Boat Restoration | How to wet sand a boat | Boat Detailing tutorial | Revival Marine Care

In this boat detailing tutorial, We go over how to wet sand and properly restore faded and oxidized gel coat. This boat was left in the sun for years, and in this video we show you how we brought it back to life! If you want to learn how to detail a boat like a pro watch this video! All of the boat detailing products used in this video are linked below! 👇
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[@tateabney5557]

I’m out of Destin I’m a auto refinisher. Worked off darks repair and gelcoat for acouple of months. Fell in love working with gelcoat trying too start a gelcoat refinishing/detailing/upholstery shop i love your videos thank you for your info killer videos keep them up!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro! Always happy to help out fellow peeps on the industry! 😎

[@sailinghonornytola5557]

Super thank you for the tutorial. I didn't realize how much work to refurbishing oxidized gel coat.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks! Yep, it’s a process, ha

[@stevesmith5755]

Very informative and detailed as always! If you’re looking for topic suggestions, I’d love to see a segment just on pad selection. How you marry them up to the products and situation.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes! This is a much needed video!!!

[@bilalsdetailingpressurewas7997]

Extremely pricey DETAIL...... understatement. I truly respect your work.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yep! quality comes with a price, ha! Thanks for your support!

[@bilalsdetailingpressurewas7997]

@@DrakesDetailing ....... Emphatically does, my pleasure!

[@jaredbaker9762]

Dang I’ve missed watching these videos. Glad to be be back 😃

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad to have you!

[@JayDubber]

Great work, after 26 years doing this I'm still learning how to improve, thank you, God bless.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!! Never stop learning. Thanks for watching

[@profishinglb1344]

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[@robbarense2133]

Love the CARHARTT hat bro !!!! Didnt know you Florida guys needed them - lol - work GREAT here in Michigan!!! Nice channel!!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro! Ha it’s gets cold here for about a month ha

[@chrisbernacki1012]

Just found this channel....this is an awsome boat detailing channel out there. Great step by step...

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro! I appreciate you watching

[@profishinglb1344]

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[@BroadBillHunter]

your work is text book. you've greatly helped me and my buddy improve our work with your videos and information.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and tell me this!

[@desertr4062]

I live in Dubai. The sun salt and sand here is ridiculous. I'm always cleaning my boat, its never ending. Keep up the good work, love your vids.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you! Will do!

[@toddandkirsten66]

DUDE!! You are a savage! Awesome work, love the videos! WOW

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks!! 💯💯💯

[@toddandkirsten66]

@@DrakesDetailing Np at all brother 🤟🤟

[@kayongoemmanuel4818]

Your the best detailer

[@DrakesDetailing]

Haha thanks bro!

[@richiesquest3283]

Great job liked and subscribed because you answer people's questions.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much!!! If you ever have any questions please never hesitate to ask them here or Direct Message me on my Instagram!

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

What an amazing job once again, congrats on hitting that 5K mark, hope you hit 10k by summer. Good luck bud

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks brother!

[@IMAGO0N]

Great work as usual!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks you!

[@markhinds1808]

Great job, have you looked a the Griots garage G9 it looks good and lots of power as has continues power like the flex

[@DrakesDetailing]

I use the g9 for sanding and waxing

[@DrakesDetailing]

It’s definitely not as good as the flex 3401 though

[@SkeeterAdventures]

Struggled to find the right products and giving both Menzerna 400 and Jescar Power Lock+ a go after watching your other videos! Stunning results and great advice!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! thank you!!

[@Fluke17]

Top notch work

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!

[@paulfleetwood4942]

Surprised the client didn't want the teak done. Amazing job!

[@DrakesDetailing]

We weren’t the last ones to touch it, it was going to a yacht works company to get some things fixed, paint touch up, bottom job and maybe teak work.

[@georgespapillon364]

Wow what a job ! And what a great result ! I have a few questions. When you say that you up your buffer speed at each pass, what is a pass / Is a pass an up down, side to side, or do you mean you do a section with adding compound 3 or 4 times ? Is the stark Hyper hold as good as a Ceramic coating treatment ? When you say waxing in this video, you mean applying the Starke Hyper Hold ! Also when you wet sand the fibreglass, when do you know you sanded enough ? When do you know you sanded enough ? Thanks for your patience . George

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching! side to side, up down, side to side is 3 passes. Ceramic will last longer that hyperhold. Hyperhold will last about 4 to 6 months. Ceramic about 12 to 24 months When I say waxing I me hyperhold you'll know you sanded enough when the gel coat is perfectly evenly pull.

