How to Buff and Wax Non Skid Boat Decks | Boat Detailing Business Tips | Revival Marine Care

In this video you will learn how to properly restore and protect your non skid deck surfaces. We go over how to properly buff, wax and seal your non skid to keep your non skid protected for months and months! all of the products used in this video are linked below! 👇
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Products:
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- Da Machine for Waxing ( Get 15% OFF Discount Code: DRAKE15 @ Checkout )
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Step 1 Wash & Dry
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- Shurhold deck Brush amzn.to/336CQ2C
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Step 2 Heavy Cut
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- Makita Rotary Buffer
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Step 3 Polish
- Menzerna 400 Compound Alternative / Polish www.detailusupply.com/product...
- Makita Rotary Buffer
- Presta Wool Pad www.detailusupply.com/product...
Step 4 Wash & Dry
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- Water Hoes ( Best on Earth! ha ) amzn.to/333K6MS
- Shurhold brush handle amzn.to/3j98YII
- Shurhold deck Brush amzn.to/336CQ2C
- Shurhold XSOFT Brush amzn.to/3j999Uo
- Shurhold Mop amzn.to/3mShNsN
- Dewalt Blower amzn.to/33WKkV6
- Better Boat Brush amzn.to/3jbEN3x
- RIDGID shop vac amzn.to/2XYboQX
Step 5 Wax
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- Da Machine for Waxing ( Get 15% OFF Discount Code: DRAKE15 @ Checkout )
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- Foam Pad www.detailusupply.com/product...
Step 6 Non Skid Sealant
- Nautical one non skid sealer Alternative www.detailusupply.com/product...

[@AdventuresPandD]

Thanks for unraveling the mystery of non skid care

[@DrakesDetailing]

You're welcome!

[@Ekulx]

Thanks for all the tricks and tips

[@veechjunior2735]

🚤Great video and super precise and straight to the point !! keep up the great work

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks! We greatly appreciate it! 😎

[@kevinsherlock999]

Love this video! Thanks for posting. Clean non-skid makes the boat look brand new and anything that makes clean up after fishing easier is well worth the money

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yep! Absolutely!

[@kevinsherlock999]

@@DrakesDetailing Shurhold makes a buffing brush that they recommend for non-skid. Do you think that works or is the thicker wool pad necessary. Stay safe during the storm...

[@DrakesDetailing]

I like using the wool pad

[@daniellangdon5514]

@@kevinsherlock999 I bought that brush and was not happy with it

[@jeffs9530]

Thanks Drake! Great video and great products I can't wait to try them on by boat. I have been watching all your videos and will be working on DIY on my boat with all the products and info on a 1996 Seaswirl to restore it to looking new.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! It will look outstanding!🔥🔥

[@tateabney5557]

Love the video, with lots of info 🙌🙌🙌

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martindeslauriers9575]

Thank you such an informative video

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad it was helpful! 😎

[@armedmariner]

So WOW great video. I’ve watched it numerous times too. Just watching for technique. I wish you’d do bloopers reel where the cord wraps around the Makita or of it jumping out of your hand! I mean I had it happen. Maybe you never had that happen? Ha! Ok serious now. I am 100% sold on that Super Cut. Wow. My Boston Whaler is a 92 and guaranteed she’s never been deoxidized. I started off using a heavy cut auto polish. It really wasn’t very good. After watching this video I ordered EVERYTHING and today I got after it with Super Cut. Oh My God. That stuff is like sand blasting gel coat. Grin. I have to wear eye protection because tiny sand particles fling everywhere. But that stuff works so so so well. Love it. You can do a spot and instantly know in just a few passes if you need a tad more. Also I will say that I didn’t know what life could be before I bought that Presta wool buff. I was using a Harbor Freight one. Night and day difference! After doing the Super Cut I had to power hose the boat to get all that compound out. It’s very gritty but it “flows” with the water hose nicely. Tomorrow I’m doing step 2 with the Menzerna 400. I TRUST that it will actually smooth out the cut. Right now my nonskid is very clean looking albeit not bright. My flat interior surfaces are almost shiny but not quite. And yes some of that hologram stuff. Even if I stopped now I would be amazed at how much better the boat looks. But I’m all-in and going for the full Monty on this baby. I love my Whaler and I’m gonna make her happy she has a new owner. Anyway long note but I must say PRODUCTS MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. For me I have to learn more technique but I’m not “bad” and “dumb”. So products matter more than technique if you have enough technique. Great videos and I’ve subscribed and will continue to dig watching. I love boats.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad I could help! 🔥

[@donlewis1275]

You have thought me how to make my boat look amazing! Thank you! Keep up the great work. Love the videos.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you so much!

