Boat Detailing & Oxidation Removal in Daphne, AL
What does your boat need?
Not sure which package your boat needs? We come to you, do a test spot, and tell you exactly what it takes.
Wash ANd Wax
25 per footMaintenance clean for boats in good condition
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Refresh
50 per footDesigned to rid of light oxidation, minor swirls & water spots
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restore
75 per footMade to remove moderate oxidation and bring your gelcoat back to life
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revive
100 per footSuper heavy cut to mow down chalky and faded gel coat and bring it back to its former glory
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Full over haul
130 per footRemoves Severe neglect, deep oxidation & surface damage with a sanding step to ensure complete removal
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What is a ceramic coating?
A ceramic coating is the single best investment you can make to protect your boat long term. Unlike wax — which breaks down in weeks — a professionally applied ceramic coating bonds directly to your gel coat and creates a semi-permanent hydrophobic layer that repels water, saltwater, UV rays, bird droppings, fish blood, algae, and environmental contaminants for years. On the Gulf Coast, where boats at Fly Creek Marina in Fairhope, Barber Marina in Elberta, and marinas across Orange Beach and Gulf Shores take a beating from the sun and saltwater every single day, ceramic coating isn’t a luxury — it’s protection that pays for itself.
Here’s what that means practically: water beads and rolls off instead of sitting on the surface and causing water spots. Salt doesn’t bond to the gel coat the way it does on an unprotected hull. UV oxidation slows dramatically. And when it comes time to clean your boat, maintenance washes take a fraction of the time because nothing sticks the way it used to.
At Double Take Detailing we apply IGL ceramic coatings — a professional-grade product not available over the counter. Every coating job starts with a full detail and polish to ensure the surface is perfectly prepped before the coating goes down. A coating applied over contamination or oxidation won’t bond correctly and won’t last — which is why prep work is non-negotiable. We serve boat owners throughout Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta, and Mobile, Alabama and bring everything directly to your marina or storage facility.
If you’re ready to stop fighting oxidation every season and start protecting your investment the right way, a ceramic coating is the answer.
What is Boat Oxidation?
If your boat’s gel coat looks chalky, faded, or has lost its shine, you’re dealing with oxidation — and it’s one of the most common issues boat owners face along the Gulf Coast. Whether your boat is docked at Fly Creek Marina in Fairhope, Sportsman Marina in Orange Beach, Barber Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway in Elberta, Orange Beach Marina, or stored anywhere across Baldwin County, the combination of intense Alabama UV and saltwater exposure breaks down gel coat faster than most people realize.
Boat oxidation occurs when prolonged sun and saltwater exposure breaks down the resin in your gel coat, leaving behind a dull, chalky, or milky finish that wax alone can’t restore. It’s not just cosmetic — untreated oxidation gets deeper over time and can permanently damage the gel coat surface, costing far more to correct later.
The good news is that most boat oxidation is completely reversible with professional oxidation removal. At Double Take Detailing, we serve boat owners throughout Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Spanish Fort, Elberta, and Mobile, Alabama, using a combination of machine polishing and wet sanding to restore your gel coat back to its original gloss. Light oxidation typically requires one or two polish passes. Heavy oxidation or severely faded gel coat requires wet sanding first to level the surface before polishing. Every boat gets a free on-site assessment — we come to you, do a test spot, and recommend the right package before any work begins.