Boat Wraps

Descant · 03-31-2021, 10:18 PM

If you're just trying to make an old boat look new, as opposed to artistic graphics, you might consider Ceramic Coating. Diamondshine in Gilford did my 1994 Sea Ray last year and it looks better than showroom new. They detailed the rest of the boat inside and out, all as one package. 293-0378. I think it was ~$125 per linear foot. The boat lives in valet, so I expect it to maintain this look for many years. The boats that look so great at the NE Boat Show in Boston? Dealers hire Diamondshine to go down there and clean them up after the transport. There's another thread about this maybe 18 months ago.

AC2717 · 03-31-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

If you're just trying to make an old boat look new, as opposed to artistic graphics, you might consider Ceramic Coating. Diamondshine in Gilford did my 1994 Sea Ray last year and it looks better than showroom new. They detailed the rest of the boat inside and out, all as one package. 293-0378. I think it was ~$125 per linear foot. The boat lives in valet, so I expect it to maintain this look for many years. The boats that look so great at the NE Boat Show in Boston? Dealers hire Diamondshine to go down there and clean them up after the transport. There's another thread about this maybe 18 months ago.

I've thought about it for a while, but at the price of $2.5k-$3k cost was a little high for myself. I am about 3-4 weeks away from doing a wet sand and buff myself for the first time with instruction from a friend, but just want to finalize any other options out there, boat is also pretty much in the sun all day on the dock except for early morning.

MAXUM · 04-01-2021, 10:59 AM

I would think that if you use that wrap care must be taken if the bottom is acid washed to get all the crud off under the water line.

That acid wash also takes it's toll on ceramic coatings too.

Something to think about if your boat stays in the water all season long.

Descant · 04-01-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

I would think that if you use that wrap care must be taken if the bottom is acid washed to get all the crud off under the water line.

That acid wash also takes it's toll on ceramic coatings too.

Something to think about if your boat stays in the water all season long.

Right. No chemicals when washing the boat, but I do have a spray to be used after a water rinse, and then wipe down with micro fiber cloth.
I think, if I got some dock rash, the ceramic can be spot repaired. Don't know what to do about rash on a wrap.

03-31-2021, 10:18 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,597 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Ceramic coating? If you're just trying to make an old boat look new, as opposed to artistic graphics, you might consider Ceramic Coating. Diamondshine in Gilford did my 1994 Sea Ray last year and it looks better than showroom new. They detailed the rest of the boat inside and out, all as one package. 293-0378. I think it was ~$125 per linear foot. The boat lives in valet, so I expect it to maintain this look for many years. The boats that look so great at the NE Boat Show in Boston? Dealers hire Diamondshine to go down there and clean them up after the transport. There's another thread about this maybe 18 months ago.

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04-01-2021, 10:59 AM	#3
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 244 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I would think that if you use that wrap care must be taken if the bottom is acid washed to get all the crud off under the water line. That acid wash also takes it's toll on ceramic coatings too. Something to think about if your boat stays in the water all season long.