Chicago, Illinois · Est. by Diego Maya

Chicago's premium marine detailing, done by hand.

Every hull, every rail, every inch of brightwork — finished with the care of a shipwright and the eye of a craftsman. Serving every harbor on the Chicago lakefront.

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◆ Serving All Chicago Harbors — Travel available on request
11+ Years of Craft
3 Years Shipwright Trained
4 Specialized Services
100% Hand-Finished Work
The Craftsman

Diego Maya brings a shipwright's eye to every vessel.

Eleven years of hands-on marine detailing. Three years trained as a shipwright working with varnish, teak, and wood restoration. A rare combination in this industry — and the reason owners trust Lumen with boats that deserve more than a rushed weekend wash.

Every job is approached the same way: slowly, methodically, and with respect for the boat. There are no shortcuts, no rushed jobs, no harsh chemicals that will strip your gelcoat next season. Just the right technique for the right surface — every time.

Diego Maya
Founder · Lumen Detail Co.
Freshly varnished dashboard brightwork
What We Offer

Four services. Done properly.

We don't try to be everything. We focus on the work we've mastered over a decade — and deliver finishes that speak for themselves.

Service 01

Wash & Interior Clean

The essential refresh.

A thorough exterior wash with marine-safe soap, plus a full interior clean — decks, cockpit, windows, seats, and all soft surfaces. Ideal between weekend trips or before a client showing.

  • Exterior hand wash, rinse & dry
  • Cockpit, deck & seat cleaning
  • Window & glass polish
  • Interior vacuum & surface wipe-down
Service 02

Buff & Wax

Bring back the shine.

Machine compounding and waxing to restore faded, oxidized gelcoat. This is the work that transforms a dull hull back into one that turns heads at the marina — no wash included, designed for boats that are already maintained.

  • Multi-stage compound & polish
  • Oxidation removal
  • Premium marine wax application
  • UV protection finish
Service 03

Full Detail

Wash, buff, and wax — the complete package.

The most requested service. Combines the thorough wash and interior clean with full buff-and-wax restoration. Your boat leaves looking, feeling, and smelling like a premium vessel — inside and out.

  • Everything in Wash & Interior Clean
  • Full buff, compound & wax
  • Deck hardware polish
  • Final walk-through & inspection
◆ Our Specialty
Service 04

Brightwork & Varnishing

The work most detailers don't do — and shouldn't attempt.

Three years of shipwright training behind every stroke. Full restoration of mahogany, teak, and all varnished wood surfaces: cap rails, dashboards, handrails, cabin trim. Stripped, sanded to bare wood when needed, then built back up with marine-grade varnish coat by coat. The result is the glassy, deep finish seen in the photos below.

  • Dashboard & console restoration
  • Cap rails, handrails & trim varnishing
  • Teak & mahogany refinishing
  • Full strip & rebuild when required
How We Work

The Lumen Method

No shortcuts. No harsh chemicals. No rushed jobs.

I

Assessment

We walk the boat with you, note every issue, and explain what each surface needs before we touch a single tool.

II

Preparation

Wash, decontamination, taping, and careful masking of vulnerable fittings. The foundation of every clean finish.

III

Execution

Compound, wax, varnish, or polish — done by hand and by machine in measured stages. This is where the craft shows.

IV

Final Walk

We inspect every surface with you before signing off. If anything isn't right, we fix it on the spot — no exceptions.

Where We Work

Every harbor on the Chicago lakefront.

Based in Chicago and working every harbor in the city. For the right project, we'll also travel up to Waukegan, across to Michigan, or north into Wisconsin.

◆ Chicago Harbors — Our Home Waters
Belmont Harbor
Burnham Harbor
Monroe Harbor
DuSable Harbor
Montrose Harbor
Diversey Harbor
31st Street Harbor
59th Street Harbor
Jackson Park
Also Available — By Arrangement
Waukegan, IL
Michigan
Wisconsin
Reserve Your Detail

Let's make your vessel look her best.

Fill out the form or call directly — we'll get back to you within 24 hours with availability and an honest estimate based on your boat's condition and your goals.

Call or Text (773) 240-9363 Email lumendetailco@gmail.com