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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

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!.

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

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!!

huge fan of 303, glad to see you us it!

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.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Small details matter! 😎🔥

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.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice job man. I can see the passion and dedication this guy puts into his work.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Underrated channel

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Heard That!

@ReelinTension

3 жыл бұрын

facts

WOW! That before and after... WOW!

Great Videos, I have seen several of them. Very informative with detailed information.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your channel. Just bought a new...older boat, loving your info!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following!

Nice!! I’ve watched a few of your different videos… Now I’m subscribed. I think the content is very informative. 🍻 Cheers from Michigan

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro! 😎

👌Nice job and very professional as well as all of your other videos:) Keep up the great work ethic.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 😎👍🏻🔥

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Wow glad I could help you! It may take a while, but its worth it!

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! There is good money in RVs

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.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Glad the videos could help!

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

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!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really nice job. Will try the 303 when its time for boat maintenance

@DrakesDetailing

3 ай бұрын

Go for it! It’s great stuff 😎

Worked awesome. Thank for the info.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Quite the difference! We're looking for examples in the wild of our vinyl and came across this!

@DrakesDetailing

11 ай бұрын

👍🏻🔥😎

Great info Drake........

Before and after - Wow!! Nice Drake. On it!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice vid this one helped me a lot

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

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?

You are the King 🇺🇸 you do awesome job and videos 👌 Thank you very mutch

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Drake is a god!!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks.I give all my success and praise to the one and only God! 💯😎

Great video! Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Love this video

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice Job!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t really do a ton of carpeted boats. But if I come across one I will film it.

Great info, great video

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Thank you so much now I can try to clean my husband’s boat seats it needs it bad , God bless

@DrakesDetailing

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! 😎

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

That would be the nautical one ceramic polish.

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you were able to get the orange sunscreen off? I have the same issue.

@PaulBeckman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

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.

Good info and content...new boat owner subscriber!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@aquaman461

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing do you do any work in SE Fl?

Going to use your techniques to clean my Scout 255 LXF. Thanks for the detailed post (no pun)! 👍

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! No Problem! Glad I could help!

Any tips on cleaning/protecting cool touch vinyl?

Oh that intro beat... Lawd 🔥

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

🔥

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.

👍Fantastic. Thanks for sharing. 💝

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

I use a similar technique but I use a seat soap with degreaser then I do use water then dry, then use 303 vinyl

Trust the process ‼️

Thank you!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Not a problem! 🔥 🕶️

Mannnnn you save m'y boat ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

awesome!!!!

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!!

After cleaning a textured/grooved fiberglass floor, what do you seal it with? Do you just use a spray wax?

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You may have to use alittle bleach, but use with cation it can hurt the vinyl and stichting

@kirkc5823

2 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to mix bleach with the super clean?

Talk about a confidence booster! DIY owner and ready to bring it on! I do have a suggestion - Since the video's span years - there have been changes in chemicals and equipment being used over that time. Can you record a video with a title such as "Current Chemicals and Equipment (MO/YR)" There's so much good material in all of the videos' - its a bit confusing for folks like me to know what's the suggested products and why. I'm taking notes, buying stuff through the links provided but have found a chemical recommended a while back is no longer the current recommendation. Thanks guys for all the work put into these productions... it does make a difference!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Hey bro! I’ve slowly changed my products over time, after sort of a falling out with Starke Yacht Care and Marine Detail supply. Here’s a video explaining it.. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3Wjq6-yfMvaedI.html Also, all of the current products I use are from shine supply, here’s a link to the shine supply website. shinesupply.com/ My discount code is: DRAKE15

I ordered the stuff from the video to do the seats on my boat

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

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?

What is your option on Ceramtic coatings on the outside and inside seats?

Great content! Any tips for rust stains on white vinyl seats? Got two spots i cannot get off.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

If this method didn’t work, it may be stained on there.

Great vids brother. I use your recommendation all the time. What model sunglasses are those?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I honestly don’t know haha

Another super helpful video! One question, what's best to get dam tree leaves stains out? they are the worst!!! thanks

@DrakesDetailing

9 ай бұрын

Hey bro! On a non-sealed surface, use a little degreaser and a brush- then hose it away.

Use 100% carnuba wax to protect the vinyl I do marine upholstery and thats what we use works amazing!

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?

Dam! amazing!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!

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 !!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Sure! Thank you for the compliments!

Great video just a question after you use degreaser and wipe down do you not rinse off before applying the vinyl protector

@Stand4Good

2 жыл бұрын

Good question

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?

@Samuelfish2k

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good idea to use it for protection from day 1.

