Ceramic Coating in Salt Lake City
Ceramic coating specialists, not just another detail shop. Every coating starts with a full decontamination and a polish, so the gloss you see at pickup is the gloss that gets locked in. And we'll never sell you more than your car needs.
- Exterior hand wash and iron removal
- Clay bar decontamination
- Light polish before the coating
- Two layers of professional ceramic coating, cured overnight
- Free windshield coating
Sound familiar?
Most people don't come in asking for a ceramic coating. They come in because their paint is bugging them.
Swirl marks in the sun
Fine circles that show up every time the light hits the car. We polish them out before anything gets coated.
Water spots that won't wash off
Salt Lake's hard water leaves mineral spots that etch into paint. A coating makes water bead and roll off instead of drying on.
Paint that looks dull or faded
High-altitude sun is hard on clear coat. A polish brings the shine back, and the coating helps keep it.
A new car you want to keep new
The best time to coat is before the first winter. You start with clean, factory paint and keep it that way.
Washing takes forever
Coated paint is slick. Dirt, bugs and winter grime rinse off with a lot less scrubbing.
What a ceramic coating does, and what it doesn't
Straight answers, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
It does
- Add deep, wet-looking gloss
- Make water, dirt and road grime slide off
- Block UV that fades paint
- Resist etching from bird droppings, bugs and tree sap
- Make every wash faster and easier
It doesn't
- Stop rock chips. That's paint protection film.
- Make paint scratch-proof
- Mean you never wash the car again
- Hide swirl marks. That's why we polish first.
How it works
Tell us about your car
Fill out the form or call. We'll ask about the paint and give you a price.
Drop it off
We wash, remove iron and clay the paint, polish it, then apply two layers of coating. Most cars stay overnight; heavier correction can take up to two days. Need a ride while it's here? Just ask.
Drive away glossy
We walk you through how to wash it so the coating lasts.
Recent work
Real cars we've coated. No stock photos.
Questions people ask
Isn't ceramic coating just fancy wax?
No. Wax sits on top of the paint and washes off in weeks. A ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat and lasts years with proper care, so you get long-lasting gloss, protection and much easier washing.
Is ceramic coating worth it?
If you plan to keep your car more than a year or two and you're tired of waxing, usually yes. You get gloss and protection that lasts years instead of weeks, and washing gets a lot easier. If you're selling the car next month, probably not.
How long does it last?
Our coating is rated for 3 years with normal care. You can add our optional 3-year warranty for $85. It's backed by Deep Gloss directly, with proper care of the coating.
Can I take it through a car wash?
Skip the automatic brush washes; they put swirl marks back into any paint, coated or not. A gentle hand wash with a pH-neutral soap, or a self-serve pressure wash, keeps the coating working. We walk you through it at pickup.
What's the downside?
It's an upfront cost, it doesn't stop rock chips, and it still needs a proper wash now and then. It also locks in whatever is under it, which is why we polish the paint first. A badly applied coating can leave high spots that take wet sanding to fix, so who applies it matters as much as the product.
When should I NOT get a ceramic coating?
If your clear coat is failing or the paint is badly oxidized, it should be repainted first. And if you mostly want protection from rock chips, paint protection film is the better choice. We'll tell you straight.
Do I need paint correction first?
Every coating we do includes a polish. If your paint has heavy swirls, scratches or oxidation, we'll tell you up front whether a deeper correction is worth it, and what it costs, before we start.
Does it help with water spots?
Yes. Water beads up and rolls off coated paint instead of sitting and drying, so hard-water spots have much less time to form. Spots that are already etched in get polished out before the coating goes on.
Can I do it myself with a spray?
Spray "ceramic" products are a nice topper, but they last weeks to months. A professional coating is a thicker, harder layer that bonds to properly prepared paint and lasts years. Most of the work is the prep.
How much does it cost?
Our 3-year package is $497 for sedans, SUVs and pickups. It includes the wash, iron removal, clay bar, a light polish and a free windshield coating. Heavier paint correction for deep swirls and scratches is quoted after we see the car. Boats, RVs and vans are quoted separately.
Serving Salt Lake City and nearby
By appointment at 1385 W 3815 S, Salt Lake City. Most customers drive in from 10 to 15 miles away.
Ready to see your paint glossy again?
Get a quote in a couple of minutes.