Eagle Eye Detailing | Marine, Aviation & Automotive Surface Restoration | Cairns & FNQ
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EAGLE EYE DETAILING Cairns & Far North Queensland • Marine • Aviation • Automotive
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20+ Years Experience • Cairns & Far North QLD

Marine, Aviation & Automotive Surface Restoration & Covalent Protection

Mobile dockside and hangar service across Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob), Cairns Marlin Marina, Bluewater Marina, General Aviation Airport Hangar 7, Port Douglas, and Far North Queensland.

  • Gelcoat Oxidation & Paint Recovery: Multi-stage machine compounding, wet-sanding, and high-gloss restoration.
  • GLARE Glassplexin & Ceramic Protection: Covalent silicate chemical bond — zero wax that melts in the tropics.
  • Reef-Safe Marina Washdowns: Non-toxic, biodegradable marine care with our strict no-pressure-washer rule on delicate boat surfaces.
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Superyacht and marine vessel surface restoration at Cairns Marina
Dockside & Hangar Mobile Service

We Come Straight to Your Berth, Hangar or Driveway

Every vessel and vehicle in Far North Queensland faces extreme tropical UV, salt air, and wet-season humidity. Use our live calculator below for an instant ballpark estimate, then send your details straight to our team for a confirmed inspection price.

Service Areas: Yorkeys Knob • Cairns City • Trinity Inlet • Aeroglen Hangars • Port Douglas
Why Tropical Surface Care Is Different in FNQ

Built for Cairns Salt, Tropical Sun & Marina Environments

Southern waxes and harsh acid washes fail fast in Far North Queensland. Our methods protect both your vessel and the Great Barrier Reef waterways.

Tropical UV, Salt & Humidity Defence

“First is neglect — because in Cairns, the salt, the tropical sun, and the humidity all work together as one big thing to break down coatings and breed mould.”

Once gelcoat pores open up in the Cairns heat, chalky oxidation and black mould take hold rapidly. We machine-correct the oxidised layer and seal the pores with covalent silicate or ceramic protection so salt and mould cannot grip the surface.

— Eagle Eye Detailing, Cairns Marine Surface Specialists
100% Reef-Safe Marina Washdowns

“At the marina, rinse water goes straight into the sea, so we only use reef-safe, non-toxic products that don’t harm the sea.”

Working over the water at Half Moon Bay, Marlin Marina, and Bluewater Marina requires strict environmental responsibility. We wash by hand with biodegradable, marine-safe cleaners and never blast delicate teak, clears, stitching, or ropes with high-pressure washers.

— Strict Marina & Reef Protection Standard
What We Do

Core Detailing & Surface Restoration Services

Plain-English packages for boats, cars, 4WDs, and aircraft across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Marine Detailing and Fibreglass Gelcoat Restoration in Cairns
1. Boats, Yachts, Catamarans & Tenders

Marine Detailing & Gelcoat Restoration

Complete exterior hull, topsides, and deck restoration for fibreglass, painted, and aluminium vessels kept on the water or on trailers.

  • Chalky gelcoat oxidation removal via wet-sanding, rotary compounding & machine polishing
  • Covalent GLARE Glassplexin or professional marine ceramic coating (zero wax)
  • Tea-stain, rust-bleed, and water-line stain decontamination
Guide Rate: From A$90/hr (Regular Wash) to A$160/hr (Full Correction & Protection)
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Automotive Paint Correction and GLARE Glassplexin Protection
2. Prestige Cars, 4WDs, Utes & Classics

Automotive Paint Correction & GLARE Glassplexin Protection

Multi-stage machine correction to remove swirl marks, bore-water spotting, bush pinstripes, and tropical clear-coat fade.

  • Safe clay-bar & iron fallout decontamination before any pad touches your paint
  • Multi-stage rotary and dual-action machine jewelling for deep mirror clarity
  • Sealed with GLARE Glassplexin covalent silicate bond for extreme UV & salt resistance
Guide Rate: Instant Vehicle Size & Condition Estimate Available Below
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Aviation Surface Care and High-Gloss Protection at Cairns General Aviation Hangar 7
3. Helicopters, Light Aircraft & Corporate Jets

Aviation Surface Care & High-Gloss Protection

Proven hangar experience (including Cairns General Aviation Airport Hangar 7) caring for commercial helicopters, charter planes, and private aircraft.

  • Exhaust soot, turbine belly-grease, and bug-strike removal using aviation-safe cleaners
  • Low-drag covalent GLARE Glassplexin skin protection against coastal salt corrosion
  • Acrylic windscreen & bubble-canopy optical care (strictly scratch-free hand methods)
Guide Rate: Hangar Visits by Arrangement • Instant Estimate Below
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Regular Marina Maintenance and Interior Saloon Cabin Care
4. Ongoing Marina Care & Saloon Interiors

Regular Marina Maintenance & Interior Cabin Care

Keep your vessel ready to step aboard any weekend with scheduled hand washdowns and tropical mould prevention.