[@paulsokol521]

Hey great video and going to try these steps on non skid. We have some on the bow and worried about the wax on the hull we just did getting washed off with the use of the purple stuff cleaner. Did the hull before we saw this video! What would you recommend? Paul

[@scottseaman6247]

Great video, thanks for the info

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cavemandancer]

Some great video bro. Lot of great info.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks man! 😎

[@frankpuleo2009]

You are a maniac!! I loved the video, lots of info here !! Thanks for your devotion to you’re work ! The people at my Marina think my 2004 century center console is a much later model....you’re processes WORK BRO! Thank you.... Frankie P

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! I really appreciate that! Share these videos with anyone who asks! :)

[@frankpuleo2009]

@@DrakesDetailing absolutely!!

[@ron5518]

I definitely appreciate the video Drake. I have come across many boats here in Michigan that are not well maintained. This step-by-step helps much. Thank you

[@bjschofied1]

I'm learning a lot by watching your videos and I appreciate it. My boat is new and I've been using the Star Brite Non Skid Deck Cleaner every time we wash the boat. Will this be sufficient for keeping my non skid in good shape? It says it has PTEF and advertises it provides a protective barrier. Thanks!

[@bowang8747]

After following these steps, I have a new appreciation on how labor intensive this non skid detailing is. Took me (amateur) 8 hours to do the whole thing. I started with a wool pad and DA Polisher and my wool pad had wool flying all over so I think a orbital machine is what I was missing. I just used a medium pad instead and started with Meguiars ultimate compound. Basically started with super clean wash, dry, remove rust on my non skid, ultimate compound, super clean wash again, dry, jescar, let sit, wipe on the marine 31 sealer. Great learning experience and made the deck much smoother and now no more white powder on my hands when I wipe with hands. I think you've used woody wax in the past so would you use woody or marine 31? I keep my boat on a mooring so woody is what I used in the past.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro, what are you wax is great for interior and cockpit stuff, but if you’re talking exterior or non-skid, I would use an SI O2 protectant versus woody wax

[@bowang8747]

@@DrakesDetailing Got it. I’ll continue to use the nautical one (not marine 31) which I think is the SiO2. Just need to dry the deck after fishing which is the annoying part.

[@alanflinn]

Your the Man!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks!

[@robertredman8543]

Great job I have been watching you for a couple of days now and you have taught me how to detail my boat to the max thanks a million

[@jers3057]

Bro your the man

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks!

[@rlhallz]

Great content as always. Do you do the nonskids before or after compounding the interior? Bumping the rotary with super cut compound on a detailed panel might screw up the finish?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I usually do the floors last, I’m never really had an issue with messing up the finish. If you do hit a spot, just polish it back out

[@b.k.detailing8028]

I like it! You always learn something new in the boat maintenance business 👍🏼

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yep! There are better and better boat detailing products coming out!

[@joeycombs6567]

Love your videos! What do you typically plug your power tools into? Do you often run into situations where there aren’t any power outlets around?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I require that the boat be near adequate power and water sources in order to be able to do the detail

[@normanbessette2647]

Great video, thanks for posting. Can see how this works on diamond non-skid but what do you use (if different) for more of a sand paper type non-skid like you run into on a typical sport-fish?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Same system!

[@leeroberts6227]

I have ever video shows but your video are the best I do mean that brother drake from GA I am going to take all of your advice brother drake

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@McKees37]

Nice work as always!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!

[@peterwallace6222]

What do you do for the inside walls of the boat.? Do you polish and buff as you do with the hull.? Ottawa, Canada.

