MOBILE DETAILING EXPERT
Mobile Detailing Expert provides professional boat detailing for owners who want their vessel cleaned, polished, and protected without transporting it to a detailing facility. We bring boat cleaning, gelcoat care, oxidation removal, polishing, waxing, and ceramic coating to suitable locations where your boat is kept.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Boat detailing is a thorough cleaning and care service for your vessel. It goes beyond a basic wash by giving attention to the hull, gelcoat, deck, interior, and other surfaces exposed to water, sun, and environmental buildup. A detail can help improve the boat's appearance and keep its surfaces clean and well maintained.
At Mobile Detailing Expert, we clean and care for both the exterior and interior of your boat. Our services include hull and deck cleaning, interior detailing, gelcoat care, oxidation treatment, polishing, waxing, and ceramic coating. We adjust the service based on your boat's size, condition, surfaces, and the level of care you choose.
We bring the detailing service to your boat at a suitable location. Depending on access and local rules, this can include a marina, dock, storage facility, residence, or another location where your vessel can be safely serviced.
Our Services
We provide boat detailing services for owners who want their vessel cleaned, restored, and protected from everyday marine exposure. We work across the exterior and interior, with services designed for gelcoat, hulls, decks, vinyl, metal, and other suitable surfaces. Choose the services that fit your boat's condition and the level of care it needs.
We machine polish suitable gelcoat surfaces to improve clarity, gloss, and depth. Our process can help reduce light haze, fine swirls, and surface dullness.
We target the chalky, faded appearance that develops on exposed gelcoat. We use marine compounding and polishing to improve suitable oxidized surfaces and restore more of their original appearance.
We clean the hull and waterline to remove dirt, marine buildup, algae, and other contamination. We also clean suitable exterior areas to give the vessel a cleaner, more finished appearance.
We prepare the boat's exterior surfaces before applying marine wax or sealant. These products help protect the finish and maintain the boat's appearance between more intensive detailing services.
We prepare suitable marine surfaces and apply ceramic coating to create a protective layer. It helps improve water repellency, maintain gloss, and make routine cleaning easier.
Check out our Boat Ceramic Coating service for more details.
We clean the interior areas that see regular use, including marine vinyl, seating, flooring, helm areas, and other accessible surfaces. We adjust the cleaning process to the material and its condition.
We focus on isolated scratches, dull areas, and localized oxidation that need extra attention. This lets us target specific areas without treating the entire boat.
Packages & Pricing
Boat detailing is priced per foot of vessel length, since a 16-foot jet ski and a 45-foot yacht take very different amounts of work. Your final price depends on size, condition, oxidation level, and saltwater or freshwater use.
Full topside and bottom side detail — the standard full-service wash.
$28.80/Ft
Typical Time · 2–4 hours
Complete Detail plus a protective wax layer.
$34.80/Ft
Typical Time · 3–5 hours
Adds light correction to remove haze and light oxidation for a noticeably brighter finish.
$52.35/Ft
Typical Time · 4–6 hours
Deep restoration — light oxidation removal, high-gloss 2-step polish, and Ceramic coating.
$107.05/Ft
Typical Time · 6–9 hours
Don't see the right fit? Build your own custom package.
Common Issues
If your gelcoat looks dull, faded, or leaves chalk on your hand, that's oxidation. We cut through it with marine compounding, then polish the surface back to a deep gloss.
Mineral spots and a stained waterline come from hard water and sitting in the slip. We treat them with acid-based spot removers and targeted compounding.
Cracked, stained, or mildewed vinyl is one of the most common boat interior problems we see. We work a marine vinyl cleaner deep into the seams, then seal it with a UV-blocking conditioner.
That damp, musty smell comes from mildew in porous materials. We apply an antimicrobial treatment and use ozone elimination to clear odor at the source.
Salt bloom and pitting attack stainless, aluminum, and chrome fast in marine air. We polish and treat hardware to remove buildup before corrosion sets in.
Hazy, scratched isinglass makes the whole boat look tired. We restore clarity with isinglass-safe cleaner and polish, and tell you upfront if a panel is too far gone to recover.
Boat Types
Boats vary widely in size, construction, and surface materials, so detailing needs can differ from one vessel to another. We adjust our approach based on the type of boat and the condition of its exterior, interior, gelcoat, and other surfaces.
We detail pontoon boats from the aluminum tubes and large deck areas to vinyl seating, railings, and bimini or canvas surfaces. We adjust the service to the boat's condition and the level of cleaning, restoration, or protection needed.
