Wow! What a great job. I thought I did a good job on my boat, but you went above and beyond anything I would have thought possible. Looks brand new!

Dude... you're videos are taking my detailing to from a good detailer, to a grrrreat detailer. Definitely going to add the grios and flex to the arsenal! I'm a Marine tech by trade... but detailed for awhile when I first got into the field, and with a buddy with his own detailing business in Florida. So I'm atech first, detailer second... between consulting w/ my buddy and watching your videos, it's really helped me alot in just the few days of discovering your videos. I just started my own marine service & detail business last summer, so I've been getting back into buffing/ detailing again and i was having a problem with this boat i was buffing and saw one of your videos and it immediately helped me. I was working it too fast. Slowed it down & followed the side/side- up/down- side/ side method and BAM. Been watching/ listening to your videos all day today and learned a FUCK LOAD. from tools, products, pricing, quoting, what to look for and learning the wet sanding process. Just wanted to give you a shout out! And idk if you're the one doing the video editing or not...but it's phenomenal. Very engaging, good music and you do a kick ass job explaining everything. Now get your products back in stock so i can buy your shit!

Thanks so much for this and all your videos. I’m learning so much. I have a 1968 41’ sailboat that I’ll need to do this to.

This was by far one of my favorites vids of yours!!! #2 is the restoring non-skid. You are really talented man. & awesome that you are sharing it. I’ll make sure I get my stuff through your links. Can’t wait to do this to mine.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the feedback and compliments!

Great tutorial. I was old school before I watched your videos. I would aproch doing boats like when I do cars. Now if there is any chaulk at all I go straight to at least 1000 wet sand or if needed 500 them 1000. Thanks for what you do. I'll be getting my supplies through your website.

you got a lot of energy bro! Detailing boats all day then making videos!

Yo Drake, I just got into detailing boats about two years ago in New Jersey and I just stumbled into your videos recently. The results you get are incredible and the tips are truly helping me! I have been watching and yes of course liking as many videos as I can. I have so many questions as I am watching about certain nuances but just slowly picking up more as I watch more videos. Regardless, thank you very much and keep the videos coming, no detail of how you get the job done right is too small to share!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

You did a excellent job , best boat detailing video , here is my like and subscription

Amazing work, ❤️ the music too!

Keep it up bro. Every video is great. Learn from all of them not just the how to’s!!!

Best boat detailing videos on the Internet!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@82marthieu

3 жыл бұрын

tjc1ny really up full thanks

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great job done Drake not going to lie I learn some easy steps from you and that was a great idea by wet sanding the hull inside and out much respects hermano

Super cool video, boat came out amazing, can tell the difference in color as you said. Thanks I learned quit a bit. I'm just a DIY er but awsome!

Helps so much man. I’m sitting here getting excited to do my boat this next week going through my house showing everyone what I’m gonna do😂🤟🏽

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Come on! Ha good luck!

The shine is divine, great job!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

Great video! Followed each step and WOW what great results!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

Great video and much respect to you for the quality of your work.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that!

awesome video!! thanks for sharing it man👍🏻👊👊

@DrakesDetailing

4 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Fabulously detailed videos! Learned so much. I have a boat I am working on that has a coupe top that is all chalk, no shine at all. Wet sand? Compound? I am going to check out every video you put out. Keep busting’ it!

What a amazing job! Respects 🤙🏽

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful work brotha! 😎

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Amazing job, Drake. I don’t want to put it in the water now. Instead, I think it’s going in my living room with some up lighting.

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! you’re the first customer to actually comment on one of my videos while doing their boat! This a was a great project!

