Bring Back the Shine to Your Vessel
Professional Boat Detailing in Palm Bay, FL
Florida really is the ultimate boat destination. Between the year-round sunshine, endless waterways, and easy access to the coast, it’s hard to beat. But that same salt air and salt water can be brutal on a vessel if you don’t stay ahead of it. Salt residue clings to gel coat, hardware, and seams, and over time, it can dull your finish, stain surfaces, and accelerate corrosion on metals. Add in intense UV exposure and mineral-heavy water spots, and a boat that isn’t properly maintained can start looking tired fast, even if it runs perfectly.
That’s where boat detailing comes in. At Prime Detailing, we deep-clean, restore, and protect your vessel so it looks sharp at the dock and holds up better between trips. If your gel coat has gone dull or your vinyl looks tired, we’ll bring it back.
Boat Detailing
Premium Detailing for a Wide Variety of Vessels
We detail boats because marine surfaces need marine-specific care. Gel coat oxidizes. Stainless and aluminum haze up. Vinyl dries out and starts to look chalky. We tailor the service to the boat you own, and how you use it, then we correct what the sun and water have been doing to it.
We work on:
- Cabin cruisers
- Center consoles / game boats
- Fishing boats
- Sailboats
- Small yachts
- Speedboats
- Pontoons
- Ski boats / wake boats
If you’re not sure what your vessel needs, call us and tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll point you toward the right service and explain what kind of results you can expect.
Pricing
Boat Detailing Packages
Boat Detailing
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Turnaround: 1-2 days
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Interior Services:
- Full interior
- All surfaces, walls
- Engine Room/Bay Cleaning
- Protection on vinyl surfaces
Exterior Services:
- Wash
- Salt & Algae Decontamination
- Vinyl Cleaning
- Clay Treatment
- Gelcoat restoration
- Wax
- 1 stage oxidation removal
- 2 stage oxidation removal and polish
- 3 stage cutting, polishing, and jeweling
- 2+3 Wet sanding or color sanding
- Waterspot removal
- Stainless / other metals polishing
- Marine Sealant
- Aluminum Polishing
- Engine Room/Bay Cleaning
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Benefits
Why You Need to Detail Your Boat
Salt, Sun, and Water Spots Add Up Fast Here
Palm Bay boating comes with constant exposure. Even if you rinse after every outing, Florida sun and mineral-heavy water leave their mark. Water spots bake into gel coat. Salt clings around hardware and seams. Over time, that buildup dulls the finish and makes your boat look older than it should. Our professional boat detailing resets the surface and helps you stay ahead of long-term damage.
Oxidation Doesn’t Just Look Bad, It Makes Cleaning Harder
Once gel coat starts oxidizing, it turns porous and rough. That’s why grime sticks harder and why a quick wash doesn’t make the boat look clean anymore. When we remove oxidation and restore gloss, the surface gets smoother again. You spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying the boat.
Protecting Vinyl and Interior Surfaces Saves You Money
Marine vinyl takes a beating in heat and humidity. If it dries out, it cracks. If mildew sets in, it’s a pain to remove and can permanently stain. We clean and protect vinyl and interior surfaces so they hold up better, feel better, and stay easier to maintain.
A Restored Finish Changes the Whole Boat
A bright, glossy hull makes the entire vessel look newer. If you’re planning to sell, keeping it maintained matters. If you’re keeping it, it’s even more important. Nobody wants to pull up to the dock in a boat that looks chalky and neglected.
How We Do It
Our Marine Detailing Process
1. We Inspect the Gel Coat and Identify the Real Issues
Boat detailing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some boats need a full oxidation correction. Others need heavy decontamination and protection. We inspect the hull, topsides, waterline area, and high-touch surfaces to decide what level of restoration makes sense.
2. Decontamination That’s Built for Boats
Cars deal with road film. Boats deal with salt, algae, scum lines, and mineral deposits. We wash and decontaminate with marine-safe products designed for fiberglass and gel coat, so we remove buildup without stripping the wrong surfaces or leaving hazy patches behind.
3. Oxidation Removal and Polishing in Stages
This is where most of the transformation happens. We correct the gel coat based on severity, using one-stage, two-stage, or three-stage processes depending on what your boat needs. Heavy oxidation can require cutting, polishing, and refining to bring the shine back properly. In some cases, wet sanding makes sense for deeper defects and heavy oxidation zones.
4. Protect the Surfaces That Take the Hit
Once the finish is restored, we protect it using wax or marine sealants to help defend against UV, water, and future staining. We also protect vinyl so it stays softer, looks cleaner, and resists drying out.
5. Final Check and Clean Details
We finish by checking the results in proper lighting and cleaning up the details that make the boat feel complete, like brightwork, metal polishing, and problem areas around seams and hardware.
Questions
Boat Detailing FAQ
What does a full boat detail include?
We handle both the interior and exterior, not just a quick wash. That means cleaning and protecting vinyl and interior surfaces, decontaminating the exterior to remove salt and algae buildup, correcting oxidation in stages when needed, and finishing with marine wax or sealant to help your boat stay cleaner longer.
How often should I detail my boat in Florida?
If you run in saltwater or store your boat outside, you’ll want detailing on a more consistent schedule because UV and salt buildup don’t take breaks. Most owners do well with a seasonal detail, then touch-up maintenance depending on usage. Tell us how you use and store your boat, and we’ll recommend a realistic rhythm.
Can you remove oxidation and waterline stains?
Yes, and we tailor the approach to the severity. Light dullness may only need a one-stage correction. Heavy chalkiness can require two or three stages, and in some cases wet sanding for the best recovery. Waterline staining and mineral spotting are common here, and we address them during decontamination and correction.
What Types of Boats Do You Work On?
We detail a wide range, including center consoles, fishing boats, pontoons, ski and wake boats, cabin cruisers, and more. No matter the layout, we focus on the same goal: restore the finish, protect the surfaces, and leave it looking sharp
How Long Does Boat Detailing Take?
Most services take 1–2 days, depending on size and condition. Oxidation correction and metal polishing take time to do properly, so we’ll give you a clear timeline once we know what your boat needs.