  • Scheduled fortnightly or monthly reef-safe washdowns & chamois dry at your berth
  • Interior saloon, galley, leather, vinyl, and locker mould sanitising & conditioning
  • Stainless steel polishing, clear strataglass/eisenglass restoration & teak care
Guide Rate: Regular Maintenance Plans from A$90/hr + Annual Coating Top-Ups
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Real Jobs • Uncropped Proof

Real Work Before & After Showcase

Genuine photos from our own marine and automotive restoration jobs. Every photo is shown uncropped with zero overlays so you can inspect the reflection and gelcoat recovery yourself.

Haines Hunter 600R Fibreglass Gelcoat Oxidation Recovery Front Before and After
Case Study 1A • Fibreglass Hull

Haines Hunter 600R — Front Cabin & Foredeck Gelcoat Recovery

Heavy tropical chalkiness and dull oxidation machine-cut back to fresh pigment and sealed for mirror clarity.

Work Completed: Wet-Sand • Multi-Stage Rotary Compound • Covalent Seal
Haines Hunter 600R Bow Side Before and After Mirror Reflection
Case Study 1B • Starboard Bow

Haines Hunter 600R — Bow & Topsides Mirror Finish

Side-by-side comparison showing flat, sun-bleached gelcoat transformed into a crisp, high-depth mirror reflection.

Work Completed: Oxidation Removal • Machine Polish • UV Protection
Boat Keel and Lower Hull Gelcoat Restoration Before and After
Case Study 1C • Keel & Chine

Lower Hull & Keel Stain Decontamination & Gloss

Yellowed waterline staining, beaching marks, and dull gelcoat below the rub-rail restored to a clean, low-drag finish.

Work Completed: Tea-Stain Removal • Gelcoat Cut & Polish
Finished Fibreglass Hull High Gloss Reflection
Case Study 1D • Final Handover

Finished Hull — Deep Wet-Look Gelcoat Protection

Once corrected and sealed, salt spray rinses off effortlessly with plain water at the boat ramp or marina berth.

Result: Sealed Pores • Fast Washdowns • Long-Term UV Shield
Black Hull Tender 50/50 Test Patch Showing Oxidation Removal
Case Study 2 • 50/50 Live Proof Patch

Black-Hull Tender — 50/50 Test Patch Recovery

Dark hulls suffer the fastest UV chalking in Cairns. This 50/50 test section shows severe milky oxidation on the left vs deep black restored gelcoat on the right.

Every Full Restoration Starts with a Clear Proof Standard
Porsche 996 Multi-Stage Paint Correction and GLARE Glassplexin Protection
Case Study 3 • Prestige Automotive

Porsche 996 — Multi-Stage Paint Correction & GLARE Glassplexin

Full decontamination, multi-stage machine swirl removal, and covalent GLARE Glassplexin application for deep metallic clarity.

Work Completed: Multi-Stage Paint Correction • Covalent Glassplexin Bond
How We Restore & Protect

Our 6-Stage Surface Restoration Process

No shortcuts and no silicone fillers that wash off in two weeks. Every restoration follows a disciplined 6-stage workflow.

Stage 1

Inspect & 50/50 Test Patch

We inspect your gelcoat or paint thickness, check for chalking, rust bleed, or clear-coat failure, and dial in the exact pad-and-compound combination with a test patch so you know the realistic result upfront.

Stage 2

Reef-Safe Decontamination

Thorough hand wash using biodegradable, reef-safe cleaners to strip salt crust, diesel soot, bird lime, tea-staining, and mould spores without harsh pressure-washing.

Stage 3

Oxidation & Scratch Removal

Heavy rotary compounding (and controlled micro-wet-sanding where required on heavily chalked fibreglass) removes dead, oxidised gelcoat and deep swirl marks to expose fresh colour underneath.

Stage 4

Machine Polish & Optical Refinement

Finishing polishes refine the surface to remove compounding haze and hologramming, bringing up maximum gloss depth and closing the microscopic pores of the gelcoat or clear coat.

Stage 5

Covalent GLARE Glassplexin or Ceramic Bond

We lock in the finish with GLARE Professional Polish (with Glassplexin covalent silicate technology) or a dedicated marine ceramic coating that chemically bonds to the surface instead of sitting on top like wax.

Stage 6

Final Handover & Maintenance Plan

We walk you through the finished vessel or vehicle, set up a simple reef-safe washdown schedule or annual coating top-up plan, and show you how to keep your finish gleaming year-round.

Live Online Estimator • Open 24/7

Interactive Surface Area & Instant Quote Calculator

Select your boat, vehicle, or aircraft below for an instant ballpark estimate based on our Cairns hourly & surface-area rates, then send it via SMS or email in one tap so we can confirm your exact price.

