Find Ceramic Coating Installers

Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds with your factory clear coat to form a thin, durable, hydrophobic layer of protection. Unlike wax or sealant, a properly-cured ceramic coating becomes a semi-permanent layer that lasts years rather than months, dramatically slowing oxidation and making routine washes much easier.

A typical professional install involves a multi-stage decontamination wash, paint correction to remove swirl marks and defects, then 1-3 layers of coating applied panel by panel and allowed to cure in a controlled indoor environment. Most installs take a full day for a sedan and up to 2-3 days when paint correction is included.

Quality ceramic coatings from brands like Ceramic Pro, Gtechniq, Gyeon, CarPro and System X carry warranties from 2 years up to lifetime, depending on the product tier and the certified installer applying it. Expect to pay $700 for an entry-level package on a small car and $2,500+ for a flagship multi-year coating on a large SUV with full correction included.