Ceramic Coating
What are the benefits of a 'Ceramic Coating'?
Professional use ceramic coating is a sealant that consists of a chemical polymer solution that is typically applied by hand or spray. It is designed to chemically bond with the surface it is applied to, in order to protect the surface from damage. Ceramic coatings can be applied to paintwork, wheels, trim, plastic, chrome and glass. Our shop is the most trusted choice around Irmo and Columbia and continues to impress our customers with affordable pricing and quality protection.
Due to the chemical bond a ceramic coating creates, the applied surface is kept in like new condition with the sacrificial layer of ceramic coating protecting it.
It Is a common misconception that an ceramic coating is a alternative to PPF (Paint Protection Film), however ceramic coating is more akin to being alternative to traditional waxes / sealants. The main purpose of a coating, wax, and sealant is to prevent stains, dirt, grime, and grease from adhering to a vehicles exterior.
Ceramic coating is a very resilient sealant for protecting a vehicle's exterior. It is both semi permanent and makes cleaning easier than if not applied. Other than the obvious reasons that someone would want to apply a ceramic coating to their car, heres some examples below:
Resistance to UV Rays
It's easy to see the effect that the sun can have on surfaces that are subjected to its rays every day. They begin to lose color, oxidize, and gain a dull appearance. If you park outside in direct sunlight, your vehicle is taking a beating every day.
Resistance to Chemical Staining
Acid rain, brake dust, and hard water are all detrimental to a perfect finish. They will imbed themselves into paintwork and can cause permanent etching that cannot always be removed by the use of a machine polisher. A ceramic coating helps to resist etching, and if etching does occur, the ceramic coating can be polished out instead of having to remove clear coat during polishing.
Easier cleaning / safer washing
Washing the car can be a major pain for most people. If a vehicle is not properly coated in some sort of sealant, the car washing process takes more time due to the water having easier ability to adhere. Along with the hydrophobic benefits, the actual surface that a ceramic coating is applied to benefits from light scratch protection due to the coating acting as a sacrificial layer. Drying the vehicle afterwards is also much easier, as most of the water will roll off during the wash process. 80% of what is remaining can be blown away with a blower.
Insane levels of gloss
Along with all of the great protection benefits that come along with a ceramic coating, much like a paint protection film, the coating will give paintwork a deep and glossy look. In most cases appearing “better than new”.
How its done:
Our process Involves a complete decontamination of all exterior surfaces, as well as paint correction utilizing as many as 7 steps to completely prep your vehicle. This is the most important aspect of a ceramic coating, as a improperly prepped surface will cause the coating to not properly adhere and inherently not last as long. After that, the coating is applied in 2x2 sections and monitored for its adhesion to the surface. Depending on number of coats, ceramic coating can last up to seven years!
Although the cost of entry for a ceramic coating is higher than the entry level "buff and wax", it is not without its numerous benefits and value that it brings to the owner of a vehicle that is coated in a ceramic coating. Once a vehicle is ceramic coated, the first thing you will notice is the incredible level of gloss / depth in painted surfaces, and wheels. Trim that has properly been coated will be more matte in appearance but with increased darkness in color. The next biggest thing that gets noticed is the hydrophobic properties that a ceramic coating adds to the surfaces it is applied to. When the coating is applied it creates a contact angle of 110 degrees, effectively minimizing the ability for water to cling to the surface and causing it to bead up very small and roll right off of vertical angles.
Si02 spray is a very mild form of ceramic coating offering 3-6 months worth of protection, compared to the traditional coating which typically lasts between 1-7 years based on the product and layers applied.
Enjoy a cleaner car, that stays cleaner, longer!
(803) 335-5722
Due to the chemical bond a ceramic coating creates, the applied surface is kept in like new condition with the sacrificial layer of ceramic coating protecting it.
It Is a common misconception that an ceramic coating is a alternative to PPF (Paint Protection Film), however ceramic coating is more akin to being alternative to traditional waxes / sealants. The main purpose of a coating, wax, and sealant is to prevent stains, dirt, grime, and grease from adhering to a vehicles exterior.
Ceramic coating is a very resilient sealant for protecting a vehicle's exterior. It is both semi permanent and makes cleaning easier than if not applied. Other than the obvious reasons that someone would want to apply a ceramic coating to their car, heres some examples below:
Resistance to UV Rays
It's easy to see the effect that the sun can have on surfaces that are subjected to its rays every day. They begin to lose color, oxidize, and gain a dull appearance. If you park outside in direct sunlight, your vehicle is taking a beating every day.