Approx. 7.3 metres (Medium Vessel Band)
Live Instant Estimate

Estimated Price Range:

A$1,750 – A$2,850

Full Correction + GLARE Glassplexin Protection ($160/hr)

Important Note: Online estimates are a guide based on typical surface area and condition. Products and specialist coating materials are itemised transparently, and every final price is confirmed after inspecting your vessel, aircraft, or vehicle (or reviewing your photos).

Proven Products & Cairns Marine Network

Featured Products & Partner Ventures Hub

Alongside our mobile detailing and restoration work, explore the proven engine, surface-protection, vessel-management, and community initiatives we support in Far North Queensland.

XS NANO Fuel and Oil Nano-Lubricant
Featured Engine & Fuel Technology

XS NANO Fuel & Oil Nano-Lubricant

Tested and trusted across 15–20 years of marine diesel, outboard, 4WD, and heavy machinery experience in Cairns. XS NANO treats the metal inside your fuel system and upper cylinders — clearing carbon deposits, eliminating diesel bug, and lubricating injectors and pumps.

Up to 30% Fuel Savings*
Up to 34% More Power*
Up to 98% Less Emissions*

*Manufacturer-published figures from Lubrication Engineers (NZ) Ltd & Miles Laboratories testing. Ultra-high 1:10,000 fuel treatment ratio (1 mL treats 10 Litres of diesel or petrol).

Starter Bottles, 500mL Twin Packs & Trade Bulk Kits Available Online
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GLARE Professional Polish with Glassplexin Covalent Silicate Protection
Covalent Surface Chemistry

GLARE Professional Polish (with Glassplexin)

Ordinary carnauba waxes and polymer sealants sit on top of paint or gelcoat and break down quickly under Far North Queensland UV and salt spray.

  • Covalent Silicate Bond: Chemically bonds into the microscopic pores of fibreglass gelcoat, automotive paint, and aviation paintwork.
  • High-Temperature & UV Stability: Resists tropical sun, salt crust, bird acid, and exhaust fallout.
  • Mirror Depth: Produces a deep, glass-like optical reflection that makes routine marina washdowns effortless.
Available as a Full Professional Application or Direct Product Inquiry
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Shoreline Crew Complete Boat Ownership Support in Cairns and FNQ
Complete Vessel Management

Shoreline Crew — Boat Ownership Support

Owning a boat in Cairns should be about enjoying the reef and waterways — not spending every weekend scrubbing mould and chasing trades.

  • Scheduled marina washdowns, chamois drying, and cabin mould prevention
  • Skipper, deckhand, rigging checks, and pre-trip vessel readiness support
  • Coordinated haul-out detailing, polishing, and seasonal maintenance across FNQ marinas
Serving Half Moon Bay, Cairns Marlin Marina & Bluewater Marina
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Eco Swap Cairns Community Marketplace and Green Goo Reef-Safe Care
Community & Reef-Safe Living

Eco Swap (ecoswap.com.au) & Green Goo

Supporting practical sustainability and circular-economy trading across Cairns and Far North Queensland alongside reef-friendly natural care products.

  • Eco Swap (ecoswap.com.au): Local community marketplace to swap, sell, or gift useful goods, gear, and skills without waste.
  • Green Goo Natural Care: Plant-based, reef-conscious salves and natural surface/skin care products suited to tropical outdoor life.
Explore the Cairns Community Marketplace Online
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Straight Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how we quote, wash, polish, and protect your vessel, aircraft, or vehicle in Cairns.

Do you come to my marina berth, hangar, or home?

Yes. We are fully mobile across Cairns and Far North Queensland — including Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob), Cairns Marlin Marina, Bluewater Marina, Trinity Inlet, Cairns General Aviation Airport (Hangar 7), and private driveways or sheds. Outside Cairns metro incurs only a flat $50 call-out fee.

Why don’t you use high-pressure washers on boats?

High-pressure water strips teak oils, damages clear plastics, frays mooring lines and canvas stitching, and forces water past window and hatch seals. We wash by hand with proper marine brushes, mitts, and reef-safe biodegradable cleaners.

What is the difference between polishing and GLARE Glassplexin / ceramic protection?

Machine polishing removes the dead, chalky oxidised gelcoat or swirl marks to restore deep gloss. Protective coating (GLARE Glassplexin covalent silicate or marine ceramic coating) goes on afterwards to seal the open pores so UV and salt cannot quickly re-oxidise the surface.

How accurate is the online quote calculator?

The calculator gives an immediate ballpark range based on vessel length (or vehicle size), hull style, and condition using our standard hourly rates ($90/hr wash, $120/hr cut & polish, $160/hr full correction + GLARE Glassplexin). Send your estimate via SMS or email and we will confirm the exact price after seeing your boat or photos.