18 year old Wellcraft “Excalibur”, used your tips on Purple Power, and Magic Erasers on the white vinyl seats, Wet sanded heavy oxidation, and used Menzerna 400 as per your info..Unbelievable results !!! Excellent videos, keep up the good work and great information....Thanks much
This is so true.. the seats and those areas for storage are the first thing they do look at.. I took your advice and do all those things to make it look like i care and makes boat owners very happy.
Thank you so much buddy!, I am a auto Detailer in Idaho and I have several customers that want me to detail their boat and I don’t have experience on marine detailing, but By watching actually 4 of your videos has given me confidence, and like you I don’t like to cut corners and do an average job but to excel in what I do so I can also change accordingly. Thank you and keep up the good work God bless you!.
Thanks for the tips, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a detailing brush! Just picked up a 1988 (!!!) Cobia and we were shocked how clean the vinyl turned out after following the details in your video. It took many hours of work on a 16' bowrider but THANK YOU! I can't believe how clean it got. Wish I could do the same for the carpet.
I just opened my own business doing detailing last year I'm going to be open again this year. Thanks for the tips tricks on how to clean it and make it look show room new.
I follow your content, the videos you make and upload are great man! Good stuff 👍 I enjoyed the RV detailing video, because that's what I'm trying to do soon apart from vehicle's.
Great videos. Wish I would have found you when I lived in Pensacola. Shared you site with a good friend of mine who is a busy boat broker in your area. Your work appears top-notch
Love the videos man. Not a professional like yourself. But man your guidance keeps my boat looking fantastic! Followed this to a tee and vinyl looks like brand new. You mentioned using ceramic to protect. Is there special vinyl ceramic or just the regular spray coating?
Great job,,,, be careful with the Magic Eraser bc it's abrasive and that's why it works so well. Use it only in the the worst scenarios but not every time.
Kinda surprised that you don't rinse the Purple Power before applying the 303 Aerospace. Also, I have a background in industrial cleaning and often have to use bleach when or where I had rather not. If you check with your local pressure washing supplies warehouse, they will carry a product designed to neutralize sodium hypochlorite that is significantly hotter than what you might use for mold and mildew or stains on a boat. It's easy enough to just mix a spray bottle full when you need to use bleach and immediately neutralize and rinse it away.
Hey Drake, watched a ton of your videos and you mentioned a product that is the only one you really need for cut, polish and seal. Can't seem to find that video showing the product again. Wished you worked in Delaware! Thanks, Ross
This is exactly why I am one of the best around. I get customer after customer that say I do a better job. I am a hand detailer and can see that people are not doing what I do. I really want to just power wash them and wipe it off, but I know the finished detail the way I do it will be better.
Okay quick question, if you are cleaning colored seats blue, red, etc do you need to use a white rag so that the purple power and colored micro fiber don’t stain the seats?
great videos bro, one issues i have in Australia i cant get purple power, though the active ingredient is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Can I just buy this chemical and dilute it? If so how much should i dilute it?
DRAKE help. I bought a boat with a little bit of caulk on the seats. I used WD 40 to get some off, but it also discolors the seats! What else can I use? PS PASTE any good?
I’ve read on other detail sites that you should never use degreaser or magic eraser because though it does a really great job of cleaning, it also slowly takes off the protective coating in marine seats, which greatly shortens the life of the seat.
First: love all your videos, just ceramic coated my boat hull this weekend using your videos as a guide and it looks great. Question, do you have any suggestions on how to get sunscreen (orange) stains out of the seats? Thanks again for all the super helpful videos.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! For the sun screen, you can try super clean and magic erasers. That should work, sun screen can sometimes stain seats bad. You can also try alittle baking soda on the stain, let it sit for a few mins on the stain, if it’s on a white cushion
@@hollyc9135 I did, well most of it. First thing I learned was not to use bleach. I tried a bunch of stuff but the thing that worked for me was using a mr clean magic sponge and leaving it in the sun. Once I got it as white as I could I put a protector on it from star bright
Great Videos, Very informative with detailed information. I followed your steps but I still have light-colored mold stains, how do you remove those stubborn stains.
