We get it — everyone wants a quote for gel coat restoration. But here’s the truth most won’t say: Gel coat restoration isn’t a $300-$600 wash & wax. It’s hours of wet sanding, compounding, polishing, oxidation removal, and skill that only comes from experience. When your boat is chalky, faded, and looks 10 years older than it should… that’s not a “quick buff.” That’s correction work. If you’re price shopping five detailers looking for the cheapest number, we’re not your compa

1️⃣ They Sell a Spray Sealant/Wax as a “Ceramic Coating” Real ceramic coatings (like professional-grade SiO₂ coatings) require: • Full paint / gel coat correction • Decontamination • Panel wipe prep • Controlled curing time • Proper leveling Cheap detailers skip 80% of that. They use: • A $20–$60 spray sealant • A 1–3 hour “coating job” • No correction • No proper prep Then they advertise it as: “5 year ceramic coating” Reality? It lasts a few months (their “ceramic”