We clean fishing boats and center consoles with attention to non-skid decks, seating, livewell areas, rod holders, consoles, and exposed gelcoat. Fish odor, dirt, water spots, and everyday marine buildup can all be addressed as part of the detail.
We detail larger yachts and cabin cruisers inside and out, including cabins, seating, flooring, hull and topside surfaces, stainless hardware, and enclosure glass. Larger vessels can receive a custom service based on their size, layout, materials, and overall condition.
We clean and detail bowriders and deck boats throughout the seating areas, bow lounge, flooring, windshield, hardware, and exterior surfaces. The service can be tailored to the amount of interior cleaning, exterior restoration, and protection the boat needs.
We detail sailboats with attention to gelcoat, non-skid decks, seating, cabin areas, hardware, and other accessible surfaces. Teak, rigging hardware, dodgers, and bimini or canvas surfaces can receive appropriate cleaning and care based on their material and condition.
We detail personal watercraft and jet skis with exterior washing, suitable gelcoat polishing, seat cleaning and conditioning, and wax or sealant protection. Service is priced per unit based on the condition and level of care required.
Seasonal Care
Seasonal conditions can have a major effect on a boat's exterior and interior surfaces. We provide detailing services that help address the buildup, weather exposure, and surface wear that can occur throughout the boating season and during periods of storage.
After winter storage, oxidation and mildew need attention before your first trip.
Maintenance washes protect your spring detail investment between full services.
Contamination left over winter continues to etch gelcoat under a cover.
How It Works
Pick the one that fits your boat, and book online or call us.
Our team arrives at your marina, dock, dry stack, or trailer, fully equipped.
Your boat stays where it is while we complete the full service.
Results Gallery
Six finished vessels after gel coat restoration, vinyl renewal, and full exterior protection, results vary by starting condition and package selected.
Reviews
Hear from customers across our service areas. See what they say about the quality of our work and the convenience of mobile detailing.
Guides
Practical care guides for maintaining, protecting, and knowing when to book a professional detail.
A complete boat detailing checklist for any season: hull cleaning, oxidation removal, upholstery care, metal polishing, and protective coatings — not just pre-summer.
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How to remove gel coat oxidation, choose between ceramic coating and wax, and care for boat upholstery and marine vinyl. The full guide.
Read articleHow to remove waterline stains and scum from a boat hull, on gelcoat or aluminum. The right cleaner, step-by-step method, and how to stop it coming back.
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How to trailer a boat: hitch and tongue weight, tie-downs, lights, launch, and retrieve. Follow the trailer plate, not a guess.
Read articleHow to winterize a boat: stabilize fuel, protect the engine from freeze, run propylene glycol through water and head. Follow the engine manual.
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DIY boat hull cleaning: slime, waterline stains, and barnacles without gouging gel coat. No dish soap. Know when to stop and call a pro.
Read articleSERVICE LOCATIONS
Looking for boat detailing near you? Our mobile boat detailing comes to your marina, dock, dry stack, or storage lot in 80+ cities across the country, fully equipped for a complete marine detail. Enter your zip code to check service in your area, or pick your city below to book local boat detailing service near you.
FAQ
Complete boat detailing typically costs $18–$35 per foot, depending on the boat's size, condition, and level of cleaning required. Additional services such as oxidation removal, gelcoat polishing, ceramic coating, or marine cut and buff cost extra based on the service selected. We provide a clear quote before your appointment.
Each package includes a set scope of wash, restoration, and protection, scaled to the level you choose. Interior detailing, ceramic coating, and add-ons can be added to any package.
For most boats kept in saltwater or stored outdoors, yes. Marine ceramic coating lasts 2 to 4 years compared to 3 to 6 months for wax, and it repels water and makes washing much easier.
Yes, most light to moderate scratches and swirls buff out with marine compounding and finishing polish. Deeper gouges that reach past the gelcoat may need fiberglass repair first, which is a separate trade.
It involves cutting through oxidation with marine compounding, polishing the surface back to a deep gloss, and sealing it to protect the finish. It's part of our Gold and Platinum packages.
Anywhere from 2 to 3 hours for a basic topside wash to 8 to 10 hours or more for a full interior and exterior on a large vessel.
Saltwater boats in high-UV climates typically need a full detail twice a season, spring and fall, with maintenance washes every 4 to 6 weeks between. Freshwater boats can often manage one full detail per season.
Yes. Dockside and in-slip service is the core of our mobile boat detailing. We don't perform underwater hull work unless the boat is on a trailer, lift, or on the hard.
Tell us where your boat is docked and what shape it's in. We'll confirm your price before we start.
