I love that you explain on a base level. Stuff like "put 4 dots on the pad" and "start on 2 and then go to 4 when doing the pattern". That stuff really helps getting a grip on things for a newbie. Thanks a heap mate! /Robert in Sweden
Try ethos ceramic wax.. That stuff is amazing.. It made it all the way through a boating season with boat in water all year... $30 for 8oz but it pro grade stuff..
Thank you ! ... love your video because you're not trying to flog some miracle product that'll last for years and requires no effort to put on... Ive been waxing boats for over 15 years and there's no substitute for good surface prep, machine application and then hand wipe off ... I leave my wax to dry over night which is probably not necessary - but it would be interesting to know just how long it takes for the wax to totally harden ? ...guess it depends on temp, humid , brand etc .. anyway - thumbs-up from Australia mate !!
Drake is the man! I’ve been following him for a few years now! I started watching him when I got my new boat. Now I’m detailing boats as a side gig. Drake is by far the best in the industry!
Hey man, love the videos! How do you brake up pricing if the customer only wants rub rail up? I charge $25ft for a wash and sealant. What should I charge for a wash and sealant on rubrail up?
If it were me, I would be doing around $20-$25 per foot, per step for the top side, and then the same pricing structure rub rail down. If they want rub rail up, rub rail down done, I would meet in the middle of those two prices combined.
Great video. Quick question, I just bought a bought that sat for a year plus. Has a 12" red strip down the side that is faded. I followed your video, but the red is still a bit faded (white). It does seem to look better, but as it dries out, it gets white(ish) again. Is there a solution to make that red look new again? Repeat the steps until it looks good, or is there another step or product? Thanks!
Hey bro! So just “waxing” your boat alone will not help get rid of oxidation. To remove the oxidation, here’s the video you’d want to watch 😎m.ua-cam.com/video/u2IQoU8Vjrw/v-deo.html
I've been wondering what a good wash and wax would be that I could buy so I jumped to look up the Orpine.......but........it smells like pine. I don't want my boat to smell like pine. Any other suggestions?
For start how many pads should i have for the flex? Planing to clean and wax my boat once a year. It is in the water only in the summer. 31ft express cruiser.
I'll be washing my 31' Tiara this winter in my heated building in Northern Ohio prior to applying the sealant you use. In a wash bucket, what ratio of Dawn to water would you recommend ?
Bang up job bud. Makes an average Joe boat owner like me feel empowered like a pro. Earned a new sub today. Hope you and all that read this have a great day!
@@DrakesDetailing similar question so polish with jasper and then use a sio2 ceramic paint sealant flowed with starke replenish silica spray is this correct
Thanks for your great advice - helps us home boat owners look after our rigs properly. Quick question: I have white rub rails that discolor, going yellow overall but with varying dark marks. What product will clean them back to white? TIA.
Hey Peter! Try a small spot with some diluted bleach on the rub rail, be carful, if you accidentally get it on your gel coat and don’t wipe it off right away it can scar it! But see how that works!
Hi Drake, can't get enough of these videos. Any idea if the Buff & Shine Uro Fiber pads are compatible with the Flex 3401 VRG? If not, is there an alternative pad for polishing, not cutting, that you would recommend?
Why in the RV video do you say to use a lambswool padded brush instead of a soft bristle brush so that it doesn't damage the gelcoat, but here you're using a soft bristle brush on a boat's gelcoat? Also, I notice you use Jescar PowerPoint for both boat's and RVs. I just bought some because of your recommendation. But because you use it for RVs too it makes me wonder: is it technically a marine sealant? Thanks for the channel by the way. I've learned a lot!
@@DrakesDetailing I'm confused. Even though it's not technically a marine product, Jescar Powerlock Plus will still work for boats though, right? I have a boat job coming up in 2 days and I bought exactly the things you recommended in this video (also got a Maxshine M8), so I'm trying to make sure asap if that will be ok or not. Thanks in advance.
That rust remover has been my go to for over 10yrs. The biggest thing is that it removes the staining from tannic acid you get from river water, not just rust staining. Just needs to be applied with a good mist so you get coverage
Love your videos. Been detailing my boats for the past 44 years and never knew I was doing it wrong all those years. Polished the top of the boat with the Nautical One Ceramic Polish and it looks great. I plan to start on the hull tomorrow in my shop. In Northern Ohio at Lake Erie it's 30's outside. I heat my shop and would be interested in what's the coolest temp. you would detail your boats ?
