Gelcoat and paint restoration remove oxidation, dullness, staining, and surface defects from your boat’s exterior. Sun exposure, saltwater, and daily use break down both gelcoat and marine-grade paint over time. The process starts with a full decontamination wash to strip away buildup, scum, and embedded contaminants before any correction begins. From there, we use a multi-stage compounding and polishing system tailored to the surface type, leveling oxidation, correcting defects, and restoring clarity and gloss. This is not a quick buff. It’s controlled correction built for marine conditions.
Every boat is inspected under controlled lighting to determine whether we’re working on gelcoat or painted surfaces and to select the correct pads, compounds, and machines. All surrounding hardware, trim, and sensitive areas are taped off and protected before machine work starts. We remove swirls, shallow scratches, stubborn water spots, and heavy residue above the waterline. When needed, restoration can be performed dockside, even with the boat in the water, using equipment designed specifically for safe in-water correction.
HM’s marine technicians are fully insured, certified, and trusted by long-time boat owners and captains who value proper craftsmanship. With years of experience correcting both gelcoat and painted hulls, we use proven techniques, not shortcuts. The result is a clean, uniform finish that holds up in real marine environments and looks right from every angle.
