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Ceramic coating

The strongest defense against Arkansas UV. Ceramic outlasts wax by seasons, so the hull holds its gloss and oxidation stays away longer.

Ceramic Coating: est. $45-90 /ft

Coiled dock line on the clean deck of a boat

Built for exactly this lake's problem

The wear on Lake Ouachita is UV, and ceramic is the countermeasure. A professional marine coating bonds to corrected gelcoat and holds gloss for one to several seasons depending on product, exposure and storage.

Ceramic runs est. $45-90 /ft. On a 24-foot boat that is roughly $1,080-2,160, driven mostly by how much prep the surface needs. A faded hull gets oxidation removal first, and we flag that in the quote rather than surprising you.

All figures are estimates. The written quote is the final price.

What owners ask about ceramic coating

Is ceramic coating worth it on a lake boat?

On Lake Ouachita, yes. The wear here is sun, and ceramic is built for sun: it holds gloss and blocks oxidation far longer than wax, so the hull needs correcting less often.

How long does a ceramic coating last?

One to several seasons depending on the product, sun exposure and how the boat is stored. It is a longer play than wax, which is why it costs more up front.

Does the boat need prep before coating?

Always. Ceramic only bonds to a corrected surface, so the hull is washed and any oxidation removed first. That prep is included in how the job is quoted.

Straight answers

How much is boat ceramic coating on Lake Ouachita?

Ceramic coating runs est. $45-90 /ft, about $1,080-2,160 on a 24-foot boat depending on prep and condition. That is an estimate; the written quote is final.

Ceramic or wax, what is the difference?

Wax protects for a season and costs less. Ceramic bonds to the gelcoat for multi-season UV and stain protection, the better value if you keep the boat and want less correction over time.

Can you coat a boat that is already oxidized?

Not directly. The finish has to be corrected first, so we handle oxidation removal and then coat, locking the finish in at its best.

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Three quick fields plus the boat. Every figure on this site is an estimate; the written quote we send back is the actual price.

Prefer email? lakeouachitaboatdetailing@gmail.com works too. Our crew is mobile across Lake Ouachita: marina slip, lift, trailer or driveway.

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