Services

  • Copper Coat - Application
  • Engine Bays - Clean throughout
  • Antifouling - Application & Removal
  • Bilges - Clean and dry throughout
  • Teak Deck - Cleaning & Refurbishment
  • Spring Cleaning - Interiors & Exteriors
  • Epoxy Rust Inhibitors - keel Application
  • Teak Deck - Sealer Application & Removal
  • Outdrivers, Saildrivers & Legs - Antifouling
  • Machine Polishing - Hulls & Superstructures
  • Cushions - Cleaning and Dry Cleaning
  • Props, Shafts, Rudders - Burnishing
  • Rust Removal - GRP & Teak Decks
  • Wet Boarding - Racing Finish
  • Vinyl Windows - Polishing
  • Stainless Steel - Polishing
  • Paint Trials - Undertaken
  • Carpets - Shampoo
  • Graphics - Removal
  • Car - Valeting
Our Service Procedures
All services our tailored to our client’s requirements
1. Hull & Superstructure Polishing
In most cases the gel on your vessel will require some degree of compounding to remove build-up of any grime, or UV oxidisation from the surface. In some more severe cases gel may require the use of the wet and dry procedure to accomplish the desired finish. Heavily stained boats can be treated prior to compounding by apply a stain remover to remove all of the staining then compound the hull to a gloss surface to the reach desired effect to complete we would machine wax polish. Relatively new vessels may only a machine wax polish and no compounding .We will always go through any procedure with our clients before any work is carried out. We are happy to carry out a test polish on an area of a vessel in order to satisfy our clients on how finished surface would appear.
2. Antifoul Removal
There are various methods to remove antifouling from the bottom of a vessel. Our procedure is to try several different methods to discover which one is most effective. There are many factors to take in account when planning to remove antifouling, Age of Antifouling, Number of layers of antifouling, Types of antifouling’s & epoxy coatings and how far back to take the antifouling or surface coatings. These are some of the factors we take in account when advising our customs on the best method to carry out the antifouling removal. Procedures carried out are Orbital Sanding, Scraping, AF Stripper, Wet Boarding and Gun washing. Several of these methods could be carried out to achieve desired finish.
Antifoul Application
MVS have been antifouling marine vessel for over 26 years and have used most brands and makes of antifouling including epoxy coatings & copper coat systems. MVS have contracts with boat sales companies where we key prime and antifoul vessels straight from the factories prior to handing over to the new owners of the vessels.
Procedure for vessels once they have been afloat
Remove any build-up of marine growth tape up around waterline, engines and skin fittings, including anodes. Key surface to remove loose antifoul, clean down hull and prime where necessary, then apply the antifoul coatings requested by our client. Out drives, Sail drives and IPS also undertaken with a varied choice of colour mixed in house.
3. Interior Spring and General Valeting
Clean all surfaces including all Appliances, Lockers, Cupboards and Draws throughout the interior. Clean all windows and Mirrors. Lift any flooring hatch and clean inside. Clean throughout Bilges and Engine bay, clean storage areas under all seating and bedding cushions. Clean down all linings throughout vessel walls and ceilings. Clean carpets & dry clean bedding, cushion covers and any removable curtains. Deodorise cushion foams.
4. Exterior Spring Valet
Full extensive valet to gel. Clean through all lockers, hatches, and anchor locker. Clean all stainless, remove mildew from the inside and the outer side of covers. Clean and brighten all teak, Remove old remaining sealers applied to teak decks and removing oil and water stains. Wash down hull and clean waterline. Remove staining on hulls or decks, clean all fenders, remove decals and glue residue. Clean windows & detail on completion.
5. Teak Decks Renovate and Sealer
We do not advise that you over scrub your decks throughout a season, this will only cause graining and premature ware on your decks. We recommend only three or four cleans per year advisably in conjunction with a silicon based sealer that will radically slow down the ware of your decks. If your decks have become grained and there is sufficient depth in your decks we can sand them down giving back lasting longevity to your decks. By flattening the surface there will be nowhere for the water to sit and soften your teak. Apply two coats of sealer to teak decks to enhance looks & protect against over graining & winter mildew. We can apply a number of different colour tones to teak decks to meet to the individual taste. Brown, Clear, Golden or Natural.