Dirty Yachts

05/27/2026

Testing out Company compound. First Boat worked really well. More testing testing testing One thing about Dirty Yachts is we are very particular and only use high-quality products that add true benefit to our client tells boats and make our life a little easier. Yes, I use that word easier in Marine detailing business LOL headed off to Huntington Beach don’t have the time but made a commitment and whatever Dirty Yachts or Brian Spevack says it happens. Your word in your business is one of the most important factors of success. Have a great day folks. See you on the water.

05/23/2026

Restoring an older, heavily oxidized gelcoat requires stripping away dead, chalky layers and applying specialized marine compounds without sanding through the thickness of the original fiberglass. This chemical restoration strategy successfully revives the deep, original shine, saving vessel owners the massive expense of a full repaint.The systematic, chemical approach to correcting severe gelcoat oxidation on older boats involves the following phases:1. Decontamination WashBefore any mechanical polishing begins, the hull requires an aggressive wash with an acidic marine cleaner.Purpose: Strips away existing wax, oils, and stubborn mineral build-up embedded in the porous gelcoat, creating a totally clean baseline.2. Heavy Cut CompoundWhen dealing with years of chalking and severe oxidation, standard automotive polishes are rarely enough. Professional marine detailers rely on aggressive compounds with diminishing abrasives.Product Choice: Industry experts often use professional grade Heavy Cutting Compound paired with a fresh, heavy-wool buffing pad on a rotary machine.Action: This stage physically shears off the dead, faded upper layer of the gel coat, restoring color and clarity.3. Polish and RefineHeavy compounds leave behind swirl marks and haze, meaning a second pass with a milder, high-gloss product is required.Product Choice: Polishes on a Dual Action orbital machine.Action: This removes compounding scratches and micro-marring, refining the surface into a mirror-like finish.4. Seal and ProtectOlder gelcoat is porous, meaning it will quickly oxidize again without proper sealing. A heavy-duty sealant or coating is necessary to prevent hard water scaling and UV damage.Product Choice: Polymer sealants such as Collinite 845 or specialized marine nanotechnology coatings.

05/18/2026

Medium cut compound polish 845 insulator hybrid polymer wax

05/16/2026

Stop Ruining Your Vessel’s Shine! 🌊No truck-stop maintenance washes here. 🚫🚢Dirty Yachts Wash and Wax is our own specially formulated, pH-safe marine soap designed to protect your prize possession. Everything from gelcoat and strata glass to plexiglass requires exact care. The equipment you use plays a direct role in what your boat looks like and the true protection left on the vessel.pH-Safe Cleaning: Our Dirty Yachts Wash and Wax lifts salt and grime without stripping your protective base coat.Spotless Rinsing: Combining our soap with a professional-grade deionizer water filtration system eliminates mineral spots entirely.Micro-Marring Prevention: Utilizing a super-soft synthetic lambswool mitt traps abrasive debris to minimize or completely stop swirl marks.Stop letting harsh commercial truck detergents ruin your shine. Invest in the premium care your vessel deserves. 🧼✨🔗 Click the link in our bio to grab your bottle of Dirty Yachts Wash and Wax today!

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05/13/2026

42 FT Sea Ray l Buff N Shine package utilizing a polymer sealer

05/05/2026

04/30/2026

Just about 250 hours on this. Azimut yacht yachts ready to roll for this weekend’s Redondo Beach Summerfest

04/26/2026

Hybrid Polymers vs. Traditional Carnauba Wax WHY BOAT OWNER should understand the difference and what they’re paying for
Traditional Carnauba Wax
What it is: A natural, plant-based wax.
How it works: It sits on top of the gelcoat like a physical blanket. It creates a mechanical bond (grip) but does not merge with the surface.
Cure time: Almost zero. Once you buff off the hazy residue, it’s done. You could spray it with water immediately.
Performance: It provides a deep, warm glow but melts at high temperatures and typically lasts only 4–8 weeks in a marine environment.
Hybrid Polymer Sealants
What it is: A man-made blend of synthetic resins and polymers (often with a bit of ceramic or wax mixed in).
How it works: It uses cross-linking. When you apply it, the molecules start reaching out and “holding hands” with each other and the boat’s surface to create a single, rigid plastic-like layer.
Cure time: This “hand-holding” takes time. If you hit it with water or soap in the first 24 hours, you break those molecular chains before they finish connecting.
Performance: It is much tougher than wax. It resists high heat, salt, and UV rays, and can last 6–12 months.
The Verdict: You wait 24 hours with the hybrid because you are waiting for a chemical shell to finish growing. With Carnauba, you’re just buffing a natural grease, so there’s no “growth” to wait for.
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04/25/2026

Just Day at SunTex Marina

04/24/2026

The Dirty Yachts Detailing Process
Decontamination Wash:
Action: A wash with a high acidic pH cleaner.
Purpose: To strip existing wax, sealants, oils, and remove mineral buildup from the gel coat to ensure a clean surface for correction.
Heavy Cut Compound (Starke Level R):
Tool/Machine: Rotary machine.
Pad: New, out-of-the-wrapper wool cutting pad.
Compound: Starke Level R heavy cut compound.
Purpose: To tackle heavy oxidation, deep scratches, and chalking on the gel coat, restoring it to a high-gloss finish.
Polish and Refine (Starke Triple P):
Tool/Machine: Dual Action (DA) orbiter machine.
Pad: Microfiber cutting pad.
Product: Starke Triple P (Prep, Polish, Protect).
Purpose: A ceramic-infused polish used to remove any remaining swirls, prep the surface, and seal the gel coat, enhancing gloss while preparing it for the final protection layer.
Sealant Application (Collonite 845):
Machine: DA Machine.
Pad: Blue soft sponge pad.
Product: Collonite 845 polymer hybrid wax.
Purpose: Provides a durable barrier against UV rays and saltwater, with a 24-hour curing time.
Final Protection (Liquid Graphite Coating):
Application: Applied to all exterior gel coat surfaces.
Purpose: Offers superior, long-lasting protection (likely a graphene-based or advanced sealant) and maximum gloss.
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Dirty Yachts, based in Marina del Rey, CA, specializes in high-end detailing and gel coat correction, servicing the Southern California coast from Newport to Ventura