Boat Wet Sand & Buff - Fort Lauderdale
Precision wet sanding and multi-step machine buffing to remove heavy oxidation, deep scratches, and hard water spots. Fully mobile in Fort Lauderdale — we come to your slip, private dock, or storage yard along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Las Olas canal system.
Why Fort Lauderdale boats need this.
Fort Lauderdale boats sit in brackish canal water with constant sun exposure and heavy dock traffic, so salt film, waterline staining, and gelcoat oxidation build up faster than almost anywhere else in Florida.
Wet sanding is a controlled level of the gelcoat surface using fine-grit sandpaper and water as a lubricant. It's the most aggressive correction step available — and when done right, it produces results nothing else can match on badly chalked, etched, or stained hulls.
We run wet sand & buff throughout Fort Lauderdale — The Yachting Capital of the World — hundreds of miles of canals, and boats that live in the water year-round. Our crew arrives fully self-contained with power, water, and marine-grade products, so nothing is asked of your marina or dock.
Marinas & docks we service.
- Bahia Mar Yachting Center
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina
- Las Olas Marina
- Lauderdale Marine Center
Don't see your marina? We cover all of Broward County and the rest of South Florida.
Every Fort Lauderdale visit.
- Full assessment and gelcoat thickness check
- Wet sanding with progressive grits (1500/2000/3000)
- Multi-step machine compound and polish
- Premium marine wax seal
- Metal polish and detail wipe-down
- Care recommendations to protect your investment
How a Fort Lauderdale wet sand & buff job runs.
Assess
Confirm gelcoat is thick and healthy enough for safe wet sanding.
Wet Sand
Step through progressive grits with constant water lubrication.
Compound
Level sanding marks and remove haze with machine compound.
Polish & Seal
Refine to mirror gloss and lock in with premium marine wax.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs
Is wet sanding safe for my gelcoat?
When done by trained hands on healthy gelcoat, yes. We check thickness and adjust grits accordingly — this is a professional-only service for a reason.
How long does the finish last?
With a proper wax seal you'll get 3–6 months of protection. Add a ceramic coating on top and you're looking at 1–5+ years, depending on the product.
Do I need this or just compound?
If a strong compound doesn't restore gloss during a test spot, wet sanding is likely needed. We'll do a free assessment before committing.
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