Mini-Craft of Florida, Inc.

Learn Gel-Coat & Polyflake Repair Skills and earn up to $85.00 per hour.......

Poly Flake Repair | Gelcoat Repair and Color Tinting | Mold Making | General Fiberglass Fabrications
General Fiberglass Repair | Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Repair

Contact Us At (800) 282-8244 For Class Prices And Schedules!!!

Workshop 1
Poly Flake Repair
2 days

Repair Stress Cracks and Scrapes
Learn the preparation procedures to achieve
level repair.

Application of Flakes
Learn both wet and dry flake application
techniques.

Clear Gelcoat Application Techniques
Learn how to eliminate "hazy buildup" and
reduce water sanding time.

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Workshop 2
Cosmetic Gelcoat Repair and Color Tinting
2 days

   Color Matching
      Learn the newest techniques in color
        matching.

Gel Coat
        Each student will be given a 48-inch
       fiberglass, radio controlled boat to repair
       air voids, stress cracks and scrapes/nicks.

Gel Coat Refurbishing
Learn the newest products for rejuvenating
dull, faded gel coat.

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Workshop 3
Mold Making
3 days

   Plug Design and Construction
      Build a wood plug and prepare plug for
        the molding process.

Mold Construction
Build mold from plug and prepare for
production.

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Workshop 4
General Fiberglass Fabrications
3 days

   Lay Up Scheduling
      Learn how to develop a lay up schedule for
        your production needs.

Implement Lay Up Schedule
        Learn the most efficient and cost effective
       method to fabricate a fiberglass mode or
       part.

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Workshop 5
General Fiberglass Repair
2 days

   Punctures and Fractures
      Learn the latest in coring materials to
        strengthen damaged areas.

"Lay-up" Procedures
Learn the "lay-up" schedule to ensure
stiffness and longevity.

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Workshop 6
Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Repair
3 days

   Floor and Deck
      Replace wet and rotten core with new
        materials.

Transom and Stringers
Learn to replace transoms and stringers with
the latest compounds and fiberglass.

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Location:	Mini-Craft of Florida, Inc. 900 Industrial Drive Wildwood, Florida 34785

Schedule - All Days

8:30 a.m.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Class Begins
Break
Lunch
Break
End of Day

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Workshop Instructor

Paul LaCharite

Paul has been manufacturing Gelcoat since 1976. He has also been involved with the application of gelcoat at both the OEM and repair yard level since that time. In 1980, Paul became involved with the Mini-Craft of Florida, Inc. Quick Tint System, mastering the process of matching and adjusting colors perfectly. This process is completed in minutes, thereby shortening repair time. Shorter repair time equals higher profits for you! These techniques will be shared with you in the hands-on workshop.

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Here's what your colleagues
are saying about the workshop

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	"Very informative, enjoyed the hands-on versus a sit down class. I felt it was worth every penny" - Oren Beach East Coast Marine Rye, NY
"The best class I ever attended, very thorough. I understand Gel Coat better now than ever before" - Miles Bliss Rochester Yacht Club Rochester, NY
	"The class was great. I learned more in two days of training than I have in two years in the field". - Brian Reese Atlantic Yacht Sales Middleton, NJ
"Paul not only taught me a better way of accomplishing the repairs, he gave me the confidence that the techniques were repeatable in a real world setting. I cannot say enough wonderful things concerning the experience that I had while there". - Eric Flinchum Senior Composite Technician Marion Manor Fiberglass Div.

Contact us at (800) 282-8244 and Schedule you class(es) today!!!!

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