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Professional Ceramic Coating Installers In Greenville
Add a layer of gloss and protection to your vehicle
What is a Ceramic Coating?
A Ceramic Coating is a liquid polymer that can be applied to a vehicle, boat, airplane, RV, tractor, car interiors, etc… It is a semi-permanent liquid layer that bonds chemically with a vehicle’s surface. Its hydrophobic properties act as a shield to protect against weather elements such as UV rays, dirt, acid rain, and snow. Unlike waxes, Ceramic Coatings can last up to 5 years and sometimes much more depending on the coating and how it is maintained.
Think of it as giving your car the spa treatment it deserves. The coating enhances the paint’s gloss and depth while making it much easier to maintain.
Is a Ceramic Coating Right For You?
There are 3 types of people which should without question get a ceramic coating installed on their vehicle:
Anyone that hand washes their vehicle
Anyone that is a perfectionist
Anyone that spent $30k+ on their vehicle
There are likewise 3 types of people who shouldn’t get a ceramic coating on their car:
Anyone that plans to beat up their car, such as a farm truck. It is not going to get cleaned often. It’s probably going to get a lot of dents and scratches. It wouldn’t be a good investment for that type of use.
Anyone that does not care about how their car looks or about keeping it clean.
Anyone that can’t afford to get one installed. Don’t put yourself into a financial strain in order to get a Ceramic Coating. You can still keep your car clean and looking presentable without one.
How Much Does a Ceramic Coating Cost?
Prices are based on the size of the vehicle as well as the longevity of the Coating. General prices are shown below. Please contact us for a more accurate quote. (The low end of the price range would be for a Miata or similar sized car, and the high end of the price range would be for a Cadillac Escalade or similar sized SUV).
* Something to keep in mind: our Ceramic Coatings, through System X, will show up on your CarFax, which will increase the value of your vehicle, should you decide to sell it. Our Coatings come with a warranty as well. Scroll to the bottom to learn more about our warranty and the qualifications.
The Coatings Below Include our
2 Yr. Glass Coating
2 Yr. Coating: $150-400
3 Yr. Coating: $450-650
6 Yr. Coating: $700-950
8+ Yr. Coating: $1,000-1,250
2 Yr. Glass Coating if Purchased Alone:
Standard Windshield and Back Glass: $75-100
All Windows (Including Side Mirrors): $100-150
Up to 3 Yr. Wheel Coating:
Faces only: $200
Faces, Barrels, & Calipers: $350
These prices do not include paint correction. If you choose to bundle paint correction with a Ceramic Coating, we will include a 15% off bundle discount. We recommend that your paint be polished before we install a coating. It will make your car look much better and the coating will last longer because it will stick to the paint much better after it has been polished.
The Benefits of a Ceramic Coating
There are many detailers and ceramic coating installers that make some big claims about what coatings can do. And there may be some truth to their claims, but at Patriot Detailing, we try to set realistic expectations about the capabilities of a Ceramic Coating.
Here’s what we do know:
Ceramic Coatings:
Produce a durable layer of protection that can last as little as 2 years to potentially as much as 8+ years. Now in saying that, you have to realize that the longevity of a coating completely depends upon the way you maintain it. I have seen a coating that was rated for 5+ years be almost completely gone in a year, because that car went through an automatic car wash on a weekly basis.
Only need to be applied once. You don’t need it reapplied every couple of months. We do recommend getting a TopCoat applied yearly to maintain and strengthen the coating, but it is not absolutely necessary.
Add a ton of gloss (much more than a wax or sealant)
Provide unmatched hydrophobic properties making maintenance much easier
Can be installed on paint, glass, wheels, plastic, car interiors, etc…
Common Myths about Ceramic Coatings:
“Ceramic Coatings make your car scratch proof”
Uhhhhhhhhh wrongo! Ceramic coatings do not protect you car from scratches. I Repeat… CERAMIC COATINGS DO NOT PROTECT YOUR CAR FROM SCRATCHES. If you want a a scratch proof cover for your paint, you will need to get Paint Protection Film (PPF) installed.
”If you get a Ceramic Coating, you won’t have to wash your car”
I do not know who came up with that, but there is nothing you can install on your car that will keep it from ever getting dirty. If that’s what you’re looking for, I suggest getting a bike, or taking a bus.
”It covers up paint imperfections and scratches”
Once again, PPF, not a ceramic coating.
”It lasts forever”
You can expect anywhere from 2-8+ years depending on which coating you get and how you maintain it.
Do Our Ceramic Coatings Have Warranties?
They sure do, however, there are requirements that must be met for the warranty to be upheld.
Warranty Requirements:
Annual Ceramic Maintenance Service: $150-250
This includes a thorough decontamination wash, clay bar treatment, iron removal, and installation of our TopCoat. This will strengthen the coating and add to its longevity.
For an Extra $100, we can polish all the windows and reapply our 2 yr. Window Coating
No Automatic or Touchless Car Washes
If your car is taken through an automatic or touchless car wash, the warranty will be voided. The reason being, both types of car washes use very strong chemicals (acids and heavy degreasers) that will damage the Coating. We will be able to tell if your car has been through a car wash or not.
Your vehicle must be hand washed with a PH neutral car soap. No degreasers, no acids. We will give you a pamphlet with suggestions for car soap, washing supplies, and proper techniques so you can give it the proper care. If you do not want to wash it yourselves, you can enroll in our maintenance program and we will take care of that for you.
