Ceramic Coatings

Opting for a ceramic coating service from RPM will protect your car from:   

• Damaging UV rays and Chemicals – If you park your car outside, a ceramic coating will help to reduce your car’s paint from fading, preventing a dull and flat look. If you’re an avid motorway or city driver, then your car will regularly encounter all that the open road can through at the car. A ceramic coating can protect your car from these elements.    

You can also expect to benefit from: 

• Marring Resistance – Professional grade ceramic coatings make the paintwork of your car much harder. Making it less susceptible to swirl marks and small scratches.
• Excellent gloss and aesthetic appeal – Clients have told us that that after having their vehicle ceramic coated, they still get compliments about the car having a “just detailed look” after a simple wash. 

However, with all good things there can be some disadvantages, such as: 

• Up front cost – Ceramic coating is prohibitive to some. However, when calculating a prospective clients time, energy, product expense, or the cost of having a detailer wax or seal a vehicle 2-4 times per year, the cost of a ceramic coating can be significantly less over the life of a vehicle.     
• Susceptible to the elements – Like all protective coatings, ceramic coatings can be susceptible to water spotting and can still be scratched or chipped. No coating is completely scratch or chip proof. This is a common misconception that is regularly spread by many dealerships and even some detailers looking to make a quick sale. 

In our experience we have found that with full coverage insurance the cost of coating re-application is covered under most policies. Make sure to inform your detailer as soon as possible after an accident occurs so he or she can provide an estimate for re-coating the damaged sections of vehicle so that you can submit the information to your insurance company as part of the claim. 

In simple terms, yes. We always clay and machine polish the vehicle prior to application,  to ensure the paint is in good condition, glossy and ready to accept the ceramic coating. 

Many factors affect the pricing of a ceramic coating, including but not limited to: 

• The experience, knowledge, and skills of the detailer applying the coating 
• The type of coating being applied, all products are different 
• The level of preparation needed prior to applying the coating. Some dealerships or detailers will skip steps altogether in order to offer a lower price 
• The size, colour, and manufacturer of the vehicle can also affect pricing. Some vehicles have much softer clear coats that are harder to prepare for coating application than others.