When you’re talking around 10:00, the windshield on the center console(s) typically has that gap between the two. What’s the suggestion to get that corrected or cleaned properly granted theirs a quarter inch and say it may be oxidized? Remove windshield? If not possible to remove?
Honestly I have found that this system works on sea deck. Instead of using the detail brush use more of a harder carpet / deck brush. Spray a little bit of the degreaser or you can also use Dawn on the surface, scrub it in and rinse it off really well.
Great great video. Best thing for mildew on the vinyl. I’ve tried everything and still have the spots. I read all the comments and found one comment you made about bleach. Most all cleaners have it or some variation of it. If used sparingly on light brown seats on a Key West, so think it’ll screw it up. I always wash thoroughly after those other cleaners and then use 303. Just can’t all the dang spots out. Haven’t tried magic eraser and bleach yet. Thoughts please. Again they are the light brown colored vinyl. Thanks in advance.
Hey Ronnie! If you do use bleach, be very careful, just a hint of bleach with hot water. On colored seats I would just stick to degreaser. I would feel more comfortable using bleach on white seats instead of brown ones.
ive read the magic erasers damage the stich. whats your experience with them so far also, how do you clean the oxidation around the windshield and bow rider seat area which is only a few inches and not flat.. Chaparral bow rider
Iv never had an issue with the magic erasers, bleach will cause you issues with the stitching. I don’t really use bleach anymore. It’s hard to answer that question without seeing what you’re talking about, you can either try to just get your pad in there as best you can. Or you may have to just do it by hand.
Hi Drake, great videos, I am getting ready to detail my personal boat, so started watching. Question, It's not even that hot today, 82 in Nor Cal, and the seats are so hot I can hardly touch them, and have no shade. What should I do?
What do you recommend to clean your boat seats for every use? I come down on the weekend for boating at the slip and my seats are dirty from the dust from the cover, what should I use?
No rinsing off the degreaser? Just wipe off with dry microfibre? Just bought an older ski boat, she is sound but aged and particularly dirty on the upholstery. I’m pretty much counting on you to bring her back to life from afar! Great channel mate, thanks from the land of Aus👍
I would say rinse off the degreaser if you do a heavier dilution of 3 to 1. The mixture that I put in my spray bottle was pretty light, so it will not hurt the seats once you wipe it off and clean it with a 303. Thanks for the comment
Hey there, I have really enjoyed your videos and the education I've gained to properly care for my boat is priceless. My looks better now than ever before. I had a question for interior protection. Can you apply a sio2 ceramic spray on top of 303 and how lond do you have to wait? What types of ceramic coatings do you recommend for interior seats. My boat sits out in the sun most the season in Texas as I use it 2-3 times a week.
What interior true ceramic do you recommend? Can it be added on top of 303 or does the vinyl need to be degreasesed and cleaned prior to adding? I just finished my coat of jescar ultra plus on the exterior, and it's phenomenal!
Love your videos, but am not a detailer. I do own a 2018 Regal 28 Express which is kept at Legendary Marine in Destin and have a couple of questions if you have the time. 1 - Is there a detailer over here that you would recommend and 2 - what advice would you give boat owners like myself for keeping the boat clean, especially one stored on a rack in a seemingly dusty warehouse? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know any detail that work with legendary in Destin. They have made it very expensive for detailers to work there, which is why we know longer service there. If you call the front desk they can give you a list of contractors that are able to work there. The best thing you can do to keep your boat clean is wash it at least once a week, never store it while it’s wet, also keep it protected with a wax about every 4 to 6 months and once a month spray McKees 37 Hydro pearl on the boat. Coming up in about a week I’m going to release a video specifically addressing this issue for boat owners to keep their boats maintained and cleaned. So stay tuned!
Not criticizing but is there any concern of wear on seats from the magic eraser? I've used them on my hockey goalie pads with great success but people caution about overuse and wearing down the pads given it's basically just a super fine sandpaper
That’s a valid question! But I have never had a single issue in 5 years of using them on seats. The only time you will have problems is when you use them with bleach. But it’s not the eraser it’s the bleach.
