Service
Cosmetic Repair
Bring the finish back — chips, scratches, dock rash, dull gelcoat.
What's included
What this service covers.
Most boats collect cosmetic damage just from use — a fender bump, a dropped tool, a careless boarding, years of sun and spray. None of it is catastrophic by itself, and most of it can be fixed to the point that it disappears. Cosmetic repair isn't about making a boat look 'good enough' — it's about getting the finish back to a standard you'd actually want someone to see up close.
- Dock rash and general wear
- Scuffs, chips, and light gouges
- Dulled, chalky, or patchy finishes
- Visible prior repairs that need to be redone
Materials we use
- Color-matched gelcoat for chip and dock-rash repairs
- Marine topcoat for painted-surface touch-ups
- Compound, polish, and wax systems calibrated to the finish
- Color-matched bedding compounds for rebedded hardware
Our process
From damage assessment to finished repair.
Four steps. No surprises. You know what's happening at every stage, what it costs, and what to expect when you pick up the boat.
Step 01
Consultation
Send photos and a few details. We assess the damage honestly — including whether a quick fix is enough, or whether the right answer is a more involved structural repair.
Step 02
Prep
Strip back to sound material on a proper scarf. Identify and address the root cause, not just the visible damage. No cosmetic patches over structural problems.
Step 03
Repair
Rebuild with the correct cloth, mat, and resin schedule for the load path. Vinyl ester or epoxy where it matters; polyester only where it's the right call.
Step 04
Finish
Fair, prime, and refinish in color-matched gelcoat or marine paint. The repair should disappear into the surrounding surface under normal light.
Typical timeline: A typical cosmetic walk-through yields a mix of small repairs that are usually completed within a week of shop time, depending on scope. Full cosmetic refreshes (all sides, full polish, rebedding) run longer.
Related work
Recent cosmetic repair jobs.
Marina Transom Restoration
Full transom and rear deck restoration on a cruiser — finished with deep navy gelcoat, new teak-laid steps, polished stainless, and handed back at the marina.
Hull Refinish — Finished Handoff
Full hull refinish on a bowrider — factory-correct color match, crisp cap line, and a mirror-gloss finish ready to go back on the water.
Outboard Cowling Refinish
Outboard cowling repaired, refinished in factory-match silver with two-tone non-skid panels, and ready to reinstall on the engine.
Ready when you are
Get a real quote on your cosmetic repair.
Send photos and a brief description. We'll come back with a straight answer on what it'll take and what it'll cost.