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Gelcoat Oxidation Removal in Jupiter, FL
Chalky, faded, dull gelcoat compounded and polished back to depth. This is the work people photograph, because a hull that looked finished suddenly does not.
The work
What oxidation is, and why Florida is brutal about it
Gelcoat is a resin surface and UV breaks resin down. What is left behind is a fine, porous, chalky layer that scatters light instead of reflecting it, and that is the fade. Rub a white hull with your palm and get a powdery haze on your hand. No amount of soap fixes it, because the problem is not on the surface, it is the surface.
The fix is mechanical. Cut the dead layer away with compound and a machine, refine the finish so it is not left full of haze and swirls, then seal or coat it so the process does not start again immediately. Done properly, a hull that looked ready for paint comes back.
Done badly, you burn through gelcoat that cannot be replaced. That is the argument for someone with two decades of hands on gelcoat rather than someone learning on your boat.
- Wash, decontamination and stain treatment first, because compounding over grit ruins a hull
- Compounding matched to how far the oxidation has gone
- Refinement, so the hull is glossy rather than hazy when the sun hits it
- Sealant, wax or ceramic afterwards so the result holds
Proof
Real boats, in this service area.
Every photograph on this site is Brian's own work on a customer's boat between Jupiter and Stuart. None of it is stock.
The gallery has the rest, including a genuine before and after from a single visit.
How it goes
Three steps, no portal.
You describe it, he quotes it, he does it.
Test a section
A small area gets corrected first, so you can see what your gelcoat will actually come back to before committing to the whole hull.
Correct the hull
Compound and refine, panel by panel, at the pace the gelcoat needs.
Protect it
Freshly corrected bare gelcoat oxidises faster than anything else on the boat.
Google reviews
What owners said afterwards.
“The boat looks brand new. The price did not change.”
“Made our boat sparkle. Would recommend.”
Also available
Other boat detailing services.
FAQ
Common questions
Can every faded hull be brought back?
Most can. Some are too far gone and the honest answer is paint or a wrap. You will be told that rather than handed a marginal result.
Will you test a section before doing the whole boat?
Yes, that is standard. You see the real outcome on your gelcoat instead of a photo of someone else's.
How long before it fades again?
Bare corrected gelcoat left unprotected in Florida sun starts going again quickly. With protection and a wash schedule you are looking at seasons rather than months.
Does oxidation removal damage the gelcoat?
Compounding removes a thin layer of it, which is why it should not be done casually or repeatedly. Keeping a boat on a wash plan afterwards is what stops it becoming a recurring job.
Free estimate
Tell Brian about the boat.
A few details and you will get a straight answer on what it needs, what it costs and when he can get to it. The number you are quoted is the number you pay.
- The quote is the price. No extra line items at the end.
- He turns up. The most repeated praise across 47 Google reviews.
- Mobile service. Lift, slip, trailer or dry stack, wherever the boat sits.
- Rather talk? (561) 281-5343, 9am to 7pm, seven days.