BOAT BUFFING, WAXING AND POLISHING
Seattle, Lake Union, Lake Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Edmonds, Kenmore, Everett, Des Moines
Protect your investment and keep your boat looking its best with professional boat waxing services in Seattle. At Deckhand Detailing, we’ve been helping boat owners in the Pacific Northwest protect their gelcoat and restore shine for over 30 years.
Why Regular Boat Waxing and Detailing Matters
Regular Waxing:
- Prevents oxidation: Seattle’s mix of sun and saltwater quickly dulls unprotected gelcoat.
- Restores shine: A proper machine-applied wax brings back depth and gloss.
- Protects resale value: A clean, glossy boat is easier to sell and commands higher prices.
- Provides easier maintenance: A freshly waxed boat looks clean and is easier to keep clean. This means less time spent detailing and more time spent cruising!
Our Boat Waxing and Detailing Process
We don’t cut corners. We use a two-step process on all buff and wax jobs. Every boat detail job includes:
Check out our infographic that helps explain levels of oxidation and our detailing process.
Unlike wax that starts to degrade after a few months, we use special, long-lasting polishes and hybrid polymer-based waxes that help protect your gel coat longer than any carnauba wax or pure wax can. The polishes we use are competitive to ceramic coatings in regard to how long they last and how well they protect against UV rays. Read our FAQ about our buffing and polishing services.
- Thorough washdown and surface prep, where needed
- Oxidation removal with compound
- Machine-applied premium marine wax or polish
- Hand finishing for tight areas and stainless polishing
- Final wash down to remove any dust or footprints
Check out our infographic that helps explain levels of oxidation and our detailing process.
Unlike wax that starts to degrade after a few months, we use special, long-lasting polishes and hybrid polymer-based waxes that help protect your gel coat longer than any carnauba wax or pure wax can. The polishes we use are competitive to ceramic coatings in regard to how long they last and how well they protect against UV rays. Read our FAQ about our buffing and polishing services.
Boat Waxing Prices
Our boat detailing prices are very competitive with other detailing companies in the Seattle area. We strive to offer a high-quality service with great results at fair prices. Typical boat detailing buffing and waxing rates start at $50/foot for the whole boat and increase from there depending on the size of the boat and level of oxidation (light, medium or heavy). Fill out our quick, no-hassle estimate request form for a full list of our services and pricing information.
The boat looks really, really good. It's like a mirror looking down the side of the boat. I am very pleased. The two guys working are great and very nice." (Mary Q - 40 Tollycraft) Natalie, I should have gone with you for the boat detail. The "other guys" were such a headache and blatantly missed large areas of my boat and I had to have them come back repeatedly to detail the areas they missed." (Jon W, 35 Tiara) |