Marine Detailing · Charleston, SC
Professional mobile marine detailing for boats and watercraft across Charleston and the Lowcountry. We come to your marina, dock, or storage — no haul-out required.
Google ★★★★★ 5.0 | 110+ reviewsMarine detailing is a specialized service that cleans, restores, and protects your boat or watercraft using products and techniques designed for the harsh saltwater environment. Unlike standard auto detailing, marine work requires a thorough understanding of gel coat, fiberglass, teak, and stainless surfaces — each of which responds differently to the Lowcountry's salt air, UV exposure, and brackish water.
Whether your vessel needs a routine wash-down or a full gel coat restoration, we bring the expertise and equipment to your location. Charleston's waterways are stunning — your boat should look the part.
What We Offer
Full hull wash-down removing waterline stains, algae, barnacle residue, and oxidation. We use marine-safe degreasers and acid wash where appropriate to restore the hull's original appearance.
Machine compounding and polishing to remove oxidation, UV fade, and surface defects from gel coat. Restores the deep, wet gloss your vessel had when it first left the water.
Deep cleaning of cockpit, cabin, and helm surfaces including vinyl upholstery, carpet, headliner, and storage compartments. We remove mildew, salt residue, and staining from all interior surfaces.
Marine-grade carnauba wax and polymer sealants applied to gel coat and painted surfaces for UV protection, water beading, and enhanced gloss. Keeps your boat looking cleaner between washes.
Brightwork polishing for stainless steel rails, cleats, fittings, and aluminum trim. Removes rust staining and oxidation and restores a mirror shine to all exterior metal surfaces.
Professional cleaning and conditioning of marine vinyl to remove mildew staining, UV damage, and salt buildup. Extends the life of your upholstery and keeps it looking new throughout the season.
Every marine detail follows a structured process. We come to your marina or storage yard — you don't move the boat.
We start by evaluating your vessel — hull condition, gel coat oxidation, interior state, and any specific concerns you have. This determines the right products and approach before any work begins.
A thorough rinse removes loose salt, debris, and surface contamination before any scrubbing or chemical application. This prevents scratching gel coat or paint during the main wash phase.
We clean the hull, topsides, deck, and all exterior surfaces using marine-specific cleaning solutions. Waterline staining, oxidation, and algae growth are treated with appropriate compounds and techniques.
For gel coat restoration jobs, machine polishing removes oxidation and surface defects to bring back the original gloss. Metal brightwork is hand-polished to a mirror finish.
A marine wax or polymer sealant is applied to all polished surfaces to lock in the shine and protect against future UV damage and salt exposure. Interior surfaces are conditioned and treated as needed.
Marine detailing pricing varies by vessel size, condition, and scope of work. A 20-ft center console is a different job than a 40-ft cruiser. We assess on-site and provide a clear, itemized quote before we begin.
We serve marinas, dry stack facilities, and private docks across Charleston and the Lowcountry.
We detail all types of recreational watercraft including center consoles, bowriders, pontoons, deck boats, sailboats, and cabin cruisers. If you have a specific vessel type or size, contact us and we'll let you know if it falls within our service area.
We come to you. Our fully mobile setup means we bring our own water supply, equipment, and marine-specific products directly to your marina, dry stack facility, or private dock. You don't need to move the boat anywhere.
For vessels used regularly in the Lowcountry's salt water environment, a thorough detail at the start of the season and another at the end is a good baseline. Heavy users may benefit from quarterly maintenance washes. Salt air and UV exposure here are harsh — regular detailing protects the gel coat and keeps restoration work minimal over time.
Yes — gel coat oxidation is one of the most common issues we address. Machine compounding removes the dull, chalky, or yellowed outer layer of gel coat and restores the original color and gloss. Severely oxidized surfaces may require multiple compound stages, which we'll assess on-site and factor into your quote.
A standard marine detail includes hull and topside wash, cockpit and interior surface cleaning, vinyl conditioning, window cleaning, and a protective wax or sealant on exterior surfaces. Add-on services like gel coat correction, metal polishing, and bilge cleaning are available and quoted separately based on the vessel's condition.
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