Thanks for the tips, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a detailing brush! Just picked up a 1988 (!!!) Cobia and we were shocked how clean the vinyl turned out after following the details in your video. It took many hours of work on a 16' bowrider but THANK YOU! I can't believe how clean it got. Wish I could do the same for the carpet.
18 year old Wellcraft “Excalibur”, used your tips on Purple Power, and Magic Erasers on the white vinyl seats, Wet sanded heavy oxidation, and used Menzerna 400 as per your info..Unbelievable results !!! Excellent videos, keep up the good work and great information....Thanks much
I just opened my own business doing detailing last year I'm going to be open again this year. Thanks for the tips tricks on how to clean it and make it look show room new.
This is so true.. the seats and those areas for storage are the first thing they do look at.. I took your advice and do all those things to make it look like i care and makes boat owners very happy.
Thank you so much buddy!, I am a auto Detailer in Idaho and I have several customers that want me to detail their boat and I don’t have experience on marine detailing, but By watching actually 4 of your videos has given me confidence, and like you I don’t like to cut corners and do an average job but to excel in what I do so I can also change accordingly. Thank you and keep up the good work God bless you!.
Kinda surprised that you don't rinse the Purple Power before applying the 303 Aerospace. Also, I have a background in industrial cleaning and often have to use bleach when or where I had rather not. If you check with your local pressure washing supplies warehouse, they will carry a product designed to neutralize sodium hypochlorite that is significantly hotter than what you might use for mold and mildew or stains on a boat. It's easy enough to just mix a spray bottle full when you need to use bleach and immediately neutralize and rinse it away.
Great job,,,, be careful with the Magic Eraser bc it's abrasive and that's why it works so well. Use it only in the the worst scenarios but not every time.
This is exactly why I am one of the best around. I get customer after customer that say I do a better job. I am a hand detailer and can see that people are not doing what I do. I really want to just power wash them and wipe it off, but I know the finished detail the way I do it will be better.
I’ve read on other detail sites that you should never use degreaser or magic eraser because though it does a really great job of cleaning, it also slowly takes off the protective coating in marine seats, which greatly shortens the life of the seat.
Hey Drake, watched a ton of your videos and you mentioned a product that is the only one you really need for cut, polish and seal. Can't seem to find that video showing the product again. Wished you worked in Delaware! Thanks, Ross
A lot of videos I’ve watched they said make sure you 100 percent wash off the degreaser with soap and water after you use it but I just saw you just put the 303 on after you just wiped it off. So I’m not sure what the proper way to do it. They said if you leave the degreaser on there without washing it off after that when the sun hits the degreaser it can do the same as bleach by drying out the seats and stitching.
Great great video. Best thing for mildew on the vinyl. I’ve tried everything and still have the spots. I read all the comments and found one comment you made about bleach. Most all cleaners have it or some variation of it. If used sparingly on light brown seats on a Key West, so think it’ll screw it up. I always wash thoroughly after those other cleaners and then use 303. Just can’t all the dang spots out. Haven’t tried magic eraser and bleach yet. Thoughts please. Again they are the light brown colored vinyl. Thanks in advance.
Hey Ronnie! If you do use bleach, be very careful, just a hint of bleach with hot water. On colored seats I would just stick to degreaser. I would feel more comfortable using bleach on white seats instead of brown ones.
When you’re talking around 10:00, the windshield on the center console(s) typically has that gap between the two. What’s the suggestion to get that corrected or cleaned properly granted theirs a quarter inch and say it may be oxidized? Remove windshield? If not possible to remove?
No rinsing off the degreaser? Just wipe off with dry microfibre? Just bought an older ski boat, she is sound but aged and particularly dirty on the upholstery. I’m pretty much counting on you to bring her back to life from afar! Great channel mate, thanks from the land of Aus👍
I would say rinse off the degreaser if you do a heavier dilution of 3 to 1. The mixture that I put in my spray bottle was pretty light, so it will not hurt the seats once you wipe it off and clean it with a 303. Thanks for the comment
I detail vehicles and I have 3 people wanting pontoons detailed. They want their pontoons to a mirror shine. How should I charge for a pontoons boat ? Can you charge a certain dollar amount per foot of the boat length? I have people tell me that I don't charge enough for the vehicles I do , but like you I take pride in my work and I have repeat customers and then they get me customers by word of mouth .
