Why should I detail my boat on a regular basis?
Boats experience a sharp decrease in resale value within the first few years, largely due to owners that do not care for their boats properly. A quick
fresh-water wash with a marina hose simply cannot compare to a thorough cleaning and detailing job performed on a regular basis.
Can a detailing job make a huge difference in the aspect of the boat’s finish?
The UV rays of the sun, the heat, the salt water, fishing residue, oil and fuel spills, can all have a destructive impact on your boat, giving it a dull and faded look. Yes, detailing your boat regularly will make a considerable difference in protecting all exposed surfaces to maintain a brand new appearance.
How do I know if my boat needs to be compounded or just waxed?
If you look at your gel coat finish and can see hazing, cloudiness, stains, oxidation, or a dull finish you need to compound, as a first step, and then wax your boat. By doing this, you will expose a fresh gel coat layer with a dazzling look.
Why should I paint the bottom of my boat?
Painting your boat's bottom is important for both the appearance and the durability of your boat. It is a multi-step process that includes: boat bottom preparation, waterproofing, and as a final step, applying antifouling paint. Doing this annually, will prevent the bottom of your boat from blistering.
Why should I shrink wrap my boat?
Using an ordinary tarp or any other waterproof cover will not prevent water from getting inside your boat. During winter, even small amounts of water can seep into crevasses, cracking the boat`s structure, resulting in structural or aesthetical defects. Using quality shrink-wrap, the boat will be roperly sealed and dry for the whole cold season.
Do I have to protect my steel/aluminum?
Yes, it can get pitted. At that point, further action will be costly and most likely inefficient, resulting in a complete replacement of the parts.
How often should I wax my boat?
Fresh water boats require less waxing as compared to boats kept in salt water. Preferably, you should wax your boat once a month if you
own a salt-water boat. Salt is a very corrosive agent and can damage your gel coat finish if not waxed.
Boats experience a sharp decrease in resale value within the first few years, largely due to owners that do not care for their boats properly. A quick
fresh-water wash with a marina hose simply cannot compare to a thorough cleaning and detailing job performed on a regular basis.
Can a detailing job make a huge difference in the aspect of the boat’s finish?
The UV rays of the sun, the heat, the salt water, fishing residue, oil and fuel spills, can all have a destructive impact on your boat, giving it a dull and faded look. Yes, detailing your boat regularly will make a considerable difference in protecting all exposed surfaces to maintain a brand new appearance.
How do I know if my boat needs to be compounded or just waxed?
If you look at your gel coat finish and can see hazing, cloudiness, stains, oxidation, or a dull finish you need to compound, as a first step, and then wax your boat. By doing this, you will expose a fresh gel coat layer with a dazzling look.
Why should I paint the bottom of my boat?
Painting your boat's bottom is important for both the appearance and the durability of your boat. It is a multi-step process that includes: boat bottom preparation, waterproofing, and as a final step, applying antifouling paint. Doing this annually, will prevent the bottom of your boat from blistering.
Why should I shrink wrap my boat?
Using an ordinary tarp or any other waterproof cover will not prevent water from getting inside your boat. During winter, even small amounts of water can seep into crevasses, cracking the boat`s structure, resulting in structural or aesthetical defects. Using quality shrink-wrap, the boat will be roperly sealed and dry for the whole cold season.
Do I have to protect my steel/aluminum?
Yes, it can get pitted. At that point, further action will be costly and most likely inefficient, resulting in a complete replacement of the parts.
How often should I wax my boat?
Fresh water boats require less waxing as compared to boats kept in salt water. Preferably, you should wax your boat once a month if you
own a salt-water boat. Salt is a very corrosive agent and can damage your gel coat finish if not waxed.