Every boat owner needs five essential Sea Shield products: Crew Ceramic Coating for professional yacht-quality protection lasting 1-2 years, Heavy Cut #1 for removing severe oxidation and scratches, Final Polish for optical clarity and high-gloss shine, Exhaust Guard to eliminate black streaks and seal surfaces, and Metal Polish for restoring brilliant shine to stainless steel. These products work together as a complete system for restoration, protection, and maintenance.
Boat and yacht surfaces face relentless attack 24 hours a day. Saltwater, harsh ultraviolet rays, engine exhaust, industrial fallout, and acid rain constantly degrade gel coat, paint, stainless steel, and glass. Without proper protection, surfaces oxidize, fade, stain, and lose their shine within months. Sea Shield provides professional-grade solutions designed specifically for marine environments, not automotive products adapted for boats.
What Makes Sea Shield Different?
Sea Shield developed products based on extensive boating and yachting experience from professionals who maintain mega-yachts where appearance standards are uncompromising. The formulas use state-of-the-art ceramic coating based on nanotechnology, creating super-durable protective layers in the most adverse marine conditions.
Traditional waxes sit on surfaces and wash away quickly in marine environments. Sea Shield's nano coating technology bonds at the molecular level, creating an ultra-thin protective layer that lasts months or years rather than weeks. The nanoparticles provide outstanding durability against UV rays, chemical damage, scratches, and stains while producing hydrophobic surfaces that make cleaning simpler.
Products are designed to work on paint, glass windows, stainless steel, plastics, gel coat, and other surfaces. This versatility means boat owners can protect entire vessels with one product system rather than buying different brands for each surface type.
The Five Essential Products
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Sea Shield Crew Ceramic Coating
Crew Ceramic Coating is a professional yacht-quality marine clear coat that can be applied to various surfaces. Made using cutting-edge ceramic nanotechnology, it forms a robust, invisible shield protecting yacht surfaces against UV radiation, rust, oxidation, and environmental pollutants.
This is one of the most powerful protective ceramic coatings formulated specifically for boats and yachts. The coating lasts 1-2 years or more with regular care and washing. Regular maintenance increases coating life significantly compared to traditional sealants requiring monthly reapplication.
The coating guarantees corrosion won't cause oxidation, fading, or negative effects on vessels. Boat owners can say goodbye to laborious maintenance schedules. The hydrophobic properties make water bead up and roll off surfaces rather than sitting and evaporating into mineral deposits. Dirt, salt, and grime can't establish footholds on slick, sealed surfaces.
Crew Ceramic Coating works on fiberglass, aluminum, gel coat, painted surfaces, stainless steel, and even fabrics and upholstery. Application requires working on completely dry surfaces in small sections at a time. Drip product along the length of an applicator block and apply in a cross-hatch pattern. Available in 50 ML, 100 ML, and 500 ML sizes for different project scales.
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Sea Shield Heavy Cut #1
This compound was designed to remove heavy oxidation, moderate scratches, and heavy chalk residues from both painted and unpainted gel coat surfaces. Used by professionals looking to restore severely damaged gel coat to its original gloss, Heavy Cut #1 tackles surfaces that appear ready for the scrapyard.
The compound removes heavy scratches and oxidation, including 1000-grit sandpaper marks. It breaks down evenly for a uniform finish, which prevents the patchy appearance cheaper compounds create. For very dry gel coat, add Sea Shield Buffing Lube for better results.
Best results are achieved using a circular polisher at 1000-1500 RPM equipped with a compound wool buffing pad. Start the machine using medium pressure while working in a two-foot by two-foot area. Move the machine slowly back and forth, keeping the pad flat on the surface at all times.
Follow Heavy Cut #1 with Sea Shield Cut & Polish #2 to restore gloss, then Final Polish for optical clarity. This stepped approach progressively refines the surface from damaged to showroom condition. Available in 16 oz and 1 gallon sizes.
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Sea Shield Final Polish
Final Polish is a one-step product that restores paint, gel coat, and acrylic surfaces. This product uses nanotechnology and microscopic particles to safely clean and polish paint to a perfect optical finish and high-gloss shine. There is no need to fill in scratches and swirls with thick waxes because the polish actually removes them.
Benefits include removing light scratches, producing a wet shine, bringing back clarity of surfaces, and an easy-to-use formula. Final polish works to restore gel coat and lightly corroded paint and brings back clarity of acrylic windows. For best results, follow with Sea Shield Exhaust Guard Polymer Sealer for that final ultimate shine and protection.
Apply a squeeze line of product onto the surface. Using a buffer and foam pad on low speed, spread product throughout and increase speed to 1500 RPMs, working the pad flat in a 2-foot by 2-foot area. The nanotechnology particles work at a microscopic level to refine the surface without aggressive cutting that damages the material. Available in 16 oz. size.
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Sea Shield Exhaust Guard
This product is a powerful polymer-based surface sealant designed to seal and protect finishes from black streaks, engine exhaust, industrial fallout, salt air, acid rain, and UV rays. It also provides an amazing wet-look shine that makes gel coat appear freshly detailed.
Exhaust Guard seals and protects paint, gel coat, and all hard surfaces. May be used on all gel coat surfaces regardless of age. Specifically designed for professional detailers as well as crew and owners who are looking for the perfect finish in gel coats or painted surfaces.
