with the initial oxidation. The Stark Level r, which is a heavy cut compound had a hard time with it. I did use Finesse-it on the painted stripe though.

@mrstevenrowe 3 жыл бұрын

hard watch everyone work on these youtube ..may force me off couch and to my bar & start drinking again

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@mrstevenrowe 3 жыл бұрын

@@SearchingforCShels do what most us American's do .. hire someone off streets corner ..watch ever move .please hit that spot again ..buddy ,, well you 2 having cold one

@paulk43470 3 жыл бұрын

I see the enclosure is gone to the sewing shop. Did you score a deal?

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it was a deal but we did get a really good shop. Not the most expensive either.

@williamboos4151 3 жыл бұрын

I've mentioned it before, but his ou's are a trip (in a good way of course). It's like he's saying ow and oo together. It's so cool. Of course, when I pronounce the German ä (ae) ö (oe) and ü (ue), well, let's just say that it sounds just as fun to a German. :-) Because language is a big interest of mine, I have a question (and I ask only from a lack of knowledge perspective, or ignorance if you will); All communities have certain ways to pronounce their towns, counties, etc. Is the way you pronounce Newfoundland a local thing, or is it Canadian? I'll be happy for you when you get back down to the Bahamas.

@SearchingforCShels 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Not sure what to say. 😀 The pronouncement of Newfoundland is a Canadian thing. Pronounced more like New-fin-land, or Newf 'n' land. 😉 Cheers and thanks for your comment.