[@derekbardon]

GREAT video! I did this last year and it turned out great. What should we do for regular and yearly maintenance for this system? Do we need to compound yearly? Thanks!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! You should not need to hard buff like this every year. You can maintain the shine by keeping a good polymer sealant on it every 4 months and regular washes with Si02

[@davidolsen4435]

Killin it as always

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!

[@armedmariner]

I bought a ‘92 Boston Whaler Outrage 17 and I doubt it has ever been buffed or polished. Chalk comes off in your hand when you run the surface. I’ve been messing about at cleaning it up. I finally broke down and spent the money to buy the right chemicals and pads. Hope that does the trick. I will say that as I remove the oxidation I’m loving the new look. Wow.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! So glad I could inspire you! ha. If you ever need any other questions answered, totally feel free to drop another comment here or DM me on Instagram! 😎

[@Captedgardorosado]

We where waiting for this one. thanks a lot man, you’re videos have been so helpful. Quick question should I use the buffing brush instead when it comes to old school soft sand types of non-skid ?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’d still stick with this method, I don’t find that the brush has a nice finish, or you can do the first step with the brush then do the rest as in this video! Thanks for the comment

[@jl6870]

Only different thing I’d suggest a microfiber pad for the da for laying down the jescar for partical type non skid

[@DrakesDetailing]

Micro will work great with both as well!

[@ReelinTension]

So got another question for you. My wife was helping me clean the non skid on my new boat and get it ready to seal it with starke hyperhold to protect it and make it easier to clean in the future. I went to the store to get some more microfiber towels and a few other things and she had already applied the nautical one non skid and had already starting applying the hyperhold over that before I got back. Will that matter as we did it backwards from what you did in this video? Really couldn't say anything to her because in all reality I am blessed to have a wife that actually doesn't mind helping keep the boat clean and I told her what I was going to do and use but not in what order.

[@regovermaniii4190]

I did the Jescar Power Lock on my 35' sailboat topsides and when I buffed with fiber towel I went home. This morning I have a blue haze all over the boat. I called Jescar and spoke with Eric and they never heard of this before and are going to research it. I sent in pictures and a link for this video. I told them that I think you know your stuff but I'm in a pickle as I do not know how to remove it. I tried to use a yellow 3M wool pad (Dry) and it did not faze it. I need to safely remove the stuff and still have the ceramic next step to do. Thoughts??

[@mikemcmanus8503]

I am a marine upholstery guy. For you black moldy seat Marine 31 is the best vinyl mold cleaner ive tried

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@stretch551]

This video is exactly what I need. Thank you so much! Do you have any tips for cleaning the rubber handles? My boat has those black spots like this one does. Curious how to get it off. Thanks again!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey! Can you send a picture of what you are referring to to my Facebook or Instagram? @drakes.detailing

[@lasseandersen1955]

Super video 🤩Will it be even shinier with yellow woolpad with the menzerna 400 or the same as with the white wollpad?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Non skid really Doesn’t shine, so that’s why I don’t waste the good pads on them

[@g69sbad]

Great video Drake.. I have a sea ray and the none skid areas already feel slick even while its oxidized. Dont know what that skid is called but even with nothing on it its slick. If you know what im talking about , how would you clean sand and wax those kind of skid area?..thanks man

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can do the same process, it really won’t make it any more slick than it is currently

[@XtremeSwoora]

Hi, great video! Is it possible to perform this procedure with an oscillating machine or do you need a rotating one? Thanks :)

[@DrakesDetailing]

rotary is best!

[@drewdoran8146]

Just bought a 2005 center console - your videos have been super helpful trying to figure out how to get it looking like new! Just wondering when I do these steps on the non-skid - is there any reason I shouldnt also do it on all the other topside surfaces? For instance the center console is very chalky so I am wondering if I can apply this process to it to get it looking like new

[@DrakesDetailing]

you can use the same steps!

[@shaggyguides]

For a brand new boat right from the factory and dealer can you just apply the non skid sealer to it with out a strip wash and buff?