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.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tankty6977

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing okay thank you for the reply.

hey man, would you recommend any products for detailing a boat with sea deck? or perhaps a video?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Hey man great videos. What camera and lens do you use for your videos and b-roll?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

The Canon M 50 Kit camera lens

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?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing you can really do about the heat, ha! But just keeled then protected with 303 Uv protectant

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.

@DrakesDetailing

2 ай бұрын

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.

@coachc3007

2 ай бұрын

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!

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.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

It’s either clean like this, or have dirty stained seats

@opticmanz

Жыл бұрын

Why does that matter? he uses a protectant

how do you clean the microfiber towels... is it by washing? BTW, I love your videos you are one of my favorite you tubers.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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

Is it OK to use the same products/process on seats that aren’t white in colour, for example dark red or black?

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?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of a hard spot, if you can remove the windshield that’s pretty much the only way to buff it

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!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@lynnblankenship7326

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the info. I look forward to your video.

Get a microfiber application pad for the 303. Works great.

@treykennedy6777

2 жыл бұрын

Can you send a link to one?

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?

Great vids a question are all your boats pressure washed first. As they look clean before you do them.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I always wash every boat before I start working on it.

How much are you diluting the purple power in the sprayer?

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.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

💯💯😎

I am in NYC and would like to know how much you charge per boat ?

Great info! Does this apply to colored vinyl as well?

Drake what do i do if my seats are sticky??? It appears to have stripped the coating or 'clearcoat' HELP!!

Invincibles are sick boats

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

They are!

Thanks for the videos and letting us steal I mean use your method of cleaningnes

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Another great video Drake! Quick question, I have what looks to be small rust-like or hardstain dots speckled all over my non-skid flooring. Is there any specific product that would take this off? I'd hate to use bleach on it but these spots are just horrible to look at

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You can try rust aid.

@itdafuzz7836

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing I actually had some rust aid laying around and tried it. It took it right off! Thank you brother I appreciate it. P.S. That could be a cool video idea. I could not find a single video on how to deal with these spots.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for the idea!

@davidmorton5371

2 жыл бұрын

Cutting or grinding metal for a repair and not cleaning well will leave tiny chips that will rust and stain. Remedy is get off the boat to cut metal. Been there !

Hi Drake, do you clean (wash) the microfiber towel or buy new fresh ones for every new job?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I wash them in white vinegar in the washing machine

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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👍

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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

“Way more steps, Way more work ... “ 👍🏼

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

That’s right!

Thank you do you offer classes

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

An online one is coming out soon! Stay tuned and keep watching 😎

I’ve experienced magic erasers chewing away the vinyl like sandpaper if used too often on seat cushions.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

🤙🤙

Drake do you ever use a soft drill brush on vinyl?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

No, never have

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?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

this stuff is great for seats and your boat! ://drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/starke-hydrate-waterless-wash-rtu?_pos=1&_sid=0dca807b8&_ss=r.

What’s your thoughts on the boat sauce product line ?

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

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

I normally clean windows and power wash I have a customer who wants me to clean his pontoon boat seats they have some mold but not too bad I have no idea how much to charge? By the way I love your style you do amazing work and amazing videos congratulations you're pretty awesome

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just the seats? around $150 probably

@johnkimmel

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing thank you I got 120 from him he seemed like a tight one LOL

does this strategy work for cushions that aren't already as clean and beautiful as these? I am buying a 1989 Bayliner and the cushions definitely need work! I wonder if this cleaning will help or if I'll need to replace them. Thanks for the videos! Sooo helpful!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the videos! Yes, you might need to be a little more aggressive with the magic eraser on seats that are really bad. It’s typically not the best thing for them to be scrubbed really hard with a magic eraser but if they are that old then doing that is better then having them look bad! Just make sure to Always follow up with a protective coating like 303 after you are done scrubbing with magic eraser

@najasway

Жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing OK, that makes sense. If you ever need an example boat of how to turn a zero into a HERO, I'm your test dummy!! 🤣 😂 🤣

Whats up Drake, love what you do !! One question, should you wash down the seats with water before or after the treatment of the degreaser ? Or should I just follow your steps, I am working on my own vessel I’m not doing this for business purposes. And the only reason I asked because it’s a Mile degreaser it just seems to me that you might want to wash that away before you protect it. I’m just asking I’ve never really done seeds before so I’m just trying to gain knowledge I’m not disagreeing with your methods at all. Love what you do man keep up the good work

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

It never hurts to wash the seats before and after these steps! Thanks for watching

What do you recommend for white seats with mildew stains?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Nautical one mold and mildew remover