Benefits include protecting against engine exhaust, repelling black streaks, sealing and protecting paint and gel coat, and fast and easy application. In typical marine conditions, Exhaust Guard Sealant applied to a vessel with moderate usage will last about 6 months.
Available in 16 oz and 1 gallon sizes. Application is straightforward compared to ceramic coatings, making this an excellent starting product for boat owners new to detailing. The polymer formula creates a sacrificial barrier that absorbs damage rather than letting it reach underlying surfaces.
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Sea Shield Metal Polish
Metal Polish is a liquid rouge that quickly removes oxidation and restores brilliant shine to dulled stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and chrome. Marine environments are particularly harsh on metal surfaces, with saltwater causing oxidation and pitting that makes stainless steel look perpetually cloudy.
The liquid rouge formula combines with natural felt polishing pads to create controlled heat and friction that removes micro-scratches while bringing back mirror-like shine. Unlike harsh abrasives in drugstore metal polishes that create new scratches while removing old ones, Sea Shield's formula is calibrated specifically for marine-grade metals.
Apply a small amount to the felt pad, work in circular motions until the surface warms slightly, then buff away. The transformation is remarkable, with stainless steel that looked permanently dull suddenly reflecting like mirrors. For the longest-lasting results, seal polished metal with a light application of ceramic coating to prevent re-oxidation. Available in 16 oz. size.
How These Products Work Together
Real results come from using these five products as an integrated system. Start restoration work with Heavy Cut #1 to remove severe oxidation, moderate scratches, and chalk residues. Step through progressively finer compounds, then apply Final Polish to achieve optical clarity and high-gloss shine.
Clean surfaces thoroughly to remove all polishing residue. Apply Crew Ceramic Coating as the primary protection layer. The coating bonds to the perfectly refined surface created by proper compound and polish work. On gel coat surfaces prone to exhaust staining, like transoms and areas below exhaust ports, add Exhaust Guard over ceramic coating for specialized protection.
For stainless steel components, use Metal Polish to bring them to a mirror finish, then seal with a light application of ceramic coating. This locks in shine and prevents the re-oxidation cycle that normally starts within weeks in saltwater environments.
This layered protection approach mimics what professional detailers do on mega-yachts. Building redundant protection means even if the top sacrificial layer degrades, the underlying ceramic coating continues protecting the surface itself. Products work synergistically rather than competing or cancelling each other's effects.
Surface Compatibility
Sea Shield products work across virtually every material found on boats and yachts. Gel coat and fiberglass absorb nano coatings, creating exceptional bonding and long-lasting protection. The ceramic barrier prevents water intrusion that leads to blistering while blocking UV rays that cause fading.
Painted surfaces, whether expensive Awlgrip and Alexseal or standard marine paint, receive a clear protective layer that shields against chemical damage, scratches, and UV degradation without altering color or finish. Stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and chrome benefit from Metal Polish followed by ceramic sealing.
Glass windows treated with ceramic coating shed water instantly, with hard water stains and salt buildup disappearing. Visibility improves dramatically in rain and spray conditions. Products work on plastics, acrylics, fabrics, and upholstery.
Application and Maintenance
Products are engineered for professional detailers but designed to be accessible for crew members and boat owners. For beginners, start with simpler products like Exhaust Guard and Metal Polish. These require minimal technique and deliver immediate, visible results.
Crew Ceramic Coating requires the most surface preparation but provides the longest-lasting results. The surface must be perfectly clean and dry before application. Work in well-ventilated areas with good lighting. Avoid direct sun or hot surfaces.
The beautiful part about Sea Shield's nano coating technology is that maintenance becomes almost effortless. Weekly rinsing with fresh water removes the majority of salt, dirt, and light contaminants. Monthly washing with pH-neutral boat soap and microfiber mitts keeps hydrophobic properties performing optimally.
For coated stainless steel, maintenance is even simpler: a weekly freshwater rinse and a monthly wipe-down with microfibre and spray detailer. Coating prevents oxidation from forming, eliminating the constant battle of re-polishing every few weeks.
FAQs
Q. Is Sea Shield like regular wax?
No. Sea Shield is designed specifically to restore and protect watercraft from harsh conditions caused by constant exposure to salt water and UV rays. Unlike wax, Sea Shield uses proprietary technology to restore surfaces to like-new condition and provides longer-lasting protection than traditional waxes.
Q. How long does Exhaust Guard last?
In typical marine conditions with moderate usage, Exhaust Guard Sealant will last about 6 months. However, reapplication is encouraged before the product gets dirty or stops performing at its best, especially in areas with more sun exposure.
Q. Can crew members apply these products or only professionals?
Exhaust Guard Sealant can be applied by crew members, and reapplication is encouraged as often as the schedule allows. Crew Ceramic Coating is designed for both professional detailers and crew members, though large surfaces should be coated professionally for best results.
Q. What protection products does Sea Shield offer?
Sea Shield offers three main types: Nano Coating (multi-surface with UV inhibitors and hydrophobic properties), Exhaust Guard (resin-based sealant for black streaks and engine exhaust protection), and Ceramic Coating (non-toxic coating that handles extreme temperatures and permanently bonds to surfaces).
Q. How long does nano ceramic coating last?
The longevity of Sea Shield nano ceramic coating on boats and yachts typically lasts up to two seasons or 1-2 years with proper maintenance. Regular care and washing with pH-neutral soap significantly increases coating life compared to traditional sealants requiring monthly reapplication.
