This was really helpful! I do car detailing in Maine, and one of my regulars asked if I could do their boat. I wasn’t sure how different the process would be!

@787Yeiii

2 жыл бұрын

Me right now lol

@anthonyclarke9158

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@christianalexzander1338

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@austindensmore924

Жыл бұрын

same

@jayjaycaracas413

Жыл бұрын

Me too lol

I clean houses and I was asked to detail a boat. This looks like a great teaching tool for me to start with. Thank you

@DrakesDetailing

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😎

Finally! somebody simplifies boat detailing! much appreciated

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So excited for this channel. I’ve been detailing boats for years but just got in to sanding last year and have so many questions. But usually no one to ask. You should try one of these bonnets to remove the wax they work really well. Of course you have to go over with a towel later but you get up 90% of it with the machine.

@Lilripper850

4 жыл бұрын

Shurhold 3153 Microfiber Bonnet www.amazon.com/dp/B007ED9YSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W7LLEbMMNZ7ZD

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'll Give them a look! I typically Just do it by hand, Been doing it for years! Easy and simple!

Mannn I watched a video before this that literally just wasted 20 mins of my life... I just wanted to see how it’s done and this was it! I don’t usually do the subscription thing but heck... you deserve it. Thank you for this short, detailed golden nugget...

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! Ha

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm a little surprised you don't treat the floor after the final clean. I think Woody wax even makes a non-slip floor wax that will help with clean up after a day of fishing. Thanks again...will definitely try the purple power.

Dude you're a lifesaver I'm starting a new job as a boat detailer with no experience but they want to teach me and give me a shot. So this is the first video of many I will watch to prepare myself as much as I can with the limited resources I have before my first day. Wish me luck peeps!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome bro! So glad I could help!! 💯

@Evadingmoto

Жыл бұрын

How is going now a year later

@joseibarra2985

Жыл бұрын

@chillcolorado8039 pretty good detail wise, honestly they said I'm the best they've had in a long time. I'm actually a marine technician apprentice now because of my detail work ethic 😊

@Evadingmoto

Жыл бұрын

@@joseibarra2985 nice!

@lilcowboydoggo5798

4 ай бұрын

​@@joseibarra2985 bro imma start soon cleaning boats too!! How did it go in the beginning

You are the king of detailing . Your videos helper me improve so much I'm onto boat detailing and feeling confident. In 2 years I built a word of mouth side hustle 35k to 45k a year doing automotive detailing fant wait to pursue this. Thanks for th3 knowledge, inspiration and motivation.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!

Drake awesome video-full of solid gold. Thank you!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great video,thanks for taking the time.as a mobile Detailer I’m done some boats and is always fun,keep up the good work,KEEP REFLECTING.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

These videos are great. II’ve learned so much as a new boat owner.

@DrakesDetailing

10 ай бұрын

Sweet!! 😎👍🏻🔥

Fellow Pensacola transplant here !!! Originally from Chicago. Love the Gulf Coast !!! Thanks for the videos. Learning allot

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

Bouta move to Texas around Lake Austin and Lake Travis for an apprenticeship, doing detailing on the side for my real money maker. This is super helpful gonna watch whatever else you upload.

That video was Legit, I love detailing my boat, cars, trucks and toys. You do an excellent job. Keep up the good work. I'm watching all the videos and subscribed. I'm going to try those 3 products after the 4th of July weekend on my boat. Keep up the hard and good work.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching !

THANK YOU for this video!! I work at a boat repair shop and have discovered that I really enjoy washing/detailing boats so I am considering starting my own boat detailing business. I came to KZread to do a little research about the business and you nailed it with this video! This is exactly what I was looking for! 👍🏼👍🏼😁

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@lucaswallace9885

9 күн бұрын

Tell me how’s it gone and did you do it?

Dude is good! I’ve learned a lot! Thanks bro

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you for watching!

The best video I have seen ever on how to detail like a pro! Good on ya!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thank you!

