Boat - Yacht Restoration Services | QUICK TINT DELRAY™
Revive your boat's original shine with our professional gelcoat restoration and marine ceramic coating services in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and South Florida marinas.
Boat Restoration
Revive your boat's original shine with our professional gelcoat restoration and marine ceramic coating services in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and South Florida marinas. As experts in luxury marine detailing, we specialize in transforming oxidized, faded hulls into glossy, protected masterpieces—perfect for yachts and high-end vessels exposed to harsh Florida sun and saltwater.
Before: Oxidized and chalky gelcoat
After: Deep gloss restored with ceramic protection
Our Boat Restoration Process
We use premium marine-grade products and techniques for lasting results:
- Thorough Decontamination – Remove salt, algae, and contaminants.
- Oxidation Removal & Compounding – Aggressive cut to eliminate fading and chalkiness.
- Polishing – Restore brilliant shine and remove swirls.
- Ceramic Coating Application – Protect with hydrophobic marine ceramics (e.g., Gtechniq Marine or equivalent) for UV resistance, easy cleaning, and years of gloss retention
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Professional ceramic coating for ultimate protection and shine
Benefits of Our Marine Services
- Increases boat value and appeal
- Easier maintenance – repels water, dirt, and algae
- Long-term UV and saltwater protection
- Mobile service: We come to your dock or marina
- Bundles available with marine window tinting
- Gelcoat Restoration
- Full Ceramic Coating
- Complete Package (Restoration + Coating + Tint)
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What Is Gelcoat Oxidation?
Gelcoat is the outer resin layer applied to fiberglass boats during manufacturing, providing a smooth, glossy, colored finish that protects the hull. Oxidation occurs when this gelcoat breaks down chemically, resulting in a dull, faded, chalky appearance—often described as a white powdery film that rubs off on your hand. The surface becomes porous, rough, and prone to staining, reducing the boat's shine and value.
Primary Causes of Gelcoat Oxidation
The root cause is a photochemical reaction triggered by environmental exposure:
- Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation from Sunlight The main culprit: UV rays break down the polymer chains in the gelcoat resin, creating unstable free radicals. These radicals then react with oxygen, degrading the surface and causing fading/chalking. This process accelerates in intense sunlight, like in coastal areas (e.g., Florida).
- Oxygen and Moisture Once UV initiates breakdown, atmospheric oxygen and water/humidity complete the reaction, eroding the gelcoat molecules. Gelcoat is naturally porous, making it vulnerable.
- Saltwater and Environmental Pollutants In marine environments, saltwater crystals, algae, dirt, and pollutants embed in the porous surface, speeding degradation. Salt exposure is particularly aggressive in coastal regions.
- Lack of Protection and Maintenance New boats have factory shine, but without regular waxing, sealing, or ceramic coating, there's no barrier against UV/oxygen. Harsh cleaners (e.g., household soaps) strip existing protection, hastening oxidation.
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Oxidation is inevitable over time due to constant exposure, but regular maintenance (cleaning, polishing, UV-protectant coatings) dramatically slows it. In high-UV/salt areas, marine ceramic coatings provide the longest-lasting defense.