
Ceramic coating is a long-term protective layer applied to your boat’s gelcoat to help protect it from sun damage, oxidation, saltwater staining, and environmental exposure. Most boat owners are familiar with wax. Wax can improve appearance, but in marine environments it typically lasts only a few months before breaking down and needing to be reapplied. Ceramic coating works differently. It bonds directly to the gelcoat, forming a durable protective layer that enhances gloss and remains in place for years, not months. Marine gelcoat oxidizes quickly when left unprotected. Ceramic coating slows this process by blocking UV exposure, reducing staining, and making routine cleaning easier. Ceramic coating does not correct the surface — it locks in the condition of the gelcoat at the time it’s applied. That’s why proper preparation matters. On new boats, it helps preserve the original finish. On older boats, it helps maintain a restored surface and reduce long-term wear.
Ceramic coating is applied based on gelcoat condition, boat usage, and storage environment.
Start with an estimate by selecting the option that best matches your boat’s condition. Every submission is reviewed, and we follow up if additional preparation or adjustments are recommended before moving forward.
No assumptions.
No surprises.
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Wax provides short-term shine and limited protection, typically lasting a few months in marine environments before needing to be reapplied.
Ceramic coating bonds to the gelcoat and provides long-term protection that lasts years, not months. It resists UV damage, reduces oxidation and staining, and makes routine cleaning significantly easier.
Wax improves appearance temporarily.
Ceramic coating protects the surface long-term.
Marine ceramic coatings are highly durable and can protect a boat for several years, but they are not a one-time, lifetime solution.
How long a ceramic coating lasts depends on:
- Sun exposure
- Saltwater exposure
- Frequency of use
- How the boat is washed and maintained
- The quality of surface preparation and application
Over time, the coating will slowly wear and lose some of its hydrophobic and protective properties. Most ceramic coatings benefit from periodic inspection, maintenance, or eventual reapplication to continue performing at a high level.
Ceramic coating is a long-term protection system, not a forever solution.
Ceramic coating does not fix or remove oxidation.
Ceramic coating seals and protects the surface as it exists at the time it’s applied. If the gelcoat is dull, oxidized, or damaged, those issues must be corrected first.
That’s why surface preparation is so important. Proper prep ensures the coating bonds correctly, looks its best, and provides long-term protection instead of locking in defects.
Ceramic coating pricing is condition-based, not one-size-fits-all.
Pricing depends on:
- Boat length
- Gelcoat condition
- Level of preparation required
The majority of the cost is in the surface preparation, which varies depending on the condition of the gelcoat. Proper preparation is essential for the coating to bond correctly and perform as intended over the long term.
This ensures the coating delivers consistent, durable results — not short-term cosmetic improvement.
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