This will be my 1st year winterizing and cleaning up a new boat for winter. Very impressed w/ your video , ordered everything you suggested , hope it comes out half as nice as your work. Ty for the tips.

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

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.

Very helpful, short and to the point!

Great video Drake. I have watched many of your videos. I have a 2000 Checkmate 27 foot Convincor, (white) and will, carefully, attempt to detail my boat via your videos. The G9 I am purchasing today.with Griot Garage pads. I have also ordered Jescar Power Lock, for the work. Thank you man.......

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Your channel is so super helpful and professional thank you so much!! 🤩

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks !

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!

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!

@DrakesDetailing

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!

Amazing information! Thanks Drake marine detailing and restoration ! God bless y’all!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your following and support! 😎

Thank you so much!!! Followed your instructions. The hull looks like a mirror now! Amazing video.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great Video ! Thanks for sharing !

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

awesome,, good stuff buddy, thanks for these videos,, as a first boat owner,this is helping me a lot

@DrakesDetailing

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help!! 😎 What stood out about the video to you the most?

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.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tracey! Scroll though the videos on my KZread 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 KZread channel home page. Thanks for watching! m.kzread.infovideos

Awesome video. This will help me next go around with my 32' Sailfish maintenance.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Same process just bigger

Very well done. Lots of good info, well explained with efficient use of time. Impressed.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Hope you got something out of it 😎🔥⚓️

Best of all the videos I’ve seen. Thanks!🙏

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, ha!

@arturog17

2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend using Collinite Wax 845 after polishing with Jescar?

Thanks man you video help me a lot for my business. Keep doing a great work you have one more follower.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following!

Great video man!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Love you video bro your a great teacher!!!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I love it!!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great vid

Thanks for the info and tips. Actually looking forward to doing my boat.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 😎

I actually work at seahunt in south carolina as a finisher so this helps alot man appreciate the video

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped

Love this thanks! I saw someone recommend using a Sio2 spray after using the Power Lock +, what are your thoughts?

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!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much! That means a lot!

Drake!!! Yeah!

@DrakesDetailing

19 күн бұрын

💯💯🔥

This is awesome!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support 💯💯

I learned something new today, thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for watching!

subbed. Nice Work!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! We appreciate it!

Very helpful, thanks bud

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😎🔥

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 !!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

I love it brooo, thank you very much

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 😎

great tips thanks

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome! 😎

Good stuff dude 👍👍

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯🔥😎

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 ?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!! typically compounds and polishes stoping working when its below 45 out side.

Very helpful. Nice job.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

So glad we could help! Thank you 😎

GREAT VIDEO.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😎🔥

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 🤙.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Have fun! Ha

You did the damn thing bro!💪🏼🤙🏼

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😎

Beat video I've watched so far about boat waxing,I'm new to boat detailing and just curious what you charge for a job like that and that size

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

Thank you brother good job

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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..

I can’t get enough of your videos. Actually looking forward to it this year. I have a black boat that the marina messed up a few years ago and was all halograms. I plan to compound with will pad then Menzerna 400 with Shurhold orbital & lake country orange pad. Do you recommend just Power Lock after that? Seems like I’ve seen you spray on products and wash them off after that but can’t find the video now. Thanks again!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

So I'm actually switching from jescar power lock to Starke hyperhold! I have been testing it for a few month and its working better longer term than the jescar. You can top it with starke replenish si02 for even more protection. drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/starke-surface-technology/products/starke-hyper-hold-polymer-sealant?_pos=1&_sid=1e28b61de&_ss=r drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/starke-replenish-silica-spray?_pos=1&_sid=88f02b007&_ss=r

@tricksend4093

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing okay. What pad do you apply the hyper hold with?

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?

@DrakesDetailing

Ай бұрын

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!

Great helpful video Drake's Detailing! would it hurt or enhance the protection by applying a wax after the Jescar Polymer Sealant?

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?

great videos.!! Question. What do you use on black rub rails to make them shine!!

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?