@willlowbridge350

3 жыл бұрын

Here in the UK I have a Montauk 150. My respect to both Jon K for a beautiful 230 Dauntless Whaler, to you for your excellent work and videos. My best refurbishment job so fsr has been to my boats black rub rail. Boston Whaler have yt vid on this, but it goes all by hand you mask of top and bottom of the rub rail then with several grit grades of paper stepping up from course 100,s up to the 1000’s. Just back and fourth it is a long job dusty bits everywhere. Then finish off with Acetone rubbed over the RR to just seal in the surface. Dress it with a nice matt finish or gloss trim or car wheel dressing and boom the look is amazing and with some hard work yet really, little in cost of materials. It is a great refresh to the look of your boat. Cheers

@lindley423

3 жыл бұрын

He treated your boat like it was his own. Fantastic job!

Nice videography! Thanks drake!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is impressive work, thank you for the wisdom share.

I am going to sand/polish my 23ft HydraSport this week & I will be referencing this video throughout the process. Thank you so much - Wish me luck heh!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following!! Good luck! DM on Instagram or Facebook if you have any questions!

Beautiful work.

Hey I'm from UK just started my boat detail business the techniques I've learnt from your videos have helped me no end and the word is getting around about my work and I'm getting busy 😀👍 thank you

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew! Thanks man!!! if you would like some more tips I have an online course here available for purchase for detailing and general business stuff!! www.detailuni.com/

I want to thank you for the tips. I tried to use other products because they were local but the results were sub par. Then I bought everything you used in the vid except used the Starke after the wet sand. My boat is a dark blue and it looks like a mirror. Thanks dude! 🤜🏼

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

Great video!! I snagged most of these products and had to start with hand wet sanding 320, 600, 1000. Other than that followed the steps. Boat is a 98 Hewes redfish 18 that looked like it has never been waxed or polished. It came out looking like new! Wish I could upload the photos!! Thx again for sharing!!! Mad props to you, took me 6hrs to do the left side!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad it turned out good!

Great explaining man, love these vids. Tell me why you don't use the 3500 and 4 from menzerna? Cheers

Hey man great vids and information. I just purchased 3m marine compound and wax medium do I have to wash it down with dawn then apply wax protection from jescar? Thanks

Amazing work you do you put your heat and sole into it 👍

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

just watched all your videos. loved them all! could you do a video about detailing a bilge or a cabin area?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! When I get the job I’ll film it

Awesome video!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This tutorial was incredible! Thank You

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing job

Nice video!! I learned a lot!!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Beautiful boat. Great presentation. Awesome skill and knowledge.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are glad you could learn from us! 🔥🔥

Awesome. Starting my business this week. Already have 3 lined up all 30ft. Your videos are a life safer.... more like business builder lol. THANK YOU!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! 💯💯💯

Good stuff brother

Great video! Even better detail job! Come to Seattle and do my boat!!!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great videos and ive got alot of good tips from you man thanks. Also do you just detail boats or do auto aswell?

I only wish I had the skills to get my recently purchased 1985 Tiara Pursuit looking that good. I'm dealing with good gel coat under old stickers and heavy oxidation on the rest. I'd be happy if it looked half as good as this boat did when you started. I have picked a few techniques though, so it should help. Thanks

Great job, great video 1

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job, glad to see you made the 1k.... 👏 congrats... well deserved

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@Captjames850

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that came out great!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video thanks for sharing! I have the same exact buffer/polisher. Mine is a 6 inch but yours looks bigger than that. Are you using oversized pads our is the camera just making them look bigger? Thanks Friend!!.. I see now that you are using bigger pads at times. Thanks again!!..

Btw, great boat detail instruction and videos are on point. Thx

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

😎🔥

Great video! Lots of attention to detail! Can you share with us the length of the boat and what the cost was to do this job? Sean 👍🏻🍻

Amzing job!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

love your videos do you travel to other parts of florida id love to have you do my 2005 sea chaser boat in Tampa

Nice vid congrats on getting1k

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!

Awesome like and as always! Do you have any videos of you detailing bigger boats with teak floors and salons downstairs?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet! But when I get the Job I'll Film it!

Drake...love the vid but if I have a 2018 SeaHunt with some scratches do I still need that 1000 grit Abralon ? Or 2k or 3k...there’s still some good gelcoat I really don’t want to sand off.