[@bbeeson4]

Drake, great video. I have the non glossy sandpaper type non skid. Do these same applications apply to it or should i use a different method? Thanks for your time. Got minor oxidation

[@DrakesDetailing]

Same steps will work fine

[@jessecool561]

Awesome content. I am using the meguiars one step 67. stuff works great on flat areas. i am having difficulty getting in rounded areas and recessed cleats. Any pointers?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, I personally wouldn’t use meguires. The results will not last. I’d switch over to shine supply’s line of compound. shinesupply.com/ use my discount code, DRAKE15

[@prestonmarburger3130]

I’ve been using that stuff since it came out, it doesn’t make the deck that slippery, I’ve used other water beading deck sealants and they are so much more slippery. Great product and great video.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! It is a great product for sure!

[@christiansantos310]

Great video man 👍🏼

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!

[@lydiaajohnson]

I would like to see you restore a boat with metal flake. I’m working on one right now, and it’s been scary. It required sanding and compound cutting, followed by cutting. The tricky part is not to burn through the thin clear resin over the flake. It’s very easy to go beyond the clear resin into the flake causing slivering. What would you do? Would you do anything different from what I described?

[@rsreidjr]

Maybe a DA or Random Polisher rather than a Rotary? What did you end up doing?

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Awesome informative video, keep it up bro

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks brother!

[@colorado5769]

Great information thank you! I take it since all theses Gel Coats restorations require don’t type of harsh cleaner like degreaser I should save the non skid for last if I can’t to the complete boat in 1 shot correct?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, I always like to save the nonskid decking for last because that is always going to get dirty until you are completely done. I always start from top to bottom.

[@charliefalco955]

Hey Drake. Big fan of yours. I have (molded) non skid on top of my gunwales. How do you suggest cleaning and sealing. Its a new boat in great condition....wannna keep it that way.

[@beaulster]

I have the same, drake said to do it in the same manner as the floors. He has a video out there where you don’t have to do all the steps if gel coat is in good shape.

[@freditzkowitz4159]

My boat is only 4 years old and has been well maintained (I acquired it in June of this year) so it doesn't have too much oxidation on the non skids. With that intro I have a few questions: 1- Since it's not badly weathered can I skip the Super Cut step? 2- Since the season is over in the North, I'm in heated storage and don't have access to running water, any suggestions to change the wash step after buffing with the Menzerna 400 compound? 3- When do you use a microfiber pad? Can you use it for lighter cutting with the compound instead of the wool pad? Sorry for all the questions, I appreciate you taking the time to respond!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching. If it’s not oxidized you can skip the heavy cut. Clean with rubbing alcohol or diluted degreaser like super clean The wool pad will cut better, if you do not need the cutting power, then yes the micro fiber will work fine

[@MrRojas54]

Amazing video brother. Like the content. How do you deal with aggressive non skid patterns? The foam applicator your using in the video would be done in no time on my boat😐

[@DrakesDetailing]

I use this for all the nonskid patters, heavy cut compound with a double sided wool pad and I hold the buffer sideways and follow whatever pattern there may be

[@scottbrandonisio1724]

Love the videos Drake! For buffing the rest of the interior boat deck (everything else besides the non-skid), would you recommend this same process? I noticed in your before and after how much shinier the fiberglass walls became

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! I would do a little bit more detail the the “smooth” gelcoat on the interior of the boat. How much oxidation do you have in your interior? That will tell me how to direct you better! 😎

[@scottbrandonisio1724]

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the reply! Lots of oxidation, it's a 1983 boat that's never been refinished.

[@marvinblack3212]

How do you feel about putting a Marine Ceramic Coating on the non-skid?

[@leopoldgonzalez7199]

Thanks for that tip Drake⚓⛵👍

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothykelly5783]

Drake I love you videos. When it comes to cleaning non-skid I can’t get those very small rust spots. I was wondering if you tell me how to get rid of them.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Try rust aid or a product called iron x by car pro

[@timothykelly5783]

@@DrakesDetailing thank you i will be trying it out and i will let you know if it works

[@luyenchou924]

Wow! Thanks for the tip about Antonio and Marines Shine! I'm out on the East End of Long Island and my only wish was I could get someone like you to detail my boat! Will call him today!