Great video,simple n straight to the point

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video and insightful. Thank you!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Well done for a beautiful boat ..Thanks for sharing

Hello drake been watching many of your videos just love it you are the real deal, quick question can you do a video on the process of cleaning a seadek , keep up the good work 👍

New subscriber! Thanks for the great boat detailing info!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for the Sub!

You make it look so easy!

Dude i watch all of your videos for real and they haved help me AAA BUNCH!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Killer!! Glad I could help! Ha

Thanks for the game bro. Throwing this in the arsenal. 💯

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad I could help! 😎

Great work dude!! I own a mobile detailing business and am going to do my first boat. This helped a lot thanks

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! If you would like to expand your boat detail knowledge I have this great online live recorded boat detailing training course available for purchase! You can take it at your own pace😎. Feel free to check it out! Here’s the link for it: www.detailuni.com/a/2147504321/GMGkUUpS

Great job

Excellent simplified work sir!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Yes sir!!!,purple power and magic eraser best friend

Great job and killer information. I've been non-stop watching your videos for about a week now and I'm loving getting all the information, I do have a question that is probably redundant but my question is you washed waxed everything on the boat inside now and then you clean the floor after you wax the inside so what do you do when you're spraying it off you just rehand dry everything and you can hand dry the wax already too? I'm sure it's probably a stupid question but just want to be clear. Also when you're doing a wash and wax on a boat's on a trailer do you wax from the water line down underneath the boat as well or you just go to the water line and then just clean underneath the water line?

Great 👍🏽 video. I will be trying these steps on my "new" 96 sea ray lol

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad I could help! 😎

Semi retired Nurse (tired of Healthcare) doing my first job next week. Will see if my back can handle it, but I Love making things look new again!!! Thanks for these videos.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I’m sure it’ll turn out 🔥🔥

This was very helpful because I am from Lake Havasu City Arizona, and I work on really expensive Boats.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😎

Awesome Drake, your videos are a awesome and very informative. Went and got most of your supplies to keep our Scout looking amazing. Quick question, on the Non-Skid floor could I add sealant to help keep from staining and a tuff wash down after returning from a day on the water? What would be your suggestion? Thanks a lot!!!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

yes you can use the jescar power lock on the non skid! top it with mckees 37 hydro pearl!

I did automotive detailing for 2 1/2 years and just got a job as a boat detailer, this video was awesome for a quick idea of what I’m getting into. Thank you !

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@jayjudy

Жыл бұрын

Woahhhh me too lol😅

You a great job and can't wait to see more 😊.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, ha! More content coming at you soon 😎

@jefferykirk2322

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing hay loved the job you did on that potoon but can't find that finishing kit you where talking about ?

Used the jescar sealant today…. Immaculate!!!!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎

I’ve been binging your detailing videos. Great work! I’m wondering if you can do one on detailing Imron. I don’t believe the process is the same.

Just got a detailing job! Thank you so much

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! goodluck!

@miketramuto2415

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing much appreciated! Possible to do a video on starting your own detailing business? What you need to start?

Nice work!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the magic eraser tip!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Great video Drake! Do you detail inboard wakeboating boats? Would love to see a video on a Supra/Malibu/Natique/etc. type boats with more delicate interiors. Thanks and great job on these videos and products!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t do a ton of wake boats! I have maybe only done 4 in 7 years ha The last one I did was a super air natique. We coated it

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

On the gulf coast it’s all fishing boats

Nice one!!!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great video. i currently am a marine detailer at hagadone marine center in cda idaho. def want to try out that woody wax! when i prep my boats i pressure wash the whole inside get my floors clean then do the outside come back to the inside work top to bottom so i dont have to re go over any of my work. i only like to do it once haha then a vac from bow to stern on my way out after setting the carpets.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro!! Everyone has their own system! Stick to what works for you!

Awesome video

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro!