[@georgespapillon364]

@@DrakesDetailing I really appreciate your informations. Love your work !

[@alessandropischedda3410]

Very nice!!!😀👍

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!!

[@brendtsundermeier5963]

Dayum! Nice work!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro! 💯❤️

[@madisonromero3529]

Fantastic video! I saw you using a clay bar in one of your other videos. Is there a certain brand of clay bar you recommend? Also can you make a video on metal cleaning on boat? Thanks

[@DrakesDetailing]

Meguires clay bar is good, they are all about the same honestly! Ha Here’s a video I did a while back on metal polishing, restoration, and protection! Hope this helps! 😎 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDKiqSvn5agiZI

[@stormcerj]

Steamer works fabulously on removing vinyl decals!

[@DrakesDetailing]

thanks for the tip 😉

[@TrojanStarryNight]

Drake would like you to try Menzerna 300 vs Starke Level R? Also just purchased a Flex 3401 last week, after using my flex 14-2 150 rotary for 15 year exclusively. It will be nice to have a 1, 2 punch now.

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’ll give menzerna 300 a shot! Been meaning too!

[@davidolsen4435]

Killin it! Keep it up dude!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!

[@paulrogers3511]

1st class job. Great information thru out video. Thanks

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you for watching !

[@eduardob.d.3925]

What a great video! I would love to hear your opinion on how to choose the right grit of sanding disc for a job.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Good question! I need to make a video on that. Kind of hard to explain, guess it comes with experiance

[@jasondow8885]

First class job 🤗🤗

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks

[@RyanA1976]

Amazing job! Your videos are very informative and helpful. Keep it up bro!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@sscheyer]

Nice info. I see hyper hold is sold out everywhere currently. any eta when this is coming back into stock on your site. If you can't get that sooner then later would Menzerna 400 be the best sub or Jescar Power Lock?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hyper should be back in stock by the end of next week! Jescar power lock would be a great alternative

[@sscheyer]

@@DrakesDetailing thanks . I’ll hold off then. It’s my first time attempting to compound and polish. Searay 320 navy blue hull. Plan was to use level-r with presta white wool on variable speed polisher , then go to elevate with lake country orange 5 inch pad with griots DA and then watching your video I may need to follow up with white lake country 5 inch pad (use same elevate ?) and then finish with microfiber 6 inch buff and shine with hyper hold . Should I change up any of that approach? Thanks for replying so quickly. Up here in NJ so it’s getting time to get ducks in a row .

[@overlandmoto]

Whats up man you've motivated me to start my own business, and just started my first gig. Typically how long would it take to polish and wax a Bayliner 34. I keep under estimating the amount of time to finish. Thanks for the awesome videos man been watching your channels for quite some time now. God bless.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome bro! that size boat will probably take about 3 days

[@mikeweatherbee2]

I've just finished doing my '99 Trophy with Presta products and after seeing this video i think I'll use Stark products. Is there anything I should be aware of about wet sanding a boat this old? It was chalky before I compounded and polished it.

[@alessandropischedda3410]

Hey Drake, as always👍! When you say I want able to remove sanding marks so had to do an Extra step, what do you mean by that? Just the scratches that it leaves or you include into "sanding marks" pig tails as well? Sometimes I manage to remove the scratches during the compounding step but not the pigtails which are a bit deeper

[@DrakesDetailing]

I am talking about the pig tails, Deep sanding marks

[@t3al3y-60]

This is awesome. Definitely inspired me to go the extra mile. What would you use to restore an originally white but now faded yellowish bump rail ? Keep up the good work mate!

[@DrakesDetailing]

try some acetone on a white rag.

[@ryanduffy1715]

Amazing depth in every video. Appreciate what you are doing for this community! Quick question regarding polymers....I've used Rejex, Smoove, turtle wax seal and shine with collinite 845 as a topper. Have yet to try out Jescar or Starke Hyper Hold. Being in NJ with a 8 month boating/fishing season, in your expert opinion what gives clients the best UV protection/water beading/shine and durability assuming they are using a PH balanced soap throughout the season?

[@davidolsen4435]

I use a lot of seal n shine and love it!

[@DrakesDetailing]

So far I have seen great success with jescar and hyperhold. But, I top it with starke replenish. That topper really makes a huge difference, also if you or the owner tops it once a month the sealant will last 6 or 8 months all day.