[@luyenchou924]

Hey Drake - realized I can't find the information about A Marine Shine in the description details. Is Antonio still operating?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I do not know, let me check

[@luyenchou924]

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks Drake!!

[@derekbardon]

Hi Drake -thanks for the video! I’m wondering how much power lock we should be using? It looks like you used a really small amount, but I don’t think you mentioned the actual quantity. Thanks!

[@DrakesDetailing]

I can get about 10 25 ft boats out of one 32 ounce bottle

[@makebelieverOrBeliev]

Thank you

[@DrakesDetailing]

💯

[@PeelPressure]

Great video as always. Question, how would you recommend cleaning and maintaining a soft grip floor like SeaDek or Gatorstep? Any product recommendations would be welcome as well?

[@DrakesDetailing]

A diluted degreaser like super clean will clean them right up! I kinda go over it in my “detailing a ceramic coated boat” video, I believe it’s around 6:45.

[@PeelPressure]

Drake's Detailing perfect, I’ll take a look at that video. Thanks for the very quick response.

[@DrakesDetailing]

No problem

[@calebaaustin]

Please try a drill brush! I use it with comet and it will get the non skid super clean, bright and and ready for wax. I use the yellow which I believe is a medium bristle.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@beaulster]

So sweet thank you. Been looking for the right way to clean them. My gunnels & floor are non skid so I do this video on those. Question: my hardtop is a t-top, gel coat & highly oxidized. Can I use this same approach to make it shine again? For example my finger tips are whitish when drag them across it. What are your thoughts around this? Many thanks.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, but for best results if it’s chalky I would do a 1000 and 2000 grit wet sand then these steps. Use mirka abralon sanding disks. drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/mirka-abralon-foam-grip-disc?variant=37398779494576

[@stef975]

@@DrakesDetailing Awesome. ok! its a center console, so if the center console is chalky then follow the same process. Sounds like I have to really do good restore all around, then go into maintenance mode. Salt water & sun really kicks the crap out of gel coat. Thanks Drake!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes exactly!! Maintenance is everything! Wax your boat every 4 months like clock work!

[@grantdaniels5959]

Really enjoyed your vid. I believe you mentioned using "Presta Super Cut" and "Jescar Powerlock Plus Polymer Sealant", as two compounds used in this project. In a different vid, you mentioned you like the "Starke Level R Heavy Cut Compound", for 2021. I noticed on the Jescar site, they have a new "Jescar Ultra Lock Plus Polymer Sealant" introduced. My question is, would you change to these two newer compounds mentioned or stick with your initial recommendations in your vid? Thankyou for your vids--very educational. Grant

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’d switch to starke level r heavy cut and use starke hyper hold

[@grantdaniels5959]

@@DrakesDetailing Thankyou, I appreciate it. Where and how do I donate? I'm new to this. Grant

[@saaramrani9867]

Hi Drake. Great video. I am taking ownership of a new Everglades 315 this week. What would you recommend to apply topside to seal? Should wash with dawn and apply a ceramic coating? Or should I use Jescar power lock and top it off with colonite. Thanks for your help.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! If it’s coming from a dealership, I would use wake up polish on an orange Lake country force rotation pad and Jescar powerlock. Before doing both of these steps, it would be advisable to wash with Dawn first. shinesupply.com/collections/marine-products Here’s a link to all the products I mentioned above Please use discount code: DRAKE15 at checkout 😎 Hope this helps !

[@hamachi21]

good video

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!

[@SpikeOnTheWater]

Kick ass video! 🙌🏾 I’ve always omitted non-skid Unless it’s over 10 years old. We finish with a nano coating from Permanon to give the glowing protection about the non skid.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Nice!!

[@Dani8able]

Awesome video!! Quick question have you ran into having to detail Bimini top plastic windows? What is best product to use? Thanks:)

[@DrakesDetailing]

For cleaning or protecting ?

