Boat detailing
Sun, lake water and a summer of use are hard on a boat. We clean and restore gelcoat, decks, vinyl seats and brightwork for boat owners around Anderson and Lake Hartwell. Every boat is quoted one at a time, because its size and condition change the work involved.
What we look at
A boat is several different surfaces, and each one is cleaned differently. Tell us which of these you want done and we confirm the scope in your quote.
Sun turns gelcoat dull and chalky, and lake water leaves a brown line at the waterline. Light oxidation usually polishes out; heavy oxidation needs compounding first. Either way the finish is protected afterwards so it stays glossy longer.
Textured non-skid traps dirt, sunscreen and footprints that a hose will not shift. It is scrubbed clean rather than polished, so it keeps its grip.
Marine vinyl picks up mildew spots, sunscreen and food stains, and dries out in the sun. It is cleaned with products made for vinyl, not bleach, which can weaken the stitching and the vinyl itself.
Rails, cleats and other stainless or chrome fittings get water spots and surface rust from spray and rain. They are cleaned and polished back to a shine.
Windshields, clear vinyl and gauge faces scratch easily, so they are cleaned with the right product for each material.
Cup holders, compartments, carpet or mats and the helm collect sand, leaves and grime over a season. Tell us what condition they are in and we include them in the quote.
Quoted per boat
Between details
Get a quote
Prefer to talk it through? Call (864) 202-6934.
Every boat is quoted individually, so we do not publish a price list. Length, how oxidized the gelcoat is, the condition of the seats and deck, and whether you want the exterior, interior or both all change the work. Send the details through the form on this page or call (864) 202-6934 and we reply with a recommendation and a price.
Rub a clean finger or a dark cloth across the hull. If it comes away with a white or colored chalky residue, the gelcoat is oxidized. Other signs are a flat, dull finish that no longer reflects, and color that looks faded, especially on red, blue or black hulls. Mention what you see in your request so the quote covers the right level of polishing.
Tell us where the boat is kept, and whether it is on a trailer, when you ask for a quote. We confirm in our reply whether it needs to come to the shop at 112 Metro Drive, Suite B and how the work will be scheduled.
Many owners have it done before the first launch of the year, so the boat starts the season clean and protected, and again before it goes into storage, so dirt and mildew do not sit on it all winter. Ask early in spring: boat work is scheduled around the shop’s vehicle appointments.
Coatings are made for gelcoat, and they work the same way as on a car: they add gloss, help water and grime rinse off, and slow down oxidation, but only over a finish that has been polished first. Ask about it in your quote request and we tell you whether we recommend it for your boat. For how coatings work on vehicles, see ceramic coatings.
Ask early: boat work is scheduled around the shop’s vehicle appointments.