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Name:	effie -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/17/2006 12:54:09 PM

I have an older Ski Nautique and I've got some scratches on the sides from banging against docks etc. What's the best way to remove the scratches. Is there a special fiberglass wax or rubbing compound I should use ? Should I get a power buffer ? Or just take it to someone to buff everything out ? Got some areas of oxidation, etc as well. thanks

Name:	ot -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/17/2006 1:36:51 PM

a body shop that isn't busy would probably water sand the scratches and buff the entire boat for you.

Name:	UPSMAN -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/17/2006 9:28:47 PM

CALL BLUE CRK MARINE AND GET A REFERRAL. THEY HAVE AN INDEPENDANT THAT COMES BY AND DOES THEIR WORK.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/18/2006 8:53:01 AM

Not sure what you mean by 'scratches", but if they are gouges you this advice will not help. I've used a product by 3M called Fiberglass Restorer with Wax. Available at Walmart. You must use a rotating buffer (not one of the sissy vibrating buffers) with a wool pad. Buff the stuff in and continue buffing the area until it shines--it works.

Name:	SCARAB MAN -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/18/2006 11:31:01 AM

Call Blue Creek only if you have to much money,they charged my boss (who bought his pontoon there last year)for cleaning his 24 foot pontoon $375 and when we called to see what the hell was going on they explained the labor plus the acid cost $135 for a gallon was what it added up to be. Acid cost less than $25 if you buy it at the parts store. Just had one of our managers pontoons done for $80 and they(Professional Car Detail in Opelika) even buffed the pontoons with a compound.Steve Northington at Cat House Performance Marine wet sanded and buffed my boat and I was very pleased.

What I need to do is put up a sign to have your pontoon detailed for a $180 and I would pick up and deliver back to you shiney and clean.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/18/2006 5:56:59 PM

Thanks Scarabman. Blue Creek once tried to sell me a quart of outdrive oil for $16.00. Russell (as bad as they are) only wanted $8.95. I'm in the market for a pontoon boat, but I wouldn't even consider Blue Creek. Why do you want to get ripped off?

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Acid cost....
Date:	7/18/2006 6:04:49 PM

about $12.00 at Car Quest in Dadeville. By the way, that stuff works wonders on the scum lines of fibergalss boats. I've used it for years. Cut it 4 to 1 with water, and brush on with a soft brush, wash off after a couple of minutes. Repeat if necessary.

Name:	ot -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/19/2006 10:34:14 AM

FYI... Blue Creek and The Ski Club in Montgomery are owned by the same people. (Just in case any of you out there need to order boat parts.) I have unfortunately been screwed by both of them. Shame on me!

Name:	Party Naked -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	7/23/2006 9:39:41 PM

FYI...The Ski Club was shut down. I can get the scratches and the oxidation off of the Nautique. I don't do that type of work in the summer though. It cuts in to my party time.

Name:	BCM -	Reply
Subject:	boat scratch repairs ?
Date:	10/26/2006 10:28:13 AM

I'm not sure what the whole story is behind the $375 pontoon cleaning. I know exactly what Blue Creek charges for cleanings and for a complete detail and an acid wash on a 24' pontoon you wouldn't be anywhere close to that price. The cost for a complete acid wash is barely $135...labor and materials included.

As for the price of the oil......Blue Creek charges MSRP on OEM petroleum products.

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