Yacht Armor Installation in South Florida.
Certified installation of Yacht Armor Marine Protection Film with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
AC Detailing is a Yacht Armor Certified Installer. We install Yacht Armor Marine Protection Film (MPF) — a self-healing, UV-resistant film backed by the manufacturer's 3-year warranty — on hulls, motors, hardtops and other high-wear surfaces across South Florida.
About our yacht armor installation service
Yacht Armor is a premium marine-grade protection film engineered specifically for boats and yachts. Unlike a coating, it's a physical, self-healing film layer that bonds to gelcoat, paint, metal and other high-wear surfaces — delivering impact, UV and chemical resistance well beyond what ceramic coatings alone can provide.
As a Yacht Armor Certified Installer, AC Detailing follows the manufacturer's documented installation process at every step — the only path that keeps the 3-year warranty intact and the film performing as designed. The result is a protective film that resists dock rash, UV fade, salt and chemical exposure, with surface-level scratches that literally heal themselves with heat.
Yacht Armor installations are the only coating-related service we offer that includes a manufacturer's warranty. The 3-year coverage applies to defects in the film itself when installed by a certified installer and maintained per the documented aftercare plan we provide with every job.
What's included
- Yacht Armor Certified Installer — manufacturer-trained
- 3-year manufacturer warranty on the film
- Self-healing film — minor scratches heal with heat
- UV, salt and chemical resistance
- Reduced maintenance vs. coatings that need annual rework
- Documented install process and written aftercare plan
Our yacht armor installation process
- 1On-board assessmentWe walk the vessel with you, identify the high-wear and high-exposure areas, and recommend which surfaces are best protected by film versus ceramic or wax.
- 2Surface preparationDecontamination wash, clay-bar work and (where required) light correction so the film bonds to a clean, sound surface.
- 3Template & cutPanels are templated and cut to match the contours of your vessel — minimizing seams and maximizing coverage on each protected area.
- 4Wet installFilm is laid down with a controlled slip solution and squeegeed in measured passes to remove every bubble and ensure full adhesion.
- 5Edge seal & cureEdges are trimmed, tucked and sealed. Film cures dockside for 24–48 hours, then we walk every panel with you before signing the job off.
- High-value yachts that need real impact and UV protection
- Owners who want a true manufacturer warranty on their protection layer
- Hulls, motors, hardtops and other high-wear surfaces
- Owners tired of re-coating every 12–18 months
- Yacht Armor Marine Protection Film (MPF)
- Manufacturer-approved install slip and tack solutions
- Certified installer tools — squeegees, edge sealers, templates
- Written 3-year-warranty aftercare plan
Frequently asked about yacht armor installation
Does Yacht Armor really come with a 3-year warranty?+
Yes. Yacht Armor installations include the manufacturer's 3-year warranty when the film is installed by a Yacht Armor Certified Installer and the documented care plan is followed. This is the only coating-related warranty we offer.
Why does Yacht Armor have a warranty when ceramic coatings do not?+
Yacht Armor is a physical film with measurable, controllable performance characteristics backed by the manufacturer when installed correctly. Ceramic coating longevity depends heavily on owner, captain and crew maintenance practices after install — variables we cannot control — which is why we do not warranty ceramic coating work.
Is Yacht Armor better than a ceramic coating?+
For impact, dock rash, UV and long-term physical protection, yes — Yacht Armor outperforms ceramic coatings. It's also a larger investment. Many owners use Yacht Armor on the highest-wear areas and Starke Yacht Care ceramic or wax on the rest of the vessel.
How is Yacht Armor maintained?+
Regular freshwater rinses and washes with a pH-neutral marine soap. Avoid harsh abrasives, scrub brushes and solvent-based cleaners on the film. We provide a written aftercare plan with every install.
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