[@Dani8able]

Both. The clear plastic has a toughness to it I think from not being washed after use in salt water. Could I get away with using jascar sealant?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, but if it feels rough jescar won’t remove that..

[@beaulster]

Drake, after the wool cut with presta, should I switch to a fresh pad for menzerna? Or just keep on rollin. Thanks again.

[@DrakesDetailing]

In a perfect work yes, but on non skid it isn't so important that you use a different pad.

[@bongeyedbill9355]

Bro, how about trying out the usual market stuff availible in the uk. Those tips would be well amazing for folk over here. 👌

[@DrakesDetailing]

What products are over there ?

[@jld_world6786]

Awesome video! Thank you for dropping all the knowledge. You have inspired me to tackle this on my own. I have a 32’ sailboat that is 17 years old. It has lived its life on a lake in north Texas and I don’t think the gel coat has ever been cared for. It doesn’t leave white on my hand when rubbed but it is dull and absorbs every thing that gets on it. Do you think it would be best to use a deep cut, polish and seal or just a polish and seal? I have a dewalt dwp848 polisher, will this be ok for all steps? Feeling pretty good about being able to do this. Feeling the only real challenge will be the hull sides since the boat is in the water. Thanks again for what you do.

[@David-xb2rz]

Did you do your sailboat? About to do all of this to an 85 Catalina.

[@richardt7926]

Great video!!! I have been working on my boat following your advice and things are turning out great. Since I'm sanding the rest of the interior with 1000g, is it ok to also do the deck? Thanks again for the great videos!!!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

I usually don’t recommend sanding the deck, become the gel coat on the non skid is very thin, buffing it like in this video usually does the trick!

[@recoilrob4765]

Just finished my boat with your total system, (Starke R, Elevate, Jescar +, Nautical 1 non skid protector. Took a couple days but looks like a new boat. BTW, how do I clean the Jescar out of my pads? I've soaked in SuperClean for an hour, still greasy. thanks, Rob

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! Glad I could help! You don’t clean Jescar out, just save that pad for Jescar only

[@johnbauso1037]

Can you do a video on just pads which to use were

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes! That video is way over do!! I'll get it up soon!

[@darshanpatel9279]

Thanks Drake, awesome video for renovating the non-skid. Question: can I use the Ardex 600 for heavy cut on the non-skid or has to be Presta super cut? And vice versa - can Presta be used on the topsides? Just trying to see if 1 product can be used for both as I do this just once a year. Thanks again

[@DrakesDetailing]

The Ardex cakes up a little too much to do nonskid with m, I’d stick with the presta

[@darshanpatel9279]

@@DrakesDetailing thanks a lot again, Drake. Cheers

[@Supanova70]

If i did this on my non skid i would launch off my bow. Do you still use this technique on the bow to?

[@ccrider4419]

Hey Drake, another great video. I'm in the NE and can't wait for the weather to break so I can start working on our boats. In one of your other videos, you mentioned using a Magic Eraser for cleaning the non-skid and for this boat you used brushes. Wondering if you have a reason for that or it was just the tool you used that day? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

[@hesuim3804]

@drake It is really great in this video how you have the product currently being used overlayed in the bottom right corner. I have so many videos up right now, and this really helps me scan the videos to find which product at what point in the video. do you intend or would you consider keeping this feature?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you for the feedback!!! Yes I intend to keep doing this!

[@markpirone2429]

what do you think of Shurhold compound? Is it abrasive enough to remove moderate oxidation? How about their polish/wax - does it last long?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Wasn’t a fan of there products, they didn’t wow me. The brush and machines are good though

[@craigwright9601]

Hi Drake, After I do this procedure, is it possible to put a ceramic coating over the polish and wax sealer?

[@DrakesDetailing]

You don’t want to ceramic coat over a wax or polymer sealant. It won’t adhere. If you got the ceramic route, you polish and perfect the gel coat, degrease it, then apply the coating.

