Ceramic Coatings Forney Texas
| How Much Do They Cost?
How much money should you spend on ceramic coatings, and how much do ceramic coatings cost? I like simple answers so here are our average ceramic coatings cost.
Cars/Small SUVs - $1200
SUVs/Trucks - $1200 - $1500
Large Vehicles - $1500+
What is a Ceramic Coating?
Because we are detailers, we’re tempted to dive deep into what a ceramic coating is, and why it's the 9th wonder of our Forney auto detailing business, but we don't want to bore you! A ceramic coating is like a thick winter coat you put on your kids before they go sledding! It's a hyper durable, extremely hard layer of silicon dioxide (glass) that cures to the entire exterior of your vehicle’s paint, glass and other surfaces. Not only do ceramic coatings give a rich glossy appearance to the car's paint that is absolutely unmatched, but the nano ceramic coating is designed to last somewhere between 3 and 7+ years depending on the coating you choose. Ceramic coatings have 2 jobs:
Long-term paint protection
Beautiful gloss and shine (and we mean BEAUTIFUL!)
It's important to keep in mind…. these are the AVERAGE ceramic coating prices, and like we said, one of our favorite parts of the job is working 1 on 1 with customers to find out exactly what works for them.
Now let's answer the burning question: Why are ceramic coatings so expensive? Well, there are 3 reasons:
First and foremost, ceramic coating application takes TIME. The average ceramic coating installation takes about 10 hours…Crazy right?
Automotive ceramic coatings are the hardest, most durable and advanced form of paint protection that exist! We’re talking YEARS of protection…not months!
And finally, in order to install ceramic coatings properly we put ourselves through some serious training. In fact, we spent about 90 days going through the most reputable online paint correction and ceramic coatings training there is! Not to mention all the practice that followed…So at the end of the day we’re charging for our expertise (and we think we’re pretty good).
How Does a Ceramic Coating Work?
After the ceramic coating is applied to the paint, it is as if your vehicle has an extra layer of ultra durable, scratch resistant, and hydrophobic skin. Ceramics are designed to protect against everything that touches the paint from the outside world: bird droppings, bugs, rain, pollen, surface scratches, and much more. While normal auto detailing services can help clean and protect the paint temporarily, ceramic coatings form a sort of shield that protects your investment until the day that it's traded, which means more money in your pocket!
Washing and maintaining your car is inconvenient and tiresome…So after we spend $50,000 on a vehicle, we slowly watch it degrade more and more over time because we just don’t want to keep up with it. We think it's crazy to pay thousands of dollars for a car, drive it unprotected, and trade it for pennies later.
After the paint has been completely cleaned, decontaminated, and we’ve created a smooth surface through paint correction, a thin layer of the liquid ceramic coating is applied to the paint, left to cure, then carefully buffed off until all that remains is a thin ceramic layer that is left for 24 hours in order to cure. It's that simple.
Ceramic Coating FAQ
What maintenance is required after applying ceramic coating?
After applying ceramic coating, maintenance is relatively simple but essential to maintain its benefits. Regular washing with pH-neutral car shampoo, avoiding automated car washes with harsh brushes, and periodic inspections to address any potential damage are key.
Can I wash my car after the coating is installed?
Once the coating is applied, the vehicle should not get wet for the first 48 hours so it can fully cure. After that, we advise our customers to not wash their vehicle for the first two weeks…The first wash after we apply the ceramic coating is FREE to you so we can check how the coating is holding up.
Is ceramic coating better than waxing?
Yes, ceramic coating is generally considered superior to waxing. While wax provides a temporary layer of protection and shine, ceramic coatings offer a more durable, long-lasting solution that resists contaminants and UV damage more effectively. Unlike wax, ceramic coatings do not wash off or degrade quickly.
Can the ceramic coating replace my clear coat?
If your paint is chipping and fading due to clear coat failure, the only option to fix that is a repaint. A ceramic coating will not be able to help.