When should I have my boat cleaned?

Of course, it’s always a good idea to rinse off your boat and dry it after each outing but there are also specific times that we recommend getting a good cleaning. If you live in an area where boating is seasonal, it’s always a good idea to have your boat thoroughly cleaned before storing throughout the winter months. Cleaning your boat and giving it a fresh coat of wax will help it withstand the harsh winter weather and UV rays. Not cleaning your boat prior to winter storage will make it much more difficult to clean when springtime comes around.

Which leads to another great time to have your boat cleaned – springtime. Unless your boat has been stored indoors, it will definitely need another good cleaning to remove all the dirt and debris from over the winter. It’s also a good idea to do a full wax before launching back into the water for the new boating season. The wax job should last two to four months, and a quality sealant should protect your boat for the season.

Although winter storage and springtime are important times to have your boat detailed, they are not the only times. Regular boat washing will help keep pollutants, dirt, black streaks, spiders, and grime at bay. That’s why Kompletely Kustom Marine offers weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly boat washing programs.

Don’t forget about the interior of your boat.

It’s not enough to just have the outside of your boat all clean and spiffy. It’s so refreshing to be able to relax inside a nice, clean cabin as well. KKM offers boat interior cleaning that includes all heads, showers, staterooms, galley, cabin areas, vacuuming carpets, sweeping floors, cleaning counters, windows, mirrors, polishing wood furniture, straightening linens and pillows, and emptying trash cans.

What’s the difference between boat wax and boat sealant?

Boat wax will provide gloss and shine to your boat and help protect it from dirt, saltwater, and UV light. The wax protection should last two to four months.

Sealants are chemically engineered to bond to the boat’s surface and they usually last about nine to twelve months. Sealants fill the pores in the boat’s gel coat and dry to a hard finish. So if you’re looking for something a bit more long-term, boat sealant might be something to consider.

Does my boat need compounding?

When is waxing not enough? Oxidation is a naturally occurring chemical process that will cause the gelcoat on your boat to look chalky. This is an early sign of oxidation and you’ll want to take the necessary steps to nip this in the bud. Now is the perfect time to have your boat compounded which will help remove oxidation from the surface of your boat. No matter how much you wash and wax your boat, if oxidation is setting in, you won’t be able to get that beautiful shine that you’re hoping for.

Pricing break down for boat waxing and compound

We divide the boat wax and boat compound service into two parts – above the Rubrail and below the Rubrail. This way you will have the choice of ordering the service for just one or both areas.

The importance of washing your boat

It’s easy to think that since your boat is in the water it doesn’t need to be washed but nothing is further from the truth. Your boat does, in fact, get dirty and grimy while in the water and over time can cause your paint to corrode. This corrosion will not only ruin your paint but can actually ruin the function of your boat as well because dirt and salt collected over time can cause structural damage. Regular washing also helps to keep aquatic critters from attaching to your boat and harming the hull. A boat with a clean hull cuts through the water with maximum efficiency.

The importance of waxing your boat

Boats are continually being exposed to water and UV rays which are damaging to your boat’s hull over time and will eventually lead to erosion. Your boat will become dull over time and will oxidize and eventually take on a chalky appearance. It will then become porous and more easily stained and continues downhill from there. This is why regularly waxing your boat is imperative and should be done at least once every three to four months.