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Paint correction first
Coating locks in whatever's on the paint when applied. Swirls get coated in. Always correction first, no exceptions.
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Ceramic Coating
Real protection. Not a fancy wax.
Long-term ceramic coating, applied right, in a clean environment. Hydrophobic, UV-stable, scratch-resistant — for years, not weeks.
Wax washes off in a month. Sealants last six. Ceramic coatings chemically bond to the clear coat and protect paint for one, three, or five years depending on the tier. Water beads and runs off. UV stops bleaching paint. Bird droppings and bug guts wipe instead of etching. That's the real reason to coat — long-term ROI on the paint.
What's included
Every step, named.
Quotes that change at the door are a sales tactic. Ricardo gives you the list before he starts.
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Panel-by-panel prep
IPA wipe-down to strip any oils, sealant, or polish residue. Bare paint is the only surface the coating bonds to properly.
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1-year, 3-year, or 5-year tier
Different chemistries, different prep depth, different price. Ricardo walks you through which makes sense for the car.
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Controlled cure environment
Coating cures in the clean shop, not your driveway. Pollen and Texas wind ruin a freshly coated panel.
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Aftercare walk-through
How to wash a coated car, what soaps not to use, when to schedule a maintenance wash. Coating only works if it's maintained right.
Process
How it runs.
01 · Decon + correction
Full wash, clay, and paint correction. Coatings amplify what's underneath them — make underneath perfect.
02 · Strip + prep
Panel wipe, IPA strip, every panel reviewed under direct light before the coating bottle opens.
03 · Layer application
Coating applied panel by panel, leveled at the right flash time. Multiple layers depending on tier.
04 · Cure + handoff
Car sits in the shop overnight (or longer for 5-year tiers). You get aftercare walk-through and a real maintenance schedule.
Good for
Who books this.
- New cars — coat now before swirls happen
- Show cars where the finish matters every weekend
- Daily drivers where the owner is tired of waxing twice a year
- Anyone storing a car outside in Texas sun
Pricing
1-year tier starts around a flight somewhere, 5-year tier closer to a short vacation. Includes correction. Real quote after Ricardo sees the paint.
Text for a real numberCeramic Coating · FAQ
Common questions.
Why does it have to be in-shop?
Coatings cure properly in clean, controlled air. A driveway with pollen and Texas wind ruins a $1,500 coating job. The shop is the right environment.
Does ceramic stop scratches?
Stops the small ones — light wash swirls, fingernail scratches. It's not bulletproof. Rocks and shopping carts still leave marks. But the hydrophobic and chemical resistance is the real value.
How do I wash a coated car?
Hand wash, two buckets, pH-neutral shampoo. Ricardo walks through it after the install. Do that and the coating lasts the full tier.
Book a slotReady when you are.
Ready when you are.
So is your car.
Call Ricardo. Text him a few photos. Either way, you get a real number and a real slot before the day ends.
Mon–Sat · 8am–7pm · By appointment·The Colony, TX · Mobile across DFW·Lexus-trained detail specialist