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HULL SURFACE INTERVENTION
A LAMICS™–Guided Protocol
Hulls Are Not “Polished.”
They Are Diagnosed and Intervened On.
Most hull damage does not come from neglect — it comes from improper maintenance.
Repeated compounding, unnecessary abrasives, and annual “full corrections” silently
shorten the life of gel coat.
At The Mobile Boat Guys, hull work is governed by LAMICS™ —
the Layered Approach to Marine Intensive Care Systems.
This means we do not sell hull polishing as a standalone service.
We prescribe surface intervention based on actual condition, material health, and long
-term preservation
Hulls Are Not “Polished.”
Hull degradation is cumulative and often misunderstood.
Common causes include:
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UV exposure causing oxidation stratification
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Microporosity in aging gel coat
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Improper pad and compound selection
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Over-polishing that thins protective layers
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Cosmetic correction without surface analysis
Many boats look “shiny” while actively deteriorating beneath the surface.
LAMICS™ exists to prevent that.
Why Hull Surfaces Fail Over Time
Hull degradation is cumulative and often misunderstood.
Common causes include:
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UV exposure causing oxidation stratification
-
Microporosity in aging gel coat
-
Improper pad and compound selection
-
Over-polishing that thins protective layers
-
Cosmetic correction without surface analysis
Many boats look “shiny” while actively deteriorating beneath the surface.
LAMICS™ exists to prevent that.
HULL POLISHING LEVEL IV - $50.00/FOOT LOA
Fast cut compound polish and high speed gloss finishing polish - Hull only
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HULL POLISHING LEVEL V - $70.00/FOOT LOA
Coarse cut compound polish and high speed gloss finishing polish - Hull only
HULL POLISHING LEVEL VI - $115.00/FOOT LOA
Coarse cut compound, fast cut compounding polish and high speed gloss finishing polish - Hull only
HULL POLISHING LEVEL VII - $125.00/FOOT
Wet sanding treatment plus compounding as necessary to finish - Hull only