If you are a resort hotel,  water park or recreational facility, and are looking to have your old pool or water slide repaired and/or reconditioned, then Mark's Custom Kits can help you. Our repair and restoration process is slightly different for each application, as variations in slide construction, layout, configuration, amount of wear and location all dictate how we will tackle your particular problem. We can do as little or as much as needed, from minor damage patching, to overall surface repair and re-coloring. If your looking to have the color of your slide changed, then we can supply you with available coating colors so you can decide what will best fit your surrounding color schemes.

     It is to note that not all slide repair/reconditioning are the same. There are no set in stone prices, as various factors come into play when deciding what course of action is to take place. Because the repair time is different for each scenario, no two rehab operations are the same. Because of the processes involved in bringing your slide back to operational readiness, a site inspection is preferred to properly assess the extent of damage, location access for the equipment needed, as well as other requirements of the repair/rehab operation. The only time a site inspection will not be required would be for minor hole repair and spot blending. All other situations will require an in-person inspection of the slide, at the clients expense. This cost is deducted from your project cost, should we be awarded the project. This ensures that we give you the best quality service for your particular need and not use a blanket assessment that may not be sufficient for your situation. The site inspection cost will be discussed with each client and be based upon distance and time needed for proper evaluation of the project. Unless there are unusual situations, the client can be given a budgetary cost at time of site inspection. For the most part, almost all restorations and recoatings involve the same basic steps; thorough cleaning and damage repair of old surface, extensive sanding to get below the contaminated surface layers, cleaning and prep, and final new-coating application. We use the most modern epoxies, polyureas and gelcoats to give you the best finish that will have high durability to every day use.

    NOTE: Slide repair and/or reconditioning, while done with modern materials and processes, is NOT like when the slide was made brand new in the original factory molds. Many factors affect the longevity of a slide from location, direct sun exposure which oxidizes surfaces, water quality and chlorine content, guest usage and/or abuse and proper care and maintenance. Repairs of surface cracking and crazing, surface holes and stress cracks are only as good as the subsequent usage and care given. More severe damage repair such as gelcoat blistering caused by moisture or chemical intrusion is remediated as best as can done at the time of repair, but no warranties can be given for non-recurrence. Various techniques and processes involved will be discussed with the client at time of site survey.

    Mark's Custom Kits can arrange for work to be done anywhere in the world and has the capabilities of shipping all supplies, manpower and equipment as needed for the successful execution of your project.  Not all results are identical, but we come close to making your slide look like new and bring back the functionality and performance that your slide may be known for.

    COST SAVING HINT: We can even take a severely depleted slide, make molds from your parts, and create an all new slide without changing the footprint or installation structures. This saves thousands, and potentially millions of dollars instead of having an all new slide designed and engineered for your facility, as original as-built water slide molds are not retained by the manufacturer.

                                                                       Below are some projects that have been done with progress photos showing some of the efforts, techniques and results.

The project: 175 foot in-hill slide	Sun fade, gelcoat wear-thru	Gouges, scratches, exposed fiberglass	The opening of the 175' abyss
Embedded in a hillside	Life in "the tube"	Sanding and repairs	Long hours sanding
And more sanding	Exterior repairs and stripping	Gearing up for recoating	Working backwards
Waiting to come out on the bottom	The finished interior	The start tub	A happy crew: Mahalo, Group Pacific & Hyatt !

Sun faded slide	Doing initial walk-thru	Exterior oxidized and faded	Overall view
The additional add-on section	Added in sections	Silicone sealing of joints	Access via scaffolding
Getting ready to mix	Exterior preparation	Outside first, then inside	Finished, except for cleanup

Worn and needing restoration	Existing patches and repair attempts	Faded and oxidized	Starts by sanding
And more sanding	Covering the area	Ready for respraying	Mixing things up
Applying new gelcoat	A new surface	Looking new	Ready to go....

Starting point-plastic slide	Engineering the removal	Taking it all apart	Clean slate, ready for a new one
Prepping original sections for mold fab	Creating all new production molds	Making the sections	Rolling out glass
Working on the new parts	Giving the new parts an exterior coating	Getting ready to install	New start tub
Manhandling sections together	Bolting it together	Checking new alignment	Finished job

Project start	Faded and oxidized	Ready for a new look	Looking down
Pressure washing is step 1	Getting to a clean surface	Reading for sanding	Filling and sanding
Prepping a water mushroom for recoat	Getting access to full top	Recoating to new brilliance	Good as new
Over-spray prevention	Creative magic going on under there	A new look	Finished job

Starting point	Worn and damaged fiberglass tank	Pressure washing off the grime	Getting ready for repairs
Repairing hole in bottom	New fiberglass all around	Ample coverage of new material	Finished and gelcoated

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