Ceramic coating
Ceramic Coating Houston
Deeper gloss, standard one-stage paint correction and easier washing, backed by a five-year warranty.Bring out your paint’s gloss and make routine washing easier. We’ll assess your finish and explain the prep and coating options that suit your goals and maintenance routine—including what a coating won’t protect against.
Benefits
Easier washing
Water beading helps dirt release during washing.Water beads on the coated surface, helping dirt and road grime release more easily during washing.
Deeper gloss
One-stage correction reduces light swirls and haze.Standard one-stage paint correction reduces light swirls and haze. The coating enhances the prepared finish’s shine.
Surface protection
Helps resist contamination. Prompt cleaning still matters.Helps resist everyday contamination from bugs and bird droppings. Prompt cleaning still matters to prevent staining.
5-year warranty
Five-year warranty, with written coverage explained.Our ceramic coating comes with a five-year warranty. We explain the written coverage and care guidance before installation.
Ceramic coating is not scratch-proof and does not stop rock chips or eliminate water spots. For impact protection, ask about paint protection film.
See the difference
The gloss starts with the prep.
One-stage correction reduces light swirls and haze before coating, for a clearer, glossier finish.A coating locks in the finish underneath it. That’s why one-stage paint correction is standard: we reduce light swirls and haze first, so the coating seals in clarity—not wash marks.
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PPF or ceramic?
Which one do you need?
PPF defends against chips. Ceramic adds gloss and easier washing. They work together.They aren’t competitors—they work together. Film stops physical rock chips; ceramic locks in gloss and makes washing effortless.
Paint Protection Film
Physical barrier
Best for: Rock chips, road debris and scratches
Ceramic Coating
Gloss & easy care
Best for: Shine, water beading and easier washing
Our most complete package
The complete setup: both.
- 01
Prep & Polish
- 02
Impact Defense (PPF)
- 03
Full Ceramic, over paint & film
How it works
Paint correction. Then ceramic coating.
One-stage correction is standard. Extra correction only when your paint needs it.The finish starts with the preparation. One-stage paint correction is standard; if your paint needs more, we explain why before moving forward. Here’s what happens from inspection to handover.
- Step 1
Inspect & plan
Inspect your paint and agree on your goals.We assess your paint, talk through your goals and explain the preparation and coating options. You’ll know what can improve—and which deeper marks may remain.
- Step 2
Wash & decontaminate
Wash, iron remover and clay lift embedded dirt.A thorough wash removes dirt. Iron remover and clay treatment lift embedded particles that washing alone leaves behind, giving us a clean surface to polish.
- Step 3
One-stage correction
Standard one-stage polish reduces light swirls and haze.A one-stage machine polish is standard. It reduces light swirls and haze to improve gloss. If deeper defects need more correction, we explain the extra work before proceeding.
- Step 4
Final surface prep
Remove polishing residue for a clean coating bond.We remove polishing oils and residue, then check the finish. This leaves clean paint for the coating to bond to—not dirt or polishing residue underneath it.
- Step 5
Apply & cure
Apply evenly and allow product-specific curing.The coating is applied section by section and leveled for an even finish. We allow it to set according to the product’s instructions and check for uneven areas.
- Step 6
Inspect & hand over
Final checks, first-wash guidance and ongoing care.We inspect the finish and walk you through the result. You’ll leave with clear guidance on curing, the first wash and ongoing care for your specific coating.
See the finish
Gloss in action
FAQ
Common questions
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