Boats

2005 21 ft. Pro Line Center Console

Five Star Detailing is well versed in all aspects of marine detailing. We performed the following boat detail for a client at a service station in Queens New York where we were able to work in a controlled environment. The boat was washed down with a specially formulated citrus boat wash and chemically cleaned with acetone. The gel coat was in such a good condition that compounding wasn’t required. We used Garry’s Royal Satin marine cleaner wax to apply a protective coating on all fiberglass surfaces. We also bleached the floors and cleaned/polished all metals. We enjoyed working on this boat look forward to detailing it again in the near future.

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22 ft. Stingray Boat Detailing – Dix Hills, NY

This 22ft Stingray boat was a tricky detail for us as it was heavily oxidized on many areas of the hull. The blue colored gel coat faded over the years and needed to be restored. We started by washing the entire boat down to remove surface containments presents. The boat was rinsed down and dried before compounding it with our high speed buffing wheel.

The compounding process took some time as we had to let it break down on the gel coat. This can be a time consuming process as an even coat needs to be applied to the hulls surface and the foam pad on the buffer needs to work the product through the gel coat. After removing the compound with a fresh microfiber towel, some areas needed to be hit again as a few areas where oxidation was present needed to be treated again. After removing the compound entirely, the boat was now ready to be waxed.

After applying and removing the wax, this Stingray really started to look like it did many years again. We also cleaned stains from the ceiling of the cabin, treated the leather seats (which lightened up considerably!) and treated the plastic, rubber, and vinyl around the cockpit area. We took a few pictures before we left as we were pleased with the results. We were pleased that we successfully removed the oxidation from the hull and left a brilliant shine and lasting protection behind.

Popularity: 96% [?]

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1995 Larson Boat Detailing – East Rockaway, NY

This 1995 Larson was in rough shape when we found it. The blue colored hull was oxidized and desperately needed to be compounded and waxed. It was clear that the elements had taken a toll on this boat over the years and a quality detailing job was in order to bring it back to life.

We’ve detailed boats in the water before in the Rockaways, but this boat was out of the water making it easier for us to detail the hull and bow area. We started by giving this boat a thorough wash and scrub to start. Acetone was used to remove black streaks that had been visible for years. Using Mary Kate’s “On and Off” we were able to remove all rust stains above the waterline of the boat.

The blue colored hull was compounded twice to bring back the richness of the color. The oxidation came back slightly after the first application making it necessary to compound again at a high buffing speed. After the marine wax was removed, the final results for the exterior of this boat were noticeable.

The cockpit area cleaned up nicely as we removed the cleaner wax that had been applied by machine. We vacuumed and detailed the cabin area including the bathroom. All chrome was polished and the leather seating areas were treated. We were happy with results of the boat and so was the customer. He was not present at the time we finished, but sent us a thank you note by e-mail to express his gratitude. We hope to maintain the appearance of this boat for years to come.

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2003 Larson Bow Rider – West Sayville, NY

This Larson located in West Sayville was in pretty good condition when we found it. The only area that needed serious attention was the white colored railing above the rub rail. We started by washing the entire boat down and scrubbing all areas to remove dirt and surface contaminants. After rinsing the boat down with water to wash off the marine concentrate, we dried all areas of the boat.

We compounded the areas above the rub rail which removed black streaks, stains, and gel coat imperfections. We used a Porter Cable 7424 XP using a dense foam pad to break down the compound. We applied using a lower speed and broke down the product at speed 6. The results left the fiberglass feeling smooth, clean, and free of visible imperfections.

Next, we applied a coat of high quality marine wax to the hull, topside railing, and cock pit areas. This Larson really shined up after the wax was removed. All leather seats were scrubbed and brightened up after they were dried. We polished the glass, chrome trim, and treated plastic and vinyl trim. We snapped a few pictures before we left as this boat is now shining and protected.

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27 ft. Wellcraft Boat Detailing – Baldwin, NY

We recently detailed a 27 ft. Wellcraft boat in Baldwin, NY. The 270 Coastal has an excellent design for cruising the Great South Bay, and also proving ample room for fishing. The cabin area is luxurious as it was our privilege to bring new life back into this boat.

We started by giving the entire boat a wash and scrub. There were many black streak around the cockpit area that needed to be addresses. Acetone and a damp microfiber towel allowed us to remove the streaks and stains with ease. After certain areas were chemically treated, we washed the entire boat again to make sure to remove the cleaners left on the gel coat. Since this was a topside detail we spent extra attention to the outside areas above the rub rail. The area around the windows was compounded before a coat of marine wax was applied by machine.

The entire boat received a coat of Royal Satin Marine Wax by Garry’s. The shine really came out on the boat after the wax was removed. The gel coated surfaces were left smooth to the touch and protected from the elements. We were pleased with the results of the boat and hope to detail more boats on the South Shore of Long Island soon.

Popularity: 39% [?]

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