WE REFUSE TO MAKE FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT COATING LIFESPANS, AND/OR WHAT A CERAMIC COATING WILL DO FOR YOUR VEHICLE.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY MATTER MORE TO US THAN MAKING AN EXTRA SALE.
Ceramic Coating Protection Packages
LEVEL 3 – Ceramic Coating Package
Durability: 5 Years +
Includes:
– Complete Exterior Detail
– Iron Decontamination (Chemical & Physical Clay Bar)
– 1-Step Enhancement (Machine Polish)
– All Exterior Glass Polished
– Windshield and Windows Coated (longevity up to 2-3 Years on windshield; lasts even longer on side glass)
– Paint, Trim, Wheels, and Tail lights are coated.
– Headlights get PPF Protection
*** Every vehicle is subject to a pre-inspection prior to starting service. ***
LEVEL 2 – Ceramic Coating Package
Durability: 3 to 5 years
Includes:
– Complete Exterior Detail
– Iron Decontamination (Chemical & Physical Clay Bar)
– 1-Step Paint Correction (Machine Polish)
– All Glass Polished
– Dedicated Windshield and Glass Ceramic Coating (Longevity of up to 2-3 Years on Windshield; lasts even longer on side glass)
– Paint, Trim, Headlights and Tail lights are coated.
*Every vehicle is subject to our vehicle pre-inspection prior to starting service.
LEVEL 1 – Ceramic Coating Package
Durability: 12 to 18 Months
Includes:
– Complete Exterior Detail
– Iron Decontamination (Chemical & Physical Clay Bar)
– Paint Enhancement Polish
– Ceramic Coating on all exterior painted surfaces.
*Every vehicle is subject to our vehicle pre-inspection prior to starting service.
Licensed, Insured, Trained, and Certified Ceramic Coating Installer in Yuba City
Professional Diagnosis
Every vehicle is different. Don’t forget, even “brand new” vehicles are handled, driven, loaded, unloaded and transported multiple times prior to the final owner receiving the keys to their “new car” at the dealership.
Before giving our professional recommendations, we will ask you questions to make sure we are addressing any specific areas of concern you have with your vehicle. Our goal is to provide you with the appropriate level of service for you and your vehicle(s) needs.
We are confident your vehicle will stay one of the best looking vehicles on the road, after seeing us for any one of our professional ceramic coating packages.
Can a paint coating make my paint last longer?
Paint lasts longer. Trim stays blacker. For Years.
In order to maximize the life of your vehicle(s) finishes, it is always recommended to keep some form of paint protection on the surfaces of your vehicle.
Our summers here in the Yuba City area, bring some very high surface temperatures. Almost anything starts to fade after two or three summers outside left unprotected. The sun eventually takes a toll on everything we leave outdoors. This is especially true for a vehicle that is stored under weather.
A ceramic coating in Yuba City might be the perfect option for you, if you don’t enjoy applying waxes, and sealants, semi regularly. It provides the most proven surface protection available, short of Paint Protection Film (PPF) for rock chips and scratches. See our PPF page for more info on Paint Protection Film.
Coating Maintenance
A proper ceramic coating can help simplify your maintenance routine, allowing you to skip your normal last protection step on your maintenance washes.
All that is necessary to easily keep the outside of your vehicle looking great, is a simple maintenance wash routine, with a gentle car wash soap and a drying aid.
COATING PREPARATION
A quality ceramic coating, is only as good as the quality of the prep work and the quality of the installation. This is why, the far majority of time we spend on every coating application, is in the preparation.
Whether graphene, or ceramic based, proper preparation is key to the longevity, and performance, of a successful coating application.
Unlock Easy Maintenance – For Years
We take the necessary time to do it right and make the investment worthwhile. Every ceramic coating package of ours includes an exterior detail, in addition to chemical and mechanical iron decontamination steps. These procedures happen prior to any paint correction, and/or prep polishing and ceramic coating that is being done. As P&S Trained &Authorized Installers, we give you access to the Installer Warranty Program and we stand behind our installations.
SELF HEALING & CERAMIC TOP COAT
PAINT PROTECTION FILM
Scratch & Rock Chip Protection
IMPROVES GLOSS & CLARITY
PAINT CORRECTION
Restore Your Shine
Ceramic Coating vs. Paint Protection Film (PPF)
To make it as simple as possible, A ceramic coating will keep everything from fading. Giving you a very glossy looking, easy to clean, finish for years to come. For people who can’t stand rock chips, or don’t want to risk scratches for ten years. PPF will stop rock chips and scratches.
