"Paint looks better than it did off the lot. The hydrophobic effect is real, after rain, the car looks like it was just washed."
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Ceramic Coating
A nano-ceramic barrier that bonds permanently to your paint and repels everything.
The Service
What Is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to the paint surface, forming a hard, hydrophobic layer. Unlike wax or sealant, it doesn't wash off, it becomes part of the surface. The result is a semi-permanent shield against UV, chemicals, water spotting, and light scratches.
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Why Ceramic Coating Is Worth It
A quick look at the hydrophobic glass shield that locks in gloss, repels water, and outlasts wax for years.
Protection Packages
Choose Your Level of Protection
Every package includes paint decontamination. Correction level increases with the package.
3-Year Protection
Essential
From $799
- Paint correction
- Paint decontamination
- Single-layer nano ceramic
- Includes headlights, taillights, and windows
- Hydro sealant on the rims
5-Year Protection
Professional
From $999
- Paint correction
- Paint decontamination
- Multi-layer ceramic system
- Full paint, windows, headlights, and taillights
- 3-year ceramic on rim faces
7-Year Protection
Elite
From $1,399
- 2-step paint correction
- Paint decontamination
- Pro-grade ceramic coating
- Glass and rims included (5-year)
10-Year Protection
10-Year Ceramic
Contact for Pricing
- 2-step paint correction
- Paint decontamination
- 10-year pro-grade ceramic coating
- Glass and rims included
- Lifetime manufacturer warranty
* Pricing varies by vehicle size. Final quote provided after inspection. Prices shown are starting points.
Why It Matters
Key Benefits
Hydrophobic Surface
Water beads and sheets off. Dirt and grime have less to bond to, washing is faster and less abrasive.
UV & Oxidation Protection
Ceramic blocks UV radiation that breaks down paint chemistry, causing oxidation, fading, and chalking.
Chemical Resistance
Resists bird droppings, bug acids, road salt, and industrial fallout that would etch unprotected paint.
Enhanced Gloss
The hard, flat surface reflects light more uniformly, producing a deeper, wetter gloss than bare paint.
Our Process
The Coating Process
Every ceramic job starts with paint correction. You can't coat defects into the paint, they have to be removed first.
Paint Correction
We correct any swirls or defects before coating. Ceramic locks in the surface condition, defects corrected first, not after.
Decontamination
Clay bar and chemical decontamination remove bonded surface contamination that would prevent proper adhesion.
Panel Wipe
An IPA panel wipe removes all oils and residue, leaving a chemically clean surface for coating adhesion.
Coating Application
Ceramic is applied panel by panel in controlled sections and leveled before cure begins.
Flash & Cure
The coating flashes to a hardened state under studio conditions. Full cure continues over 7–14 days.
Is It Right For You?
Who Should Get Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating is right for anyone who wants to protect their paint long-term with minimal ongoing maintenance. Particularly valuable on new or freshly corrected paint. If your paint has existing defects, correction is completed first.
Client Feedback
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Had the Professional package done. Paint correction first was the right call, you can see the difference it made."
"Worth every dollar. Maintenance is nothing now, quick rinse and it's spotless."
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
How long does ceramic coating last?
Professional-grade ceramic coatings typically last 3–7 years, depending on the product tier, maintenance routine, and environmental exposure. Entry-level coatings fall in the 2–3 year range, while premium multi-layer systems can exceed 8 years when washed properly and parked away from harsh UV when possible.
Does ceramic coating prevent scratches?
It provides resistance to light scratches and swirls but is not a substitute for PPF. Heavy impacts can still damage the coating and the paint below.
Can I apply ceramic coating over PPF?
Yes, and it's recommended. Ceramic on PPF adds hydrophobic properties and makes maintenance significantly easier.
How do I maintain a ceramic coated car?
Wash with pH-neutral shampoo, avoid brush-based automatic car washes, and apply a maintenance spray topper periodically.
Does my paint need to be corrected before ceramic coating?
If your paint has visible swirls, scratches, or oxidation, yes. Ceramic amplifies the surface condition. It makes good paint look better and bad paint look worse.
Long Island Expertise
SERVING LONG ISLAND
Long Island's climate throws everything at your paint: ocean salt air from both shores, UV intensity during summer months, and road salt contamination from November through March. A ceramic coating applied at our Ronkonkoma studio creates a chemically bonded barrier that neutralizes all three. The hydrophobic surface repels salt-laden water before it can etch into clear coat, which is a critical protection for any vehicle driven year-round in Nassau or Suffolk County.
We serve the full Long Island market, Smithtown, Commack, Bay Shore, Farmingdale, and everywhere between. Our ceramic coating work frequently follows paint correction on vehicles that have spent years in the Island's wash-and-go car wash culture. If your paint has swirls from automatic washes, we correct first and coat second, that's the only sequence that makes sense for Long Island's high-UV, high-salt environment.
Coverage Area
- Nassau County
- Suffolk County
- Ronkonkoma
- Hauppauge
- Smithtown
- Lake Grove
- Holbrook
- Bohemia
- Huntington
- Melville
- Farmingdale
- Islip
- Babylon
- Bay Shore
- Commack
- Brentwood
- Patchogue
- Deer Park
- Setauket
Located at 1951 Ocean Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
Serving all of Nassau and Suffolk County.
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