Dawn will take off any wax that may be on the boat, if you are wanting to clean the surface completely than just use dawn. Clay only really comes in hand if you have over spray on a boat, but even then there are usually easier options... in 7 years Iv once used clay on a boat once and it didn’t do what I needed it todo ha
Just watched your video. My boat is 4 years old and I’ve only compounded spots where the dock marked it up. Do I have to compound the hull first or can I just do what your doing in the video?
@@DrakesDetailing thanks for getting back. Its not oxidized just seemed a bit dull. Appreciate all the videos and have been sending them to various groups and friends!!
Great video, your detailed explanation really helps. I see Jescar has come out with Ultra Lock+ ceramic polymer. I assume this is even better for my boat and truck finishes?
@@DrakesDetailing also do you use dawn in some water to soak the pads and then rinse and dry for reuse! I’ve seen where Shurhold boat cleaning products out of Florida have some special expensive powder to mix up. But if dawn works !!
I was washing my boat the other day and notice a spot where the detail vinyl was cracking and peeling back..i peeled off a small bit and discovered metal underneath,,,IF i remove all the pin detailing and there is metal underneath how do i fix that? do i apply a clear gelcoat?
Yellows stains are always first. I don't pressure wash any boat, it strips your existing wax. That boats extremely well maintained. Not sure why you are trying to Dewax it. I use a Dw849 with a double sided Foam pad with the quick release on a boat like this. Not sure how you cut on Topside with that pad.
Can the JEscar be applied to a wake boat used only in freshwater? Would it be necessary to apply a wax or something similar after doing jescar process, or end with that?
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Hello, so as a diyer, is there one all round polisher that can be used? Don’t want to buy numerous power tools if not necessary. Boat is not that oxidized if at all, just want to wash and wax. Just watched this and had already purchased cleaner /wax. Won’t use it now. Thanks
Let's say you just waxed the boat/bottom and you leave it in the water for a few days. The boat develops brown stains. Do you still use rust aid? Or something else that doesn't strip the wax?
Gotntonlove that drop of wax trick to mark where you stipped. Boss skills Why everyone in US always uses Dawn soap and not fairy dish soap? I frow away my m f cloths after buffing wax as i cant find anything to wash that wax off them
I have never heard of that brand dish soap before, so I couldn’t really tell you hahah. Yeah I just wash my work cloths, I don’t try to stain remove because it’s pretty much inevitable. Work cloths are work cloths for a reason, ha! 😂
I would charge sound $20 a ft for this, but you should probably be around $12 foot. For just the outside and the toe rail like I did in this video. If you were doing the inside of the boat as well you would tack on another $5 a ft
Bro you just put some cash in my pocket. I literally get the west marine hull cleaner to strip those rust stains. It works great, so I just keep spending the 30 bucks. I'll try your rust aid acid this spring. Thanks dude
I'm a Private boat owner who enjoy your vids! It would be great to have a spread sheet type video of sorts that showed the different steps for Gelcoat in various conditions - little or no oxidation, light oxidation, heavy oxidation, perhaps for both white and colored finishes. Perhaps it could include the various products and equipment as well as recommendations for maintenance. I have a relatively new boat w/little or no oxidation and i'm overwhelmed by different approaches and since it's a rather large sailing catamaran w/expanses of gelcoat, I don't want to waste my time w/incorrect or unnecessary steps.
Hey Tracey! Scroll though the videos on my UA-cam channel home page and there are tons of different levels of gel coat conditions I work on and restore. There’s too many of them to link here, so here’s my UA-cam channel home page. Thanks for watching! m.ua-cam.com/users/DrakesDetailingvideos
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question for you , i have a formula 40 with imron paint -- has some scratches in it .. what can i use before ultra lock plus to take out those scratches ( maybe a compound & polish -like Turtle Wax 53478 Hybrid Solutions Pro 1 and Done Compound Correct and Finish ) also do you like power lock or ultra lock plus
That’s because it’s outdated. Here’s the new one! maxshineusa.com/product/dual-action-polisher-for-car-detailing/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn8rOn8-FgAMVirbICh1QAwcWEAAYASAAEgI5SvD_BwE Use my discount code: DRAKE15 at checkout!
My first couple of steps, well, with the degreaser and scrubbing, the applying of the sealant itself will not remove the black streaks. It’s the step before sealing that will.
Great Videos Drake! It has has even turned into must watch tv with my kids haha. I have a 2022 wake boat and i recently just purchased a Griots G9 orbital with the Uro Microfibre pads and the Jescar Power Lock plus. Is this what you would recommend for a first timer; or should i go with a different pad or product?
