Answers to the questions we hear most.
Booking and the consultation.
How do I book a boat or car detailing consultation on Lake Keowee?
Use the booking widget on our Contact page, or call or text (864) 325-3935. Consultation calls run 5 to 10 minutes.
What happens on the consultation call?
We listen first. We ask about your vessel or vehicle, its condition, and what you want from the work. Eric typically has enough from the conversation to quote you on the call and get you scheduled. If you’re not ready to commit, Kennedie will follow up with a written proposal to document everything.
How far out are you booking appointments?
Typically around 4 weeks, depending on the season. Spring and summer tighten the schedule, marine work most of all. If you need a detail before a specific date or trip, mention it on the call.
Our services.
What do you detail on Lake Keowee and in the Upstate?
Boats, jet skis, and cars, primarily. Watercraft keeps us busiest, especially on Lake Keowee, and the auto side gets the same attention. We offer full details, paint correction, and ceramic coatings, and take on specialty work for established clients.
Do you handle pet hair, odors, teak, gelcoat, and other specialty work?
Yes. Pet hair, biohazard, odor neutralization, headlight restoration, plastic trim restoration, engine bay detailing, teak restoration, and gelcoat sanding are available alongside any detail, or as a follow-up for established clients. If you’re not sure whether something can be fixed, ask. The answer is usually yes.
What's the difference between detailing, paint correction, and ceramic coating?
Detailing is thorough cleaning and protection. Paint correction is mechanical work that removes imperfections from the surface itself: swirls, oxidation, and marring. A ceramic coating is a long-term protective layer that bonds to the corrected surface and holds for years. Most jobs combine the three, and we’ll walk through what your vessel or vehicle needs.
Should I ceramic coat a new boat or car?
It’s worth considering. New boats and cars often arrive with light defects from transport and dealer prep. We correct the surface first, then coat it, locking the finish in as close to new as possible. For boats, a coating is one of the most valuable investments you can make. For vehicles, timing matters. On a lease, a coating that preserves the paint can save you at turn-in. If you’re keeping it long-term, a 6- or 10-year coating is often the better investment. We’ll talk through what makes sense for you.
Can oxidation be removed from gelcoat?
Yes. Light oxidation is lifted with single-stage correction. Heavier oxidation is corrected in two or three stages, and a weathered hull takes the full restoration path, three to four stages with sanding where the gelcoat requires it. The level is set on the consultation call.
Do you detail pontoons, wakeboats, and jet skis?
Yes. Boats, pontoons, wakeboats, and jet skis, at the dock, the lift, the marina, or the storage building.
Pricing and payment.
How is boat and car detailing priced?
Every vessel and vehicle comes to us differently, so the same service tier on two boats can mean two different quotes. The consultation is where we give you an accurate number for what you have and what you want.
Why do you require a 25% deposit?
Every job occupies a significant block of time. Marine and ceramic installs run a full day or more, and even a standard detail is a dedicated appointment. The deposit confirms your booking and keeps our schedule accurate. The balance is due the day of service, and full terms are in the service agreement we send before your appointment.
Service area and on-site visits.
What areas do you serve around Lake Keowee and the Upstate?
We’re fully mobile across Upstate South Carolina, in Pickens, Oconee, and Greenville counties, with a focus on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. That includes The Cliffs, The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Stoneledge, Six Mile, Sunset, Salem, Seneca, and West Union. We’re based in Pickens. If you’re nearby and not sure we cover your area, ask.
Do you offer mobile boat detailing at my dock?
Yes. We come to your driveway, dock, marina, or storage facility. We bring our own generator, so power is rarely needed. We need reasonable access to the work area, and at some docks we may also need access to water or room to position our equipment safely.
Do I need to be home during the service?
No, and most of our clients aren’t. You’ll receive updates, plus photos and video of the results when we’re finished.
What happens if it rains on my appointment day?
We watch the forecast and reach out ahead of time. Buffer days are built into the schedule, so you won’t be left waiting.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry comprehensive liability coverage for on-property work and vehicle service. Documentation is available on request.
Maintenance and aftercare.
How often should a boat or car be detailed on Lake Keowee?
It depends on the vessel or vehicle and how it’s used. Boats and watercraft on Lake Keowee do best with at least quarterly maintenance. Vehicles vary, and daily drivers in high-UV conditions benefit from monthly care. Our maintenance plans start with a Premier Detail as a full reset, then hold that standard. Protective Maintenance Plans add a scheduled wax. We work out the right schedule together.
Do you offer boat and car maintenance plans?
Yes. After a qualifying Premier Detail or higher, we offer recurring maintenance: interior only, exterior only, or full interior and exterior. Car plans run weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Boat and jet ski plans run monthly or quarterly. Plans carry a three-month minimum, and quarterly plans a six-month minimum. Protective Maintenance Plans also include a scheduled wax.
System X coatings and warranty.
What voids a System X ceramic coating warranty?
Brush or tunnel car washes, missed annual inspections, or improper aftercare. We walk through every warranty condition and aftercare expectation before the install. Touchless wash only, every time.
How long does a ceramic coating last on a boat?
System X Max G+, the coating we install on every vessel, is rated for eight years on gelcoat. An annual inspection by an approved installer keeps the manufacturer warranty in force, and we track when yours is due.
Do you ceramic coat cars as well as boats?
Yes. Vehicles are coated with System X, matched to how long you plan to keep the car, from two years up to ten. The paint is corrected first, then coated.
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