New Zealand’s harsh sun is relentless. NIWA records UV levels here among the world’s highest, and when you add salt spray, gelcoat and stainless don’t stand a chance without protection (NIWA UV research).

Detailing isn’t just polishing for looks. It’s detailing that protects your investment. A proper cut and polish removes oxidation, a wax layer blocks UV, and stainless polishing keeps fittings free of ugly tea stains.

A story from Half Moon Bay: One launch owner thought his gelcoat was “beyond saving.” After a full day of detailing, his boat went from dull and chalky to glossy enough to see reflections.

Use-Cases:

• Prepping before summer on the Hauraki Gulf
• Extending the life of gelcoat and fittings with the right protection

Protect, polish, enjoy.

Leave a boat untouched for a season and it tells the story. Faded hulls, stained stainless, mildew in the cabin, teak that’s gone grey and dry.

The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) warns that tea-staining can set in quickly near the coast (ASSDA resource). The Quay Pro team sees it every winter, boats that sat on moorings end up looking years older than they are.

Real-world example: A Whangamata client left their runabout all winter. By spring, stainless was brown and teak brittle. After a deep clean and oiling, it looked alive again, but it took twice the effort.

Use-Cases:

• Boats in storage with no winter maintenance
• Launches moored in high UV and salt exposure zones

Our Mobile Boat Detailing Services in Aucklandand Coromandel

Your Kiwi boat detailers come to you, whether your boat’s in an Auckland marina, a Coromandel Bach driveway, or sitting on a trailer in Whangamata.

Here’s what Quay Pro Boat Detailing handles:

Trailer Boat Detailing: Trailer boats cop it twice, road grime on the way to the ramp, UV while parked outside. A proper polish and wax makes rinse-downs quicker and keeps them looking sharp.

Pauanui story: A family booked the Quay Pro team before Christmas to prep their 6m runabout. When they launched on Boxing Day, the dad said, “It feels like a new boat.”

Think of it like staging a home. First impressions sell. A glossy hull, polished fittings, and a fresh-smelling cabin tell buyers “this boat’s been cared for.”

Fact: YachtWorld reports that well-presented boats sell faster and closer to asking price (YachtWorld seller’s guide).

Auckland example: The Quay Pro team detailed a 28-foot trailer boat before it went on Trade Me. The seller messaged later: “Photos looked so good I had buyers lined up. Sold in weeks.”

Because a clean boat is a better boat.

• Mobile service – Auckland, Coromandel, Whangamata, Whiritoa, Pauanui
• Trusted brands – 3M Marine and Star brite polishes for proven results (West Marine product guide)
• Local expertise – NZ’s UV and salt demand specialist care
• Trusted team – 5★ reviews and repeat clients who won’t use anyone else
• Thorough process – the right order: wash, de-stain, polish, wax

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely stoked with the service, quality and price!! Highly recommend.”

Detailing that protects your investment.

Between professional details, a few simple habits keep your boat fresher:

• Seasonal wash-downs after heavy use
• Cut and polish before summer
• Three or six month wax
• Teak oiling and stainless polishing every few months
• Cabin cleans to stop mildew
• Quick freshwater rinse and a breathable cover after trips

Whangamata insight: One client rinses after every trip but calls Quay Pro Boat Detailing each season for the heavy work. He says, “That way I enjoy the boat, not the chores.”