Well done, sir. Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great job man excellent

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I do this everyday lol I work for a marine services place I love it!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Nice! 😎👍🏻

Great video I’m trying to start my own business and this was really informative compared to every other video I’ve seen. Subscribed

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!! I’m down to help you anyway I can!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know of some topics you need help on and I’ll try to get a video on it!

@alejandrocorral9779

4 жыл бұрын

Same here trying to start a business how much would u normally charge for or can u do a video on how u price things

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll have that coming up here in a week or 2! I’m going todo a whole series on starting and manage the business side of detailing!

@StephenAlexanderVideos

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Can you make a video on essentials you need to start the service? Like must have

Awesome 👌

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

GREAT video! I'm subbed...quick question, you actually used the DA and applied the synthetic sealant on the textured non-slip part on top of the gunnels? Also do you ever apply the synthetic sealant directly on the textured floor of the boat?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

yes! This customer didn't want that service, but yes after you wash the non skid, dry it and seal it up!

if there is any dullness in the gel coat, you have to use a regular rotary buffer, and a wool pad. Also marine oxidation remover. Most boats I deal with need oxidation correction.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

Damn dude. Well done.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Nice vid. Only suggestion is do floors first. Purple power after wax is not good... also you can Woody wax those floors after ...

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I agree with you that the floors should be done before the wax, But we always seem to get them dirty again even with shoe nets, So I am very careful not to get the purple power on the freshly waxed surface, and if I do I spray it off. I had someone else ask me the same question

How can I not subscribe to a channel where a guy works that hard?

He has done such a good job , I want him to do my boat , do you work on the Sunshine Coast,

Great video- any advice on cleaning a bilge? My boat has twin I/Os and sits in a slip.

My neighbor owns a Automotive shop in Kailua, HI. He recently worked on my truck and didn’t charge me because he wants me to detail his boat. 😁. I also own a detailing business so it works out as a trade.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Love the videos. Why do you prefer using the Griots Garage DA over the FLEX for this?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Easier to handle one handed

Very helpful video! May be a silly question, but what type of brush do you use wash the boat? Also is a soft or medium bristle? Thanks.

When doing the first exterior cleaning for the year , what should I wash with?

Very nice

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

This was absolutely helpful. What advice can you give someone like myself looking to start up a boat detailing and winterizing company?

@branbran8134

3 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, just seeing this comment. Did you ever pursue the boat detailing company? Thinking of starting mine as well here in South Florida.

Awesome videos! Quick question, what is your dilution ratio for the purple power??

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

usually about 50/50

Just subscribed, amazing work and videos! I'm curious what you use to film?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!! Just a nice middle of the road go pro with some suction cups and some mini tri-pods

When specifically do you use the Orpine wash and wax soap? Awesome videos btw man I have learned a lot from you.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Only use orpine wash and wax on waxed to sealed boats. I personally don't really use orpine that much any more. Iv been using starke pure clean. Its a little more gentle on the wax and gel coat.

GREAT video! I’m picking up a boat this week and it needs some TLC. I’m excited to dig in. I read in one of the other comments that you didn’t wax or seal this floor. If you were to do that, what would you use for the floor after the purple power. Also, is it worth it to use the sealant and a wax on the hull? I’ve been watching your videos for the past hour, awesome! Subscribed and liked!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Any time you wax or seal the floors it will make it alittle slippery, but I would recommend after purple power to spray Mckees 37 hydro blue on the floors. Just spray on, rinse off and dry. You can find it in my products video, I talk about it. As for the hull, it’s always the best option to seal it with jescar power lock, it will just wear off very quickly because it’s under the water line... especially in salt water, if you are in freshwater it will last a little longer

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!!

@MrBraunScience

4 жыл бұрын

Drake's Detailing do you wax it AND seal it? If so, what goes first and what wax do you recommend on the outside of the boat?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

You can do both! If you were todo both, the jescar power lock ( sealant ) would go on first! Then you can wax on top of the jescar! I don’t ever use wax, a lot of the times if I say wax I’m talking about jescar power lock, it’s a bad habit that I have. Most people only know wax, so that’s why I say it. Best case for a boat in my opinion would be to apply 2 coats of jescar power lock, and top it with mckees 37 hydro blue! Mckees 37 is an Si02 ceramic spray.

