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28eliminator

01-07-2014, 12:57 PM

I need to have the gel repaired on the bottom of my Boat, and I want to replace the rub rail this winter. Any suggestions on A REASONABLE shop for this kind of work. I plan on getting several prices, but would like to eliminate the "undesirables" before hand.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Wendi

01-07-2014, 12:59 PM

I would ask Dustin at Menace Marine he is doing a similar project isn't he??

Unforgiven

01-07-2014, 01:28 PM

I would ask Dustin at Menace Marine he is doing a similar project isn't he??

I would talk to Dustin like Wendi said..He worked with the guys at Howard boats for my sponson touchups..Dustin has my boat right now so we can finish some gel work and reletter the boat...stop in at Menace Marine and see Dustin...

Bobby V

01-07-2014, 01:31 PM

niceguyeddie

01-07-2014, 01:41 PM

Call Don at Pat's Fiberglass in Upland!!!

His website sucks, but his workmanship is 1st class!
http://patsfiberglass.net/

papaletch4130

01-07-2014, 01:42 PM

Superior fiber glass in havasu does top notch work!

28eliminator

01-07-2014, 01:46 PM

Where is the boat located. ?

It's in Havasu in storage. I would rather get the work done there if possible.

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Wendi

01-07-2014, 02:08 PM

I would get prices from the boat builders in Havasu they also do gel repair etc. when our boat got nicked we took it back to Magic and their price was comparable.

WMC

01-07-2014, 02:26 PM

Nordic

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K-034

01-07-2014, 03:14 PM

Superior fiber glass in havasu does top notch work!

X2 superior did a bad ass job on my dads boat

Menace Marine

01-07-2014, 08:56 PM

We would be happy to help you out but I totally understand wanting to get it done locally. Never used them but I have heard good things about superior fiberglass.

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Menace Marine

01-07-2014, 08:56 PM

Thanks Wendi and Eddie for the recommendations.

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Slacker

01-07-2014, 08:57 PM

Maybe call AJ at Barret Custom Marine, he probably could point you in the right direction.

icb1

01-07-2014, 09:01 PM

If you decide to bring your boat to Cali and your near corona, I would be happy to help you out.

Bobby V

01-07-2014, 11:00 PM

Saleen fiberglass in Havasu

papaletch4130

01-08-2014, 12:24 AM

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28eliminator

01-08-2014, 06:10 AM

Thanks for all the recommendations, looks like I have some phone calls to make.

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ChumpChange

01-09-2014, 03:13 PM

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Why? If he actually had an experience where he recommends them and it's not just a blind recommendation by his being a sheep then go for it........ ;)

papaletch4130

01-09-2014, 04:08 PM

I have seen some very bad work from there. I don't want to slander people. I'm not on here for that. But if you use suprior fiberglass you will not be disappointed. Here is a couple full re gels. That's before and after final sand and buff. Not to many people can throw fades in gel like that.

Slacker

01-09-2014, 04:32 PM

That is awesome^^^

28eliminator

01-09-2014, 07:51 PM

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Not sure why you deleted your post, but was there an issue with Saleen I should know about?

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Bobby V

01-09-2014, 07:55 PM

Not sure why you deleted your post, but was there an issue with Saleen I should know about?

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X2 ? :headscratch:

HB Vic

01-09-2014, 07:59 PM

I think I used Saleen too. They did a great job. My boats capped so they had to take the repair around the rear corner. They did a great job, can't tell there was ever a issue.

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papaletch4130

01-12-2014, 09:20 AM

It's a good place if you want cheap work not quality work!

Singleton

01-12-2014, 10:31 AM

It's a good place if you want cheap work not quality work!

Are you speaking from first hand experience? If you are, post what he did wrong, what had to be fixed and who fixed it. Slander just to slander gets old fast.

papaletch4130

01-12-2014, 10:49 AM

Are you speaking from first hand experience? If you are, post what he did wrong, what had to be fixed and who fixed it. Slander just to slander gets old fast. That is exactly what I was trying to avoid. Not trying to ball bust. I will show myself out.

Singleton

01-12-2014, 11:12 AM

That is exactly what I was trying to avoid. Not trying to ball bust. I will show myself out.

Avoiding answering specific questions when you are the one bad mouthing a shop. Good bye!
If you had a bad experience post up the facts, if you don't have first hand experience (your boat), shut the F up!

papaletch4130

01-12-2014, 11:18 AM

I have seen major problems first hand. Don't get your panties in a bunch... Don't act like a keyboard tough guy either. Cause face to face you would lose. Have a good day.

WMC

01-12-2014, 11:22 AM

Don't need to bad mouth any shops. Just post up the shops that you would recommend. Simple

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WMC

01-12-2014, 11:25 AM

Papaletch4130 deleted his post because he didn't want yo go there. I think that was the right thing to do.

