Ceramic coating.Mobile Ceramic Coating in San Diego, from $399
A hard, hydrophobic layer bonded to your clear coat. It keeps the gloss, sheds water and dirt, and blocks the UV that fades paint across San Diego. We prep and coat on-site with our own water and power.
Sun, salt air,
and sprinklers
Year-round UV fades clear coat, coastal air carries salt inland, and hard sprinkler water leaves spots that etch. Wax lasts weeks against that. A ceramic layer holds for 3–5 years and makes every wash faster.
Ceramic is not a magic shield: it will not stop a rock chip or a deep key scratch. What it does is keep fresh-looking gloss for years, make dirt and water slide off, and protect the clear coat from the sun.
| Feature | Regular wax | Ceramic |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 4–8 weeks | 3–5 years |
| UV protection | Minimal | Full protection |
| Hydrophobic | Partial | Extreme |
| Scratch resistance | None | High |
| Gloss level | Moderate | Mirror finish |
How we coat,
on-site
The coating is only as good as the paint under it. Most of the job is prep.
- 01Wash & decontaminateHand wash with our own water, then iron and tar removal so the surface is bare.
- 02Paint correctionMachine polishing removes swirls and light scratches. Coating locks in whatever is underneath.
- 03Panel prepPolishing oils wiped off so the coating bonds directly to the clear coat.
- 04Coat & cureApplied panel by panel, then left to cure. We explain aftercare before we leave.
What it costs
Price depends on vehicle size and paint condition. Text a daylight photo and we'll tell you whether correction is needed.
Ceramic Coating
from $3993–5 year protection. Wash, decontamination, panel prep and coating.
Get a quote1-Step Correction
from $299Single polishing stage for light swirls and haze. Right for newer or well-kept paint.
About paint correction2-Step Correction
from $449Cut and polish stages for heavier swirls, water spots and scratches.
About paint correctionGloss you can see
Real jobs from our crew. Ceramic goes on after correction like this.
Common questions
How long does ceramic coating last?
Our ceramic coating protects your paint for 3–5 years. How long it looks its best depends on how the car is washed and whether it is parked outside.
Do I need paint correction before coating?
Usually yes. Coating seals in whatever is on the paint, including swirls. Send a daylight photo and we'll tell you whether a 1-step polish is enough.
Can you apply it at my home?
Yes. We bring our own water and generator and coat the car in your driveway, at your office or in a parking lot.
Is ceramic coating worth it in San Diego?
For most daily drivers, yes. Strong year-round UV fades and oxidizes paint; ceramic blocks UV, keeps the car cleaner and lasts years instead of weeks.
Do you coat boats and RVs?
Yes. We apply protective coatings after oxidation removal on boats, RVs, trailers and aircraft. See boat detailing and RV detailing.
Protect it
this week.
Text a photo of your car in daylight. We'll reply with a price and whether it needs correction first.