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Ceramic Coating in Irvine, CA

Gloss and protection that lasts

A professional ceramic coating gives your paint a deep, reflective finish and a hard, water-repelling shield against UV, chemicals and contaminants. Ours go on inside a climate-controlled studio, over properly prepared paint.

Irvine, CA · Indoor studio · Mon–Sun 9am–7pm

Black Bentley Bentayga in the studio under the hex lights and Collective banner

Ceramic Coating

What ceramic coating is

Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied to the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. Once cured, it bonds with the paint and forms a hard, hydrophobic layer that repels water, resists contaminants and dramatically reduces the need for regular washing or waxing. Unlike waxes or sealants, it doesn’t just sit on the surface.

What you get

  • Deep gloss and showroom shine
  • Protection from UV, chemicals and corrosion
  • A self-cleaning, hydrophobic surface
  • Long-term durability, 3 to 7+ years depending on the package
  • A fit for every vehicle, from everyday drivers to exotics

Recent work

  • Black Porsche Cayenne with yellow calipers in the studio
  • Close-up of a black Bentley Bentayga wheel and glossy flank under the hex lights
  • White BMW sedan with gloss black wheels and LED tail lights under hexagon ceiling lights in the bay

What's included

What is included

Every package starts the same way, because coating only holds as well as the prep under it.

Exterior decontamination and prep

  • Foam pre-soak, hand wash and full contact wash
  • Iron remover treatment to dissolve embedded ferrous contamination
  • Clay bar decontamination to remove bonded surface contaminants
  • Solvent and panel prep wipe-down to strip remaining oils for coating adhesion
  • Single-stage paint correction to reduce swirls and light defects and enhance gloss

Coating application

  • Ceramic coating applied to all painted surfaces
  • Exterior plastics, trim, headlights and taillights coated for UV and fade protection
  • Windshield coating to repel water for safer, clearer visibility (5-year and 7+ year packages)

Finishing touches

  • Door jambs thoroughly cleaned
  • Tires cleaned and dressed
  • Glass cleaned inside and out

Ceramic Coating

Packages

Package Durability Price
Standard 3-year Quoted per vehicle
Premium 5-year Quoted per vehicle
Signature 7+ year Quoted per vehicle

Pricing depends on vehicle size, paint condition and the package you choose, so every quote is tailored to your car. See the full package details.

Process

How it works

  1. Quote. Tell us about the car and the finish you want. We reply with pricing for your vehicle.
  2. Drop off. Most appointments take 1 to 2 days depending on the package and paint condition. The car stays indoors through decontamination, correction and coating.
  3. Pick up. Wait a minimum of 7 days after application before the first wash, so the coating can fully cure.

Ceramic Coating

Questions

How much does ceramic coating cost in Irvine, CA?

Pricing varies by vehicle size, paint condition and the package you choose (3-year, 5-year or 7+ year). Every quote is tailored to your specific vehicle, so contact us for an exact price.

How long does a ceramic coating appointment take?

Most appointments take 1 to 2 days depending on the package and paint condition. Every package includes full paint decontamination and a single-stage correction before the coating is applied.

Does ceramic coating protect against rock chips?

Ceramic coating hardens your paint’s surface but is not designed for rock chip resistance. That’s what paint protection film is for. For complete protection, we recommend PPF on high-impact zones with ceramic coating over the rest of the vehicle.

What’s the difference between a 3-year and a 7-year ceramic coating?

The primary differences are coating thickness, hardness rating and chemical resistance. Our 7+ year Signature package uses a professional-grade coating with higher hardness and greater chemical resistance than our 3-year Standard package. All packages start with full decontamination and paint correction.

Is ceramic coating worth it in Southern California?

Yes. Intense UV, bird droppings and coastal air make this one of the hardest environments on automotive paint. Ceramic coating dramatically slows oxidation, repels contaminants and cuts wash time year-round.

Service areas

All areas

Ceramic Coating for drivers across Orange County

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Get your quote

Based in Irvine, serving Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin and the rest of Orange County. Whether you’re protecting a brand-new car or restoring brilliance to an older one, we’ll tell you what it needs. Get a Quote or call (480) 381-2500.