Ceramic coating guide
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer, usually silica (SiO₂) based, applied by hand to your car's paintwork. It bonds to the paint and cures into a thin, hard, transparent layer, like a second skin for your car.
It isn't wax or sealant. Wax sits on top of the paint and wears away in weeks or months. A ceramic coating forms a much more durable chemical bond and can last years with proper care.
Know what you're getting
The process
Most of the time goes into preparation, not application. Expect 2 to 4 days depending on the size and condition of the car and the level of paint correction.
We check the condition of your paint in proper lighting and talk through what you want from the finish.
A deep clean removes dirt, traffic film, tar and iron fallout. A clay bar treatment pulls out bonded contaminants so the paint is perfectly smooth.
Machine polishing removes swirl marks, light scratches and dullness. This step has the biggest effect on the final look, because the coating preserves the paint exactly as we leave it. The amount of correction depends on the package chosen and the condition of the car.
Every panel is wiped with a solvent to strip polishing oils and residue, leaving bare, clean paint so the coating can bond properly.
The coating is applied panel by panel in controlled sections, then levelled and buffed off at exactly the right moment. Timing, lighting and technique matter, as mistakes are hard to fix once it has cured.
The coating starts to harden straight away but takes time to fully cure. The car is kept indoors, dry and clean during the initial cure, and sometimes infrared lamps are used to speed it up.
We check every panel under lights, then walk you through aftercare.
Aftercare and FAQs
FAQs
For most owners, yes, particularly for new cars, dark colours or cars kept long-term. It saves time and effort on washing, keeps the paint looking newer for longer, and can help protect resale value.
Yes. The paint just needs correcting first. The better the preparation, the better the result.
Yes. The coating makes washing quicker and easier, but it doesn't clean the car for you.
Yes. Specific coatings are made for wheels, glass (water repellency) and plastics, and are often offered as add-ons.
No, the polishing stage does that. The coating protects the corrected paint afterwards.
Higher-grade coatings generally offer longer durability and more chemical resistance. Multi-layer packages add thickness and gloss. We'll recommend the right level for your car and budget.
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