18 year old Wellcraft “Excalibur”, used your tips on Purple Power, and Magic Erasers on the white vinyl seats,
Wet sanded heavy oxidation, and used Menzerna 400 as per your info..Unbelievable results !!!
Excellent videos, keep up the good work and great information....Thanks much
This is so true.. the seats and those areas for storage are the first thing they do look at.. I took your advice and do all those things to make it look like i care and makes boat owners very happy.
Thanks bro! Small details matter! 😎🔥
Thank you so much buddy!, I am a auto Detailer in Idaho and I have several customers that want me to detail their boat and I don’t have experience on marine detailing, but By watching actually 4 of your videos has given me confidence, and like you I don’t like to cut corners and do an average job but to excel in what I do so I can also change accordingly. Thank you and keep up the good work God bless you!.
My ski boat looks amazing thanks to your videos. Seat cushions look like new. Thanks for the vids.
Great videos. Best boat detail channel for sure. Humble goes a long ways, and hard work.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Thanks for the tips, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a detailing brush! Just picked up a 1988 (!!!) Cobia and we were shocked how clean the vinyl turned out after following the details in your video. It took many hours of work on a 16' bowrider but THANK YOU! I can't believe how clean it got. Wish I could do the same for the carpet.
Wow glad I could help you! It may take a while, but its worth it!
huge fan of 303, glad to see you us it!
Nice job man. I can see the passion and dedication this guy puts into his work.
I appreciate that!
The thumbs up, usually go up in less than a minute. Thank you brother. Your videos are invaluable, God bless you and all the viewers. Stay safe.
Thanks bro!!!
WOW! That before and after... WOW!
I just opened my own business doing detailing last year I'm going to be open again this year. Thanks for the tips tricks on how to clean it and make it look show room new.
Best of luck! Glad the videos could help!
Great video, thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. I have to do my 10 year old boat's seats and had no idea where to begin.
Glad it was helpful!
I was carefully using diluted bleach cleaner but your method actually worked great. Lots of work but the results were worth it. Thanks
Thanks! Glad it helped! 😎
Used this on my new to me 2005 sea ray select. Didn't think the seats were that bad but man I was I wrong! Thanks for sharing!
👌Nice job and very professional as well as all of your other videos:) Keep up the great work ethic.
Thanks!! 😎👍🏻🔥
Great Videos, I have seen several of them. Very informative with detailed information.
Thank you!
Nice!! I’ve watched a few of your different videos… Now I’m subscribed. I think the content is very informative. 🍻 Cheers from Michigan
Thanks Bro! 😎
Love your channel. Just bought a new...older boat, loving your info!
Thanks for following!
Quite the difference! We're looking for examples in the wild of our vinyl and came across this!
👍🏻🔥😎
I follow your content, the videos you make and upload are great man! Good stuff 👍 I enjoyed the RV detailing video, because that's what I'm trying to do soon apart from vehicle's.
Awesome! There is good money in RVs
Before and after - Wow!! Nice Drake. On it!
Thanks!
Great info Drake........
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Great videos. Wish I would have found you when I lived in Pensacola. Shared you site with a good friend of mine who is a busy boat broker in your area. Your work appears top-notch
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Love this video
Thanks!
Underrated channel
Heard That!
facts
Worked awesome. Thank for the info.
Thanks for watching!
Drake is a god!!
Haha, thanks.I give all my success and praise to the one and only God! 💯😎
You are the King 🇺🇸 you do awesome job and videos 👌 Thank you very mutch
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Nice vid this one helped me a lot
Awesome!
Really nice job. Will try the 303 when its time for boat maintenance
Go for it! It’s great stuff 😎
Great video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much now I can try to clean my husband’s boat seats it needs it bad , God bless
Glad I could help! 😎
Great info, great video
Thanks bro!
Trust the process ‼️
Going to use your techniques to clean my Scout 255 LXF.
