Detailing & Gel Coat Correction

Over three days of expert instruction and live vessel application, students will develop proficiency across the following areas:

Day 1 — Safety, Wash, Scratch & Oxidation Fundamentals
• Safety review, PPE requirements, and workstation setup
• Identification and treatment of scratches and dock rash
• GTECHNIQ product application: Rust Remover and Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner
• Full vessel wash using GTECHNIQ Marine Wash
• Differentiating scratches from gouges; best-practice sanding techniques
• Patch Paste education, discussion, and hands-on application
• Understanding oxidation, compounding vs. polishing, and buffer types (rotary vs. dual-action)

Day 2 — Buffing, Interior Care & Ceramic Base Coat
• Buffer type recap and sand patch paste repair completion
• Full-vessel machine buffing
• Interior care: application of GTECHNIQ Interior Cleaner to cushions and sea deck
• Application of GTECHNIQ Fabric Coat to interior surfaces
• GTECHNIQ Panel Wipe preparation of all surfaces to receive ceramic coating
• Application of GTECHNIQ Ceramic Base Coat

Day 3 — Ceramic Top Coat, Technical Discussion & Certification
• Application of GTECHNIQ Ceramic Top Coat
• Product and technical discussion with Q&A session
• Certification distribution and class dismissal

• Minimum student age 16
• Registration Form completed and signed
• Provision of official photo ID with registration
• Payment of full tuition
• Class requires a minimum number of five (5) students

Tuition & Fees

Student Housing

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, a convertible living room/bedroom, a bath, a kitchenette, and a covered porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of three. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished, and equipped with a refrigerator, countertop range, and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space-available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees: (Shared Rate)

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Marine Detailing & Gel Coat Correction Certificate issued through Chapman School of Seamanship and Spectrum Color Gel School, acknowledging proficiency in professional marine detailing and GTECHNIQ ceramic coating application.

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Registration Form

• • If the application for Registration is not accepted by the School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.
  • If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments will be refunded in accordance with the buyer’s right to cancel.
  • If the School cancels the program due to insufficient student enrollment, I may be rescheduled to a future class, or all payments made will be refunded.
  • In the event that I am unable to attend the class for which I am registered the following change/ refund policy will apply:
    1. If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form but, before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable Tuition.
    2. Where notice is provided to the School more than fourteen (14) days before the start of class, a student may transfer to another class (if available), upon payment of a $50.00 transfer fee.
    3. Where notice is provided to the School less than 14 days before the start of class to cancel, or if the applicant does not arrive for the scheduled class, or if the applicant wishes to withdraw from class once classes have begun, the applicant may be obligated for the full amount of the tuition.
  • If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.
  • Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

  Other Travel Considerations

  If you are traveling to the School from outside of Florida we strongly suggest you purchase refundable airfares, or arrange trip cancellation insurance.