Whatever you are thinking of charging to polish pontoons, take that number and double and possibly triple it! It’s a big project. I’d price it at $30 per foot per step at least. Here’s a video that I did on polishing pontoons. Hope this helps! 😎m.th-cam.com/video/QrF-McBOEHQ/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title
You could just be honest and tell the customer that you’re new to boat detailing and that you don’t know how long it will take but that your rate is X dollars per hour. Or just quote a fee and if it takes longer than expected accept that as a learning process and adjust accordingly in the future. You could also pose as a customer and make some calls to see what others are charging.
Great videos. Wish I would have found you when I lived in Pensacola. Shared you site with a good friend of mine who is a busy boat broker in your area. Your work appears top-notch
Hey there, I have really enjoyed your videos and the education I've gained to properly care for my boat is priceless. My looks better now than ever before. I had a question for interior protection. Can you apply a sio2 ceramic spray on top of 303 and how lond do you have to wait? What types of ceramic coatings do you recommend for interior seats. My boat sits out in the sun most the season in Texas as I use it 2-3 times a week.
What interior true ceramic do you recommend? Can it be added on top of 303 or does the vinyl need to be degreasesed and cleaned prior to adding? I just finished my coat of jescar ultra plus on the exterior, and it's phenomenal!
Hey bro! I would agitate and clean the surface with diluted purple power to lift the dirt and grime, then clean it, and condition it with Sunsetter from shine supply. shinesupply.com/products/sunsetter-16oz?_pos=2&_sid=6167bd78a&_ss=r Here’s the link. Feel free to use my discount code DRAKE15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.
As a boat owner, who uses a professional detailer, I am wondering why most detailers use a spray bottle to apply products? I understand that product overspray is not good for some surfaces, but useful for the intended surface, so why not use a wet towel application rather than so many spray bottles? I am not being critical, but want to adopt the best methods for myself, to not do damage as I am trying to do good! Thanks, Venice,FL
First: love all your videos, just ceramic coated my boat hull this weekend using your videos as a guide and it looks great. Question, do you have any suggestions on how to get sunscreen (orange) stains out of the seats? Thanks again for all the super helpful videos.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! For the sun screen, you can try super clean and magic erasers. That should work, sun screen can sometimes stain seats bad. You can also try alittle baking soda on the stain, let it sit for a few mins on the stain, if it’s on a white cushion
@@hollyc9135 I did, well most of it. First thing I learned was not to use bleach. I tried a bunch of stuff but the thing that worked for me was using a mr clean magic sponge and leaving it in the sun. Once I got it as white as I could I put a protector on it from star bright
Great Videos, Very informative with detailed information. I followed your steps but I still have light-colored mold stains, how do you remove those stubborn stains.
Okay quick question, if you are cleaning colored seats blue, red, etc do you need to use a white rag so that the purple power and colored micro fiber don’t stain the seats?
I normally clean windows and power wash I have a customer who wants me to clean his pontoon boat seats they have some mold but not too bad I have no idea how much to charge? By the way I love your style you do amazing work and amazing videos congratulations you're pretty awesome
Hi Drake, great videos, I am getting ready to detail my personal boat, so started watching. Question, It's not even that hot today, 82 in Nor Cal, and the seats are so hot I can hardly touch them, and have no shade. What should I do?
Love your videos, but am not a detailer. I do own a 2018 Regal 28 Express which is kept at Legendary Marine in Destin and have a couple of questions if you have the time. 1 - Is there a detailer over here that you would recommend and 2 - what advice would you give boat owners like myself for keeping the boat clean, especially one stored on a rack in a seemingly dusty warehouse? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know any detail that work with legendary in Destin. They have made it very expensive for detailers to work there, which is why we know longer service there. If you call the front desk they can give you a list of contractors that are able to work there. The best thing you can do to keep your boat clean is wash it at least once a week, never store it while it’s wet, also keep it protected with a wax about every 4 to 6 months and once a month spray McKees 37 Hydro pearl on the boat. Coming up in about a week I’m going to release a video specifically addressing this issue for boat owners to keep their boats maintained and cleaned. So stay tuned!
Murphy's soap oil from your local hardware store on a regular basis will keep vinyl seats, dash, and surfaces in your boat and car looking like brand new. I've been using it for many years. Buying boat cleaning products is an endless expensive cycle.