[@davidolsen4435]

@@DrakesDetailing Im excited to try out thr Starke products! Inreally like using 303 Touchless Sealant for maintenance washes (because it's so easy)

[@DrakesDetailing]

Give replenish a shot! It’s a little tacky went it starts to cure, but it’s amazing stuff

[@davidolsen4435]

@@DrakesDetailing Going to order replenish and Level-R this week!

[@thomasemge4149]

Thank you for your videos and your store with easy access and quick shipping for all the products I needed to restore my boat’s gel coat! Do you think I can follow the same process on my outboard cowlings? I’m worried the heavy compound/rotary could be a bit much. 2005 Yamahas. Thanks again!

[@michaelnagy4827]

Great Work as always! I have an older boat and plan on following this video step by step on a restoration. How many pads and sheets of paper did you go thru? I also removed some decals and the gel coat is visibly raised in those areas. Will the wet sand smooth those out too?

[@DrakesDetailing]

yes if you sand with the 500 grit! you will typically go there 1 pad every 3 to 5 ft

[@michaelronquillo3842]

Good day Drake! You da man, i may be an old dog but i am learning new tricks from you. Can you give me a link for the north lake polishing pad sets?. Thanks i appreciate your site.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/lake-country

[@michaelronquillo3842]

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the link! I hope you are having a great day.

[@jamartinomd1]

So question re wet sand:got an old boat with severe gel coat oxidation (5/5) that I'm planning on wet sanding. I've got Abranet 600 and 1000, as well as Abralon 500 and 1000. Using a DA (Maxshine M8s V2). Thinking of going Abranet 600 to 1000, then follow with Abralon 500 to 1000. Next step will be Starke Level R with a white wool pad with Makita, followed by Menzerna 400 using a Lake Country orange on a Rupe Big Foot, and then finish with Starke Hyperhold with my DA. Any advice, especially on Abranet and Abralon would be welcome. Also, settings for my DA, Makita and Rupe would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your advice...your content is the most credible and trusted in mho.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! That process should your great! Although, you may be jumping grits too much with the sand paper. 500 and 1000 are to very different grits. I’d throw in a grit in between your 500 and 1000 step. Other than that, the heavier the compound, the lower speed you wanna run your buffer on. The lighter the compound, the faster you wanna run your machine.

[@Blakeneal407]

I see how you mentioned the diminishing abrasive compound but do they possibly make a somehwhat diminishing sanding disk??

[@DrakesDetailing]

Not intentionally, but as you sand more and more your disk will diminish just by the nature of it. But I get what your saying, that why you have to take so many little steps to work towards a smaller grit when wet sanding, staring from big and going to small.

[@gorgoneion]

Great video. How many times you can wet sand and polish a boat ; I mean the whole cycle.

[@oldfaithless]

Hey Drake amazing videos, why do you only mask off the bottom of the. Boat when you switch to buffing and not wetsanding? Does the 800 grit abranet not take bottom paint off the boat?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Good question! Yes the sanding well take off the bottom paint, but in this case I wasn’t trying to protect to bottom paint, I was protecting my pad. If the pad hit the paint it would turn my pad black and ruin it. This boat was going to a yachtworks company after I was done to get new bottom paint, and touch up paint on a few areas.

[@markhynes4933]

Good morning Drake, I have a 2008 Larson cabrio 330. I think I have to wet sand it. I have never used any of the things you are mentioning. I am afraid that I will mess everything up. Your video is detailed and I will try my best to make my boat shine. Any other advice you may have for me? Thank you

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! Without seeing the boat it is really hard to tell. The best thing I can tell you is to do a test spot to see what is going to need done. Start with the least aggressive step in the test spot and, go up from there each time. Keep going up in agressiveness with the compound in your test spot until you have your desired results. Then you will know what you need to do for the rest of the boat

[@tomfairbank4715]

What’s the best way to detail non slip? Got a bunch of pine salmon mine, damn stuff won’t come off

[@ConnorLyle]

how do you decide to wet sand over a heavy-cut compound? sorry I'm a rookie still learning.

[@IMAGO0N]

Is the super cut compound from presta/3m perfect it heavy cut comparable to starkes heavy cut?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, level R finished better than super cut

[@lucassochacki9807]

Awesome work as usual Drake!! I have a question about the presta double sided wool pad. I recently bought one, and my spindle on my Makita rotary buffer is shorter than yours for some reason and is very tight against the buffer. Also, when the pad is totally locked on, the spindle sticks through the pad to the point where it makes me kind of nervous. Just wondering what your thoughts were. Thanks!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! So anytime you run a double sided pad, you need to have this adapter on your rotary. drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/pads-accessories/products/double-sided-rotary-pad-adaptor?_pos=1&_sid=d295219bc&_ss=r

[@lucassochacki9807]

Good to know, thanks!