Thanks again for the vids Drake. So much good info, tips and tricks. Question for ya. I noticed you let the sealant dry in direct sunlight. Is that something you can do specifically with Jescar or is it just the nature of mobile detailing for boats? Is there anything someone should lookout for when letting sealant/wax dry in direct sunlight?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Not all sealants can be used in direct sunlight! I have never had an issue with jester power lock! Do a thin layer don't apply to much or it will be a pain to wipe off!

Great videos and info. How often do you clean the pads when using the Power Lock + ?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I personally don’t, I’ll use the power lock pad on a few boats and throw it away

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?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are! They will work fine on the vrg

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

@DrakesDetailing

6 ай бұрын

For sure 💯💯

@robertfezekas6632

5 ай бұрын

It doesnt pit the trailer?

Your videos are fantastic man! Thanks for putting in the work. How do I know when I need to polish my boat first? The gelcoat looks/feels pretty smooth (color painted), no oxidizing, pretty new boat, indoor kept 2019. I only see videos about compounding/restoring which polishing is a given. Thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! Run your fingernails over your gelcoat, the chalkier it feels then heavier you need to go with compounding. If it’s not bad at all, a quick polish and seal and it’ll be good to go 😎

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.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

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!

Thanks Drake. Not going to use the suggested Turtle wax. Going with the product you suggested

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Yes, turtle wax won’t last a few days honestly!

Just Say "Drake Kool" thanks for the help Cobalt turned out great

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

Awesome videos! I just used Menzerna heavy cut on my boat. Do I need to wash it before I apply Power Lock? If yes, Dawn or a wash and wax? Thanks, keep them coming!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Dawn is what you need before you wax. After you wax use a boat soap

Great videos! Do you ever follow Jescar with an actual wax like Collinite 925? If so when? Thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You can, I personally don’t. I usually follow up with an sio2 spray. Like nautical one Si02 rinse or starke replenish

Great video. Thanks. What brand soap do you use to wash your boat after you have waxed the boat?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I like orpine wash and wax

Thanks!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

Proud of you bro, saw your decision to move to Cali! Wondering if purple power from the canon works similar to dawn?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

It won’t sud like Dawn does

@nixsonbronson4595

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks! Quick question man , am trying to bring back to life a faded gelcoat hull so I bought Meguairs M100 Mirror Glaze Pro Speed compound. After watching your vids it seems that this will leave swirls and I will have to follow it up with another compound before final waxing if I'm not mistaken. Its a extra heavy cut. What product do I follow up with? 3M Finesse It II ?

Thanks for the great tips. What brand and size is the orbital buffer?

thanks alot man i'm here trying to reach out for a business of cleaning systems your video's really helps me getting started the right way all the love and support from Aqaba - Jordan

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!! I appreciate the comment!

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.

Great video! I watch a lot I your stuff.... I live in Canada and boating season starts in a couple of months and I picked up at the end of last season a Yamaha 2015 242 limited S and the hull is back... completely black!!! I’m running in fresh water so once a year I have to clean the hull.... on my old boat it was white this one like I said solid black! What product do you recommend to get rid of staining on a fully black hull without damaging it? I hope to hear from you soon... if you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it! Thanks in advance

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

We use a product in the states called rust aid. I don't know if you can get that in Canada though..

I’ve got a boat that has a chalky white finish with heavy oxidation would this waxing method work for a basic wash and wax always enjoy your videos best of luck in your new business take care and God bless

@DrakesDetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hey bro! Unfortunately what you are describing is too far gone to do this waxing method I am doing in this video. You’ll need to compound (wetsand first if it’s really bad) polish, swirl remove and seal to. That’s just speculation based on what you have told me. Could need more, and could also need less.

Good video

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I like your videos

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

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

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It offers a little bit more protection than the standard power lock

@markgray2931

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 !!

Griots g9 baby! I have the g8 mini too..

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

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.

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I’d wash it with dawn, and start fresh!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Same steps as this video!

@northernbassalliance1442

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing awesome appreciate it!