Not criticizing but is there any concern of wear on seats from the magic eraser? I've used them on my hockey goalie pads with great success but people caution about overuse and wearing down the pads given it's basically just a super fine sandpaper
That’s a valid question! But I have never had a single issue in 5 years of using them on seats. The only time you will have problems is when you use them with bleach. But it’s not the eraser it’s the bleach.
Honestly I have found that this system works on sea deck. Instead of using the detail brush use more of a harder carpet / deck brush. Spray a little bit of the degreaser or you can also use Dawn on the surface, scrub it in and rinse it off really well.
does this strategy work for cushions that aren't already as clean and beautiful as these? I am buying a 1989 Bayliner and the cushions definitely need work! I wonder if this cleaning will help or if I'll need to replace them. Thanks for the videos! Sooo helpful!
Glad you like the videos! Yes, you might need to be a little more aggressive with the magic eraser on seats that are really bad. It’s typically not the best thing for them to be scrubbed really hard with a magic eraser but if they are that old then doing that is better then having them look bad! Just make sure to Always follow up with a protective coating like 303 after you are done scrubbing with magic eraser
Love the videos man. Not a professional like yourself. But man your guidance keeps my boat looking fantastic! Followed this to a tee and vinyl looks like brand new. You mentioned using ceramic to protect. Is there special vinyl ceramic or just the regular spray coating?
great videos bro, one issues i have in Australia i cant get purple power, though the active ingredient is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Can I just buy this chemical and dilute it? If so how much should i dilute it?
DRAKE help. I bought a boat with a little bit of caulk on the seats. I used WD 40 to get some off, but it also discolors the seats! What else can I use? PS PASTE any good?
Hey there! If you are not carful, you can discolor some things, such as vinyl and colored vinyl with degreaser. That’s why I dilute it and use it sparingly.
Degreaser and magic erasers are my go too. This still is good too! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/maintenance/products/starke-mildew-clean?variant=37398822355120
ive read the magic erasers damage the stich. whats your experience with them so far also, how do you clean the oxidation around the windshield and bow rider seat area which is only a few inches and not flat.. Chaparral bow rider
Iv never had an issue with the magic erasers, bleach will cause you issues with the stitching. I don’t really use bleach anymore. It’s hard to answer that question without seeing what you’re talking about, you can either try to just get your pad in there as best you can. Or you may have to just do it by hand.
Thanks for the tips, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a detailing brush! Just picked up a 1988 (!!!) Cobia and we were shocked how clean the vinyl turned out after following the details in your video. It took many hours of work on a 16' bowrider but THANK YOU! I can't believe how clean it got. Wish I could do the same for the carpet.
Wow glad I could help you! It may take a while, but its worth it!
18 year old Wellcraft “Excalibur”, used your tips on Purple Power, and Magic Erasers on the white vinyl seats,
Wet sanded heavy oxidation, and used Menzerna 400 as per your info..Unbelievable results !!!
Excellent videos, keep up the good work and great information....Thanks much
I just opened my own business doing detailing last year I'm going to be open again this year. Thanks for the tips tricks on how to clean it and make it look show room new.
Best of luck! Glad the videos could help!
Drake is a god!!
Haha, thanks.I give all my success and praise to the one and only God! 💯😎
Underrated channel
Heard That!
facts
I was carefully using diluted bleach cleaner but your method actually worked great. Lots of work but the results were worth it. Thanks
Thanks! Glad it helped! 😎
This is so true.. the seats and those areas for storage are the first thing they do look at.. I took your advice and do all those things to make it look like i care and makes boat owners very happy.
Thanks bro! Small details matter! 😎🔥
Thank you so much now I can try to clean my husband’s boat seats it needs it bad , God bless
Glad I could help! 😎
Thank you so much buddy!, I am a auto Detailer in Idaho and I have several customers that want me to detail their boat and I don’t have experience on marine detailing, but By watching actually 4 of your videos has given me confidence, and like you I don’t like to cut corners and do an average job but to excel in what I do so I can also change accordingly. Thank you and keep up the good work God bless you!.
This worked great on Sea Born FX 24! Seats look brand new! Thanks!
Glad it helped!! 😎
Kinda surprised that you don't rinse the Purple Power before applying the 303 Aerospace. Also, I have a background in industrial cleaning and often have to use bleach when or where I had rather not. If you check with your local pressure washing supplies warehouse, they will carry a product designed to neutralize sodium hypochlorite that is significantly hotter than what you might use for mold and mildew or stains on a boat. It's easy enough to just mix a spray bottle full when you need to use bleach and immediately neutralize and rinse it away.
