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Boat Washing, Cleaning and Detailing

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Introduction

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How the Course Works

About Your Instructor

Exterior Boat Washing

Gear and Supplies List

Boat Terminology

Boat Washing Brushes (video)

Cleaning Boats with a Fly Bridge (video)

Why Washing Boats is SO Important (When Your Customers Ask)

Boat Washing Video - Part 1

Boat Washing Video - Part 2

Boat Washing Video - Part 3

Boat Washing Video - Part 4

Washing and Cleaning in Enclosed Cockpits

Water Streaks (video)

Warning About Old Canvas and Plastic Windows (video)

Cleaning Synthetic Teak Decking (video)

Mold and Mildew in Non-Skid (video)

Using a Magic Eraser Pad to Clean Non-Skid (video)

Cleaning Hatches, Lazarettes and Under Cushions (video)

Natural Cleaning Products

Visual Boat Washing Checklist

Exterior Detailing

What is Exterior Detailing?

Metal Polishing

Canvas Cleaning

Cleaning and Polishing Plastic Windows

Cleaning and Treating Glass Windows

Cleaning and Protecting Vinyl Seating

Cleaning in Hatches, Lazarettes and Storage Lockers

Cleaning and Detailing Dinghies

Teak Deck Cleaning and Brightening

Engine Rooms and Bilges

Varnishing Wood

Interior Cleaning

Deep Cleaning vs Maintenance Cleaning

Learning How To Use the Power Panel (video)

Interior Carpet Spot Removal

How to Flush a Boat Toilet (video)

Preparing for Buffing and Waxing

Learn About Gel Coat and Oxidation

One-Step, Two-Step and Multi-Step Processes

Learn How to Assess the Condition of a Boat

Preparation - Weather and Safety

Products and Gear

Maintaining an Awlgrip Topcoat

When a Boat Should be Painted Instead of Waxed (videos)

Vinyl Striping vs Painted Striping (videos)

Waxing Tips and Techniques

Detailing Video - Red Ski Boat (8 videos)

Detailing Videos (5 videos)

Ceramic Coatings

Next Steps