I just discovered your videos and now I’m hooked. I have a 2017 chaparral that is black. I bought it new and I’ve been polishing/waxing each season to maintain its gloss. One thing I struggle with is proper order of doing things. Where I’m located we have. Wry hard water. If I strip the wax using dawn dish soap and attempt to rinse and dry, I seem to always get water spots. Should my next stop be to polish the boat which will remove water spots, and then wax. I just bought a griot orbital polisher and don’t mind putting in the time to make it look the best that I can as a diy person. Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

You can use a water spot remover, and that won’t strip your wax, but dawn definitely will! Use a water stop remover, and then wash

@brentkommes5701

Жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks

Great video. Just had my boat detailed. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing job. Should I wait a bit before using your technique? What pads are you using to apply the product?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro! Sorry to hear about your detail job! I was just using a buff-n-shine microfiber pad on a DA polisher

Is one bottle of Starke Replenish enough for 25’ boat? Thanks!

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!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

I love running lake country pad. Their grey foam pads are the best for cutting on a DA or a forced rotaionn

Great video! Anyone know any detailers in the San Antonio area?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t sorry!

I use my boat only in freshwater and its kept covered out of the water when not in use (so bottom is not painted as there is no need). What is your opinion on using a polymer sealant or ceramic coat on the running surfaces of the boat? Do you recommend? If so, how often and with what product? Thanks for all your videos - very very helpful!!!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Under the water line in fresh water you'll get a solid year out of ceramic, thats personally what I would use

question, will this remove the yellow stains from the hull like the blue FSR?? if it does it would be worth trying.

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 ?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Idk... I just squirt it in there pretty good.. Iv never measured it out sorry

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.

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?

@DrakesDetailing

17 күн бұрын

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.

Love your videos. Which buffer is the one you'd recommend. Link broken. THANKS.

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Maxshine DA

Great video, but I can’t seem to find the links to the products in the comments? Do you have videos on removing oxidation?

@DrakesDetailing

5 ай бұрын

Check out our latest video by going to our channel!

What DA speeds to you recommend for Compounding, Polishing & Waxing?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

On a da I’m at about 5.5 on compounding and polishing. Waxing I run at about 4

Drake, Any boats sealed with Ultra Lock yet? Opinion? Awesome tutorials, thank you!

@DrakesDetailing

11 ай бұрын

Yes, a few that I know of. Seems to be holding up decent

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

What is good for cleaning mold from stamoid ttop

Did u apply a polish/wax before this sealant? Thx. Videos are great

@DrakesDetailing

4 ай бұрын

No, in this case, this customer just wanted to wash and wax.

@raycreighton5042

4 ай бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing thx. I’m totally confused though. One year old blue center console. Minor scratches. What polish and pad should I start with? Ordered your da v2 machine. Thx 🤪

Hey, great videos! I recently purchased a sea Ray 360 Sundancer up in northern Chesapeake, md. What one machine would you recommend I buy for a DYI? Gel coat is in good shape so I would mainly just be applying polish and wax. Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Griots G9

@andrewgraff2240

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Any suggestions on cordless machines? Thanks again

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Flex makes the best cordless, but they are expensive

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/flex-polishers

Hey brother, what type of brush do you use on the hall and the deck when washing?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

This brush should be in the description, I also have been loving my shurhold xsoft brush

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?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll be better off going to harbor freight and getting the da from there

@BermudaBoss

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing thanks man! I'm binge watching your vids as we speak. Just followed on IG as well. Love the channel!

@BermudaBoss

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing also, what headphones are those? Is that how you are capturing audio? Thx Drake!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

M8S over G9? which do you like more & why?? Thanks! Great stuff!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I personally like the M8S better! It’s got a little more power then the Griots.

merci !!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

@DrakesDetailing

4 ай бұрын

Anytime bro!

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

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

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@timgoos9389

3 жыл бұрын

@flylikechris did you try it out if so how did it work

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?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Not on this particular job, but some customers do want that done!

@roderickburke700

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing How do you get to the bottom of the hull to seal it if its on a trailer?

@roderickburke700

2 жыл бұрын

??

Rust Aid not at my Home Depot 😞 So I bought Zep Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

It will work, ha! I run into that issue sometimes, so I’ll just buy a product that is similar and make it work!