Quite the difference! We're looking for examples in the wild of our vinyl and came across this!
👍🏻🔥😎
Nice job man. I can see the passion and dedication this guy puts into his work.
I appreciate that!
Great job,,,, be careful with the Magic Eraser bc it's abrasive and that's why it works so well. Use it only in the the worst scenarios but not every time.
I agree
This is exactly why I am one of the best around. I get customer after customer that say I do a better job. I am a hand detailer and can see that people are not doing what I do. I really want to just power wash them and wipe it off, but I know the finished detail the way I do it will be better.
💯💯😎
Used this on my new to me 2005 sea ray select. Didn't think the seats were that bad but man I was I wrong! Thanks for sharing!
Great video, thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. I have to do my 10 year old boat's seats and had no idea where to begin.
Glad it was helpful!
Use 100% carnuba wax to protect the vinyl I do marine upholstery and thats what we use works amazing!
The thumbs up, usually go up in less than a minute. Thank you brother. Your videos are invaluable, God bless you and all the viewers. Stay safe.
Thanks bro!!!
I’ve read on other detail sites that you should never use degreaser or magic eraser because though it does a really great job of cleaning, it also slowly takes off the protective coating in marine seats, which greatly shortens the life of the seat.
It’s either clean like this, or have dirty stained seats
Why does that matter? he uses a protectant
I ordered the stuff from the video to do the seats on my boat
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey Drake, watched a ton of your videos and you mentioned a product that is the only one you really need for cut, polish and seal. Can't seem to find that video showing the product again. Wished you worked in Delaware! Thanks, Ross
That would be the nautical one ceramic polish.
I use a similar technique but I use a seat soap with degreaser then I do use water then dry, then use 303 vinyl
Another super helpful video! One question, what's best to get dam tree leaves stains out? they are the worst!!! thanks
Hey bro! On a non-sealed surface, use a little degreaser and a brush- then hose it away.
Invincibles are sick boats
They are!
A lot of videos I’ve watched they said make sure you 100 percent wash off the degreaser with soap and water after you use it but I just saw you just put the 303 on after you just wiped it off. So I’m not sure what the proper way to do it. They said if you leave the degreaser on there without washing it off after that when the sun hits the degreaser it can do the same as bleach by drying out the seats and stitching.
That’s probably not a bad thing to do, I just don’t do it 100% of the time. Sometimes I just dilute it as well. Everybody has their own system.
Nice Job!
Thanks!
Great videos. Best boat detail channel for sure. Humble goes a long ways, and hard work.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Can you do a full video of cleaning a center console like this one in the future ? Thanks that would be awesome. Keep up the great work !!
Sure! Thank you for the compliments!
Really nice job. Will try the 303 when its time for boat maintenance
Go for it! It’s great stuff 😎
Get a microfiber application pad for the 303. Works great.
Can you send a link to one?
Oh that intro beat... Lawd 🔥
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Before and after - Wow!! Nice Drake. On it!
Thanks!
Great great video. Best thing for mildew on the vinyl. I’ve tried everything and still have the spots. I read all the comments and found one comment you made about bleach. Most all cleaners have it or some variation of it. If used sparingly on light brown seats on a Key West, so think it’ll screw it up. I always wash thoroughly after those other cleaners and then use 303. Just can’t all the dang spots out. Haven’t tried magic eraser and bleach yet. Thoughts please. Again they are the light brown colored vinyl. Thanks in advance.
Hey Ronnie! If you do use bleach, be very careful, just a hint of bleach with hot water. On colored seats I would just stick to degreaser. I would feel more comfortable using bleach on white seats instead of brown ones.
@@DrakesDetailing okay thank you for the reply.
WOW! That before and after... WOW!
My goal is to be able to do vehicles/boats and bikes. Not only that but I also want to be able to do this in a garage when it's raining out.
💯👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Love this video
Thanks!
When you’re talking around 10:00, the windshield on the center console(s) typically has that gap between the two. What’s the suggestion to get that corrected or cleaned properly granted theirs a quarter inch and say it may be oxidized? Remove windshield? If not possible to remove?
Kind of a hard spot, if you can remove the windshield that’s pretty much the only way to buff it
My ski boat looks amazing thanks to your videos. Seat cushions look like new. Thanks for the vids.
huge fan of 303, glad to see you us it!
