I Scratched my 2021 Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO!!!!! How did I fix it?

[@bchboy100]

Great job Frank, I have the same ski and similar scratches your technique work wonderfully , see you in the water

[@TheShipsLogg]

Glad it worked for you. Safe riding!

[@silverdollar6548]

Oh yes capt.,Getting past the first scratch can get crazy...thank goodness time is the greatest healer. However, you’ve rebounded like a superstar and got this bad boy ski looking like a million bucks, my hat is off to you capt. As I continue to get schooled. Thanks.

[@stephaniemurphy1901]

I have a new 2024 Yamaha Fx and the dock got me today with all the wakes. Going to wait for summer to be over before I attempt to fix it like you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@stephaniemurphy1901 You are welcome. Good luck!

[@edwardramos9666]

I ignored this video a few months back. I Just got a deep paint chip on the front of my ski. Size of a dime. I will need to order touch up paint. My dealer said they don’t sell any. Thanks for posting.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Good luck with it.

[@jarradjeffs1132]

I've just come across old mate Cap'n Franks channel - I love it!! keep up the great work Capt.

[@cautionontherun30]

Great job just a few tips. Use water whe u sand. And to buff the scratches with compound use the buff bit . It attaches to any drill. It's very cheap

[@TheShipsLogg]

Thanks. I actually always do use water. I guess I should have been clear on the video. I'll see if I can find a Buff bit too!.

[@superpawn]

@@TheShipsLogg What's a buff bit?

[@erikdiers4636]

Thanks for the info about the buff, we usually try to avoid docks because its always so ackward with a PWC. We have one of those bag anchors and then just leave it float wherever we can. If you find a small slip then you can span the gap or diagonally in a corner using the front and rear tow eyes so nothing touches too.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Good advice. Since "The Incident", I have been much more selective as to where I park my ski.

[@roscoadventures2194]

Nice job mate my new gp1800 r was scratched up to😔 same thing dock I need fenders!! I haven't got around to see if I can fix it.thanxs sharing.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Thank you. good luck with it!

[@Aaron.Davis56]

I scratched mine in the first 15 minutes. I tied it to the dock to park the truck and it got under the dock. The fenders were onboard and I didn't use them, but I do now. I put decals over mine .... lol.

[@stephaniemurphy1901]

That’s a great idea I’ll put my decals on it. I just got mine and off loaded it on my own and the wake took it under the dock while I was parking. 😢

[@dcspence1]

Sorry about the scratches ! Thanks for the video - brave man

[@TheShipsLogg]

Thankfully the process worked!! LOL

[@bufordlife9781]

Thank you for this - any ideas if there are light scratches or slight gouges on the plastic trim pieces that you fixed? Had my run in w dock on the first weekend which is an eyesore and these docks on Lake Lanier can be cruel….

[@TheShipsLogg]

I do have a few Knicks on my plastic trim. Seems like if you ride a ski, it's just going to happen sooner or later. Don't know if there is a sure fire way to fix it other than replacing the trim. Maybe someone will see this and chime in.

[@JPB7032]

hello friend. I gouged my 2021 gp1800r svho. any advice to repair? thank you.

[@TheShipsLogg]

That all depends on how deep the gouge is and whether it is fiberglass and gelcoat or whether it is painted like the later models are. If it is not very deep then the method that I used in the video should work. If it runs below the gelcoat or clear coat, then some fiberglass work or paint work may be needed.

[@landscapin4life95]

Have you had any paint defects on it seeing the Yamahas have paint issues

[@TheShipsLogg]

None at all, except for the ones I made. 🤣

[@TR-cs4tf]

Thanks for the video Frank. I have the 2007 FX HO. There is some dock rash from last year that needs repaired. I tried your method which worked on some of the lighter scratches, but these scratches are a little too deep so I will probably have to re-sand and repaint. It is too large an area to use a small touch up applicator so I am thinking about using the Color Rite aerosol paint kit with clear coat. Anyone have experience with the Color Rite products?

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have not used it but maybe someone else here has. I'd love to know how it all works out when you are done.

[@the72u7h4]

My vx limited's have many scratches from a dock in some rough ass water. $75 for the touch up paint from Yamaha. My scratches went down to the fiberglass.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I am sure that eventually, I will get to that point as well. You can only do so much with sanding and compound. LOL

[@superpawn]

Did you contact Yamaha for the paint or go to a local dealer? TIA!!!

[@k.tanaka1866]

Put some paint protection film.get a roll of 2x11 ft to do the 4 corners of the ski. You barely see it and it will save your clear float from deep scratches.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have heard about people doing that for cars. I guess it should work for a Waverunner too!! Good idea.

[@k.tanaka1866]

I have exactly the same fx like you and I bought it brand new. I did what this guy did (except remove the emblems and stickers.) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXFln2ir9-bn5Y You can always replace the bumpers but once you destroy the clear coat you're done.

[@paulsutherland2638]

Great intel Capt Frank I know that it's just a matter of time.

[@h20mxracer222]

It finally happened to me this weekend. I'm EXTREMELY careful but out on the lake on my brand new '21 Yamaha GP I hit a small 2x4 that some idiot dropped in the water probably working on their dock. It left a decent size gouge in the hull. Now in the process of finding the best way and product to repair damage before it could get worse. Any tips on a good 2part epoxy to fill the damaged spot? I found the paint from Color right but wanting to know about strong filler that works on the special NanoXcell2. Thanks!

