Gelcoat and or Painter leads??

[Hotcrusader76]

Ok...I originally was going to use Havasue Barney this year for some gel work but he is no longer going to be available.
So let's here it...The good and the bad of the painters and or gelcoaters. I already read Havasue Barney's thread on recommendations...but let's here about some SoCal vendors from..let's say all of California (willing to travel for good work).
~Ty

[78Eliminator]

What are you going to paint? I thought you were selling the crusader.....

[Jet Hydro]

What happened to Barney?

[hack job]

from what i hear Todd is the man. Tgr is the place. contact Toddnjuzz on the boards .
or there are lots of other places out ther let me know if you need there names.;)

[Hotcrusader76]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
What are you going to paint? I thought you were selling the crusader.....
Justin....my boat and Chevelle are always forsale:D....
today the price may be "X" amount...but I can guarantee every day that goes by it increases to "Y" and then finanlly "Z".
Ok...back to the thread's topic. Gelcoat and Painters. From what rumour has served it looks like Havasue Barney is no longer going to be "free" to work for ***boaters but more or less the State. So with that said I'm looking for someone who's willing to do killer work. Hell he could have started working yesterday as far as I care...as long as it's top-notch work.
Don't mind blowing motors left and right...those are easy to fix:D....but Gelcoat is going to be a one time deal with me.

[1Bahnerjet]

Posted by Hotcrusader76
Don't mind blowing motors left and right...those are easy to fix
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Wish I could say that :(

[flat broke]

Ty,
I have seen work from Barney, Todd, Joes Tooling and Sal at OC boat repair. Todd and Sal's work is similar, with the exception that Sal has way more years under his belt, and had done more complex gel schemes that I haven't seen from Todd yet (I know that Todd prefers very classic lines, so that might be the reason why). I have only seen one boat done by Joes tooling, and it was Spectra Brent's 24 which came out great as well. As for the Barney poster boats, that would be Ty's 19' Spectra, and Superdaves Schiada, so just ask the owners of those boats about their impressions. By volume of completed boats and the most know how, I'd say you'd look towards Sal at OC Boat Repair. That being said, I'm sure Todd will be in business for a long time as well with the quality of work he is puting out. Joes Tooling seems to do good work, but from what I've heard, if you dropped your boat off tomorrow, you probably wouldn't get it back by CBBB.
My advice, line up a weekend when you can drive up, check out all 3 shops and some of their work then make your decision. I'd also drag the boat along with you so that accurate quotes could be given which might factor into your decision. Also talk to the owners of boats that have been done by each to see what they have to say about working with the various gel coaters.
I will tell you that when the boat get's de-rigged for new gel this fall, I will probably be deciding between Sal and Todd.
Chris

[Whipped Caliber]

Try Amaya Gel-coat and fiberglass repair. He did repair on my new boat and it turned out great!!! His name is Jose (909) 536-4662 his cell

[BIGAMIST]

You only have two choices Todd or Joes Tooling:wink:

[Hotcrusader76]

Todd did Cyclone's boat correct?

[BIGAMIST]

Originally posted by Hotcrusader76
Todd did Cyclone's boat correct?
Yes

[cal-air]

I had Todd repair a couple of deep scratches in my boat before I sold it. He did an outstanding job, you couldn't tell where the scratches were. He was easy to deal with, I think I rescheduled with him 5 times due to a hectic work schedule, and He's competitively priced. I would highly recommend him.
Randy

[Hotcrusader76]

Originally posted by BIGAMIST
Yes
Then my quest is over:D...and my questions are answered.
Thanks guys.

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by Hotcrusader76
Don't mind blowing motors left and right...those are easy to fix:D....but Gelcoat is going to be a one time deal with me.
Well, they are easy to fix if you are building them to just blow up again :D

[superdave013]

Todd does do nice work. Billy B knows his way around a boat too.
That's my pics. I'm sure the other guys do good work too.

[SPECTRABRENT]

Its worth the wait if you can get Joes Tooling to do the job.
Brent

[disco_charger]

Todd of TRG has my hull right now. I've been down there as he goes through the different phases of the repairs he's doing. I have to say that with my hull, he's treating it as if it's his own. He pays attention to the small details, and is very interested in keeping me a part of the project. The work he has done thusfar has been top quality.

[XClutchboy725]

Originally posted by disco_charger
Todd of TRG has my hull right now. I've been down there as he goes through the different phases of the repairs he's doing. I have to say that with my hull, he's treating it as if it's his own. He pays attention to the small details, and is very interested in keeping me a part of the project. The work he has done thusfar has been top quality.
I thought you said I didn't hurt it when I slammed into it? :D :rolleyes:

[disco_charger]

Originally posted by XClutchboy725
I thought you said I didn't hurt it when I slammed into it? :D :rolleyes:
It was hurt before that, but you using it as a bumper at the CBBB II probably didn't help either :D Tanja will be over to collect the money to cover the fees!;)

[XClutchboy725]

Hey, It wasn't my fault!
Nobody told me the boat would turn like that when I pulled the chute lever!
:rolleyes:
BTW...you can send Tanja to my place to collect money anytime! :D :D :D