Any ideas how I can get rid of the orange/brown stains from my seats? I have tried cleaners, but nothing works. I even tried backing soda.
I’d try watered down purple power, with a magic eraser and ever so gently try to work it out…
No rinsing off the degreaser? Just wipe off with dry microfibre? Just bought an older ski boat, she is sound but aged and particularly dirty on the upholstery. I’m pretty much counting on you to bring her back to life from afar! Great channel mate, thanks from the land of Aus👍
I would say rinse off the degreaser if you do a heavier dilution of 3 to 1. The mixture that I put in my spray bottle was pretty light, so it will not hurt the seats once you wipe it off and clean it with a 303.
Thanks for the comment
Thanks for the awesome tips and vids. Was wondering if you could do one on carpet flooring. I deal with a lot of that up here in MN.
I don’t really do a ton of carpeted boats. But if I come across one I will film it.
Any tips on cleaning/protecting cool touch vinyl?
I detail vehicles and I have 3 people wanting pontoons detailed. They want their pontoons to a mirror shine. How should I charge for a pontoons boat ? Can you charge a certain dollar amount per foot of the boat length? I have people tell me that I don't charge enough for the vehicles I do , but like you I take pride in my work and I have repeat customers and then they get me customers by word of mouth .
Whatever you are thinking of charging to polish pontoons, take that number and double and possibly triple it! It’s a big project. I’d price it at $30 per foot per step at least. Here’s a video that I did on polishing pontoons. Hope this helps! 😎m.th-cam.com/video/QrF-McBOEHQ/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title
You could just be honest and tell the customer that you’re new to boat detailing and that you don’t know how long it will take but that your rate is X dollars per hour. Or just quote a fee and if it takes longer than expected accept that as a learning process and adjust accordingly in the future. You could also pose as a customer and make some calls to see what others are charging.
“Way more steps, Way more work ... “ 👍🏼
That’s right!
I’ve experienced magic erasers chewing away the vinyl like sandpaper if used too often on seat cushions.
🤙🤙
Great Videos, I have seen several of them. Very informative with detailed information.
Thank you!
👌Nice job and very professional as well as all of your other videos:) Keep up the great work ethic.
Thanks!! 😎👍🏻🔥
Love your channel. Just bought a new...older boat, loving your info!
Thanks for following!
Great content! Any tips for rust stains on white vinyl seats? Got two spots i cannot get off.
If this method didn’t work, it may be stained on there.
Great videos. Wish I would have found you when I lived in Pensacola. Shared you site with a good friend of mine who is a busy boat broker in your area. Your work appears top-notch
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Great information here Drake, but just wanted to know if these products work just as well on interior ultra leather as mine are pretty grimey.
Hey there, I have really enjoyed your videos and the education I've gained to properly care for my boat is priceless. My looks better now than ever before.
I had a question for interior protection. Can you apply a sio2 ceramic spray on top of 303 and how lond do you have to wait?
What types of ceramic coatings do you recommend for interior seats. My boat sits out in the sun most the season in Texas as I use it 2-3 times a week.
SIO two is fine for interior, you don’t have to hardly wait at all before you wipe it off as it’s basically just a spray. It’s not a true ceramic.
What interior true ceramic do you recommend? Can it be added on top of 303 or does the vinyl need to be degreasesed and cleaned prior to adding?
I just finished my coat of jescar ultra plus on the exterior, and it's phenomenal!
What products would you recommend for cleaning mildew from my vinyl boat seats and then protecting them
Thanks
Hey bro!
I would agitate and clean the surface with diluted purple power to lift the dirt and grime, then clean it, and condition it with Sunsetter from shine supply. shinesupply.com/products/sunsetter-16oz?_pos=2&_sid=6167bd78a&_ss=r
Here’s the link. Feel free to use my discount code DRAKE15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.
@@DrakesDetailing thanks,that’s what I will do
Your videos are awesome
As a boat owner, who uses a professional detailer, I am wondering why most detailers use a spray bottle to apply products?
I understand that product overspray is not good for some surfaces, but useful for the intended surface, so why not use a wet towel application rather than so many spray bottles? I am not being critical, but want to adopt the best methods for myself, to
not do damage as I am trying to do good!
