RV & Boat Detailing in Hillsboro & Surrounding Portland Metro
What we see in Portland garages
Silicon Forest commuters know Tidy. We do a serious amount of EV detailing and ceramic work in Hillsboro - Teslas, Rivians, Mach-Es, and the rest. Soft paint, sensors everywhere, our process is dialed for it.
How we approach it
RVs, travel trailers, motorhomes, and boats all use the same fiberglass gelcoat or similar surfaces - and they all suffer the same problem: oxidation. Sun, weather, and time turn that once-glossy white surface chalky, dull, and stained. The fix is real polish and protection - wet-sanding for severe oxidation, machine polishing to restore clarity, then a sealant or marine-grade ceramic coating to protect the result.
What to expect on the day
We detail RVs and boats from class A motorhomes down to small bowriders, with tools and chemistry built specifically for gelcoat, marine vinyl, and large-surface fiberglass. Mobile to your storage yard, marina, driveway, or wherever the rig lives.
Where Tidy is different
Most RVs take 1–3 days depending on size and oxidation level. Boats are usually 1–2 days. We can pair detailing with marine-grade ceramic coatings for long-term protection that holds up to sun, salt and constant wash cycles.
What's included
Every job comes with the same checklist. No surprises.
- Wash and full decontamination
- Oxidation removal (compound or wet-sand if needed)
- Polish to restore gloss and clarity
- Black streak removal from sides and roof
- Wax, sealant or marine ceramic coating
- Interior cabin cleaning available as add-on
- Awning, slides, and roof treated separately as needed
- Window/glass and chrome polished
How it works
Walk-through and quote
On-site walk to confirm size, oxidation level, and what's involved.
Wash and decontaminate
Full wash, plus iron and tar removal where present.
Correct gelcoat
Compound or wet-sand depending on oxidation severity, then polish back to gloss.
Protect
Wax, sealant, or marine ceramic - your choice based on how long you want the result to last.
Why this matters in the Pacific Northwest
The PNW is brutal on paint
RVs and boats stored outdoors in the PNW oxidize fast - even covered, they pick up moss, mildew, and algae stains. Annual detailing keeps them sellable and usable.
Why technique actually matters
Marina-stored boats deal with constant salt mist (Columbia River, coast) and bird/algae staining. Marine-grade ceramic coatings are the only thing that really holds up to that for years.
City vs. backroad realities
Trade-in and resale value drops sharply on oxidized RVs and boats. A proper detail and polish before sale routinely adds thousands to selling price.
Resale & long-term value
EV paint tends to be softer than legacy makes, which means correction and ceramic work demands extra care. Our process is built for it - light pads, finishing polishes, and coatings that actually bond to factory clear coats.
What affects the price
Every property is different. These are the things we look at when we quote.
- Length and class of RV or boat
- Severity of oxidation
- Single-axle vs. multi-slide RV
- Whether marine ceramic coating is added
- Interior detailing included or not
Related services
We service the entire Portland metro
We service every neighborhood in Hillsboro, including Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, AmberGlen, Witch Hazel. Same crew, same standards across the whole city.
Ready to book your detail?
Tell us your vehicle, your zip, and what kind of finish you're after. We'll come back same-day with a real quote and a slot on the calendar.