Product description
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If you spend a lot of time trying to restore gel coat, this class will teach you everything you need to know to tackle that task with efficiency!
Boats and RVs are often coated with a layer of gel coat to protect them from hazardous elements over the years. While gel coat is extremely durable, it is still susceptible to damage, oxidation, and defects that degrade the look of your boat or RV. Compared to traditional paint or clear coat, gel coat requires different technique, tools, and products to properly correct imperfections. But rather than leaving you to figure out the ins and outs of correcting gel coat on your own, RUPES and Autogeek have teamed up to teach an entire class that will teach you everything you need to become a master at correcting the gel coat on any boat or RV!
Through the course of this two day class, you will learn:
- The differences between gel coat and paint.
- How to sand gel coat to remove damage, oxidation, and defects.
- How to use rotary, gear-driven, and random orbital polishers to restore gloss to your gel coat.
The main topics that will be covered throughout this class are:
- Understanding gel coat
- Sanding gel coat (When to use Film vs Foam)
- Foundational polishing techniques
- The difference between D-A and rotary polishing pads and compounds
- Edgework polishing strategies for maximum efficiency
- Technique adjustments to enhance performance
- Preparing the surface for protection products
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RUPES (Roo-Pes) has been a leader in the manufacturing of innovative power tools since the company's inception in 1947. RUPES is an Italian company that strongly believes that innovation and quality come above all else; a car polisher manufactured by RUPES goes through rigorous testing before it is made available to purchase. RUPES employs a state-of-the-art research and development center where all tools are computer designed and tailored to each respective market's demands. The RUPES LHR 15ES and LHR 21ES Random Orbital "Big Foot" Polishers the first two RUPES products to make a U.S. debut are quintessential examples of this bold mission statement. But RUPES doesn't just manufacture incredible detailing tools and products! RUPES has a dedicated team of professional detailers who are tirelessly dedicated to teaching the best detailing training classes! If you are an avid user of RUPES polishers and products (and if you aren't you should be!), then there is no better team of experts to teach you how to get the most out of the products you love! |
Meet Your Instructors:
Robyn Sweet |
Andre Hile |
Sarah Coleman-Lienhart |
Jason Brennan |
Jason Rose |
The class size will be limited to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and practice the techniques. The class will be held in the fully equipped RUPES BigFoot Academy located in Louisville, Colorado.
When:
Monday, March 20th, 2023 | Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm |
Saturday, March 21st, 2023 | Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm |
Where:
RUPES Bigfoot Academy
531 S Taylor Ave
Louisville, CO 80027