Gloss That Keeps Up With Austin Summers

Ceramic Coating in Austin, TX

A Finish Built to Handle Austin's Sun

Ceramic coating in Austin, TX is one of the best ways to keep a fresh paint job looking that way through a long, hot summer. Our Advance Ceramic Coating package starts with a full paint correction pass, so the coating goes on over paint that already looks its best. Once cured, the surface carries a deep, glassy gloss with a 9H hardness rating, strong hydrophobic beading, and a finish that stays easier to keep clean between washes at our hand car wash.


Austin summers push paint harder than most parts of the country, with long stretches of intense sun, sudden hailstorms, and enough oak pollen each spring to leave a visible film on anything parked outside. A ceramic coating will not stop hail or debris, but it does make the paint underneath easier to keep looking sharp between details, since grime and water spots release from a coated surface far more readily than from bare paint.

Our Ceramic Coating Packages

Advance Ceramic Coating

TURNAROUND: 2 DAYS

Starting At

3 year

$1,285

5 year

$1,685

10 year

$2,085

SUVs, trucks, and oversized vehicles add $100.

Our entry point ceramic package, built for drivers who want that deep gloss finish withoutcommitting to a decade of care.

  • This package includes:

    • Paint restoration package
    • Application of 9H ceramic coating to paint & body work
    • Application of 9H ceramic coating to windshield
    • Application of 9H ceramic coating to vinyl & plastic
    • 3 year $1,285 | 5 year $1,685 | 10 year $2,085
    • Wheel ceramic coating $385 (4)
    • Add $200 for SUV and oversize
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Turnaround: 1 to 2 days

Additional Ceramic Coating Options

Wheel Ceramic Coating

Starting At

$385 (set of 4)

A ceramic coating applied to a full set of four wheels, sold as an add on to any Advance Ceramic Coating package. It cuts down on how quickly brake dust bonds to the wheel face, which makes routine cleaning faster between visits. Most drivers add it on at the same time as their main coating appointment, since prepping the wheels alongside the rest of the vehicle saves an extra trip.

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Locking In a Finish That Lasts

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Every ceramic coating appointment starts with a conversation about how the vehicle gets driven and parked, so the right term length gets recommended instead of the most expensive one. A car that lives in a garage and only sees weekend miles has very different needs than a daily driver parked outside year round. Bundled pricing is also available for households prepaying on more than one vehicle, and the wheel coating add-on is worth discussing up front, since brake dust is one of the hardest things to keep off bare wheels between washes.

What Comes With Every Ceramic Coating

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9H Hardness

A hard, durable finish that resists light marring better than wax or sealant alone. It is one of the main reasons a coated finish holds up better than a wax job across a full season of driving.

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Deep Gloss

A glassy, high gloss look that shows up clearly under Austin's bright daylight. Most customers notice the difference the moment the vehicle is pulled back into direct sunlight.

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Hydrophobic Beading

Water beads and rolls off the surface instead of sitting and spotting. That beading effect also carries dust and light grime off the paint along with the water.

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Easier Upkeep

A coated surface stays cleaner longer and washes off more easily between visits. Bugs, tar, and brake dust all have a harder time bonding to a coated finish.

How We Prepare Your Paint

01

Iron Decontamination

A chemical treatment lifts embedded iron particles that a wash alone cannot remove, particles that come from brake dust and rail travel and that slowly etch into paint if left alone. Left untreated, those particles can eventually cause small orange specks of rust to form on the clear coat. Clearing them out before polishing also helps the surface feel noticeably smoother to the touch.

02

Clay Bar Treatment

Clay pulls remaining bonded contaminants from the surface, leaving paint smooth to the touch and giving the coating a clean surface to bond to rather than a layer of trapped grime. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons a ceramic coating fails to bond evenly. It typically adds real, noticeable smoothness that is easy to feel by running a hand across a freshly clayed panel.

03

Stage 1 Correction

A single stage polish evens out light imperfections before the coating goes on, since any irl marks left in the paint will still show through once the coating cures. This step will not fix deep scratches, but it does meaningfully improve the overall clarity of the paint. A dedicated paint correction package is available separately for vehicles that need more than a single stage.

04

Full Wheel and Glass Prep

Wheels, windows, and mirrors are cleaned so the coating can be applied to a fully prepped vehicle, not just the painted body panels. Leaving any of these surfaces out would mean an uneven finish across the car. This step also gives the technician a final chance to catch any spots that still need attention before the coating goes on.

Choosing the Right Term Length

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3 Year Coating

A solid entry point for drivers who trade vehicles every few years and want the gloss and easier upkeep without paying for a decade of coverage they may not use. It is also a practical choice for a leased vehicle, since the term roughly matches how long most drivers keep the car. Reapplying at the end of the term is a much smaller job than the original preparation and correction work.

5 Year Coating

A middle ground for drivers planning to keep a vehicle for the medium term, balancing cost against how long the coating needs to hold up. It suits someone who is not quite ready to commit to a full decade but still wants more coverage than the entry level term. Most customers in this middle tier are planning around a specific milestone, like paying off a loan or expecting a growing family.

10 Year Coating

Built for long term owners who want the least amount of upkeep over the years ahead, spreading the cost of a premium finish across as much time as possible. It tends to make the most financial sense for a vehicle you plan to keep well past the typical trade in window. Choosing the longest term up front also means never having to schedule a reapplication appointment down the road. Guidance from the International Detailing Association informs how we handle every application.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does a ceramic coating last?

    Coverage is available in 3, 5, or 10-year terms, with the longer terms built for drivers planning to keep a vehicle for years to come rather than trading it in every couple of seasons.

  • Does ceramic coating replace regular washing?

    Regular washing is still needed. A ceramic coating simply makes each wash faster and easier, since dirt and water release from the surface more readily than they do from bare, uncoated paint.

  • Can I add wheel coating to any package?

    Wheel ceramic coating is available as an add-on to any of the three Advance Ceramic Coating packages for $385 covering a set of four, and it is a popular pairing for drivers who deal with heavy brake dust.

  • Is there an upcharge for larger vehicles?

    SUVs, trucks, and oversized vehicles add $100 to any of the three package prices, reflecting the additional surface area and time involved in a larger application.