Thanks for the detailed post (no pun)! 👍
Ha! No Problem! Glad I could help!
Nice Job!
Thanks!
Love the videos man. Not a professional like yourself. But man your guidance keeps my boat looking fantastic! Followed this to a tee and vinyl looks like brand new. You mentioned using ceramic to protect. Is there special vinyl ceramic or just the regular spray coating?
Great job,,,, be careful with the Magic Eraser bc it's abrasive and that's why it works so well. Use it only in the the worst scenarios but not every time.
I agree
👍Fantastic. Thanks for sharing. 💝
💯💯
Use 100% carnuba wax to protect the vinyl I do marine upholstery and thats what we use works amazing!
Kinda surprised that you don't rinse the Purple Power before applying the 303 Aerospace. Also, I have a background in industrial cleaning and often have to use bleach when or where I had rather not. If you check with your local pressure washing supplies warehouse, they will carry a product designed to neutralize sodium hypochlorite that is significantly hotter than what you might use for mold and mildew or stains on a boat. It's easy enough to just mix a spray bottle full when you need to use bleach and immediately neutralize and rinse it away.
I use a similar technique but I use a seat soap with degreaser then I do use water then dry, then use 303 vinyl
Great information here Drake, but just wanted to know if these products work just as well on interior ultra leather as mine are pretty grimey.
After cleaning a textured/grooved fiberglass floor, what do you seal it with? Do you just use a spray wax?
Hey Drake, watched a ton of your videos and you mentioned a product that is the only one you really need for cut, polish and seal. Can't seem to find that video showing the product again. Wished you worked in Delaware! Thanks, Ross
That would be the nautical one ceramic polish.
This is exactly why I am one of the best around. I get customer after customer that say I do a better job. I am a hand detailer and can see that people are not doing what I do. I really want to just power wash them and wipe it off, but I know the finished detail the way I do it will be better.
💯💯😎
Imagine that, taking time on the details while detailing a boat, who would of thunk :o)
Oh that intro beat... Lawd 🔥
🔥
Good info and content...new boat owner subscriber!
Thank you!!
@@DrakesDetailing do you do any work in SE Fl?
Mannnnn you save m'y boat ♥️♥️♥️♥️
awesome!!!!
Thanks for the awesome tips and vids. Was wondering if you could do one on carpet flooring. I deal with a lot of that up here in MN.
I don’t really do a ton of carpeted boats. But if I come across one I will film it.
Any tips on cleaning/protecting cool touch vinyl?
Okay quick question, if you are cleaning colored seats blue, red, etc do you need to use a white rag so that the purple power and colored micro fiber don’t stain the seats?
Thank you!
Not a problem! 🔥 🕶️
great videos bro, one issues i have in Australia i cant get purple power, though the active ingredient is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Can I just buy this chemical and dilute it? If so how much should i dilute it?
I ordered the stuff from the video to do the seats on my boat
Awesome! Thank you!
What is your option on Ceramtic coatings on the outside and inside seats?
DRAKE help. I bought a boat with a little bit of caulk on the seats. I used WD 40 to get some off, but it also discolors the seats! What else can I use? PS PASTE any good?
If you were ceramic coating the seats after you cleaned them would you do an ipa wipe and leave the 303 off or what? Sick videos!!
Is it OK to use the same products/process on seats that aren’t white in colour, for example dark red or black?
Great info! Does this apply to colored vinyl as well?
I’ve read on other detail sites that you should never use degreaser or magic eraser because though it does a really great job of cleaning, it also slowly takes off the protective coating in marine seats, which greatly shortens the life of the seat.
It’s either clean like this, or have dirty stained seats
Why does that matter? he uses a protectant
How much are you diluting the purple power in the sprayer?
Dam! amazing!
Thanks bro!!
First: love all your videos, just ceramic coated my boat hull this weekend using your videos as a guide and it looks great. Question, do you have any suggestions on how to get sunscreen (orange) stains out of the seats? Thanks again for all the super helpful videos.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! For the sun screen, you can try super clean and magic erasers. That should work, sun screen can sometimes stain seats bad.