Hey bro! Thanks so much for the awesome support! That’s a great start! If there’s any oxidation you’ll need to get it out with compound or polish to remover the oxidation or any swirls, then do your Jescar. But, if there’s no oxidation then you are right on track!
Followed and used the jescar after stripping off old waxes and sealants like top coat , spray ceramic coatings all garbage. Used the 6 inch pad and Jescar and results were incredible, easy on , easy off great results Thanks
Sweet video man. I just upgraded my champ boat and purchased a ranger bass boat. Thing looks brand new. Very well taken care of. Should i just follow these steps same way. Or should i try and strip whatever wax may have been on there then use your steps. Thanks.
Nice job body ! I do have a Meguiars da polisher and plan to use a microfiber pad to wax my rv with the Flagship Meguiars wax, do you recommend me to wait 30 minutes before taking off the residu of the wax? Microfiber pad is good too? Thanks.
Drake, great videos. I just picked up a 2004 Cobalt 220. Need some help on bringing back the yellow color if possible. What product should I use to regenerate the color?
Newb here, love your vids man! Would I be okay getting a cheap polisher like the black and decker 6" one for my 20 ft boat or will it not even come close to the griot's polisher?
I was planning on compounding my boat then polishing. Would using this product eliminate me having to compound? Should I compound then use this product? Thanks for the tip on Dawn. No wonder my boat is looking worse. Ive stripped everything off of it
Hey bro! It all depends on the condition of the gel coat whether it needs to be compounded or not. If there is a chalky field to the gel coat and you can scratch it with your nails, and it feels like a chalkboard, then you need to heavy, cut to remove the oxidation. if there’s no oxidation just holograms, then just polish, then seal.
I am having difficulty on reaching the hard top on my 27 ft Sailfish. Any suggestions on how to do the tops? Can I crawl on the top and wax? will those tops support 200 lbs? Thank you.
I have used the the Power Lock with the recommended pad. It has no been about 6 months. Should I remove Power Lock with Dawn or just apply over the existing application?
Hey Drake, your DA link no longer works, it seems they probably replaced the product you have with a new version. Which of their current products would be a good replacement?
2002, 38 ft sea ray sun dancer: for the exterior, what is the order of cleaning steps? I want to wax, degrease, ceramic coat, buff, and clean from last season, while protecting for the upcoming season. Doing it myself, and I want to be thorough and most importantly, efficient (without cutting necessary corners to save time)
Hey bro! I’d try shine supply’s line of compounds, start with their heavy cut and move down the line of compounds and polishes based off of their compound charts on their website. If the heavy cut shine supply is not cutting though all of the oxidation, then it more than likely needs wet sanded. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/8097/files/compounds.pdf?v=1646261121
Hey Drake. awesome video. Do you seal the bottom of the hull of the boat, which is hard to get to with the boat on a trailer, or do you just seal as much of the bottom as you can reach?
Hey Drake, question for you. Have you had any experience using Jescar Ultra Lock + using on gelcoat Vs. Jescar Power Lock +. If so do you prefer one over the other. Thanks in advance.
Goodmorning Drake. Just purchased a new boat. Looks amazing so all i really need to do is wax but will the dawn soap strip the gel-coat? Or can I add another wax layer on top of the old layer?
Hey buddy, A+ job on the boat, but specifically on the video! One of the best tutorials on any task I’ve seen. Very thorough and informative. I feel like I’m a pro detailer now because you hooked it up! Even though I was hoping to get more product information pertaining to what ive already got in the garage. But thanks for the vid. Cheers amigo!
i am in the process of repainting the hull with awlgrip, primer is done about to apply top coat can i or should i wax it after the top coat and if so do any of the steps or products change? also can i use a separate pad after i apply the wax instead of a rag
Thanks for the guidance. By the way your music in this video is at one level and the narration (which is the most important thing) is at a noticeably lower level. IMHO the music should add, not takeaway from the video.
I have a question? I applied the jescar in the same way you did. I am having a very hard time getting it to wipe off smoothly? It is super slippery and rock hard. Microfiber doesn't seem to be doing anything? It is not wiping off the excess? Any tips?
Hey man! Are you really working it in with the machine and waiting at least 30min for before you wipe off? If you just wipe it on with out really getting the product hot it won’t adhere properly. It will get really clumpy and smudgy. Make sure you really work it in and wait at least 30 minutes for it to completely dry.
