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Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal in St. Catharines

St. Catharines · Halton, Hamilton & Niagara

Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal in St. Catharines, Ontario

Chalky, faded gelcoat machine-compounded and polished back to colour and gloss, then sealed.

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Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal in St. Catharines

Boat Polishing in St. Catharines

Mobile boat polishing and oxidation removal, done properly, wherever your boat is kept.

Boats on Port Dalhousie, Martindale Pond and the Welland Canal spend the summer in strong sun, which is what oxidizes gelcoat. In St. Catharines we see the same story every spring: hulls that looked fine at launch two or three years ago now leave chalk on your hand, and coloured hulls have faded to a pale version of themselves.

We restore St. Catharines boats by washing and decontaminating the hull, machine compounding the oxidized layer, polishing for gloss and sealing the finish, all with the boat on its trailer or on stands. On the western end of Lake Ontario the boating season usually runs from May into October, with a rush of detailing before launch and before winter storage.

To price boat polishing in St. Catharines, call 416-729-7935 or fill in the form on this page with the make, model and length, where it is parked and a few photos if you have them. We send a clear quote before any work is booked, and the quote costs nothing.

What's Included

  • Wash and decontamination before any machine work
  • Test section to choose the right pad and compound
  • Machine compounding to remove the oxidized layer
  • Second polishing step for gloss and clarity
  • Careful work around striping, decals and logos
  • Rub rail, trim and fittings protected while we polish
  • Sealant or wax applied to lock in the finish
  • Ceramic coating available as an upgrade

How Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal Works in St. Catharines

1

Send the details

Make, model and length, where it is parked, and a few photos.

2

Get a clear quote

What we'll do, which products we'll use, and when, in writing.

3

We come to you

Driveway, marina, storage yard or cottage, with our own water and power.

4

Walk-around

We go over the finished work with you before we pack up.

Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal Across St. Catharines

St. Catharines boaters keep their boats at Port Dalhousie on Lake Ontario, and the city sits beside the Welland Canal. Niagara's wineries and campgrounds also make it a regular stop for RV travellers.

On the western end of Lake Ontario the boating season usually runs from May into October, with a rush of detailing before launch and before winter storage.

Boat Polishing & Oxidation Removal FAQs for St. Catharines

How do I get a boat polishing and oxidation removal quote in St. Catharines?+
Call 416-729-7935, use the form on this page or email freshnupdetailing@Hotmail.com. Send the make, model and length of your boat, where it is kept in St. Catharines, and a few photos, and we will send a clear quote.
How do I know if my boat is oxidized?+
Rub a clean finger or a dark cloth on the hull. If it comes away chalky, or the colour looks faded and flat even when wet, the gelcoat is oxidized and needs compounding, not just wax.
Can every oxidized hull be restored?+
Most can be brought back to good colour and gloss. Very old gelcoat that has been compounded many times can be thin in places, and severe crazing or cracking cannot be polished out. We do a test section and tell you what to expect before starting.
How long does a boat polish last?+
That depends on sun exposure, storage and what goes on top. A polished hull left unprotected will start to dull within a season; sealing it with a wax, sealant or ceramic coating and washing it regularly keeps the finish much longer.
Does the boat need to be out of the water?+
Yes. To polish the hull properly we need to reach every part of it, so the boat should be on a trailer, cradle or stands.
Do you come to me in St. Catharines?+
Yes. We are mobile and bring our own water and power, so we can work at your home, a marina on Port Dalhousie, Martindale Pond and the Welland Canal, a storage yard or a cottage, with the property's permission.

More for Your Boat in St. Catharines

Alongside boat polishing and oxidation removal, we also offer boat ceramic coating, hull cleaning and stain removal and boat detailing in St. Catharines, so it can all be done in the same visit.

We also provide boat polishing and oxidation removal in nearby Hamilton and Burlington.

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