You can also try alittle baking soda on the stain, let it sit for a few mins on the stain, if it’s on a white cushion
Just wondering if you were able to get the orange sunscreen off? I have the same issue.
@@hollyc9135 I did, well most of it. First thing I learned was not to use bleach. I tried a bunch of stuff but the thing that worked for me was using a mr clean magic sponge and leaving it in the sun. Once I got it as white as I could I put a protector on it from star bright
I am in NYC and would like to know how much you charge per boat ?
Drake what do i do if my seats are sticky??? It appears to have stripped the coating or 'clearcoat' HELP!!
Get a microfiber application pad for the 303. Works great.
Can you send a link to one?
Invincibles are sick boats
They are!
Can you do a full video of cleaning a center console like this one in the future ? Thanks that would be awesome. Keep up the great work !!
Sure! Thank you for the compliments!
Great vids brother. I use your recommendation all the time. What model sunglasses are those?
Hey man! I honestly don’t know haha
Great Videos, Very informative with detailed information. I followed your steps but I still have light-colored mold stains, how do you remove those stubborn stains.
You may have to use alittle bleach, but use with cation it can hurt the vinyl and stichting
Is it safe to mix bleach with the super clean?
When you’re talking around 10:00, the windshield on the center console(s) typically has that gap between the two. What’s the suggestion to get that corrected or cleaned properly granted theirs a quarter inch and say it may be oxidized? Remove windshield? If not possible to remove?
Kind of a hard spot, if you can remove the windshield that’s pretty much the only way to buff it
My boss told me too search you up so I can learn how to clean seats the right way
hey man, would you recommend any products for detailing a boat with sea deck? or perhaps a video?
Honestly I have found that this system works on sea deck. Instead of using the detail brush use more of a harder carpet / deck brush. Spray a little bit of the degreaser or you can also use Dawn on the surface, scrub it in and rinse it off really well.
Great content! Any tips for rust stains on white vinyl seats? Got two spots i cannot get off.
If this method didn’t work, it may be stained on there.
“Way more steps, Way more work ... “ 👍🏼
That’s right!
Great great video. Best thing for mildew on the vinyl. I’ve tried everything and still have the spots. I read all the comments and found one comment you made about bleach. Most all cleaners have it or some variation of it. If used sparingly on light brown seats on a Key West, so think it’ll screw it up. I always wash thoroughly after those other cleaners and then use 303. Just can’t all the dang spots out. Haven’t tried magic eraser and bleach yet. Thoughts please. Again they are the light brown colored vinyl. Thanks in advance.
Hey Ronnie! If you do use bleach, be very careful, just a hint of bleach with hot water. On colored seats I would just stick to degreaser. I would feel more comfortable using bleach on white seats instead of brown ones.
@@DrakesDetailing okay thank you for the reply.
Another super helpful video! One question, what's best to get dam tree leaves stains out? they are the worst!!! thanks
Hey bro! On a non-sealed surface, use a little degreaser and a brush- then hose it away.
Great video just a question after you use degreaser and wipe down do you not rinse off before applying the vinyl protector
Good question
ive read the magic erasers damage the stich. whats your experience with them so far
also, how do you clean the oxidation around the windshield and bow rider seat area which is only a few inches and not flat.. Chaparral bow rider
Iv never had an issue with the magic erasers, bleach will cause you issues with the stitching. I don’t really use bleach anymore.
It’s hard to answer that question without seeing what you’re talking about, you can either try to just get your pad in there as best you can. Or you may have to just do it by hand.
Hey man - love your videos. Would you apply 303 on day 1 for a brand new boat, or do the factories do a decent job of applying a protectant?
Definitely a good idea to use it for protection from day 1.
Hi Drake, great videos, I am getting ready to detail my personal boat, so started watching. Question, It's not even that hot today, 82 in Nor Cal, and the seats are so hot I can hardly touch them, and have no shade. What should I do?