[@whalen530]

Have you ever used mirka dry guide for wet sanding im New to wet sanding would you recommend it

[@DrakesDetailing]

Iv used it for dry sanding.. not wet sanding

[@rbauer00]

Hey drake what’s a good sealer after I used chop top. I used jet seal but seem that it fogged up the clarity so I had to redo it and left it unsealed and looks better but I want to seal it though thanks

[@DrakesDetailing]

Either Jescar power lock or shine supply daddy -o !

[@rbauer00]

@@DrakesDetailing thanks great videos

[@TheBeachyBro]

do you buff and polish over the bumpy surface?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Assuming you mean the non-skid, yes! We do! Here’s a video specifically on that 😎m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5PJmWurmLhkgZo

[@jasoneaton29]

Did you change the backing plate on the flex for the 5 inch pads?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Nope, same backing plate

[@timgoos9389]

Would using just abralon 1000 grit wet sand still give you some good results? I got a boat similar to this oxidation and they dont pay too much so hoping 1 step wet sand folllowed by heavy / medium cut would be enough? Also, are these sanding pads re usable or do you trash them after?

[@DrakesDetailing]

The sanding discs are no longer good after you use them. You can just use abralon I guess you would be alright, ithe result just edge it out a little better with Abranet and Abralon

[@timgoos9389]

@@DrakesDetailing i ordered some of the abranet 1000's. it's a white boat, going for 1000 grit abranet, starke level R and then elevate.

[@babyboy6179]

Do you will do a job in Miami?

[@waynecarney8635]

How long did it take in hours say 100 per hour .?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Not sure the hours, but it was around $6500

[@grantlaws4917]

Yo Drake! Just picked up a 2003 action craft flats boat. The boat has the outlines from original stickers... will wet sanding get rid of these outlines? If not, how can I remove those decal outlines?

[@DrakesDetailing]

yes wet sanding will blend them in, It may not come all the way out thought, depending on how oxidized the boat is.

[@skatejoni1]

Make a restoration video On a black boat So wetsanding black gelcoat because black is a difficult colour

[@DrakesDetailing]

It is!! When I get the job I’ll film it!

[@Brad-id7ge]

Drake im doing an 07 28' grady and its oxidized bad on the non skid the woolpad is not cutting it well. How can i wet sand it?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Is it the Diamond pattern non-skid? Or the sprayed on kind?

[@Brad-id7ge]

@DrakesDetailing the sprayed on. The higher bubbles are shine but the low spots are not.

[@carpullingdotcom36]

Also is doing all of this in the direct sun ok?

[@Shaggy00850]

How much per ft would you charge for this? This seems more work than a center console or would you price it the same?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! This one I believe I priced at around $25 per foot per step.

[@alanponshampshire3481]

If I don't have a DA but intend on buying a FLEX 3401 VRG, can I also use it to wax?

[@DrakesDetailing]

yes! that will work just fine!

[@evokleensteamcleaningdetai9408]

when you use abranet 500 and 1000, its a wet process or dry sanding?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I always wet sand

[@jasoneaton29]

When sanding… I see you usually use 1000 and then go to compound. Is that typically the case in most boats?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! The process is varies from boat to boat. Generally, you start with a lower grit number, and move to a finer grit as you finish the sanding process. Then after your finest sanding step, you start with your heaviest compound (like Starke Level R ) then move to less grit each time down the line of compounds. Here’s my website, I have tons of sanding and compounds to choose from! Hope this helps! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/

[@skatejoni1]

How much do you charge for this amazing job you did :)

[@DrakesDetailing]

$9600 !

[@kylebeville9685]

Do you think boat detailing is something that could be done part time in Florida? I’m military and don’t get to pick my schedule

[@DrakesDetailing]

For sure! I'd start off with washes only or wash and waxing

[@carpullingdotcom36]

What do you charge for a job like this? Also how long did it take you to do whole job?