Great video especially for a new boat owner. What application pad did you use?

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Just a black microfiber pad

Thanks for the videos! Had one question if you dont mind...For the purple power, are you using regular concentrate cleaner/degreaser, pressure wash concentration or the vehicle boat pressure wash? Does it matter?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

It just says industrial concentrate

Great vid, just picked up some products from your links. Any suggestions on product to deal with cleaning up a vinyl wrap? I just got center console with a black vinyl wrap and it’s got water spots and minor scratches. Any suggestions on products for that?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You can polish is lightly with menzerna 2500 on a black foam force lake country pad. Just seal it with jescar power lock after using another black for pad

Great video! Will be applying your technique to detail by 26ft MacGregor, this coming weekend. How much of the Jescar Power Lock would I need? Would one 16oz bottle suffice?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to seal your boat about 4 times or more with that 16 oz bottle

This vid made me sub.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Great process. What Purple Power do you use?

@DrakesDetailing

11 ай бұрын

It’s a brand name cleaner, it can be found at Walmart, Home Depot, ace hardware, etc.

That Finn is nice with some Mercury‘s on the back

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Heck ya it is!! 🔥🔥

Fantastic deep cleaning, that is a lot of surface area to clean. Would you say that boat detailing can be more lucrative than automotive cleaning? Thank you for sharing 👍✌🏼

@DrakesDetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hey bro! Absolutely! It’s a whole different ball game.

Have a video on cleaning a cabin cruiser?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet, when I have that job come through ill put one up!

Great videos! Thanks. Quick question...what steps do you suggest for a brand new boat prior to launching?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much what I did in this video! Or applying ceramic coating drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/starke-surface-technology/products/liquid-thor-nano-ceramic-marine-coating

@lbowsk

3 жыл бұрын

Insert the garboard drain plug. Tie a line to the boat and have someone on the ramp hold the other end. Or, tie it off.

I see you use the buff and shine microfiber with the Jescar sealant. Do you recommend this over a black foam pad because its gel coat. I'm assuming a foam pad will not work the sealant in as well and help polish the boat. Thanks and I recently subscribed yesterday and look forward to watching more videos. I'm looking to expand my auto detailing business to include boats since I'm in Florida.

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

You’ll make great money doing boats! I started out only doing cars now all I do are boats! The reason I use microfiber is the fact that they are very thin, it doesn’t waste a ton of product by getting soaked into the pad, that’s pretty much the only reason. You can wax with foam but use a polish pad or a med cut pad. The black foam is way to soft for gel coat.

GREAT videos! Can't thank you enough! I'm just maintaining my own Whaler and am curious how you'd clean and protect the black rub rail. Is it OK to hit it with the machine pads? Or should I tape off? - Also, you mention not using Salt Away, which has been the go-to out here on the Oregon coast. What about engine flushing? Straight water? Thank you, and all the best!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Taping the rubber would be best, to avoid more clean up for your self. I like protecting all vinyl and rubber with 303. Salt away will take your wax off unfortunately, try just waster, and alittle orpine wash and wax soap

@harbrinn

3 жыл бұрын

What is “303”

Nice boat 😎

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was, ha!

I have a boat that has not been detailed in years. Do you recommend using the Griots Garage Machine? Will it remove the oxidation? Thanks!! Love your vids!!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

No, you’ll need a makita rotary and wool pads to remove the oxidation. The griots is good or light polishing, waxing and sanding

Looking to buff and wax 06 maxum. Medium oxidation will the shurhold or griots buffer work to compound polish and wax

Love the videos to start. Thank you for putting in the time to share! I'm a bit confused about something. You seal/protect the deck area, wipe it down and then you clean the floors? With a degreaser which potentially breaks down the sealant you just applied? Not hating on you. On the contrary. I've been detailing for about 10 years and now soon, I'll be taking on a few boats which I've only done a couple of quick washes on. I'm using your videos as my knowledge base. But that washing the floor after protection didn't make sense to me. Am I missing something here? Thanks again! Keep glossin'

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

So On this job, I didn’t apply any sealant to the floors. That’s probably were the confusion is, the customer didn’t want me todo anything on the flooring besides clean it. It’s a fishing boat and they use heavy deck brushes to clean... I did apply sealant to the non skid on the tow rail, but I did not do the floors. If I would have been doing the floors, you would clean with degreaser, dry it , then apply sealant.

