Boat Polishing Kelowna
Restore your hull's shine and protect it for years. From a cut polish and wax for light fading to full sand restoration for heavy oxidation — we bring the gloss back.
A Wash Won't Fix Fading. Polishing Will.
UV exposure on the Okanagan is relentless. Gelcoat fades, oxidizes, and loses its gloss faster here than almost anywhere in Canada. Once a wash can't bring it back, polishing is the answer — a machine compound that cuts through the damaged surface layer and restores the depth of colour and shine underneath.
- Machine cut and polish removes fading, scuffs, and oxidation
- Sand restoration for heavy damage and deeply faded gelcoat
- Finished with a protective wax sealant
- Windows, swim deck, and metal included in every package
- XPEL Marine ceramic coating available to lock in results
- Mobile or indoor bay at Aqua Boat Club, Kelowna
Signs Your Hull Needs Polishing
If any of these sound familiar, a wash alone won't cut it — your hull needs to be polished.
Dull or Chalky Finish
Gelcoat that looks flat, chalky, or faded even after a wash has oxidized at the surface. Polishing removes that damaged layer and brings back the original gloss.
Scuffs & Surface Scratches
Light scratches, dock rub marks, and surface scuffs that won't wash off can usually be removed or significantly reduced with a cut and polish.
Deep Oxidation or Discolouration
Heavy oxidation, deep colour loss, or badly faded gelcoat — especially common on older Rinkers and Cobalts — requires wet sanding before polishing to restore.
Polishing Packages
Windows, swim deck, and metal cleaning included in every package. Priced per foot of boat length.
Cut Polish Wax
- Eco-friendly acid wash included
- Machine cut and compound to remove light fading and scuffs
- Full machine polish for deep gloss restoration
- Finished with a protective wax sealant
- Best for boats with light-to-moderate fading
*Hull surfaces around bunks are excluded from polishing.
Book Cut Polish WaxSand Restoration
- Wet sanding to cut through heavy oxidation and deep scratches
- Heavy machine compound and cut
- Full polish to restore gelcoat colour and depth
- Protective wax sealant applied to finish
- Recommended for older or heavily neglected hulls
*Typically required for older Rinkers and Cobalts. Approximate price — quoted after visual assessment.
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XPEL Marine Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating is the last step after polishing — and the smartest investment you can make in your hull. XPEL Marine bonds to the gelcoat and creates a hydrophobic shield that water, UV, algae, and contaminants can't penetrate.
- Completely prevents oxidation and fading for 2–4 years
- Hydrophobic surface — water sheets off, algae can't grip
- Dramatically easier to keep clean all season
- Applied only after polishing for maximum bond
- Professional-grade product — not an off-the-shelf spray
- Authorized XPEL Marine dealer — the real thing, properly applied
Add-Ons & Surcharges
All extras are priced clearly upfront — no surprises based on your boat's size or configuration.
Closed Bow
+$4/ft
Applied to closed-bow boats that require additional time and access for thorough exterior coverage.
Over 23 Feet
+$4/ft
Additional per-foot rate applied to all vessels over 23 feet in length.
Over 26 Feet
+$10/ft
Additional per-foot rate applied to all vessels over 26 feet in length.
Over 30 Feet
+$25/ft
Additional per-foot rate applied to all vessels over 30 feet in length.
Over 36 Feet
+$40/ft
Additional per-foot rate applied to all vessels over 36 feet in length.
On-Water Pull Out
$150
Marina boats under 31ft pulled at El Dorado Boat Launch and detailed on stilts at our Aqua Boat Club indoor bay.
Boats on Lifts
Quoted
Boats stored on lifts may be subject to price adjustments based on access conditions. Assessed before confirming price.
Mobile Travel Fees
We travel across the entire Okanagan Valley. Kelowna and West Kelowna have no travel fee.
Kelowna & West Kelowna — no travel fee. Don't see your area? Give us a call.
Polishing Gallery
Real results from real boats across the Okanagan.
Boat Polishing FAQ
Cut polish wax starts at $34/ft and includes an acid wash. Sand restoration for heavily oxidized hulls is approximately $75/ft and is quoted after a visual assessment. All packages include windows, swim deck, and metal cleaning. XPEL Marine ceramic coating can be added for +$90/ft. Call 236-499-0008 for a quick quote on your specific boat.
Cut polish wax ($34/ft) uses a machine compound to remove light-to-moderate fading, scuffs, and surface marks — no sanding required. Sand restoration (~$75/ft) is for boats with heavy oxidation, deep discolouration, or significant gelcoat damage that a polish alone can't fix. It involves wet sanding to cut through the damaged layer before compounding and polishing. Not sure which your boat needs? Send us a photo or give us a call and we'll advise honestly.
If you're going to invest in polishing, ceramic coating is the smartest add-on you can choose. After polishing, your gelcoat is at its cleanest and most receptive — ceramic bonds best to a freshly polished surface. XPEL Marine ceramic (+$90/ft) then protects that result for 2–4 years, completely preventing re-oxidation and making the hull dramatically easier to maintain. We only apply ceramic after polishing — never on an unpolished surface.
A cut polish wax on a standard 20–24ft boat typically takes a full day. Sand restoration takes longer depending on the extent of damage. If ceramic coating is added, allow extra time for proper application and initial cure. We'll give you a realistic time estimate at booking.
Yes — we're fully mobile across the Okanagan. We come to your marina, dock, driveway, or storage yard. For marina boats under 31ft, we also offer a $150 pull-out at El Dorado Boat Launch where your boat is detailed on stilts at our Aqua Boat Club indoor bay — ideal for polishing since it gives us full access to the hull without water interference.
For most Okanagan boats, a cut polish every 2–3 seasons keeps the hull in great shape. If you add ceramic coating after polishing, you can extend that significantly — ceramic-coated hulls resist oxidation and fading for 2–4 years, meaning less frequent polishing and much easier seasonal maintenance. Boats without protection that sit in the sun all summer will need polishing more often.