Thanks,
Venice,FL
Just personal preference! Everyone’s different! 😎
First: love all your videos, just ceramic coated my boat hull this weekend using your videos as a guide and it looks great. Question, do you have any suggestions on how to get sunscreen (orange) stains out of the seats? Thanks again for all the super helpful videos.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! For the sun screen, you can try super clean and magic erasers. That should work, sun screen can sometimes stain seats bad.
You can also try alittle baking soda on the stain, let it sit for a few mins on the stain, if it’s on a white cushion
Just wondering if you were able to get the orange sunscreen off? I have the same issue.
@@hollyc9135 I did, well most of it. First thing I learned was not to use bleach. I tried a bunch of stuff but the thing that worked for me was using a mr clean magic sponge and leaving it in the sun. Once I got it as white as I could I put a protector on it from star bright
Nice vid this one helped me a lot
Awesome!
My boats owner's manual specifically says do not use magic eraser.
Then I would stick to that.
Great Videos, Very informative with detailed information. I followed your steps but I still have light-colored mold stains, how do you remove those stubborn stains.
You may have to use alittle bleach, but use with cation it can hurt the vinyl and stichting
Is it safe to mix bleach with the super clean?
Great vids brother. I use your recommendation all the time. What model sunglasses are those?
Hey man! I honestly don’t know haha
Okay quick question, if you are cleaning colored seats blue, red, etc do you need to use a white rag so that the purple power and colored micro fiber don’t stain the seats?
If you were ceramic coating the seats after you cleaned them would you do an ipa wipe and leave the 303 off or what? Sick videos!!
Great video just a question after you use degreaser and wipe down do you not rinse off before applying the vinyl protector
Good question
Nice!! I’ve watched a few of your different videos… Now I’m subscribed. I think the content is very informative. 🍻 Cheers from Michigan
Thanks Bro! 😎
I normally clean windows and power wash I have a customer who wants me to clean his pontoon boat seats they have some mold but not too bad I have no idea how much to charge? By the way I love your style you do amazing work and amazing videos congratulations you're pretty awesome
Thank you! Just the seats? around $150 probably
@@DrakesDetailing thank you I got 120 from him he seemed like a tight one LOL
How do you remove pink bacteria stains from the boat seats please?
I’d try purple power and lightly use a magic eraser
What’s your thoughts on the boat sauce product line ?
Don’t have much experience, but the experience I do have it wasn’t the best.
It works but there are better products out there
Going to use your techniques to clean my Scout 255 LXF.
Thanks for the detailed post (no pun)! 👍
Ha! No Problem! Glad I could help!
Hi Drake, great videos, I am getting ready to detail my personal boat, so started watching. Question, It's not even that hot today, 82 in Nor Cal, and the seats are so hot I can hardly touch them, and have no shade. What should I do?
Nothing you can really do about the heat, ha! But just keeled then protected with 303 Uv protectant
Love your videos, but am not a detailer. I do own a 2018 Regal 28 Express which is kept at Legendary Marine in Destin and have a couple of questions if you have the time. 1 - Is there a detailer over here that you would recommend and 2 - what advice would you give boat owners like myself for keeping the boat clean, especially one stored on a rack in a seemingly dusty warehouse? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know any detail that work with legendary in Destin. They have made it very expensive for detailers to work there, which is why we know longer service there. If you call the front desk they can give you a list of contractors that are able to work there. The best thing you can do to keep your boat clean is wash it at least once a week, never store it while it’s wet, also keep it protected with a wax about every 4 to 6 months and once a month spray McKees 37 Hydro pearl on the boat. Coming up in about a week I’m going to release a video specifically addressing this issue for boat owners to keep their boats maintained and cleaned. So stay tuned!
@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the info. I look forward to your video.
I just got some blue stains from a floating tube on my white vinyl. I tried the eraser and it’s not full off. What can I do ?
Hey bro! About the only thing you can do for that is use a magic eraser and degreaser like you said, or you can also use degreaser with a rag
Murphy's soap oil from your local hardware store on a regular basis will keep vinyl seats, dash, and surfaces in your boat and car looking like brand new. I've been using it for many years. Buying boat cleaning products is an endless expensive cycle.
Thanks for the tip!
what about older boats that the seats look yellowish ? what's can we use to turn them white again ?
Same process!
Thank you do you offer classes
An online one is coming out soon! Stay tuned and keep watching 😎
I am in NYC and would like to know how much you charge per boat ?
