Ceramic Coating in Vancouver, WA
A long-term hydrophobic layer over corrected paint so rain sheets off and washing gets easier.
What ceramic coating actually involves
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that cures into a hard, slick layer on top of your clear coat. In the Pacific Northwest the practical benefit is water behavior: nine months of rain and road film rinse off instead of etching in, and bird droppings and tree sap sit on the coating rather than in the paint.
Coating only looks as good as the paint underneath, so the prep is most of the work. I decontaminate, clay, and machine polish first, then panel-wipe and apply. That is why a coating is a one- to two-day job, not an afternoon.
Coating pairs with a full detail or a polish. If your paint has heavy swirls, we do the polishing step first — coating over damaged paint just locks the damage in.
What's included
- Full decontamination wash, iron removal, and clay bar
- Machine polish to remove swirls before coating
- Panel wipe to strip oils and polishing residue
- Ceramic coating applied to paint, and glass on request
- Wheel faces coated on request
- Aftercare instructions for the first week of curing
Questions about ceramic coating in Vancouver WA
How long does a ceramic coating last?
With normal washing, expect a few years of strong water behavior. Coatings wear from harsh soaps and automatic brush washes more than from age.
Does ceramic coating stop scratches?
It adds hardness and resists light marring and chemical etching. It will not stop a rock chip or a key.
Can you coat a new car?
Yes, and it is the easiest case — less correction needed, so less time and lower cost.
Other services
Full Interior & Exterior Detail
A complete inside-and-out detail for cars, trucks, and SUVs, done where the vehicle is parked.
Exterior Detail
A careful hand wash that gets road film off without the swirl marks an automatic tunnel leaves behind.
Exterior Polish & Paint Correction
Machine polishing that removes a fraction of clear coat to level out swirls, oxidation, and wash marring.
Interior Detail
Deep interior cleaning: extraction on fabric, conditioning on leather, and odor sources removed rather than covered.
Headlight Restoration
Wet sanding and polishing that clears yellowed, hazed lenses so your low beams actually reach down the road.
Engine Bay Detailing
Careful degreasing of a cold engine bay with sensitive electronics covered, then a non-greasy dressing. Added on to any detail for $70.