Hi Frankie. Since you posted on FB that you were starting this channel you have done extra well with 4.2 K subs. I hope to see you on a battlefield this fall.
Hey .. I ran across something last week that I wanted to share . I was trying to restore the sunbird letters a little on the side of one of our boats using meguiars plastx . It done ok i guess but I got it all over the boat . Me being me I just ran the buffer over it as well on the gelcoat . . After a few beers later I came back and looked and I had two different colors on the side of the boat . The plastx had cleaned the gelcoat better than the $$$$ waxes I have used . After that I had to do the entire boat. I'm not sure if this will work on all gelcoats but for me it was super fast and super quick. On a beer scale = 6 beers to 18 . Just saying .... Cheers from Murrell's Inlet SC Damn good channel by the way !!
I am a HUGE fan of any Boat Life products. Each of their product lines (caulk/seal) have their place in my shop. I find people think 5200 is the "end all be all" for any type of "waterproofing" and it causes a LOT of issues later on. Especially on outboard mounting which Is a NIGHTMARE if someone has used 5200 for mounting outboard. I have been using life seal for repowering engines and thru hulls for years! What is your take on Silicone for thru hulls or engine mounting? Heard mixed, I never use it but curious. I really need to try that method for caulking next time. I have tried it a few times, mostly use that method when caulking in a rub rail. Again, I really appreciate your videos man. I think you have the potential to blow up on RUclips but I know you don't do it for that. For some reason you choose to spread your knowledge unlike most in our industry. I just wish I had the time to get back into it myself. I cant even freaking breathe or take a day off to fish lately let alone edit videos for RUclips. Since moving to our new shop, I have been on 2 month lead time for drop off. Biggest hurdle is finding good help, no one will put the effort/dedication you do as owner, but 1/16 of it would be nice. Anyhow, I went on way longer then I needed to. LOL
We won't give away our secrets . It takes work away from us. You guys are better learning from bush boat builders. There are better materials and methods around the world . and
@@boatpaintingrestorationwit3029 I used the pourable two-part Life Caulk for a wood deck on a German-built New York 32. I carefully taped off everything- spent days taping. It turns out I should have taped off myself. My jeans were totally waterproof. I was covered with it.
Definitely a game changer for the rails. Obviously on the inside where stanchion bases are, this will not work as well. Lol but still a sweet trick for when convenient 👌👌
Frankie, challenge for ya....would you consider doing a roll and tip video using Awlcraft 2000? Maybe do a small skiff or a console....something small.
Thanks for the video. I notice Boat-Life says to use their cleaning solvent ONLY. I suspect this is simply overpriced acetone or something. What do you use to clean the surface before caulking?
I have never done this type of work, but would like to try. I have a project boat that needs attention. Is there a way to contact you to ask some questions and send pictures to make sure I am doing it right?
Hey Frankie - I have a 26 foot powerboat and may want to bring it up to you from Florida to paint. How do I contact you for an estimate???? You could even use it to make a video!
Hey bro , i just caught up to all your videos this week. I learned more with you then with total boat.. do you have an email address i have a few questions to ask you regarding. A center console
Don't use all totalboat products. Definitely DO NOT use their TotalFair if you plan to gelcoat after your repair or you will have issues even if you follow the TDS and their instructions online that say you can gelcoat over it. I had a customer use it then he used their primer then he gelcoated and did it right, and everywhere there was fairing compound from total boat the gelcoat never kicked. It was weird. Must have been the blush coming through. Best to keep epoxy and any poly product seperate (Epoxy over poly always OK) and if you use epoxy, you have to then go with paint or find a good product for a tie coat.
Ad tech p77 is my go to. Any Vinylester product will usually work. Or, just use adtech p-14,p-27,p-77 or make fairing compound with micro balloons or cabosil then you can gelcoat them over it. Poly cures to sandable status WAYYYY quicker with no overnight BS, it’s fairing so no strength needed but if you epoxied under say on a deck or other substrate your stuck epoxy. I just stay away from epoxy if I’m gel coating and have a LOT of fairing to do. I know 3m filler in green can is Vinylester based and even with my wholesale accounts it’s super EXPENSIVE and I don’t use it often. I prefer bpo hardener marine fillers and putties for fairing. Easier, idiot proof for new hires (to an extent) but there is so many ways to restore a boat it’s crazy.
