User:Rvalleza/Carolina Custom Restoration

Carolina Custom Restoration is a family owned, mobile repair and restoration business located in Charleston, SC that provides fiberglass repair, fabrication and restoration services, as well as metal surface restoration.

Eluterio (Luke) Valleza, the owner, began working with fiberglass in 1978. By 1987 he was working as a Lead Laminator for LeClerq Marine in Seattle, WA. At LeClercq, Luke was involved in new construction, modifications and custom fabrication for 50’ and larger watercraft. By 2000, Luke and former co-worker, Mike Carder founded Lakota Marine in Lake Stevens, WA. At Lokota Marine, Luke provided oversight for all employees and continued to refine his skills in fiberglass lay-up, one off molds, carbon fiber fabrication and polyurethane coatings.

In 2006, Luke and his family moved to the southeast where Carolina Custom Restoration was born. At first, only a side business, Luke trained with and worked for Stuart Dean an industry leader in building restoration and maintenance. It was here that Luke earned his experience in metal surface restoration.

By 2008, Carolina Custom Restoration became a fully licensed and insured mobile company in Charleston, SC.

Services Provided

 * Mobile repair for most projects
 * Fiberglass repair
 * Gelcoat repair
 * Fiberglass auto parts
 * Carbon Fiber marine parts
 * Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP)
 * Kevlar
 * Metal Surface Restoration (lacquer coating)
 * Polyurethane hull and topside painting
 * Bow thruster tube installation