Reflex vs Seadek

[JetBoatPilot]

I think I'd gladly pay $100/hr for that removal. I had to remove the entire swimdeck of my boat to put SeaDek there.

@biffdotorg can attest how shitty it was. But that's also because I was taking off BlackTip.

We've developed a technique that dramatically reduces the time and effort to remove the pads. Just have to allocate an extra 24 hours to let the mineral spirits do its job. Video is on YouTube

 

[adrianp89]

I think I'd gladly pay $100/hr for that removal. I had to remove the entire swimdeck of my boat to put SeaDek there.

@biffdotorg can attest how shitty it was. But that's also because I was taking off BlackTip.

This 100%. It took me 3-4 solid hours to remove it. I don't see it happening under 2. So let's say $200 for removal. It wasn't easy labor either, if you have shoulder/arm injury, you can't do that. That means he is paying $800 for a guy to come out, clean the floors, ensure it is done correctly, and fill the holes. Sure it can be done your self but that seems worth it to me. I don't want to be out in the sun doing something for hours that I could mess up then have to pay for a new piece. Plus he is supporting a local business to him, that is always a plus.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

This 100%. It took me 3-4 solid hours to remove it. I don't see it happening under 2. So let's say $200 for removal. It wasn't easy labor either, if you have shoulder/arm injury, you can't do that. That means he is paying $800 for a guy to come out, clean the floors, ensure it is done correctly, and fill the holes. Sure it can be done your self but that seems worth it to me. I don't want to be out in the sun doing something for hours that I could mess up then have to pay for a new piece. Plus he is supporting a local business to him, that is always a plus.

Our guys can remove a whole swim platform in under 2 hours using our technique here:

 

[Thats]

Our guys can remove a whole swim platform in under 2 hours using our technique here:

@biffdotorg We messed up....

 

[biffdotorg]

@biffdotorg We messed up....

Not really, our fingertips are just more sore. HA!

We used a wheel afterwards and without the soak, we just had more glue to clean up. I would bet it would have helped greatly to soak it for sure. Using a blade when peeling can also help the glue stick to the old mat, rather than the gelcote. I did that while peeling your boat and definitely while doing the waverunner. As it had tighter spaces to peel up.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Not really, our fingertips are just more sore. HA!

We used a wheel afterwards and without the soak, we just had more glue to clean up. I would bet it would have helped greatly to soak it for sure. Using a blade when peeling can also help the glue stick to the old mat, rather than the gelcote. I did that while peeling your boat and definitely while doing the waverunner. As it had tighter spaces to peel up.

I am not sure if the video makes this clear but we found the magic happens after the mineral spirits have been left to soak for about 24 hours. If not the full 24 hours it can be a little bit more work. If you wait the full 24 hours it is almost effortless.