[@pauljacobs8073]

great video. I have snap in carpets over my non skid flooring. I will use this method to seal the gel coat floor. What is best to protect the carpets? I am thinking of starting with pressure washing and drying the carpets. Any suggestions on marine carpets?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Pressure washing is the easiest way to clean them, make sure they dry good! You can apply 303 fabric guard on them after to protect them

[@pauljacobs8073]

Drake's Detailing How about waterproofing Bimini Tops and covers? I’m thinking I’m going to lay them out on clean concrete and pressure wash those two. What’s the best product to put back on them to make them waterproof again? Any suggestions…

[@DrakesDetailing]

303 fabric is good for that as well! Or even better is IGL fabric guard

[@apisaicoabati7891]

Awsome

[@DrakesDetailing]

🔥🔥🔥💯

[@chrisvr6]

Looks great but just noticed the seats need heavy work. Wouldn't you want to do those first since the chemicals will be washed down onto the fresh floor?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes, but in this case we weren’t doing the seats

[@staceyweston9694]

Hi Drake, fantastic videos throughout! I'm curious if you re-made this video today if you would use all the same products for the non-skid or if there are any products that you would substitute? Thanks and I'll do my best to buy through your links!

[@sevenout4361]

I was just getting ready to ask the same question

[@staceyweston9694]

As a follow-up question, how do you tackle removing grime from plastic non-skid such as ladder and anchor covers that are not fiberglass/gelcoat? The fiberglass cleans fairly easily but the plastic seems to want to retain the stains. Thanks and best wishes as always Drake!

[@bowang8747]

Instead of wool pad, I used a foam pad with DA polisher and Meguiars ultimate compound. I didn't have the stuff Drake used and also I didn't have an orbital machine. After this, my non skid still looks and feels night and day better.

[@tonyfernandez8236]

Do you change the pad between the heavy compound/cutting step and the polishing step?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes absolutely! A different pad for every material

[@user-qz8ye9ij2n]

Awesome video! Could you do a black rub rail sanding/restoration video?

[@cdk102974]

I have lots of oxidation on the interior of the boat (other than the deck) around cupholders, cleats, etc. It's a smooth surface. I'm fairly sure the process would be similar process to remove the oxidation, but do I need to handle it different from the gelcoat or non-skid? This is 2002 Seadoo Islandia. And is tape/cloth the right method around seat cushions that are bolted?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey Corey! Yes, the gelcoat you will want to cut with a buffer, then swirl remove nicely so you don’t see the “halos” in the gelcoat. As for the nonskid, you can just use the sideways method as shown in the video. You don’t need to worry about this on the nonskid because you don’t see the swirls or “halos” because of the pattern of the decking (aka it’s not smooth like the cockpit gelcoat because it’s textured).

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks mate

[@DrakesDetailing]

You’re welcome!

[@MoviesSam]

I'm in the mid-atlantic which means about a 5 month boating season. The boat is covered for usually 5 months. How often (x per year) do you apply Jescar sealant ?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I would apply it twice per season 😎

[@monicaallen5266]

Can you put the ceramic wash and wax in the foam cannon?

[@DrakesDetailing]

yes!

[@gunsnsails]

Great video...I got questions! (I'm a new detailer. Did 1 boat and quoting another today.) Can a DA machine work on the non skid or should I invest in a rotary? Also, do you do these same steps for the rest of the gelcoat surfaces topside or is this specifically for the deck?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes absolutely, please see one of my many gelcoat correction videos on my playlist on my channel and you’ll see that most of what I do is the “smooth” gelcoat, and it will be a step by step on how to do it! 😎 Yes I do think a rotary would be a good investment for you business! Hope this helps! 🔥

[@gunsnsails]

@@DrakesDetailing thanks! Greatly appreciated! I used a DA on the first boat I did below the rail and it worked great. Based off your method of using the edge of the pad to get the diamond- deck style nonskid I can see how that may not work too well for me.

[@bigmarlinpitch9618]

Just wondering how you would clean and wax a sprayed micro bead non skid for the bow of sportfishers without removing the nonskid. Id love to hear some opinions

[@DrakesDetailing]

the same way as this video. Just more surface area

[@cowlumbus]

Didn’t work for my on the topside of my Pursuit. Mine seems to have mold in the gel that won’t come out. Maybe a stiffer pad is needed? How are wool pads rated?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Wool pads typically come in medium, and heavy cut. I’d try a heavy cut wool pad if you are not getting the results with just a foam pad alone.