Seriously amazing work! I wish you lived in the Pacific Northwest

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Absolutely perfect 👍

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!!❤️

Spectacular my dood

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Ha

Awesome videos! I've got a 10 year old 21ft Tidewater bay boat I've owned since new and have some yellowing, especially on the console. I can't wait to try this! A couple of questions.. 1) What speed do you run the Abralon pads? 2) I have dual chrome looking vinyl stripes running along the water line. Can I run over these and the decals with all of the steps or should I avoid them with the Abralons? 3) Can I use 303 Fabric on vinyl cushions? 4) What boat do you personally have? We go to Orange Beach for a week every summer and run between FloraBama Yacht Club, Pirates Cove and Robinson's Island. Thanks for hooking us up with the videos! Mark from Oxford, MS.

Incredible!!!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great advice on watching out for the polishing pad getting caught on something and the polisher going wild. A friend of mine was using a big drill that caught on something and the drill twisted and he broke his wrist. I would not want to get hit in the face with one of those!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, these polishers can make your day bad very quickly! Ha

Awesome job as always bro! Any tips for getting under the cleats without removing them? I'm thinking of a polishing attachment for a dremel but your advice would be great

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That could work, or you can wedge your hand in there too. Whatever works for you!

Great job on the video as well it was long but Definitely Worth the price of admission.🤪

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Heard that! Ha

Insane the amount of work bro...hope he paid well 👍

I doubt that thing was any shinier when it was new! Amazing job!

That looks amazing. I have to do my boat, I hope I can get it half as shiny as the Boston Whaler!!

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! With a little practice you should be all good to go 😎

Ive been a detailer for 23 years now and it looks like you really have it down well.I use the Rupes and the Makita orbital with a double sided wool pad.I use Sonax compounds and they work great, little dust and don't dry out fast.Also 99 percent of my jobs are now ceramic coated, that stuff is amazing.

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! 😎

@rx7dude2006

Жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing No problem!I've picked up some great tips from your videos as well!

Funny, just checked out where you were. My hood. Even if you like to do things yourself it's still a good idea to get a professional to do an initial job.

Hope I've got enough gelcoat on my 1981 Boston Whaler 22 ft outrage I just bought to pull that off. Gotta test it. Fabulous work bud!

@DrakesDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Great job/video. I'd like to see you slow the video down every so often to see the process in real time.

wow nice work and great description of the products and their uses, Not that it really matters, but the pattern you are using i have hear it being referred to as basket weave or checker board, basically you work is similar to car paint correction, just its more aggressive but now that i have a boat i am going to use your videos as my research, thanks so much for sharing your process, regards, PS can you get anything from clay barring a boat? Mac

@DrakesDetailing

10 ай бұрын

You got it! Thanks for the kind words. In my opinion, clay baring a boat is pointless. It doesn’t really work

Thanks for sharing the solid knowledge. I'm about to get my boat back in shape and had a question.....After pulling the pin striping and stickers from my boat there was a surprising difference between the finish under the stickers and the good looking finish on the sides. Is it possible to get the gel coat closer to the original shine/luster (under the stickers) by using this method IE wet sanding, buffing, and polishing?

@DrakesDetailing

8 ай бұрын

Hey bro, typically to get the faded/raised gelcoat that were used to be behind old decals and boot stripes typically need to be wet, sanded buffed, then polish tube, then match the rest of the gelcoat and worked out

I have a 2005 center console with red hull that is heavily oxidized. Would you hesitate at all to wetsand? I have fears of taking down the gelcoat too much

Love the videos man. Just subscribed. Just bought a 2013 Regal 2500 and she needs some help. Trying to figure out if I want to tackle it or not. Wish you were closer to Jacksonville. Lol. Keep up the great videos!!

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It’s not extremely difficult it just takes a little bit of time and effort. But I promise you if you watch these videos and do exactly what I say the boat will look great and you will most likely be better than most boat detailers in your area! Haha

@MRScrubNasty

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in jacksonville and do boat detailing. I'd also say it says a lot about a detailer that is dedicated to it enough to watch others do it on KZread after doing it yourself all day. Lol. I mostly restore and flip my own boats but I do detail boats for a few people. My shop is off hekshire and 295. You can reach me at 7723807335.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Outstanding job, man. Too nice to mess up again.

