Gelcoat corrected first, then coated by a certified Ceramic Pro and System X installer.
If you are tired of polishing the same oxidation off every season, a marine ceramic coating is the way off the treadmill. It bonds to the gelcoat and stands between it and the sun.
Short answer
A marine ceramic coating is a liquid coating that bonds to gelcoat and cures into a hard, slick layer. It resists UV, salt, and staining far longer than wax, and dirt rinses off much more easily. The Doctor is a certified Ceramic Pro and System X installer and corrects the gelcoat before any coating goes on.
A ceramic coating locks in whatever is under it. If the gelcoat is oxidized or hazy when it is coated, it stays that way under a hard shell. That is why every coating job starts with oxidation removal and polishing until the gelcoat is right.
The prep is where most of the time goes. A full correction and coating can take up to three days, depending on the size and condition of the boat. The Doctor gives you a time frame with your quote.
Florida sun is the main enemy of gelcoat. A coating takes that UV exposure in place of the finish, so the gloss lasts. Salt and bird droppings sit on top of the coating instead of soaking into the gelcoat. And because the surface is so slick, a rinse and a gentle wash take off what used to need scrubbing.
The Doctor is a certified installer for both Ceramic Pro and System X. Each brand has its own products and its own prep and application steps. Being certified for both means he can recommend the right product for your boat and how you use it, instead of selling you the only one he carries.
A ceramic coating needs time to cure after it is applied. During that time it is best to keep the boat dry and clean, and to hold off on washing with soap. The Doctor gives you care tips at the end of the job so the coating cures the way it should.
Coating works best on a boat you plan to keep for a while, with gelcoat that can be corrected well. It is a great match right after a full oxidation removal, when the gelcoat is at its best.
Gelcoat that is badly worn, cracked, or crazed has limits, and a coating cannot fix those. The Doctor looks at the boat first and tells you honestly whether coating is the right call, or whether a wax or sealant makes more sense.
A coated boat is not a maintenance-free boat. It still needs regular washing with a pH-neutral soap to keep salt and grime from building up on top of the coating. The difference is that each wash is faster and the gelcoat underneath stays protected.
Ask about a maintenance wash schedule to keep the coating performing.
A full correction and coating can take up to three days, depending on the size and condition of the boat. The Doctor confirms the schedule with your quote.
For a boat that lives in the Florida sun, it usually is. The gloss lasts longer, the gelcoat oxidizes far less, and washing gets much easier. It costs more up front than wax.
Ceramic coating takes a 30% deposit when you book. The rest can be paid by card, cash, or transfer.
Tell the Doctor where the boat is kept when you ask for a quote. Coating needs a dry, clean surface and time to cure, so he plans the job around your setup.
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