[@coachlm16]

Do you have a link for Marines Shine? I’m on Long Island and can’t find his info

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! They do not have a website that I can find

[@chadgardnerdds3197]

Is there any way to use a rotary for vinyl seats in bad shape? Or will it just pull the protective layer off and destroy them? I’m restoring an X-star I got for a steal with only 250hrs but the seats are terrible. Trying to resell it and not spend $6k+ on reupholstering if possible.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! A buffer will absolutely destroy and rip right through your vinyl. Just try some diluted degreaser with a magic eraser, then follow up with a sealant afterwards

[@FaithisKey792]

Hello drake, I noticed when I connect the 8” double sided wool Pad to the makita 9237c. once it’s in place. The screw of the polisher sticks out. Is there a bit or extension I am missing. I do not want to scratch the hull.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes you need the double side pad adapter. drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/products/double-sided-rotary-pad-adaptor?_pos=1&_sid=22988f116&_ss=r We are sold out, but you can get it on Amazon

[@FaithisKey792]

@@DrakesDetailing Thank you brother.

[@alessandropischedda3410]

Hey Drake, great great videos thanks, would it be a useful "plus" to protect with a specific nano ceramic or whatever coat the non skid? or better to maintain it regularly with an Sio2? just wondering cos i dont find the same products in italy. thanks

[@DrakesDetailing]

Ceramic is the best options, but also the most expensive. I typically recommend even if you ceramic coat it, to still apply the Si02 on a monthly bases

[@alessandropischedda3410]

@@DrakesDetailing ok thanks a lot, one last question, i have a 2005 trophy 2502 wa, how would you quote the gelcoat hardness on those? again thanks for those tips and videos

[@alessandropischedda3410]

@@DrakesDetailing i managed to find a dealer selling the presta super cut compound, would it be comparable to the super 600?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes! Presta super cut is great use it instead on Ardex 600

[@DrakesDetailing]

It’s hard to day how the gel coat is, all boats are different, even from the same manufacturer

[@aaronzakkrose]

Love the videos! Great info! Just bought a used Boston Whaler and previous owner hit the floors and other nonskid areas with SoftScrub. Would you recommend this same process to bring it back??? Thanks!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes absolutely

[@aaronzakkrose]

@@DrakesDetailing Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@holdenbaldassi3697]

What do you recommend for the LEGO brick style non skid. This stuff is litteraly Like abunch of little spikes almost and it’s destroying my pads. I’ve done half the top deck of a 34 foot race sail boat covered in ropes (absolute nightmare with the rotary I know) but it’s destroyed 2 of my pads and I’ve only done one step on half the deck 😂 I signed up for a nightmare.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! Sometimes unfortunately that kind cannot be buffed because you’ll burn through the nonskid in the buffing process

[@alphawaterfrontservices]

Hey man, what're your tricks for Gator Step and those types of floors?

[@DrakesDetailing]

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[@alphawaterfrontservices]

@@DrakesDetailing right on! Thank you! Do you do any pontoon videos? Curious about vinyl flooring as well, and waxing that kind of aluminum of side paneling ?

[@stephencarter7181]

What is the model number for your Makita polisher?

[@DrakesDetailing]

No clue, if you type into google Makita 7inch rotary buffer you will get the same kind I have. They only make one rotary 😎

[@douglasvannuys7479]

Can I use Purple Power at full strength for that first clean?

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can, just be VERY careful about not letting it sit very long. It can burn right through vinyl seats and other materials

[@reesekasparian173]

Hello, I have a small red boat, it got heavily oxidized, I was able to restore it all but I can’t seem to get the oxidation out of the nonskid deck. Any recommendations to get the color back?

[@DrakesDetailing]

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[@sergiom.lebron5066]

Can you use a grinder with a wool pad, or do you NEED to use a variable speed buffer?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro, you need a rotary variable speed buffer. A grinder is not made to run continuously like a buffer will, and it will not provide the same results. It will just overheat.