A Ceramic Coating is perfect for anyone who doesn’t mind a few rock chips or scratches over the years of ownership. Some even apply a coating over the top of their PPF.
STEK Paint Protection Film has a built-in Ceramic Coating, and a self healing top coat, already. For the best of both worlds, our PPF solutions are the most legitimate option to protect your vehicle and keep it looking great for 10+ years.
Complimentary Shuttle Service
Now included with PPF Services, and every Level 2, or Level 3, Ceramic Coating Package is a complimentary, local, shuttle service to pick up and drop off your vehicle.
We can pick it up and drop it off, or we can give you a lift home.
Things to consider BEFORE getting a coating
How long will you keep your vehicle?
Do you plan to keep your vehicle at least 3 years or more? If you don’t plan on keeping your vehicle more than a year or two, maybe you shouldn’t invest the money in a long-term ceramic coating.
Pre-Existing Conditions
It is important to consider whether your vehicle has any extra scratches or imperfections in the paint that will bother you, prior to getting a ceramic coating on your vehicle. Once the coating has been applied, it will need to be removed in order to remove any scratches underneath.
Inspect Your Paint
It is recommended that you inspect your vehicle(s) paint in the sun one day after washing it. Are you happy with the condition of the paint? Are there any scratches, bird poop etchings, wash marring, or haziness that bothers you? If there are water spots present on the exterior surfaces, we must remove them properly before any ceramic coating can be applied. Coatings are designed to bond to the bare materials we apply them to, so we must prep accordingly.
Please see our paint correction page for more information on how we safely recondition paint and exterior surfaces.
FAQ
There are two main types of ceramic coatings on the market: consumer grade, and professional grade coatings. Licensed installers are trained specifically on these high solids professional grade coatings, and the products differ drastically compared to a $15 consumer spray coating. A typical price range for having a long term, multi year, ceramic coating installed, is from $1000 upwards to $3000 depending on if the trim, wheels, glass, and any polishing or paint correction is performed. Be sure to ask what the service includes at the shop you are speaking with.
A ceramic coating is worth every dollar invested. Not only does it protect the finishes from becoming faded and dull after a few years, but a professional ceramic coating will also save you time. Since things build up less on the surface, the vehicle stays cleaner longer, and cleans even easier. Protecting your vehicle with a ceramic coating is a great way to make sure your paint stays looking its best for years to come, increasing your potential resale value.
Generally speaking a ceramic coating lasts between two and five years.
All coatings are not created equal… There are 6 month coatings, 1 year coatings, 2 year coatings, 3 year coatings, 5 Year Coatings, etc. you get the point. A quality product will last as intended with nothing more than regular hand washing, and a chemical iron decontamination service once or twice a year as needed. Depending on the specific ceramic coating product your installer is using, and assuming the proper preparation plus application steps are followed, a ceramic coating should last as long as the manufacturer and your installer claim it will. Look for a reputable installer offering at least a 3-5 year professional grade ceramic coating or better. Proper maintenance is the key.
Generally, a professional installer will need to have the vehicle for 2 or 3 days. This is necessary to perform all of the preparation and detail procedures prior to beginning any polishing or paint correction and ceramic coating procedures. A professional coating will also need to cure indoors, out of the elements, for a manufacturer recommended number of hours. some in as little as 4 hours, and some as much as 24 hours. Once the coating is cured, and the quality of installation is confirmed, your vehicle is ready to go.
A ceramic coating is perfect for someone who wants easy maintenance, gloss, and protection, but does not care about scratches or potential rock chips. A professional ceramic coating installation is less expensive than a full PPF installation, but does not effectively protect against rock chips, impacts, or scratches. Premium PPF will have a built in ceramic coating, and self healing top coat. Having either of these options installed on your vehicle will help you maintain a pristine vehicle appearance for the entire life of ownership.
Still Unsure?
Still unsure which ceramic coating service is right for you? It’s okay. Before making any recommendations, we consider your own personal needs and your vehicle(s) specific use case. One of the most proven surface protection options to date, is having a professional Ceramic Coating applied to your vehicle. To provide you with exactly what you need, we have custom tailored multiple ceramic coating packages to suite different budgets. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call, and stop by. We are happy to help guide you through the process.
Don’t think you are ready for a full fledged ceramic coating yet? That’s okay, maybe down the road. For now, check out our professional auto detailing services. They may be a better fit for you and your needs.
The longevity of a true, professional grade, ceramic, paint protection is measured in years, not months.