Boat Detailing
Boating Detailing in Rio Grande Valley Texas
When looking for a boat detailer, you should always ask them what products, tools, waxes, and compounds they use. In addition, ask them what the difference is between paint correction (autos) and gel coat polishing (boats). Huge difference! Ask what tools & products they use for each. Alpha Lion Auto Detailing is professionally trained in Boat Detailing. From a simple boat wash, to a more complex “two-step” paint correction, we know how to expertly detail boats to a beautiful finish every time! Call us today and set up your next boat detailing appointment!
Boat Wash includes the following:
- Washing every inch of the boat from top to bottom with eco-friendly “Boat Soap”.
- Washing the radar arch.
- Wash the sides of the hull, as far as possible to reach.
- Scrubbing the boot stripe at the waterline.
- Washing all glass windows and using only the microfiber wash pole on the exterior side of plastic windows (prevents scratches).
- Scrubbing all non-skid surfaces, and removing any mold or mildew.
- Washing the floor of the cockpit or fly bridge, if there is no carpet. If there is carpet, cleaning around edges of the carpet. Spraying and wiping the dash board area and counters, as well as the inside of the windows (glass or plastic).
- If the fly bridge or cockpit is enclosed, spray and wipe all surfaces such as windows, dash area, vinyl seats, counters, sinks, etc. Cleaning seat cushions, and underneath.
- Cleaning underneath canvas covers, and then putting them back on, if removed. Removing windshield cover, washing it, and putting it back on.
- Removing any bird droppings or mildew from boat canvas.
- Squeegee windows and stainless steel.
- Make sure the underside of all rails are clean.
- Clean around gutter tracks and edge of hatch.
- Clean around stanchions (metal post base of all railing posts).
- Clean around drain well.
Boat Washing Pricing:
$80/hour First-Time Wash or One-Time Wash
$4.00/foot for Recurring Washes
*Small travel fee for areas outside McAllen/Mission/Edinburg/PSJA
Boat Polishing/Buffing and Waxing
*The decision to make a “one-step” or “two-step” correction is based off the amount of oxidation and grime on the boat’s gel coat. Generally a “two-step” correction will make your boat have a stunning mirror-like reflection that will make it look “like-new”. Heavy oxidation= “two-step” correction. Light oxidation= “one-step” correction.
One-Step Correction + Detailed Boat Wash + Waxing= $12 a foot
Two-Step Correction + Detailed Boat Wash + Waxing= $22 a foot
*Small travel fee for areas outside McAllen/Mission/Edinburg/PSJA