[@TheShipsLogg]

NanoExcel is definitely different from fiberglass. I would definitely contact someone that is familiar with working with it.

[@monicaclaunch744]

I live in Florida Have a Yamaha 2021 FX Cruiser ; At idle or reverse shuts off. It will restart again. I had to do slow throttle to speed up and would do fine. Has less than 50 hrs.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Interesting. Spark plugs? Bad gas maybe?

[@tichiganeric7637]

I pilot a 2016 FX SVHO Electric green/black/carbon. 1.8 L powerhouse performance

[@TheShipsLogg]

Sweet!!! I'm sure I don't have to ask you how you like it. I think I know. LOL

[@cindyreed8040]

Have you ever considered wrapping your Yamaha with 3M? I’m a new Yamaha FX owner and was considering this option to avoid scratches and to the paint spidering that is common on these hills. I wrapped my Mtn Bike a few years ago and it looks like new. And advise? Thank you.

[@cindyreed8040]

Hulls (not hills)

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have not considered it yet but that is a nice thought. I'll do some research. Thanks for the idea.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@Island Thyme I'll have to look into that. Sounds like a good idea.

[@JP516]

another lesson learned from the captain !

[@Kodebykaos]

I scratched my jet ski day one, hour one. It was deeper over a logo. Couldn’t buffer it out, it’s all good though

[@TheShipsLogg]

Reality says that I will have a lot of scratches before I am done. The firs one is the worst!

[@arachnofan73]

Scratched mine up. Had bumpers but the dock was much higher than the ski.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have seen that happen so many times. Still looking for someone to develop the perfect PWC fenders.

[@arachnofan73]

@@TheShipsLogg ordered some from jettribe. They have two suction cups to hold them in place on upper hull towards the front of the ski. Guess I’ll find out soon how well they work…

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@arachnofan73 Let me know how they work out!

[@arachnofan73]

@@TheShipsLogg no problem. Going this Sunday. Kinda cold so I get to try out the wet suit stuff. Curious if it will work lol.

[@DC-bg7tn]

Hey there I to have a 2021 XV Cruiser and we to have some scratches from a rock that was just under the water line out in the middle of the lake 😫 but what can you do

[@TheShipsLogg]

Yeah, if you ride it, that kind of stuff is going to happen. All you can do is fix any damage that is more than cosmetic and keep having fun!!

[@DC-bg7tn]

Yes you are so right I’ve tried rubbing compound but didn’t sand it like you said I to have never had to fix something like this before as this is are very first wave runner. Thanks for your video Darren from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@DC-bg7tn Good luck and ride safe!

[@imoberry]

What do I do for a deep scratch

[@TheShipsLogg]

That may require filler, sanding and painting,. Once you go deeper than the clear coat, it's a different situation.

[@superpawn]

Any particular product endorsement? I recognize the Turtle Wax. TIA!!!

[@charlieb9954]

Since it’s just a clear coat scratch, can’t ya just buff it out without using sand paper? Seems like the sand paper would make it worse than the actual scratch. And Yamaha literally uses automotive paint instead of gel coat . I hate that they don’t use gel coat. I got some surface scratches from hitting a stump or two below the water line. The scratches are below the water line so I’m not too worried about it. I’ll keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t get worse from riding on the water at high speed.

[@TheShipsLogg]

If it's not too deep, yes you can. In my case, it was pretty deep hence the sandpaper.

[@andrewtcaruso]

Thanks for the info. I'm sure I'm going to need it soon enough!

[@mousecake8982]

Thanks for the info. Captain Frank!

[@Driven82]

Hey Frank, Did you end up ceramic coating your ski? The water spots are crazy on these skis.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have not done so yet but I am looking at ceramic solutions.

[@Driven82]

@@TheShipsLogg I just picked up a bottle of Glidecoat ceramic for my 20 Fx Svho. I hope it helps as all the water spot etching was a nightmare to polish out.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@Driven82 Stop back and let us know how it works for you.

[@Driven82]

@@TheShipsLogg So far so good. The prep to get the paint right took a really long time but the application process was fairly easy.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@Driven82 That's awesome. I just tried a different ceramic spray myself. Take a minute and check out the video!

[@NortheastFloridaPWC]

That was very informative video Frank. Thank you for your contribution.

[@TheShipsLogg]

You are welcome!! Glad you found it helpful.

[@robmickovic8343]

Good video...i was always told to start with the least aggressive method first and see if you can resolve the issue going from mild to mean as opposed to the way that you did it. Difficult to see actual scratch depth, but I would have started with the compound, 2500,2000,1000 if needed. Especially on this finish, wouldn’t wet sanding be advised instead of dry? I have never sanded my boats/pwcs, always been able to remove scratches via compound, polish, wax method

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@robmickovic8343 Not a bad idea. I can say that I was rather nervous before starting because I really did not want to screw this one up. I will keep that in mind the next time.

[@ClubMayview]

I'd just start with the polishing compound unless it's a deep scratch.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Good rule of thumb but in this case, the polishing compound was not enough to remove the scratches that I had.

[@michaelfrench1608]

Great video thanks

[@TheShipsLogg]

You are welcome!!

[@SlayerHawkX]

great vid man...wish i woulda watched this b4 i dabbed with a paint pen...lol

[@justthisguy1948]

I’ve never done that much work for anything let alone a scratch

[@TheShipsLogg]

Fortunately, it was not that hard.

[@drewsky1722]

Always sand with water..