Drake, what kind of pads are you using? What do you recommend for the maxshine polisher for deoxidizing and for waxing? I’m going to order from them shortly thanks to your video!
I love that you explain on a base level. Stuff like "put 4 dots on the pad" and "start on 2 and then go to 4 when doing the pattern". That stuff really helps getting a grip on things for a newbie.
Thanks a heap mate!
/Robert in Sweden
Try ethos ceramic wax.. That stuff is amazing.. It made it all the way through a boating season with boat in water all year... $30 for 8oz but it pro grade stuff..
Is one bottle of Starke Replenish enough for 25’ boat? Thanks!
Thank you ! ... love your video because you're not trying to flog some miracle product that'll last for years and requires no effort to put on... Ive been waxing boats for over 15 years and there's no substitute for good surface prep, machine application and then hand wipe off ... I leave my wax to dry over night which is probably not necessary - but it would be interesting to know just how long it takes for the wax to totally harden ? ...guess it depends on temp, humid , brand etc .. anyway - thumbs-up from Australia mate !!
Thank you, I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
Drake is the man! I’ve been following him for a few years now! I started watching him when I got my new boat. Now I’m detailing boats as a side gig. Drake is by far the best in the industry!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Amazing information!
Thanks Drake marine detailing and restoration !
God bless y’all!
Thanks so much for your following and support! 😎
Great videos! Do you ever follow Jescar with an actual wax like Collinite 925? If so when? Thanks!
You can, I personally don’t. I usually follow up with an sio2 spray. Like nautical one Si02 rinse or starke replenish
Hi Drake, i am listening you from germany. i am an owner of a very well vicem 51 classic and be happy for your support. thanks a lot and take care
Very helpful, short and to the point!
Drake, Any boats sealed with Ultra Lock yet? Opinion? Awesome tutorials, thank you!
Yes, a few that I know of. Seems to be holding up decent
Hey man, love the videos! How do you brake up pricing if the customer only wants rub rail up? I charge $25ft for a wash and sealant. What should I charge for a wash and sealant on rubrail up?
If it were me, I would be doing around $20-$25 per foot, per step for the top side, and then the same pricing structure rub rail down. If they want rub rail up, rub rail down done, I would meet in the middle of those two prices combined.
Great video. Quick question, I just bought a bought that sat for a year plus. Has a 12" red strip down the side that is faded. I followed your video, but the red is still a bit faded (white). It does seem to look better, but as it dries out, it gets white(ish) again. Is there a solution to make that red look new again? Repeat the steps until it looks good, or is there another step or product? Thanks!
Hey bro! So just “waxing” your boat alone will not help get rid of oxidation. To remove the oxidation, here’s the video you’d want to watch 😎m.ua-cam.com/video/u2IQoU8Vjrw/v-deo.html
I've been wondering what a good wash and wax would be that I could buy so I jumped to look up the Orpine.......but........it smells like pine. I don't want my boat to smell like pine. Any other suggestions?
Starke pure clean
Awesome, brah, nobody washes before waxing....but EVERYBODY wants to do a boat wax video
💯💯💯
Hy , what’s the company’s name for your Buffer , scellant and pad,
tks
Jean
Everything is listed in the description of the video! Thanks!
What DA speeds to you recommend for Compounding, Polishing & Waxing?
On a da I’m at about 5.5 on compounding and polishing.
Waxing I run at about 4
For start how many pads should i have for the flex? Planing to clean and wax my boat once a year. It is in the water only in the summer. 31ft express cruiser.
You’ll probably need about 4 pads per step
Hey drake, Would there be anything wrong with using a fresh dry pad and then dry buffing it off rather than working out your shoulders?
In my opinion, it’s really not worth doing. It’s easier to just wipe the little residue that is leftover with your hand.
I'll be washing my 31' Tiara this winter in my heated building in Northern Ohio prior to applying the sealant you use. In a wash bucket, what ratio of Dawn to water would you recommend ?
Idk... I just squirt it in there pretty good.. Iv never measured it out sorry
Is the product suitable for fresh water? Or would that be overkill?
Yes! Works best in fresh water!
What is the PSI you have for your pressure washer?
2100
Can I just use the Flex 3401 to apply the Jescar (or any wax) or is it better to use the Griot's G9 ?
Yes the flex will work fine! The flex can be a work out to handle it, that’s why I like using the DA it’s easier. But you can use the flex just fine!
Bang up job bud. Makes an average Joe boat owner like me feel empowered like a pro. Earned a new sub today.
Hope you and all that read this have a great day!
