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Bring Your Gelcoat
Back to Life

Professional oxidation removal and gelcoat restoration for faded, chalky, and heavily oxidized boats

Faded Gelcoat Doesn't Always Need to Be Repainted

Oxidation can leave your boat looking dull, chalky, faded and years older than it actually is. High Tide Detailing offers professional gel coat restorations ranging from full sanding to machine buffing and polishing to small repairs to restore your boats finish. 

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After

Our Restoration Process

In person estimate, to determine what we need to do and what needs to be done. 

Compounding and Polishing, sanding when necessary, removing deep oxidation and light scratches.

Polishing steps to refine the surface and get the true depth, clarity and color back.

Finish off with a premium marine sealant or marine grade ceramic coating

From Light Oxidation to Full Restoration

No matter the condition, we have the experience and equipment to get your boat looking its best.

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Light Oxidation

Moderate Oxidation

Heavy Oxidation

Machine Polishing to restore gloss and remove minor oxidation

Multi-Step Compounding & Polishing for chalky or noticeably faded gel coat.

Dry or Wet sanding and multi stage correction to remove severely oxidized or neglected gel coat.

Every boat is different. Restoration recommendations and pricing on condition, size and level of correction needed. We recommend in person quote for any service. 

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Contact Us

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Phone:

(910) 520-8682

Office:

304A Raleigh ST Wilmington, NC 28412

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

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