Boat Detailing: Your Questions Answered!
Your boat is your pride and joy. It was an investment that pays you back tenfold in fun, style, and adventure. You want to take good care of your boat so you can escape from the real world and have a blast out on the water.
If you’re a recent boat buyer or your boat is looking worse for wear after a few seasons of use, you’re probably asking yourself…
“How often should I have my boat detailed?”
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question.
In short, we recommend a hard minimum of two waxes per year to make sure your boat stays in good condition.
That being said, your boat may need to be detailed more than twice depending on a number of different factors such as:
- How often you use your boat
- Where and how you store your boat when it’s not in use
- Your regular boating conditions
- Salt vs. fresh water
- Mild vs. harsh climate
- Consistent vs. variable seasons
- Mild vs. harsh climate
- Salt vs. fresh water
The point is, there’s no easy way to pin down exactly how many times you should be detailing your boat.
If your boat goes through a lot of wear and tear, you can’t go wrong with more frequent detailing. If you’re really careful about waxing regularly and storing your boat in controlled indoor conditions, you won’t need it detailed as often.
To make sure your boat stays in top shape, it’s a good idea get a full detail every 3 months. Protect your investment and don’t let your boat decline in value before its time!
The 4 Main Steps of Boat Detailing
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Rinse
Rinsing your boat is a crucial first step in the detailing process. Hosing down your boat with nothing but water washes away large dirt particles. If you immediately sponged or brushed down your boat with soap, these particles could damage the exterior. Rinsing off any salt particles left over from a saltwater trip is also necessary to avoid corrosion and paint flaking.
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Wash
Different parts of your boat require different types of soap. Fiberglass, marine canvas, upholstery, vinyl, and any other materials on your boat require individual care with their own cleaning products. Your boat is designed for rough marine conditions. You can’t just clean it with same products you’d use on your car!
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Wax
Waxing ensures the exterior of your boat is protected against damage which will inevitably occur with use. Regular waxing prevents the harmful effects of sun rays, saltwater, and any grime that your boat will naturally encounter over time.
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Polish
For a beautiful boat that looks brand new, polishing is an important next step in boat detailing. Polish will keep your boat bright and shining. It can also help reverse minor damage like faded paint and surface scratches.
A word of caution: unless you can dedicate enough space, resources, and time to detailing your boat properly, don’t try to do it on your own!
You want the best for your boat. Instead of overwhelming yourself with the product options out there, let the professionals handle the detailing of your boat with products we know work and do more than just get the job done. Avoid a big mistake with the potential to permanently damage your boat by allowing our experienced technicians to take care of it for you.
Associate your boat with fun and relaxation, not tireless waxing and cleaning!
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