Caring for your boat…

When it comes to boat detailing the exterior, interior care, and maintenance, boats are very different from cars.  Boats lose their value faster than any other vehicle, one because the owners are not taught how to properly maintain them and secondly the elements here in Utah are havoc to their gel-coat, vinyl, carpets, plastics, wood, chrome, and fiberglass. The high UV radiation of Utah’s elevation is a leading cause of damage. Today’s boats are very expensive, and if not taken care of properly, they can be super expensive to fix. In many cases, prevention is far cheaper than repair! I have the skills, experience, and products to care for your boat. At a minimum, you should get Reflections Detailing boat detailing service done once a year.

As you can see, a boat’s finish will dull (oxidation) over time, with proper yearly care you can keep the shine, protection, and new look.

Look at both sides of this bow – the right side is horrible with oxidation; the left is polished out and ready for a sealant.

 Even white gel coats will glow! Better yet they are ready to inhibit UV rays that will destroy a boats gel coat.

 Hard water buildup, oxidation, and no UV protection. This needs the full package detail!

 You can see closely the amount of hard water build-up, and the total lack of shine and gloss.

 This is how the boat should look! This is before any gel-coat wax/sealant was used. Almost ready to hit the water in style.

 Close-up shot of the level of shine and gloss.

You can clearly see the detail of care in this transformation. Compare this to the before picture.

Boat detailing services include:

1. Wash and shine
2. Gel-coat cleaning (hard-water removal)
3. Oxidation removal
4. Boat specific waxes or sealants
5. Interior cleaning
6. Vinyl cleaning and restoration
7. Metal restoration and polishing
8. Wood restoration and cleaning
9. Stain reduction/removal
10. Increasing the UV protection of surfaces
11. Glass Polishing and Protection
12. Canvas cleaning and UV protection
13. Wet sanding techniques if necessary

Exterior recondition work:

1. Wash and wax (no polishing) ………………………………………………………10/linear foot
2. Wash, wax, and light polishing…………………………………………………..20/linear foot
3. Wash, light – heavy oxidation removal, polishing and waxing………23-30/linear ft
4. Hard water/scum removal……………………………………………………………..20/linear foot
5. I use products that are made for boats so you will get the greatest protection for your money.

Interior work and protection:

1. I will discuss with you, your opinions and match them with your desires for a clean, and UV protected boat……………………………………….. Start at $175 for interiors
2. It is vital that your interiors are UV protected YEARLY to inhibit expensive rotting
3. Other services vinyl cleaning, carpet cleaning, water spot removal………

*If the boat has a deep hull the cost will need to be adjusted for the increased amount of surface area.

Some additional informative photos