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Water sheets off
Rain and hose water carry dirt off the panel instead of drying into spots.
Two to five year paint protection
Ceramic coating
A semi-permanent protective layer applied over corrected paint, with sample warranty terms from two to five years depending on tier.
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The short version
A ceramic coating is a thin, hard layer that bonds to the clear coat. It makes the surface slicker, so pollen, salt and love bugs release under a hose instead of clinging.
We never coat uncorrected paint. Whatever is on the finish gets locked under the coating for years, so correction comes first, every time.
Coatings do not make a car scratch-proof and nobody honest will tell you otherwise. What they do is buy you easier washing, better gloss and real chemical resistance through Lowcountry summers.
What is included
- Paint correction to the agreed stage
- Panel wipe and surface prep
- Ceramic coating applied panel by panel in a controlled bay
- Coating for wheels faces and barrels
- Glass coating on the windshield and front doors
- Trim coating on exterior plastics
- Infrared cure time under shop lights
- Two-year, three-year or five-year sample warranty terms
- Aftercare kit with pH-neutral soap and a drying towel
- First maintenance wash included at six months
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How we run it
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Correct
Paint correction to the level we agreed, because the coating preserves exactly what is underneath it.
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Prep
Panel wipe removes every trace of polishing oil so the coating can bond to bare clear coat.
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Apply
Applied by hand, panel by panel, leveled at the right flash time for bay temperature and humidity.
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Cure
Infrared curing, then the car stays inside overnight. No rain, no washing for seven days.
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Maintain
A booked six-month check wash keeps the warranty terms alive and catches anything early.
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Why it is worth doing properly
Three things customers notice within a week.
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UV and salt resistance
Charleston sun and marsh air are hard on clear coat. A coating takes that abuse instead of your paint.
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Washes take half as long
Slicker paint means less contact, which means fewer chances to introduce new swirls.
What moves the price
- Which coating tier and warranty term you choose (sample terms, two to five years)
- How much correction the paint needs first
- Vehicle size and panel count
- Whether wheels, glass and trim are included
Sample starting prices
| Vehicle size | From |
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| Coupe and sedan | $1250 |
| Crossover and SUV | $1450 |
| Truck and large SUV | $1650 |
Sample figures for a vehicle in typical condition. Final pricing is confirmed after we see the car.
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Often booked with this
Multi-stage machine polishing
Paint correction
Measured, multi-stage machine polishing that removes swirl marks, buffer trails and oxidation instead of hiding them under filler.
From $750Clear film for rock chips
Paint protection film
Self-healing urethane film on the panels that take the hits: front bumper, hood leading edge, mirrors and rocker panels.
From $1650Inside and out, single-stage polish
Full heritage detail
Our signature day-long service: hand wash, decontamination, a single-stage machine polish and a complete interior detail.
From $385Yes, every two to four weeks. A coating makes washing easier, it does not replace it.
Automatic brush washes, harsh degreasers and skipping the six-month maintenance visits. All of it is written out at booking.
Yes, and it is the ideal time. Even new cars come with dealer-installed swirls, so we still do a light polish first.
Ready when you are
Book ceramic coating
Four bays, four cars a day, and a standing slot if you want one. Tell us what the car needs and we will tell you honestly what it does not.
Tuesday to Saturday · 812 Huger Street · Free re-wash within 48 hours if we miss something (sample offer)