I believe at one point you sanding/buffer over the vinyl? How do you get the little areas? Also do you ever buff the bottom of the boat?

Great video as always Drake! hats off to you for being such a great teacher and sharing your knowledge with the world. And for having a crazy stupid simple system that anybody could understand. -Alfonso Next level Marine

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Thanks for making these videos. Can I use a Milwaukee 5" Random Orbit Palm Sander?

@DrakesDetailing

12 күн бұрын

Hey! No, the sander is not strong enough, and it’s the wrong action.

Will the 1000 wet sanding pad remove ghosting from removing decals or will i need to go heavier?

Great job wish you were in N.C. Quick question: Can Jescar be applied in full sun? Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it can! Don’t do a thick layer, you do not need much. Just a thin layer will be great. If you do a thick layer In the sun it can be hard to take off

I am purchasing a 1999 Key West Boat 2220 CC. The in and out needs restoration. Do I need to wet sand or can I do a good wash and then go into the Starke R and then the Starke Medium? or the Menzerna? or the Presta Gel Coat compound? So many products, not sure the best order of product to use with having to restore. Also, what is the best way to remove old decals and if I am going to replace decals when is the best time to apply back on the boat? is it after the compound? Trying to be on a budget. What should be done with the bottom up to the waterline?

Just found your videos. Awesome job. I see this is a year old. Are you still high on this spray on coating or would you now recommend something like strake ceramic restore pro

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Man! That spray on stuff is still pretty good, but I have pretty much switched over the completely Starke stuff now!

Excellent 👍

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

😎😎

Great Videos Drake! Not a detailer but have a boat and these videos save time and money! Quick question, i have a new 23 boat and want to give it its first wax. I bought Meguiar's Premium Boat Wax with a light foam pad? Would this work? Thanks

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey LunaSea! Yes waxing with the white foam pad is fine, or the microfiber pad works good too! I’m personally not a fan of Meguires. I use all Starke Yacht care Products! There Hyperhold polymer sealant is the best! Give it a try! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/sealants/products/starke-hyper-hold-polymer-sealant

Ever tried Smoove products? If not, try just 1 bottle of the pro cut. I have brought some boats that were overcooked in the Florida sun back to life with that stuff and a wool pad. Loved the video and your attention to detail is impressive! I do restorations (mostly classic Makos) and seems like biggest part of restoration once structural and cosmetic repairs are made, im just an underpaid, glorified and well...broke detailer. Lol. I kind of do what ThatBoatGuy does, however, he finds all the good deals on facebook market.

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Do you make good money flipping boats?

Drake, thanks for another great video. Drake, I feel a bit vulnerable around boat graphics and decals, especially those that have custom printed (as opposed to lettering). I’m aware that vinyldecals differ in their composition, but do you have any general advice about polishing (and maybe sanding) around these basting things? Pleased help. Gratitude!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Just get as close as you can!

@8516brian

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

When I get bad gel coat jobs I first do an acid wash to remove calcium build up, helps so much when I start sanding and buffing , game changer. Good job man. 👏

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bido8176

Жыл бұрын

What kind of acid do you use?

@MrRedex88

Жыл бұрын

@@bido8176 Muriatic acid diluted

@bido8176

Жыл бұрын

@@MrRedex88 Thanks for the reply. Do you think its safe to use on a black colored gelcoat boat? I think i have alot of wax buildup combined with oxidation.

@MrRedex88

Жыл бұрын

@bido8176 Yes Make sure it's not in the sun and dilute it, depending on how bad the gel coat it. Also, please wear a mask and gloves.

Can you use the jescar on clear vinyl or strataglass?

I left a comment and ask a question while watching. Now that the video in over I just have to say that you really know what you are doing. I have sanded and buffed for years and could leave a book of advice. But still I am very impressed!!.. My knowledge or skill with a buffer doesn’t even touch yours….

