This isn't your grandpa's Carnauba wax that gives out after a couple weeks. No, this isn't even a modern temporary synthetic sealant that lasts a few months.
This is a semi-permanent SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide, or quartz) coating that chemically bonds with the clear coat, allowing it to achieve a durability of 2 years or more. Depending on how the vehicle is stored, driven, and maintained, it could even last as long as 5 years.
Exterior Detail
The first and most important step before applying a ceramic coating is cleaning the surface thoroughly. This includes decontamination which, if skipped, will negatively impact the durability of the coating.
Polish
In order to ensure a completely bare surface to apply the coating, polishing is needed. It should be noted that this polish will do little to no correction, or removal of scratches. That's a longer, more involved process. A One-Step Paint Enhancement, which will typically remove 60-70% of surface defects, can optionally be added on when you order the True Ceramic Coating service.
Panel Prep
Polishing leaves behind some oils and residual compounds. To remove these, the panels are prepared with a solution that is designed to break those down and leave the panel 100% clean and free from anything except for clear coat.
Application
The ceramic coating is now applied to all painted surfaces. After your detail, 12 hours is required for the ceramic coating to cure enough to drive and be exposed to water. After that you can drive it, but it's strongly recommended to not wash the vehicle for one to two weeks after application to ensure the coating is fully cured.
Small
Sedans, reg. cab pickup trucks, etc.
Starts at
$500
Medium
Small SUVs, hatchbacks, crew cab pickup trucks, etc.
Starts at
$530
Large
Three-row vehicles, large SUVs, extended pickup trucks, etc.
Starts at
$550
Prices depend on the condition of the vehicle.
I had the pleasure of doing business with Mark today to prep my car and put on a Ceramic coating. Mark arrived on time, worked very hard all day, and kept us involved with the process. He answered every question and concern without hesitation and to our satisfaction. The results were stunning to say the least. We are so pleased he will be coming back to do the same thing to our F350.
If you are looking for a service like this I would highly recommend this very respectful, hard working, very knowledgeable young man, I guarantee you will be very satisfied. Honestly I wish we could give him 10 stars!