Resistance to Chemical Staining
Acid rain, brake dust, and hard water are all detrimental to a perfect finish. They will imbed themselves into paintwork and can cause permanent etching that cannot always be removed by the use of a machine polisher. A ceramic coating helps to resist etching, and if etching does occur, the ceramic coating can be polished out instead of having to remove clear coat during polishing.
Easier cleaning / safer washing
Washing the car can be a major pain for most people. If a vehicle is not properly coated in some sort of sealant, the car washing process takes more time due to the water having easier ability to adhere. Along with the hydrophobic benefits, the actual surface that a ceramic coating is applied to benefits from light scratch protection due to the coating acting as a sacrificial layer. Drying the vehicle afterwards is also much easier, as most of the water will roll off during the wash process. 80% of what is remaining can be blown away with a blower.
Insane levels of gloss
Along with all of the great protection benefits that come along with a ceramic coating, much like a paint protection film, the coating will give paintwork a deep and glossy look. In most cases appearing “better than new”.
How its done:
Our process Involves a complete decontamination of all exterior surfaces, as well as paint correction utilizing as many as 7 steps to completely prep your vehicle. This is the most important aspect of a ceramic coating, as a improperly prepped surface will cause the coating to not properly adhere and inherently not last as long. After that, the coating is applied in 2x2 sections and monitored for its adhesion to the surface. Depending on number of coats, ceramic coating can last up to seven years!
Although the cost of entry for a ceramic coating is higher than the entry level "buff and wax", it is not without its numerous benefits and value that it brings to the owner of a vehicle that is coated in a ceramic coating. Once a vehicle is ceramic coated, the first thing you will notice is the incredible level of gloss / depth in painted surfaces, and wheels. Trim that has properly been coated will be more matte in appearance but with increased darkness in color. The next biggest thing that gets noticed is the hydrophobic properties that a ceramic coating adds to the surfaces it is applied to. When the coating is applied it creates a contact angle of 110 degrees, effectively minimizing the ability for water to cling to the surface and causing it to bead up very small and roll right off of vertical angles.
Si02 spray is a very mild form of ceramic coating offering 3-6 months worth of protection, compared to the traditional coating which typically lasts between 1-7 years based on the product and layers applied.
Enjoy a cleaner car, that stays cleaner, longer!
(803) 335-5722
All pricing listed is base pricing. Sedans are subject to 10%, crossovers / suv's are subject to 20-30%, and trucks are subject to 40-50% higher pricing.
Additional paint correction beyond 1 step polish is $75 per hour
Additional paint correction beyond 1 step polish is $75 per hour
$300 - 1 Year Ceramic Coating
-Clean wheels face and barrel
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-Graphene based ceramic sealant applied
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-Graphene based ceramic sealant applied
$500 - 3-5 Year Ceramic Coating
-Clean wheels face and barrel
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-SINGLE LAYER OF CERAMIC COATING ADDED TO PAINTED SURFACES.
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-SINGLE LAYER OF CERAMIC COATING ADDED TO PAINTED SURFACES.
$850 - 5-7 year Ceramic Coating
-Clean wheels face and barrel
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-TWO LAYERS OF CERAMIC COATING ADDED TO PAINTED SURFACES.
-Wheel wells
-Two bucket wash w/ foam cannon
-Bug removal
-Drying of vehicle using air cannon and premium microfiber towels.
-Iron Removal
-Clay bar of windows / painted surfaces
-Window sealant.
-Ceramic wax added to wheels.
-Door jams cleaned thoroughly.
Added:
-Embedded paint contaminants removed by use of iron decontamination spray and clay bar.
-1 Step paint correction polish to remove light-moderate imperfections.
-TWO LAYERS OF CERAMIC COATING ADDED TO PAINTED SURFACES.
Additional:
*(Each additional layer of ceramic coating is $350*) (Gtechnic EXO)
*(Ceramic trim coating can be had at additional cost, varies by vehicle)
*(Ceramic coating for wheels is additional $300-450 depending on size)
Headlight Restoration + Coating ($50)
Ceramic Seat Coating - $200 per row
Ceramic Window Coating - $200-$400
($75 windshield only)
Ceramic Trim Coating - $150-$400
Engine Bay Cleaning - $75
Pet hair removal - $75 per hour
Wet Sanding - $75 per hour
*(Each additional layer of ceramic coating is $350*) (Gtechnic EXO)
*(Ceramic trim coating can be had at additional cost, varies by vehicle)
*(Ceramic coating for wheels is additional $300-450 depending on size)
Headlight Restoration + Coating ($50)
Ceramic Seat Coating - $200 per row
Ceramic Window Coating - $200-$400
($75 windshield only)
Ceramic Trim Coating - $150-$400
Engine Bay Cleaning - $75
Pet hair removal - $75 per hour
Wet Sanding - $75 per hour
