Is This Damage Repairable | SeaDoo Switch Polytec Hull Restoration

In this video we show you how to restore your faded PolyTec Hull on your SeaDoo Switch!
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[@jspahn]

That's also how the stadiums renew the seats in them.

[@swfriis]

Thanks Will! Great Video

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Great job, thanks for sharing those tricks & tips! Billy D

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome

[@maryescobar1275]

This is amazing I was just going to star searching what to use to get it fix thanka😮

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome! We are sure that now that these boats have been out for a couple seasons many will be facing this due to failure to properly treat the plastics with UV protectant or failing to put a cover on the boat.

[@FreedomVanGo]

The problem with using heat is that it shortens the life span. It pulls the oils back out to the surface and lets them dissipate. I tried this on bumpers a while back and we found that the time between refreshes decreased each time before it turned white again. The Cerakote product seems to work the best for a longer lasting refresh

[@JetBoatPilot]

Cool, does that work well on polymers?

[@FreedomVanGo]

It does. CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit is what we have used and had GREAT results with. Bumpers on vehicles are the same type of material on the switch, just a different density basically. So all the same principles apply thankfully

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@FreedomVanGo s9 a boat that has been neglected like this one was could get the heat treatment to bring it back, and then CERACOTE to prevent it happening again?

[@FreedomVanGo]

I would just cerakote it as is and reply at regular intervals. We are also in Florida and have to dress all black 2-3 times a year to keep It looking new. When you do the heat thing, you have to wait a few weeks before you can cerakote it so the new oils aren't inhibiting the fusion of the cerakote. You can certainly do both, but I think you will be surprised by the change the cerakote does. It's all just superficial anyways. There's no structural damage at this point or anything. It's just a dehydrated surface basically. @@JetBoatPilot

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@FreedomVanGo I guess what I mean is you can't just CERACOTE the faded damaged plastics right? The CERACOTE won't bring back the black will it?

[@Opinionated219]

I suppose this would work great for a resale but if you plan on keeping it, does heat have an adverse affect on the condition of the plastic going forward. Perhaps it will be less flexible and more brittle? 900 degrees is substantially more than the sun is heating the plastic up to on any give hot summer day. So, that is my concern... Landing it on a sand bar and the plastic breaks rather than flexes. Thoughts?

[@JetBoatPilot]

I'd think if this was done rarely it would be ok, but I'd not recommend doing this often. It's a fix in the event you need it. We don't have data on impact strength after treatment, but bear in mind we're not heating the entire part to 900. We're heating the surface layer to just before melt and then allowing it to cool on its own. That's why we keep the gun moving constantly.

[@ashleygarza1803]

Will this help the fiberglass from irritating the skin when touching it?

[@JetBoatPilot]

No but will make It look new again. You would want to add Marine mat on top of the surface if you did not want to feel those fiberglass fibers in your skin after sitting on that area

[@c.juneau410]

What cleaner did you use before using the heat gun?

[@JetBoatPilot]

We did not clean prior to my knowledge. If we did it would have been a typical boat soap. SeaDoo has a special cleaner that works well with FRP hulls. You could use that too.

[@c.juneau410]

@@JetBoatPilot thanks so much

[@brentmorrow4173]

What about doing this with the jetboat Pilot pads on the black?

[@JetBoatPilot]

See reef wrap

[@brentmorrow4173]

@@JetBoatPilot I mean the exposed faded black after all the jetpilot deck pads have been put on?

[@JetBoatPilot]

@brentmorrow4173 I have not tried this yet. You have to really raise the surface temperature of the area to be treated. Not sure the mats would survive.

[@deeznutzz4166]

I ended up having a custom cover made for my Switch Cruise that covers the entire boat this doesnt happen! Btw...can you make berter badges for my boat 230hp Supercharge in 3D would be awesome!!!

[@JetBoatPilot]

Sure, that should be easy.

[@ricktufts1168]

The unfortunate part is it will not last as this type of plastic is extremely susceptible to fading. This is a band aid repair but looks good in the short term. 👍😎

[@JetBoatPilot]

We'll do a follow up with a CERACOTE treatment to protect and keep it looking nice.

[@jayd1008]

what time is the live stream tnite ? ty

[@JetBoatPilot]

Actually it's tomorrow morning

[@jayd1008]

@@JetBoatPilot BUMMER .. so cmon new motors in boats or not spill it already lol

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@jayd1008 can't say anything till tomorrow AM

[@jayd1008]

@@JetBoatPilot where you been buddy ? news broke .. do you have any reports on driving new motors ?

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@jayd1008 at the Yamaha Dealer meeting. Will be back home Thursday. Lots to tell.

[@jackswiatek5221]

Good job, but still this doesnt really give a good opinion about the materials seadoo uses. How old is this boat? 1-2 years?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Likely 2 years old, but I know this boat. It's stored out on a lift with no cover, in Florida sun and never UV treated.

[@jackswiatek5221]

@@JetBoatPilot Still, these boats at over the price of over $40k... company could at least include the UV treatment. If they fade out so quickly, they loose a lot with the resale value. And I was thinking of getting one, but now I will think twice before pulling a trigger.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@jackswiatek5221 I agree the price has gotten up there quick. I'd recommend any boat owner to put a boat cover on the boat when not in use. And yes SeaDoo dealers need to educate about the importance of proper care.

[@jackswiatek5221]

@@JetBoatPilot If we compare the price of $40k+ to a price of a decent car or truck that you can drive daily and park in the sun for 2 years.... it will not fade away that easily. I am sure the price of switch has to be higher than cars because the sale is not going in tens of thousands but rather in hundreds or less, but again... a person having $40k+ funds to spend on leisure will think twice.

[@jackswiatek5221]

@@JetBoatPilot BTW, I am located in Pensacola... can you refer the best place to buy these anywhere between Pensacola and Panama City?

[@richr909]

Man this isn't good. Most of these boats are gonna all be extremely faded and the black will all look terrible. Most people who buy these won't have the skills to repair them. I'm assuming the colored sections will fade too. I was thinking about getting one of these but not now. I'm out.

[@JetBoatPilot]

The colored sections are made from a different material and are lighter in color so less likely to fade like the black. This process is pretty simple but the way you avoid this is to keep the boat covered when not in use. This boat was left out in the Florida sun for over a year without a cover. Its a good example of what not to do. I recognize that this sort of damage would not be an issue after only a year were this a fiberglass or aluminum boat, but there are some pretty significant cost savings with the Switch when compared to traditional pontoons and I guess you have to trade off something to get the lower price.

[@mattvmani]

From what I’ve seen tire shine has very good UV blockers that can also maintain the original color well. But as somebody who has had other watercraft, this isn’t a new problem. Maybe people that have not had one before and this is their first switch, then it would be new… but in general watercraft I exposed to the sun all the time and no matter what brand you get anything that is regular plastic will eventually fade if you don’t take care of it.

[@ryankelly-cn7ud]

NO NOT DO THIS TO YOUR SWITCH!!! This may have made my boat look better, but now my family cant touch the black parts of the boat without getting fiber glass in their arms or legs. Thanks but no Thanks! I guess this was a great way for JetBoat Pilot to sell their Marine Mats.

[@JetBoatPilot]

The fiberglass fibers expose themselves without using the heat gun. We Did this video to help people bring the color back.

[@tarmacsurfer101]

Use a propane weed torch, it's faster