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it!

@robjtko

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Appreciate you sharing the video. I am going to subscribe just for you Buddy!!

When using a Griot's Garage DA what speeds setting do you use for the Menzerna 400 and the Jescar Power Lock?

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

6 on the Da

Thanks for the Great Video! You mentioned that the Menzerna 400 is more of a polish on gel coat boats! I have a boat where some graphics have been painted over the gel coat and then a Clear Coat shot over the paint. In these areas where the paint occurs would you recommend to maintain the same process as outlined in your video or should I go lighter of a cut in those painted areas? Thanks for your help!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

The menzerna will be fine, you just would want to be careful with the sanding. You would probably want todo a lighter wet sand on the paint, also you would want to do 2000 and 3000 grit on the paint

@shanelucero8131

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrakesDetailing Awesome Thanks! That helps

Fantastic work, really impressive! Is there a product in the Menzerna line you can use instead of the Ardex? Seems we don't have Ardex in Scandinavia

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Menzera doesn’t have a super heavy cut like Ardex that I have found. Menzerna did just come out with a marine line, I haven’t tried it yet. But maybe try there Heavy cutting marine compound

@rocketrossn

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply, i'll check it out! Really loving your vids here in the north. Thank for your dedication👍🏻

How many hours approx did that take. Looks buttery! Nice work.

I can't thank you enough for this informative video! I am a boat owner and followed this step by step with all of the products in the link and my boat looks brand new. I am ready to tackle my other boat now. Will this be the same process for a navy blue hull? Thanks again!

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

yes, if you sand go up to 2000 grit though, everything else is the same

@sheafferwatt8252

3 жыл бұрын

I am guessing 2000 grit for a black hull as well drake?

Great video man always enjoyable! What is your deciding factor on when to dry sand or when to wet sand?

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much on how dry it is, if it’s really chalky I will dry. If a little dull not a lot of chalk I will wet sand

@lisahuml9125

3 жыл бұрын

When your hull is very chalky, would you dry sand with 800 and then go wet with 1000, and if so, when do you know to make the switch to 1000, will a shine start with the 800? Thank you!

Also how do you know that you have wet sanded enough thanks for your help and time

Beautiful job. I had my boat detailed this spring and the black hull came out great, but the gentleman told me that the white topsides and interior were too far oxidized to restore. When I saw your process it made me think that I was mis-informed...as long as you don't go through the gelcoat, it can be brought back. What are your thoughts on this matter?

@DrakesDetailing

10 ай бұрын

Yes you are correct. However, if the gel coat is too thin you can’t restore it because you might go right through it, that’s what your detailer may have been trying to tell you

Hello ! Thanks for the valuable information. I have a question. How can you wash boats under a pluming sun at 90 degrees ? Don't you have cooked water spots all over ? Is there a better boat soap to do it y=under the sun ? Is the soap removing your wax ? Thanks, George

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

I wash it ands dry the boat ads quick as possible! I liked orpine boat soap

Love all your videos! I have a boat that needs to be sanded and brought back to life. I have a DA(harbor freight) but I do not have a rotary. Is it possible to get the high shine without running a rotary on it?

@DrakesDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony! Yes you will need a rotary for the heavy compounding and polishing steps. In this case, the only thing the DA will be used for is the wet sanding and applying the wax/sealant at the end

@tonysaunders2914

2 жыл бұрын

I was worried about that! Thank you sir! Keep up the great videos!

would you use this process regardless of gelcoat color?

Drake. Wwwwwwweasaayyyyy to much b roll

@DrakesDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'd like to see how to properly do an aluminum boat. We just got a used one and some point in its life it looks like someone either tried to buff it or maybe steel wool it and left swirl marks. Just curious if you can do anything for that and what a good sealant or whatnot would be.

@DrakesDetailing

4 жыл бұрын

Can you dm me a photo of it on Instagram?? Drakes.detailing