About Salt Life Detail
Honest marine detailing advice from fellow boat owners who understand the unique challenges of Florida's saltwater environment.
Marine Detailing
Our Story
Salt Life Detail started from a simple frustration: finding reliable information about marine detailing products that actually work in Southwest Florida's harsh conditions.
As jetski owners in Estero, we quickly learned that not all marine products are created equal. The intense UV rays, constant saltwater exposure, and high humidity create unique challenges that many products simply can't handle.
After years of trial and error—and spending too much money on products that didn't deliver—we decided to share our real-world testing results with fellow boat owners.
Every product we review undergoes months of testing in actual saltwater conditions. We use these products on our own vessels, in our own marina, dealing with the same challenges you face.
Our mission is simple: provide honest, detailed reviews that help you make informed decisions about marine detailing products and techniques.
No sugar-coating, no affiliate-driven recommendations. Just straightforward advice from people who understand what it's like to maintain a boat in Florida.
Our Approach
Real Testing
Every product is tested for months in actual saltwater conditions on our own boats. No desk reviews or marketing material regurgitation.
Honest Reviews
We highlight both pros and cons of every product. If something doesn't work well, we'll tell you—even if it affects our affiliate commissions.
Local Expertise
Based in Southwest Florida, we understand the unique challenges of maintaining boats in tropical saltwater environments.
Southwest Florida Base
Operating from Estero, Florida, we're positioned in the heart of Southwest Florida's boating community. This gives us direct access to:
- • Local marine supply stores and distributors
- • Professional detailing services for partnerships
- • Diverse boating conditions from Estero Bay to the Gulf
- • Year-round testing in Florida's challenging climate
Transparency Statement
We believe in complete transparency about how we operate and fund our testing.
Affiliate Partnerships
We participate in affiliate programs with marine retailers including Starke Yacht Care and others. We earn small commissions from purchases made through our links, which helps fund our product testing.
Review Independence
Our reviews are never influenced by affiliate relationships. We purchase products with our own money and test them extensively before writing reviews. Negative reviews stay published regardless of affiliate status.
All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. View our complete affiliate disclosure policy.