Would you use the poly sealant followed by a wax in freshwater, or just the poly ? Thanks
Sealant followed with sio2 coating.
Use starke replenish
@@DrakesDetailing Thanks sir, I'll let you know how it comes out.
@@DrakesDetailing similar question so polish with jasper and then use a sio2 ceramic paint sealant flowed with starke replenish silica spray is this correct
Thanks for your great advice - helps us home boat owners look after our rigs properly. Quick question: I have white rub rails that discolor, going yellow overall but with varying dark marks. What product will clean them back to white? TIA.
Hey Peter! Try a small spot with some diluted bleach on the rub rail, be carful, if you accidentally get it on your gel coat and don’t wipe it off right away it can scar it! But see how that works!
Hi Drake, can't get enough of these videos. Any idea if the Buff & Shine Uro Fiber pads are compatible with the Flex 3401 VRG? If not, is there an alternative pad for polishing, not cutting, that you would recommend?
Yes they are! They will work fine on the vrg
Thank you so much!!! Followed your instructions. The hull looks like a mirror now! Amazing video.
Glad it helped!
What is good for cleaning mold from stamoid ttop
Your channel is so super helpful and professional thank you so much!! 🤩
You're welcome! Thanks !
So this acts as a wax? And what would be the purpose of a foam pad instead?
Hey! Yes, Jescar is a polymer sealant, which is a synthetic wax and will last way longer. I use either a microfiber pad or black foam pad.
My boat is in indoor heated storage for the winter. Can I leave the Jescar on overnight and come back the next day to take it off?
I have never done that before, I don't think you'll have an issue. As long as it doesn't get wet at all or exposed to moisture
Just Say "Drake Kool" thanks for the help Cobalt turned out great
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Why in the RV video do you say to use a lambswool padded brush instead of a soft bristle brush so that it doesn't damage the gelcoat, but here you're using a soft bristle brush on a boat's gelcoat?
Also, I notice you use Jescar PowerPoint for both boat's and RVs. I just bought some because of your recommendation. But because you use it for RVs too it makes me wonder: is it technically a marine sealant?
Thanks for the channel by the way. I've learned a lot!
Use the softest brush you have, also Jescar is a paint sealant it’s not technically a marine product.
@@DrakesDetailing I'm confused. Even though it's not technically a marine product, Jescar Powerlock Plus will still work for boats though, right?
I have a boat job coming up in 2 days and I bought exactly the things you recommended in this video (also got a Maxshine M8), so I'm trying to make sure asap if that will be ok or not. Thanks in advance.
Or a girl with a boat 😉😁
Where did you purchase the scrub brush? Thanks
I buy them from a local distributor, but in my product video I have one listed that you can buy from amazon
That rust remover has been my go to for over 10yrs. The biggest thing is that it removes the staining from tannic acid you get from river water, not just rust staining. Just needs to be applied with a good mist so you get coverage
For sure 💯💯
It doesnt pit the trailer?
Love your videos. Been detailing my boats for the past 44 years and never knew I was doing it wrong all those years. Polished the top of the boat with the Nautical One Ceramic Polish and it looks great. I plan to start on the hull tomorrow in my shop. In Northern Ohio at Lake Erie it's 30's outside. I heat my shop and would be interested in what's the coolest temp. you would detail your boats ?
thanks for watching!! typically compounds and polishes stoping working when its below 45 out side.
What material is the brush made out of?
I believe nylon
Is dawn dish soap all that is needed? Is using a clay bar beneficial for gel coat?
Dawn will take off any wax that may be on the boat, if you are wanting to clean the surface completely than just use dawn.
Clay only really comes in hand if you have over spray on a boat, but even then there are usually easier options... in 7 years Iv once used clay on a boat once and it didn’t do what I needed it todo ha
will this help with removing oxidation?
It will not, it will only help protect and preserve a shiny surface after you have already removed the oxidation.
Just watched your video. My boat is 4 years old and I’ve only compounded spots where the dock marked it up. Do I have to compound the hull first or can I just do what your doing in the video?
It depends, is the hull oxidized?
@@DrakesDetailing thanks for getting back. Its not oxidized just seemed a bit dull. Appreciate all the videos and have been sending them to various groups and friends!!
Great video, your detailed explanation really helps. I see Jescar has come out with Ultra Lock+ ceramic polymer. I assume this is even better for my boat and truck finishes?