Sorry if this a stupid question do you just put tap water or distilled water. With the purple power
Tap water is fine, but both will work
Not criticizing but is there any concern of wear on seats from the magic eraser? I've used them on my hockey goalie pads with great success but people caution about overuse and wearing down the pads given it's basically just a super fine sandpaper
That’s a valid question! But I have never had a single issue in 5 years of using them on seats. The only time you will have problems is when you use them with bleach. But it’s not the eraser it’s the bleach.
Good info and content...new boat owner subscriber!
Thank you!!
@@DrakesDetailing do you do any work in SE Fl?
Drake what do i do if my seats are sticky??? It appears to have stripped the coating or 'clearcoat' HELP!!
Trust the process ‼️
hey man, would you recommend any products for detailing a boat with sea deck? or perhaps a video?
Honestly I have found that this system works on sea deck. Instead of using the detail brush use more of a harder carpet / deck brush. Spray a little bit of the degreaser or you can also use Dawn on the surface, scrub it in and rinse it off really well.
Is it OK to use the same products/process on seats that aren’t white in colour, for example dark red or black?
does this strategy work for cushions that aren't already as clean and beautiful as these? I am buying a 1989 Bayliner and the cushions definitely need work! I wonder if this cleaning will help or if I'll need to replace them. Thanks for the videos! Sooo helpful!
Glad you like the videos! Yes, you might need to be a little more aggressive with the magic eraser on seats that are really bad. It’s typically not the best thing for them to be scrubbed really hard with a magic eraser but if they are that old then doing that is better then having them look bad! Just make sure to Always follow up with a protective coating like 303 after you are done scrubbing with magic eraser
@@DrakesDetailing OK, that makes sense. If you ever need an example boat of how to turn a zero into a HERO, I'm your test dummy!! 🤣 😂 🤣
Love the videos man. Not a professional like yourself. But man your guidance keeps my boat looking fantastic! Followed this to a tee and vinyl looks like brand new. You mentioned using ceramic to protect. Is there special vinyl ceramic or just the regular spray coating?
What do you charge for this service or how should I price just a seat cleaning and condition no ceramic coating. Thanks. Enjoy your videos.
$15 per foot per step
You are the King 🇺🇸 you do awesome job and videos 👌 Thank you very mutch
Thank you! I appreciate it!
great videos bro, one issues i have in Australia i cant get purple power, though the active ingredient is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Can I just buy this chemical and dilute it? If so how much should i dilute it?
DRAKE help. I bought a boat with a little bit of caulk on the seats. I used WD 40 to get some off, but it also discolors the seats! What else can I use? PS PASTE any good?
how do you clean the microfiber towels... is it by washing? BTW, I love your videos you are one of my favorite you tubers.
Thank you!! Yes, washing machine with vinegar or you can buy microfiber wash soap. Run washing on hot and dry on the tumble dry setting
what about discoloration on less than neutral colors ...say blue.. i have used degreaser on a clearcoat car / truck with a color change.?
Hey there! If you are not carful, you can discolor some things, such as vinyl and colored vinyl with degreaser. That’s why I dilute it and use it sparingly.
Will the magic eraser damage the threads since it is abrasive?
It will if you use them excessively and too hard. Once in awhile with light pressure will not hurt it at all.
Great video bud. What earbuds are you using ?
I don’t even remember this was so long ago😂 I think they were just cheap ones from like Target or something
Thank you bro.. keep making those videos.. it help me out as Detailer. Learning more about what do and not to do on boats..
Thanks for the videos and letting us steal I mean use your method of cleaningnes
Thanks brother!
What's the best way to remove mold off of leather cushions?
Degreaser and magic erasers are my go too.
This still is good too!
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Got a yellow stain from bug or bird crap. What can I use to remove it nothing from west marine doesn’t work, in my vinyl seats on my pontoon
Try a degrease like simple green and a magic eraser
After cleaning a textured/grooved fiberglass floor, what do you seal it with? Do you just use a spray wax?
ive read the magic erasers damage the stich. whats your experience with them so far
also, how do you clean the oxidation around the windshield and bow rider seat area which is only a few inches and not flat.. Chaparral bow rider
Iv never had an issue with the magic erasers, bleach will cause you issues with the stitching. I don’t really use bleach anymore.
It’s hard to answer that question without seeing what you’re talking about, you can either try to just get your pad in there as best you can. Or you may have to just do it by hand.
Hi Drake, do you clean (wash) the microfiber towel or buy new fresh ones for every new job?
I wash them in white vinegar in the washing machine