Ceramic coated Porsche showcasing deep gloss and hydrophobic protection at Professional Car Detailing in Locust Valley, NY
PREMIUM PAINT PROTECTION

Ceramic Coating

Long-lasting hydrophobic protection that keeps your car looking showroom-fresh for years — not weeks.

5.0★ Google · 30+ Years · Starting at $1,200

Protect a $40,000 Investment for Less Than 3%

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your vehicle’s factory paint, creating a permanent layer of protection that no wax or sealant can match. Once cured, it forms a hydrophobic surface that repels water, dirt, bird droppings, tree sap, and UV rays — the exact things Long Island throws at your car year-round.

Think about what your vehicle endures on the Gold Coast: road salt from October through April, summer UV beating down in beach parking lots, bird droppings from the mature trees lining every estate, and the constant film of pollen and road grime that settles overnight. Without protection, your clear coat degrades silently. By the time you notice it, the damage is done.

Ceramic coating eliminates that worry. One appointment. Years of protection. Your car stays easier to clean, resists staining and etching, and maintains that deep, wet gloss that turns heads in every Gold Coast driveway.

  • Road salt corrosion — the #1 paint killer on Long Island
  • UV oxidation from beach parking and daily sun exposure
  • Bird droppings and tree sap etching into clear coat
  • Water spots from sprinkler systems and rain
  • Micro-scratches from automatic car washes
  • Fading and dullness from years of neglect
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The cost of ceramic coating your vehicle compared to its value. A $1,200 coating on a $40,000 car is the smartest protection money can buy.
OUR PROCESS

Six Steps to Permanent Protection

1

Vehicle Assessment

Vito personally inspects your paint under specialized lighting to evaluate its current condition — swirl marks, oxidation, previous coatings, and any areas needing extra attention. This determines the level of paint correction required before coating.

30 minutes
2

Thorough Decontamination Wash

A full hand wash followed by clay bar treatment to remove bonded contaminants — industrial fallout, tar, brake dust, and mineral deposits that a regular wash cannot touch. The surface must be perfectly clean before any correction work begins.

1–2 hours
3

Paint Correction

Machine polishing removes swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation. This is the step that makes the biggest visual difference — we’re restoring your paint to better-than-new clarity before locking it in with ceramic. The coating amplifies whatever is underneath, so perfection here matters.

3–6 hours
4

Surface Preparation

An IPA (isopropyl alcohol) wipedown strips all polishing oils and residue from the paint surface. The ceramic coating needs to bond directly to clean, bare clear coat — any contamination between the coating and paint compromises adhesion and longevity.

30 minutes
5

Ceramic Coating Application

The coating is applied panel-by-panel in a controlled environment, ensuring even coverage and proper leveling. Each section is carefully worked to avoid high spots or streaking. Multiple layers may be applied depending on the package and your vehicle’s needs.

2–4 hours
6

Cure & Final Inspection

The vehicle rests in our climate-controlled shop while the coating cures and chemically bonds to the paint. After the cure period, Vito conducts a final inspection under specialized lighting to verify complete, even coverage and that deep, glass-like finish you came for.

12–24 hours cure time
WHAT’S INCLUDED

Everything in Your Ceramic Coating Package

Full hand wash and clay bar decontamination
Multi-stage paint correction (swirl & scratch removal)
IPA surface preparation for maximum coating adhesion
Professional-grade ceramic coating application
Wheel faces and trim coated for complete protection
Glass coating on all windows for rain repellency
Climate-controlled curing in our Locust Valley shop
Final inspection under specialized lighting
Aftercare instructions & maintenance tips
Multi-year warranty on coating performance
INVESTMENT

Ceramic Coating Pricing

PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC COATING
$1,200+
Starting price — varies by vehicle size & condition
  • Duration 1–2 days (including cure time)
  • Protection 2–5 years hydrophobic shield
  • Paint Correction Included
  • Warranty Multi-year (product dependent)
  • Vehicle Types All — sedans to exotics

Exact pricing depends on vehicle size, paint condition, and coating product selected. Call for a personalized quote.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

Before & After Ceramic Coating

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After
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Drag the slider to compare — ceramic coated vs. unprotected paint

COMMON QUESTIONS

Ceramic Coating FAQ

Short answer: yes. Long answer: if you plan to keep your vehicle for more than a year, ceramic coating pays for itself. You eliminate monthly wax jobs ($50+ each time), reduce wash frequency because dirt doesn’t stick, and protect your paint from the environmental damage that silently destroys resale value. A $1,200 coating on a $40,000 vehicle is less than 3% of its value — and it keeps it looking new for years instead of months. That’s not an expense. That’s an investment.

Depending on the product and how well the vehicle is maintained, a professional ceramic coating lasts 2 to 5 years. The longevity depends on a few factors: how often the car is washed (hand wash recommended), whether it’s garaged or parked outside, and the coating product we select for your vehicle. We’ll walk you through aftercare so you get the maximum life out of your coating. Even at the low end, 2 years of protection from a single visit beats waxing every month.

Yes — if it has paint, we can coat it. Sedans, SUVs, trucks, exotics, classics, even boats and motorcycles. The only variable is paint condition. If your paint has heavy swirl marks, oxidation, or scratches, we’ll need to do paint correction first (which is included in our ceramic coating package). The coating amplifies whatever’s underneath it — so we make sure what’s underneath is perfect before we seal it in.

Yes, but it’s so much easier you might actually enjoy it. Ceramic coating creates a hydrophobic surface — water beads up and rolls off, taking dirt with it. A quick hand wash every couple of weeks is all you need. No more clay bar treatments, no more wax applications, no more water spots after every rain. The coating does the heavy lifting. Just keep it clean, avoid automatic car washes with harsh brushes, and your car stays looking incredible with minimal effort.

COMPLETE YOUR PROTECTION

Pair With These Services

Paint Protection Film (PPF)

Ceramic coating protects against chemical damage — PPF protects against physical damage. Rock chips, road debris, and door dings. The ultimate combo: PPF on high-impact areas + ceramic coating on everything else.

Learn About PPF →

Full Detail

Already getting ceramic coating? Add a full interior detail so the inside matches the outside. Deep vacuum, steam cleaning, leather conditioning, carpet shampoo — your car leaves looking better than the day you bought it. Inside and out.

Learn About Full Detail →

What a great place to get your car detailed! Vito — what a great guy, 30 years in business, has been nothing but honest and goes out of his way when you need him! My Ferrari looks right out of the showroom when he drops it off.

★★★★★
Brian B.
Google Review
TRUSTED PRODUCTS

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Detailer-exclusive products
Professional Grade
Premium ceramic coatings

Book Your Ceramic Coating

Your car is sitting in the Long Island elements right now. Road salt, UV, bird droppings — every day without protection is a day of damage. Book today and lock in years of showroom shine.

Most ceramic coating appointments available within 1 week — call for earliest availability.

Call (516) 759-4833 Book Now