Yes! It offers a little bit more protection than the standard power lock
@@DrakesDetailing also do you use dawn in some water to soak the pads and then rinse and dry for reuse! I’ve seen where Shurhold boat cleaning products out of Florida have some special expensive powder to mix up. But if dawn works !!
will that foam cannon hook uo too electric power washer? ...
Yes, if the electric washer can have different gun attachments
I was washing my boat the other day and notice a spot where the detail vinyl was cracking and peeling back..i peeled off a small bit and discovered metal underneath,,,IF i remove all the pin detailing and there is metal underneath how do i fix that? do i apply a clear gelcoat?
I use Roll Off for spider washes during the season. Will that strip off this sealant or is it ok to use?
It will take it off, roll off will remove most of not all waxed and sealants, can ever take off ceramic coatings. It’s pretty strong stuff
Yellows stains are always first. I don't pressure wash any boat, it strips your existing wax. That boats extremely well maintained. Not sure why you are trying to Dewax it. I use a Dw849 with a double sided Foam pad with the quick release on a boat like this. Not sure how you cut on Topside with that pad.
Awesome video. This will help me next go around with my 32' Sailfish maintenance.
Awesome! Same process just bigger
Can the JEscar be applied to a wake boat used only in freshwater? Would it be necessary to apply a wax or something similar after doing jescar process, or end with that?
Jescar is great for freshwater!
@@DrakesDetailing so would I need to apply wax after jesco too
Does it matter using the pad on the blue section and then the white section?
Nope! No matter at all 😎
What about my Scarab where most of the side is Decal?
You can wax over them
What is the brand polisher u use link didn’t work.
Hey bro! I now use the Maxshine DA polisher! Use my discount code DRAKE15 at checkout! maxshineusa.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBR8pTYx45h9u5PEXBDWRR4_Ccs_3C0QKsrqL_IaKf7H4nzZKnI15ZXRoC2v0QAvD_BwE
Hello, so as a diyer, is there one all round polisher that can be used? Don’t want to buy numerous power tools if not necessary. Boat is not that oxidized if at all, just want to wash and wax. Just watched this and had already purchased cleaner /wax. Won’t use it now. Thanks
Do you do the bottom of the hull too?
Thanks man you video help me a lot for my business. Keep doing a great work you have one more follower.
Thanks for following!
Let's say you just waxed the boat/bottom and you leave it in the water for a few days. The boat develops brown stains. Do you still use rust aid? Or something else that doesn't strip the wax?
Gotntonlove that drop of wax trick to mark where you stipped.
Boss skills
Why everyone in US always uses Dawn soap and not fairy dish soap?
I frow away my m f cloths after buffing wax as i cant find anything to wash that wax off them
I have never heard of that brand dish soap before, so I couldn’t really tell you hahah. Yeah I just wash my work cloths, I don’t try to stain remove because it’s pretty much inevitable. Work cloths are work cloths for a reason, ha! 😂
I’m a new detailed in my city but still trying to figure out how much to charge. How much do you usually charge for something like this?
I would charge sound $20 a ft for this, but you should probably be around $12 foot.
For just the outside and the toe rail like I did in this video. If you were doing the inside of the boat as well you would tack on another $5 a ft
Bro you just put some cash in my pocket. I literally get the west marine hull cleaner to strip those rust stains. It works great, so I just keep spending the 30 bucks. I'll try your rust aid acid this spring. Thanks dude
Awesome!
@flylikechris did you try it out if so how did it work
I'm a Private boat owner who enjoy your vids! It would be great to have a spread sheet type video of sorts that showed the different steps for Gelcoat in various conditions - little or no oxidation, light oxidation, heavy oxidation, perhaps for both white and colored finishes. Perhaps it could include the various products and equipment as well as recommendations for maintenance. I have a relatively new boat w/little or no oxidation and i'm overwhelmed by different approaches and since it's a rather large sailing catamaran w/expanses of gelcoat, I don't want to waste my time w/incorrect or unnecessary steps.
Hey Tracey! Scroll though the videos on my UA-cam channel home page and there are tons of different levels of gel coat conditions I work on and restore. There’s too many of them to link here, so here’s my UA-cam channel home page. Thanks for watching!
m.ua-cam.com/users/DrakesDetailingvideos
What do you recommend for tough water spots
Aftermath works wonders! shinesupply.com/collections/marine-products/products/aftermath-32oz-w-white-sprayer
If you apply my discount code: DRAKE15, you’ll receive 15% off of your order. 😎
Is it OK to go over the chrome Regal name with the buffers and polishes, or should I cover it up with tape?