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WMC

01-12-2014, 11:28 AM

Singleton

01-12-2014, 11:34 AM

KGM (located in east county SD) did repairs to my painted rub rail in the past and will most likely getting that job again (screw in the Springs dock, did some damage). I was happy with that repair. Like the look of a painted rub rail if you don't have the stainless version.

ChumpChange

01-12-2014, 12:50 PM

Avoiding answering specific questions when you are the one bad mouthing a shop. Good bye!
If you had a bad experience post up the facts, if you don't have first hand experience (your boat), shut the F up!

I don't think we need the hostility because of differentiating opinions. He's seen some questionable work, thanks for bringing it to attention. Another member threw out the Saleen name, he responded. I asked the member who threw out their name what his experience with them is with no response as well. Saying good things about a shop just to do so is just as bad as saying something negative as they could be leading someone down a path of questionable work.

ChumpChange

01-12-2014, 12:53 PM

Saleen fiberglass in Havasu

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Why? If he actually had an experience where he recommends them and it's not just a blind recommendation by his being a sheep then go for it........ ;)

Just to clarify my previous post on asking the original recommender of their experience.

28eliminator

02-19-2014, 09:38 PM

Well I'm heading havasu in the morning to see how the boat turned out. Ended up taking it to adrenalin/ Ron's for everything. Wayne gave me a fair price for all the gel repairs and rub rail change. Also had them service the trailer. I'll let you all know how it turned out!!

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Eli

02-19-2014, 09:44 PM

240Hallett

02-20-2014, 06:43 AM

Did you get your boat. How did it come out?

28eliminator

02-20-2014, 07:59 AM

Did you get your boat. How did it come out?

On my way to Havi right now..

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Music to my Ears

02-20-2014, 08:09 AM

Looking forward to seeing the results too. Hope it came out great!!

28eliminator

02-20-2014, 07:00 PM

I'm happy :thumb:

So here's what I had done (all work was done at Adrenalin Detail);

Trailer service, 2006 Extreme triple axle. fixed one of the brake calipers (I brought it to him in a box), new seals and oil in all 6 oil bath hubs, checked all the other brakes. Serviced the Master cylinder, flushed the lines and replaced with new. quoted me $375, bill was $375.

Gel repair. I had several bad gouges, 2 chunks in the rear swim step ( I don't want to discuss how they happened :redface:), Bottom repair (18 years of beaching), and the Port side rear quarter (between the chine and the rub rail) gel was very bad. I can't find any of the gouges or dings now, and the rear quarter repair was a lot of work. 4 colors, blend and clear.. and I cannot find where they blended it into the old. I'm pretty impressed.

3rd was the change out of the rub rail. It had extruded aluminum (black) with a black rubber insert originally (stunning look on a mostly white boat :rolleyes). It was badly dented, and basically looked like hell..LOL! They removed it all, had to do some grinding on the bow due to misalignment, and it appears they buffed the flat area where the rubrail went prior to putting on the new stainless 1 piece (glad they did), as it looked a little ratty before... did I mention this Boat is 18 years old :redface:.

Overall I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the work, and the cleanliness of the boat when I picked it up. Wayne and Jesse will see more of my boat in the future. great guys, and no surprises in the end.

here's a few pics of the finished product..

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Music to my Ears

02-20-2014, 08:04 PM

Really looks great!!! I need a little gel work done. Thanks for the tip! The rub rail looks really good too!:thumbup:

270

02-20-2014, 08:15 PM

Looks great 28. :thumbsUp::thumbsUp::thumbsUp:

WMC

02-20-2014, 08:22 PM

I want a ss rub rail and I too beach a little. Looks great

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Singleton

02-20-2014, 08:32 PM

Looks great. Just added a few new items to my upgrade list based on your photos.

Paul65K

02-20-2014, 08:34 PM

Really looks good Dave.........looking forward to seeing the finished product in person :thumb:

Eli

02-20-2014, 08:48 PM

Looks great!

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HB Vic

02-20-2014, 08:53 PM

Looks nice. What was there before??

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28eliminator

02-20-2014, 08:59 PM

Looks nice. What was there before??

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I assume you mean the rub rail.. It was black aluminum with a rubber insert..ugly and beat up

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GRADS

02-20-2014, 09:04 PM

Wow that boat does not look anywhere near 18 years old! Looks brand new.

HB Vic

02-20-2014, 09:05 PM

I assume you mean the rub rail.. It was black aluminum with a rubber insert..ugly and beat up

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So the stock rail, came out bitchin.

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240Hallett

02-20-2014, 09:38 PM

Looks real good Dave! Good to see you had a good experience with the shop.