@johnsaavedra9828

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing I appreciate the response. Just gave you a follow on Instagram today! @after_image_detailing Keep the vids coming!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Great site for DYS. I HAVE A ROBLEM how do you get at the front of the bridge on a Sea Ray 380 AC to buffer, polish and

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll need suction cups or a rope and harness. Watch my video on how to buff the brow

Hey brother, can that polisher be a “one size fits all” machine? Or do you recommend getting several machines for different applications?

Great job! Are you close to west palm beach?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

No sir, we are north west Florida

Do you use a microfiber brush for the gelcoat when doing the soap down or a soft bristle brush?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Just a soft bristle brush

Great video. Quick question,,,can I wash the entire boat and then apply the Jascar a different day....it's out of stock for 2 days but I need to at least use the purple power and to wash the boat on the outside today.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Does purple power remove stubborn rust spots on the non-skid?

Watch those magic erasers on highly polished gel coat. I used them once and found they dulled the gelcoat.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Does the purple power remove wax if you happen to get overspray on the sides inside the boat?

What were the products that you recommended in the video? Can you list them? Thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I have them all listed in the description

I’m a greenhorn when it comes to boat detailing . And I wanna became a much better boat detailer , so I can get boats out in a timely manner !

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

That’s cool bro! Watch my channel you’ll be able to learn more! Biggest thing is to develop a system that works for you! You’ll get better with time and lots of practice!

@deliverybryan1138

4 жыл бұрын

I work in the Cabela’s boat center as a boat detailing person .

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! So you deal with brand new boats?

@deliverybryan1138

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir . And those brand new boats can also be in horrible shape . Cause they sit near the trees 🌲

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Biggest them is to keep them waxed / sealed up! That way tree stuff will wash off easy

Hey Drake, I'm currently working on a restoration on a 2008 Robalo r260. There are a lot small rust stains embedded into the non skid deck. What do you recommend to completey remove them? I'm applying a ceramic coating to the hull and tow rail. Do you recommend applying a ceramic coating to the non skid on the floors and the lids to the compartments or applying Jescar power lock sealant instead? The robalo will be spend at least 5 months of the year in the Gulf of Mexico.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Rust aid should take the rust spots out. Ceramic coating on floors by itself will last about 3 to 5 months, but if you keep it topped off with Mckees 37 hydro pearl it will make it last a lot longer! Ceramic is usually the best option, But to coat non skid takes a lot of coating, usually takes about double the product! So make sure you budget that in. Also, What coating brand are you using?

Hello are you using the Griot's Garage G9 new version or old one? Looks like the older version. Curious on your thoughts on the one I should purchase. Great videos!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

If you can find the older one get that one, it’s better in my opinion

When you rinse the floor, where the water go? And do you do something to drain it ?

@DrakesDetailing

8 ай бұрын

Most cockpits are self bailing, meaning there are drains in the cockpit sole that discharge overboard

What pressure washer are you using?

What are the best options for removing scratches from a cowling and polishing a cowling? Thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a medium cut compound like starke elevate with a wool pad on a rotary. Follow up with a foam pad to remover swirls

I was wondering what your water source is? Just a hose hook up near by or do you have a water tank in your truck/van? I was thinking of adding that and then filling it with soft water that I filter before hand

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

In order for me to detail, I require to have the boat moved close to a shore water hook up.

Looks immaculate

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

😎🔥🔥