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BOAT DETAILING & CERAMIC COATING
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BOAT DETAILING
Gelcoat has no clear coat to hide behind. Left unprotected it chalks, the colour flattens, and the surface turns porous enough to hold every stain the water puts on it — which is why a coated hull stays bright far longer than a waxed one.
Lux Detailer details and coats boats across the Lowcountry, mobile to your dock, lift or driveway. The job is a wash, decontamination, oxidation removal and machine polish, then the coating itself: a two-product Gtechniq system, or a single layer of Shine Supply Bedlock, depending on the package you choose. Hulls, topsides, non-skid, vinyl and helm surfaces are all part of the work. Get a free quote today.
LUX DETAILER BOAT DETAILING
WHY BOATS NEED PROFESSIONAL CARE
Boating Environment Is Brutal
Our boat detailing process begins with a full freshwater rinse to remove salt deposits, followed by a marine-grade wash using pH-neutral cleaners safe for gel coat and vinyl. We hand-wash the hull, transom, and waterline, removing scum, algae, and mineral staining. Topside surfaces are clayed and polished to restore gloss, then sealed with a marine ceramic coating or UV-protective wax. Cabin work is a quoted add-on and covers vinyl deep-cleaning, mildew treatment, carpet extraction, and helm polish. We finish with metal brightwork polishing on rails, cleats, and hardware. Every Lowcountry boat detail is performed on-site at your dock or driveway — our self-contained mobile units carry everything needed including fresh water and generator power.
CERAMIC COATING & GEL COAT RESTORATION — FROM $100 PER FOOT
We come to your marina, dock, driveway or dry storage across the Lowcountry and Savannah. No travel fee. This work is priced per foot, because size and condition decide how much correction the gel coat needs.
Ceramic Coating & Gel Coat Restoration
$100+ / ft
Priced by length
Ceramic coating and gel coat restoration, priced per foot. How much your boat needs depends on how far the gel coat has oxidized.
A 26 ft boat is 26 × $100 = $2,600. That is a starting estimate. Ceramic and gel coat work is quoted once we have seen your boat, because how far the gel coat has gone decides how much correction it needs. We confirm the price with you before any work starts.
How to tell what you need. Run your hand along the hull. If it comes away chalky and leaves residue on your fingers, the gelcoat is oxidised and needs restoration first — wetsanding or a two-step cut and buff, priced after inspection. A coating goes on after that, never instead of it.
A Proven Marine Detailing Process
Our boat detailing process is specifically designed for the marine environment. We begin with a thorough hull wash using marine-safe cleaning agents that cut through salt deposits, waterline stains, and algae growth without damaging gel coat. Topside surfaces receive oxidation removal and UV-protective wax or ceramic sealant application. We detail all metal hardware, clean and condition vinyl seating, and restore non-skid surfaces. Canvas and isinglass cleaning is available for enclosures and tops. Our mobile marine unit comes directly to your dock, lift, or dry storage facility.
For vessels with heavy oxidation, we perform two-stage compounding and polishing to restore gelcoat clarity before applying your professional-grade marine ceramic coating or a premium marine wax. We also detail canvas tops, isinglass enclosures, and teak decking using specialized marine cleaners that protect without stripping natural oils. Our boat detailing packages range from basic wash-and-wax maintenance to complete restoration — and every service is performed at your location.
OUR BOAT DETAILING PROCESS
WHY CHOOSE LUX DETAILER
Why Lowcountry boaters choose Lux Detailer
Boaters here choose Lux Detailer because we understand marine environments — the salt, the humidity, the relentless Lowcountry sun. Our technicians are trained in marine-specific products and techniques that protect gel coat, vinyl, and brightwork far better than generic car-wash methods. We serve the Lowcountry boating community from Berkeley Hall to Callawassie Island and everywhere along the May River corridor. With fully mobile equipment, flexible scheduling, and a satisfaction guarantee, we make professional boat detailing effortless. Join the Lowcountry boat owners who trust Lux Detailer to keep their vessels protected season after season.
Looking for related services in the Lowcountry? Explore our interior detailing in Bluffton SC, exterior detailing in Beaufort SC, and car detailing in Beaufort SC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boat detailing in the Lowcountry with Lux Detailer covers hull washing and oxidation removal, topsides polishing, gel coat restoration, metal polishing, and a marine-grade protective sealant. Cabin work — interior deep cleaning, vinyl and upholstery treatment — is quoted as an add-on. We address salt water damage, sun fading, and environmental buildup that affects watercraft in the Lowcountry. Our team works to marine-grade standards on every hull, deck and gel coat surface.
For boats kept in Lowcountry waters, we recommend a deep wash and spray wax every 3 months, a deep wash with a heavy coat of wax every 6 months, and a deep buff and wax of the gelcoat and painted surfaces once a year. Salt water, sun exposure, and marine growth accelerate surface degradation, and left longer than a year oxidation and discoloration set into gelcoat, paint and plastics. Regular detailing preserves your gel coat, prevents oxidation, and maintains your vessel’s value. Get a boat detailing quote.
Yes. Lux Detailer offers professional marine ceramic coating that provides superior protection against salt water, UV rays, and marine growth. Marine ceramic coating makes cleaning easier, reduces water spotting, and keeps your boat looking newer for longer. Learn about marine ceramic coating.
Yes. Lux Detailer provides mobile boat detailing at marinas, docks, boat lifts, and dry storage facilities throughout the Lowcountry. Our mobile unit is fully equipped to handle all sizes of watercraft on location. Book your marine detail and we come to your vessel.