Cover with tape, or go around them
@@DrakesDetailing why? I thought this was safe on metal and you mentioned making sure to clean well around the lettering.
question for you , i have a formula 40 with imron paint -- has some scratches in it .. what can i use before ultra lock plus to take out those scratches ( maybe a compound & polish -like Turtle Wax 53478 Hybrid Solutions Pro 1 and Done Compound Correct and Finish ) also do you like power lock or ultra lock plus
Great video! Anyone know any detailers in the San Antonio area?
I don’t sorry!
Great helpful video Drake's Detailing! would it hurt or enhance the protection by applying a wax after the Jescar Polymer Sealant?
Hey brother, what type of brush do you use on the hall and the deck when washing?
This brush should be in the description, I also have been loving my shurhold xsoft brush
What is better about the Flex than the Griot’s Garage?
The flex has way more cutting ability.
More power, all around a better machine.
Great video! I have the same DA that I use on my car, I bought a boat last year and I'm going to use it before I put it back in the water this season.
Love your videos. Which buffer is the one you'd recommend. Link broken. THANKS.
Maxshine DA
Link doesn’t work for the machine
That’s because it’s outdated. Here’s the new one! maxshineusa.com/product/dual-action-polisher-for-car-detailing/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn8rOn8-FgAMVirbICh1QAwcWEAAYASAAEgI5SvD_BwE
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Was that k-phew playn in the background ?
I love it!!
Thanks!
Will this remove black streaks?
My first couple of steps, well, with the degreaser and scrubbing, the applying of the sealant itself will not remove the black streaks. It’s the step before sealing that will.
Great Videos Drake! It has has even turned into must watch tv with my kids haha.
I have a 2022 wake boat and i recently just purchased a Griots G9 orbital with the Uro Microfibre pads and the Jescar Power Lock plus. Is this what you would recommend for a first timer; or should i go with a different pad or product?
Hey bro! Thanks so much for the awesome support! That’s a great start! If there’s any oxidation you’ll need to get it out with compound or polish to remover the oxidation or any swirls, then do your Jescar. But, if there’s no oxidation then you are right on track!
Followed and used the jescar after stripping off old waxes and sealants like top coat , spray ceramic coatings all garbage. Used the 6 inch pad and Jescar and results were incredible, easy on , easy off great results
Thanks
Awesome!
CAN YOU USE A CAR WASH SOLUTION TO WASH OFF YOUR BOAT?
You can, just make sure it does not have any degreasers in it that will strip your wax.
Sweet video man. I just upgraded my champ boat and purchased a ranger bass boat. Thing looks brand new. Very well taken care of. Should i just follow these steps same way. Or should i try and strip whatever wax may have been on there then use your steps. Thanks.
I’d wash it with dawn, and start fresh!
Same steps as this video!
@@DrakesDetailing awesome appreciate it!
Nice job body ! I do have a Meguiars da polisher and plan to use a microfiber pad to wax my rv with the Flagship Meguiars wax, do you recommend me to wait 30 minutes before taking off the residu of the wax? Microfiber pad is good too? Thanks.
Hey! Yes the longer you wait the better. I’d say 30 minutes max
Ok, disregard, just saw the one you used, my bad.
Drake, great videos. I just picked up a 2004 Cobalt 220. Need some help on bringing back the yellow color if possible. What product should I use to regenerate the color?
Newb here, love your vids man! Would I be okay getting a cheap polisher like the black and decker 6" one for my 20 ft boat or will it not even come close to the griot's polisher?
You’ll be better off going to harbor freight and getting the da from there
@@DrakesDetailing thanks man! I'm binge watching your vids as we speak. Just followed on IG as well. Love the channel!
@@DrakesDetailing also, what headphones are those? Is that how you are capturing audio? Thx Drake!
Headphones are jaybird Tarah pros, And no I have a mic on top of my camera that gets the audio. It’s a movo shot gun mic
Thank you for watching!
I was planning on compounding my boat then polishing. Would using this product eliminate me having to compound? Should I compound then use this product? Thanks for the tip on Dawn. No wonder my boat is looking worse. Ive stripped everything off of it
Hey bro! It all depends on the condition of the gel coat whether it needs to be compounded or not. If there is a chalky field to the gel coat and you can scratch it with your nails, and it feels like a chalkboard, then you need to heavy, cut to remove the oxidation. if there’s no oxidation just holograms, then just polish, then seal.
I am having difficulty on reaching the hard top on my 27 ft Sailfish. Any suggestions on how to do the tops? Can I crawl on the top and wax? will those tops support 200 lbs? Thank you.