Yes. Just had to take a break. My better half has been battling cancer and between that, kids, and just being slammed, I had to step away for a bit. I’ll be back ASAP
@@boatpaintingrestorationwit3029 may god bless your family and a speedy recovery for your wife. You seem like a great father in your videos and your very knowledgeable when it comes to coatings and boats. Thanks for the knowledge brother. And I look forward to seeing more videos 👍
You are the man ,good job
Learned some new everyday!!
Thanks Franky
Once again great job
Yet another great technique! Many thanks
Great to see a master at work
Thanks for the great methods you came up with!!!!😀
Hi Frankie. In all you have made this yacht Brand new. Perfect paint job for outdoors, fine lines and woodwork too. Awesome. Thanks 😊
Great ! got to try that technique on my rub rail. love your videos.
Great video Frankie. Your artistry and attention to detail are amazing; I learn so much from your videos.
Thanks your sharing is really helpful for the diy guy like myself, your product knowledge is priceless. Thanks
Looks real good man
Wow I always learn something new with you thank you for always sharing your good skills
I can't believe you found sneakers that match those shorts perfectly!
He's legit with repairs and his board shorts!
🤣😂. We get lucky sometimes 🤣👌👌🍻
Thanks brother! I am working on a 95' Champion bass boat and pulled off the rub rail today and this will really help when I'm ready for this step.
Hi Frankie. It looks awesome now its done. Best outdoor paint jobs ever. Happy New Year buddy. 😊
Awesome I’m going to start doing this! Thanks
Nice one Frankie.
Good work mate. Keep ‘em comin
Hi Frankie. Since you posted on FB that you were starting this channel you have done extra well with 4.2 K subs.
I hope to see you on a battlefield this fall.
Well done. I also enjoyed watching you clear the hurdles. It is Olympic season afterall
Came out awesome..I do rubrails everyday and I know how it can booger up in the heat. Great job.
Awesome thanks Frankie, just stumbled across your channel, very helpful!
excellent I have learned so much about painting from Mr .Bushong great teacher, gave me confidence and real know how
Beautiful yacht
Nice tip! I just bought some black Boat Life caulk to redo my rub rails. Wish me luck!
GREAT technique!!! So very simple and effective!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
It’s the simple things that help. Lol. 👌👌
Dang...excellent
Hey .. I ran across something last week that I wanted to share . I was trying to restore the sunbird letters a little on the side of one of our boats using meguiars plastx . It done ok i guess but I got it all over the boat . Me being me I just ran the buffer over it as well on the gelcoat . . After a few beers later I came back and looked and I had two different colors on the side of the boat . The plastx had cleaned the gelcoat better than the $$$$ waxes I have used . After that I had to do the entire boat. I'm not sure if this will work on all gelcoats but for me it was super fast and super quick. On a beer scale = 6 beers to 18 . Just saying .... Cheers from Murrell's Inlet SC Damn good channel by the way !!
Haha!! Man this made me laugh. If it works it works. Just now seeing this message. 🍻
4K subscribers, starting to get some traction
I am a HUGE fan of any Boat Life products. Each of their product lines (caulk/seal) have their place in my shop. I find people think 5200 is the "end all be all" for any type of "waterproofing" and it causes a LOT of issues later on. Especially on outboard mounting which Is a NIGHTMARE if someone has used 5200 for mounting outboard. I have been using life seal for repowering engines and thru hulls for years! What is your take on Silicone for thru hulls or engine mounting? Heard mixed, I never use it but curious. I really need to try that method for caulking next time. I have tried it a few times, mostly use that method when caulking in a rub rail. Again, I really appreciate your videos man. I think you have the potential to blow up on RUclips but I know you don't do it for that. For some reason you choose to spread your knowledge unlike most in our industry. I just wish I had the time to get back into it myself. I cant even freaking breathe or take a day off to fish lately let alone edit videos for RUclips. Since moving to our new shop, I have been on 2 month lead time for drop off. Biggest hurdle is finding good help, no one will put the effort/dedication you do as owner, but 1/16 of it would be nice. Anyhow, I went on way longer then I needed to. LOL
We won't give away our secrets .
It takes work away from us.
You guys are better learning from bush boat builders.