[@capefearmarinedetailing]

So for your sander you are using the griots garage G9? Do you find that a DA polisher is ever too agressive vs. a traditional DA sander with a smaller throw. The guy I learned from dry sanded and uses a dewalt variable speed DA sander with an interface pad, I am sure the purists would cringe at the idea of dry sanding but we had it down to a science- but sanding discs would get clogged very quickly. I would like to make the switch to wetsanding but I cant use my dewalt DA because it has an internal vacuum system that would suck up the water. I have been hesitant to use a DA polisher because I am afraid it would be much more aggressive with the longer throw. Doesn't seem like you're having any issues with the G9 being too agressive though. I have a torqx DA polisher with an 8mm throw that I want to use with the abralon discs. Do you think I'd have any issues with that being too aggressive?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey Shane! Na it will be fine aggressive wise, it all just has to do with your sanding pressure. I’m more of a fan of wet sanding just because your sanding disks will last you longer without getting clogged. But ya, you have nothing to worry about with the DA, I use it all the time! Just make sure you not pressing too hard and you should be looking good 😎

[@barracudajet6080]

Can you still move your arms after the job in the evening? Greatings from Berlin☺

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yea and no! Ha I go home and wake up sore most days! Ha

[@barracudajet6080]

@@DrakesDetailing 💪☺

[@michaelronquillo3842]

Get a speed bag and learn to work out on it. It will do wonders for your stamina.

[@barracudajet6080]

@@michaelronquillo3842 😮

[@michaelronquillo3842]

I will be 60 saturday and i can use the tools all day. Sure the shoulders get sore but all those years i hit the speed bag makes a big difference.

[@valerie750]

Do you have any videos on what to charge a customer?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes! Look on my channel for pricing!

[@robbiew8783]

dumb question but if you wax that boat every 3 months the oxidation will never come back right?

[@DrakesDetailing]

If you stay on top of it with sealant every 3 months AND keep up the sealant with protection like Starke’s replenish once a month, you shouldn’t have any oxidation build up. However, maybe once a year depending on your climate I would still recommend doing a washing strip down of the wax with Dawn dishwashing detergent, then do a light compound/ polish just to keep swirl marks out and to remove the micro-oxidation that may be there just to give it a real nice shine and rejuvenate it once again, and then sealant then keep the protectant on it every month and sealant every 3 months until you get to your once a year light compound and polish again. You should be looking good bro! 😎🔥🔥. Here’s the link to the Starke replenish. You wipe it in just like a cleaner after your monthly, or bi-weekly wash. drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/starke-replenish-silica-spray?_pos=1&_sid=c881b5bc0&_ss=r

[@chris1756]

Why did you stop using stake

[@DrakesDetailing]

Company, morals, and the way they treated me

[@franerunje]

Whay you don't use a MIRKA DEROS

[@DrakesDetailing]

I do on teak!

[@franerunje]

Is possible doing that job with Mirka.

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can sand with it, but I like sanding with a DA, doesn’t have as much torque. It’s alittle safer

[@Annieswaney]

I have a boat coming up that has white junk coming off by the customer just running his hand over it. What would you recommend that I try for this guy. I can’t afford all this stuff. I bought a VANNECT Buffer Polisher, 1200W 7-inch Polisher with 6 Variable Speed, 5 Foam Pads, Detachable Handle and Safety Lock Car Buffer Polisher Ideal for Car Sanding, Polishing, Waxing (Upgraded). I also have a random orbit polisher/buffer. I have no idea what to do

[@DrakesDetailing]

Is There is “chalk” coming off when you wipe your hand that’s a good indication that it’s going to need to be wet sanded that and you’ll have to invest in some good sandpaper and DA polisher

[@Annieswaney]

@@DrakesDetailing I had asked before if a duel action orbit would be the same

[@skatejoni1]

I don’t understand hoe van you go from 500 to 1000 wet and get al of the wetsandscrasches out of the gelcoat with compounding that sounds impossiblenfor me 1000 is best a heavy gritt to end

[@jasoneaton29]

What did you charge for the entire boat?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I believe I charged around 10k for this one

[@JMc.D]

If it’s not too intrusive, how much would you charge for a job like this?

[@DrakesDetailing]

This job was right at $8,000

[@RaldasDetails]

First😎👍🏼

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching!!

[@roberthaynie7852]

Man I wish you could come do my boat, you want to???

[@DrakesDetailing]

It depends on where you are located! ha

[@JefferyShute]

dawn will not remove wax.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes it will ha

[@JefferyShute]

@@DrakesDetailing check out project farm channel. He washed a car like 10 times with dawn. No effect on the wax coating. Beaded up like it was just applied.

[@jacobshipman1490]

just think if you moved to Dubai, you'd be a millionaire in a year

[@DrakesDetailing]

Haha I’m sure 😎 lots of big boats and money in Dubai