I have used the the Power Lock with the recommended pad. It has no been about 6 months. Should I remove Power Lock with Dawn or just apply over the existing application?
Just reapply, so need to strip it off
Hey Drake, your DA link no longer works, it seems they probably replaced the product you have with a new version. Which of their current products would be a good replacement?
Hey bro! This is the one I use now: maxshineusa.com/product/dual-action-polisher-for-car-detailing/
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Is the micro fiber pad u used for applying sealant garbage after or can it be saved ? Tried cleaning mine, not sure if i should keep it
Great video. Thanks. What brand soap do you use to wash your boat after you have waxed the boat?
I like orpine wash and wax
Thanks for the Tips buddy 👍 😁 I'm going to be Detailing a 40 Foot Mystic Cat with 450s soon, so Full Detail and Wax should be fun 🤙.
Nice! Have fun! Ha
2002, 38 ft sea ray sun dancer: for the exterior, what is the order of cleaning steps? I want to wax, degrease, ceramic coat, buff, and clean from last season, while protecting for the upcoming season. Doing it myself, and I want to be thorough and most importantly, efficient (without cutting necessary corners to save time)
Hey bro! I’d try shine supply’s line of compounds, start with their heavy cut and move down the line of compounds and polishes based off of their compound charts on their website. If the heavy cut shine supply is not cutting though all of the oxidation, then it more than likely needs wet sanded. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/8097/files/compounds.pdf?v=1646261121
Hey Drake. awesome video. Do you seal the bottom of the hull of the boat, which is hard to get to with the boat on a trailer, or do you just seal as much of the bottom as you can reach?
Hey man! Not on this particular job, but some customers do want that done!
@@DrakesDetailing How do you get to the bottom of the hull to seal it if its on a trailer?
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How long after sealing my boat can I put it in the water and on my lift?
The same day! 😎
Thanks!
Might be a dumb question but the brush you use to wash at the start, is it just a soft bristle brush?
Yes
@@DrakesDetailing Cheers man
Hey Drake, question for you. Have you had any experience using Jescar Ultra Lock + using on gelcoat Vs. Jescar Power Lock +. If so do you prefer one over the other. Thanks in advance.
Goodmorning Drake. Just purchased a new boat. Looks amazing so all i really need to do is wax but will the dawn soap strip the gel-coat? Or can I add another wax layer on top of the old layer?
Hey buddy, A+ job on the boat, but specifically on the video! One of the best tutorials on any task I’ve seen. Very thorough and informative. I feel like I’m a pro detailer now because you hooked it up! Even though I was hoping to get more product information pertaining to what ive already got in the garage. But thanks for the vid. Cheers amigo!
Wow thank you so much! That means a lot!
i am in the process of repainting the hull with awlgrip, primer is done about to apply top coat can i or should i wax it after the top coat and if so do any of the steps or products change? also can i use a separate pad after i apply the wax instead of a rag
Hey bro! Yes, once’s it all said and done, I’d apply a coat of polymer sealant over it, such as the Jescar powerlock sealant shown in this video.
@@DrakesDetailing well 2 coats primer 3 coats top coat done. 1 coat of top coat to go
@@DrakesDetailing id show you a pic but don't know how to get it to you
Thanks for the guidance. By the way your music in this video is at one level and the narration (which is the most important thing) is at a noticeably lower level. IMHO the music should add, not takeaway from the video.
Thank you, this was one of my first videos from 2 years ago… I’m getting better I hope ha
Great videos and info. How often do you clean the pads when using the Power Lock + ?
I personally don’t, I’ll use the power lock pad on a few boats and throw it away
I have a question? I applied the jescar in the same way you did. I am having a very hard time getting it to wipe off smoothly? It is super slippery and rock hard. Microfiber doesn't seem to be doing anything? It is not wiping off the excess? Any tips?
Hey man! Are you really working it in with the machine and waiting at least 30min for before you wipe off? If you just wipe it on with out really getting the product hot it won’t adhere properly. It will get really clumpy and smudgy. Make sure you really work it in and wait at least 30 minutes for it to completely dry.
Drake, what kind of pads are you using? What do you recommend for the maxshine polisher for deoxidizing and for waxing? I’m going to order from them shortly thanks to your video!
I love running lake country pad. Their grey foam pads are the best for cutting on a DA or a forced rotaionn
I noticed he only did the 'side' and nothing down to the V of the hull - that is always my sticking point and I was hoping to get some pointers