There are better materials and methods around the world . and
👌🏼
Love your video's. When are you going to post some new one's?
I always refer to Life Caulk as marine flypaper.
Has its ups and downs for sure. Just like every other product. It’s great for these types of tasks though 👌👌
@@boatpaintingrestorationwit3029 I used the pourable two-part Life Caulk for a wood deck on a German-built New York 32. I carefully taped off everything- spent days taping. It turns out I should have taped off myself. My jeans were totally waterproof. I was covered with it.
Hey boss I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now! Keep up the good work! I appreciate the knowledge you share! Where are you located?
I’m in Virginia. 👌
Years doing that same job....... Never thought putting de finger on the tip!!!!! Gona try
Definitely a game changer for the rails. Obviously on the inside where stanchion bases are, this will not work as well. Lol but still a sweet trick for when convenient 👌👌
Frankie, challenge for ya....would you consider doing a roll and tip video using Awlcraft 2000?
Maybe do a small skiff or a console....something small.
They say awlcraft can’t be applied by anything other than spraying. But I know it can in some instances. I will consider it 👌
Rippa
Thanks for the video. I notice Boat-Life says to use their cleaning solvent ONLY. I suspect this is simply overpriced acetone or something. What do you use to clean the surface before caulking?
You’re a legend mate! How do you caulk your hull fittings?
I’m building a strip planked reef boat and almost ready to hi build UC and topcoat. Your clips have given me so much info and confidence. Cheers mate.
Hey Frankie
Is there any way you could cross post your videos to rumble? I hate supporting the censorship here but love your stuff.
People any recommendations to repair transom cheapest possible??????
I see that little insignia on the back of that boat. They don’t let just anyone work on those.
I have never done this type of work, but would like to try. I have a project boat that needs attention. Is there a way to contact you to ask some questions and send pictures to make sure I am doing it right?
Yes. FB messenger 👌
Hey Frankie - I have a 26 foot powerboat and may want to bring it up to you from Florida to paint. How do I contact you for an estimate???? You could even use it to make a video!
Hey Derek. I am in the eastern part of Virginia and you can contact me on Facebook messenger. I work at Rappahannock yachts in irvinton Virginia 👌
How does a prospective client contact you?
Hey bro , i just caught up to all your videos this week. I learned more with you then with total boat.. do you have an email address i have a few questions to ask you regarding. A center console
Don't use all totalboat products. Definitely DO NOT use their TotalFair if you plan to gelcoat after your repair or you will have issues even if you follow the TDS and their instructions online that say you can gelcoat over it. I had a customer use it then he used their primer then he gelcoated and did it right, and everywhere there was fairing compound from total boat the gelcoat never kicked. It was weird. Must have been the blush coming through. Best to keep epoxy and any poly product seperate (Epoxy over poly always OK) and if you use epoxy, you have to then go with paint or find a good product for a tie coat.
@@hullhealersboatworksrestor4377 what do recommend over total fair ?
I use the 3m fair compond the green can
Ad tech p77 is my go to. Any Vinylester product will usually work. Or, just use adtech p-14,p-27,p-77 or make fairing compound with micro balloons or cabosil then you can gelcoat them over it. Poly cures to sandable status WAYYYY quicker with no overnight BS, it’s fairing so no strength needed but if you epoxied under say on a deck or other substrate your stuck epoxy. I just stay away from epoxy if I’m gel coating and have a LOT of fairing to do. I know 3m filler in green can is Vinylester based and even with my wholesale accounts it’s super EXPENSIVE and I don’t use it often. I prefer bpo hardener marine fillers and putties for fairing. Easier, idiot proof for new hires (to an extent) but there is so many ways to restore a boat it’s crazy.
My email is Frankandherman@gmail.com
You still making videos ?
Yes. Just had to take a break. My better half has been battling cancer and between that, kids, and just being slammed, I had to step away for a bit. I’ll be back ASAP
@@boatpaintingrestorationwit3029 may god bless your family and a speedy recovery for your wife. You seem like a great father in your videos and your very knowledgeable when it comes to coatings and boats. Thanks for the knowledge brother. And I look forward to seeing more videos 👍
Hey Frankie do you have an email address or any other social media where i can message you?
Hey man you’ve been missing too long
Making a new video as we speak. Been a crazy 8 months