Nothing you can really do about the heat, ha! But just keeled then protected with 303 Uv protectant
What do you recommend to clean your boat seats for every use? I come down on the weekend for boating at the slip and my seats are dirty from the dust from the cover, what should I use?
this stuff is great for seats and your boat!
://drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/starke-hydrate-waterless-wash-rtu?_pos=1&_sid=0dca807b8&_ss=r.
Thanks for the videos and letting us steal I mean use your method of cleaningnes
Thanks brother!
Great vids a question are all your boats pressure washed first. As they look clean before you do them.
I always wash every boat before I start working on it.
Hey man great videos. What camera and lens do you use for your videos and b-roll?
The Canon M 50 Kit camera lens
Hi Drake, do you clean (wash) the microfiber towel or buy new fresh ones for every new job?
I wash them in white vinegar in the washing machine
No rinsing off the degreaser? Just wipe off with dry microfibre? Just bought an older ski boat, she is sound but aged and particularly dirty on the upholstery. I’m pretty much counting on you to bring her back to life from afar! Great channel mate, thanks from the land of Aus👍
I would say rinse off the degreaser if you do a heavier dilution of 3 to 1. The mixture that I put in my spray bottle was pretty light, so it will not hurt the seats once you wipe it off and clean it with a 303.
Thanks for the comment
Hey there, I have really enjoyed your videos and the education I've gained to properly care for my boat is priceless. My looks better now than ever before.
I had a question for interior protection. Can you apply a sio2 ceramic spray on top of 303 and how lond do you have to wait?
What types of ceramic coatings do you recommend for interior seats. My boat sits out in the sun most the season in Texas as I use it 2-3 times a week.
SIO two is fine for interior, you don’t have to hardly wait at all before you wipe it off as it’s basically just a spray. It’s not a true ceramic.
What interior true ceramic do you recommend? Can it be added on top of 303 or does the vinyl need to be degreasesed and cleaned prior to adding?
I just finished my coat of jescar ultra plus on the exterior, and it's phenomenal!
how do you clean the microfiber towels... is it by washing? BTW, I love your videos you are one of my favorite you tubers.
Thank you!! Yes, washing machine with vinegar or you can buy microfiber wash soap. Run washing on hot and dry on the tumble dry setting
Love your videos, but am not a detailer. I do own a 2018 Regal 28 Express which is kept at Legendary Marine in Destin and have a couple of questions if you have the time. 1 - Is there a detailer over here that you would recommend and 2 - what advice would you give boat owners like myself for keeping the boat clean, especially one stored on a rack in a seemingly dusty warehouse? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know any detail that work with legendary in Destin. They have made it very expensive for detailers to work there, which is why we know longer service there. If you call the front desk they can give you a list of contractors that are able to work there. The best thing you can do to keep your boat clean is wash it at least once a week, never store it while it’s wet, also keep it protected with a wax about every 4 to 6 months and once a month spray McKees 37 Hydro pearl on the boat. Coming up in about a week I’m going to release a video specifically addressing this issue for boat owners to keep their boats maintained and cleaned. So stay tuned!
@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the info. I look forward to your video.
What’s your thoughts on the boat sauce product line ?
Don’t have much experience, but the experience I do have it wasn’t the best.
It works but there are better products out there
My goal is to be able to do vehicles/boats and bikes. Not only that but I also want to be able to do this in a garage when it's raining out.
💯👍🏻👍🏻
what about older boats that the seats look yellowish ? what's can we use to turn them white again ?
Same process!
Sorry if this a stupid question do you just put tap water or distilled water. With the purple power
Tap water is fine, but both will work
I’ve experienced magic erasers chewing away the vinyl like sandpaper if used too often on seat cushions.
🤙🤙
What do you recommend for white seats with mildew stains?
Nautical one mold and mildew remover
Not criticizing but is there any concern of wear on seats from the magic eraser? I've used them on my hockey goalie pads with great success but people caution about overuse and wearing down the pads given it's basically just a super fine sandpaper
That’s a valid question! But I have never had a single issue in 5 years of using them on seats. The only time you will have problems is when you use them with bleach. But it’s not the eraser it’s the bleach.