Oxidation removal for faded, chalky gelcoat
Run your hand down the hull. If it comes away chalky, or a colored hull has faded to a pale, dull version of itself, that's oxidation: the top layer of gelcoat broken down by sun and salt.
Wax won't fix it. The damaged layer has to be cut away and the gelcoat polished back up before it's protected again.
How we restore oxidized gelcoat
- Hull washed and decontaminated
- Compounding to cut through the oxidized layer
- Multi-stage polishing to bring back gloss and color
- Protection applied so it stays that way
Colored hulls show it first
Dark and colored gelcoat, like the gray hull on the Hurricane above, shows oxidation sooner and more obviously than white.
Once it's restored, keep it that way with regular washes and wax, or lock it in with a NanoPro Borophene ceramic coating.
Common questions
How do I know if my boat is oxidized?
Wipe the hull with your hand. A chalky residue, a faded color or a flat, dull look that wax doesn't fix are the signs.
Can every oxidized hull be restored?
Most can. If the gelcoat is worn too thin we'll tell you before we start.
How long will the shine last?
That depends on the protection afterward and how the boat is kept. Wax needs renewing; a ceramic coating lasts much longer.
How much does oxidation removal cost?
It depends on the boat's size and how far the oxidation has gone. Call or text 305-852-8335, or send photos, for a quote.
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Tell us about the boat and what it needs. The fastest way to a price is a call or a text with a couple of photos.
305-852-8335- Call or text, whichever is easier
- Shop at 90800 Overseas Hwy, Barn 5, Tavernier
- Serving Tavernier, Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon
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