Ceramic coatings bond to your vehicle’s paint, creating a long-lasting, durable shield that resists UV rays, oxidation, water spots, and chemical damage. Unlike wax or sealants that break down in weeks or months, ceramic coatings last for years with proper maintenance—keeping your car cleaner, shinier, and protected longer.

Absolutely! For Florida drivers, it can mean the difference between jaw-dropping long-term gloss and needing a full-blown repaint in just a couple of years. Between intense UV exposure, Florida heat, lovebugs, bird droppings, pollen, salt and coastal contamination, hard-water spots, and frequent rain, your paint takes a beating year-round.

A ceramic coating adds a durable layer of protection that makes these contaminants much easier to clean off while helping preserve your paint and gloss. It won’t make your vehicle maintenance-free, but it can make keeping it clean and protected in Florida a whole lot easier.

Ceramic coatings are low maintenance, but not maintenance-free. We recommend regular hand washing with pH-neutral soap and avoiding automatic car washes (touchless washes are fine). We can also provide maintenance washes or ceramic-safe detailing to keep your coating performing at its best.

While ceramic coatings do add a layer of hardness to your paint, they are not scratch-proof. They do help resist light swirls and micro-marring from washing and everyday contact, however. For deeper protection,  paint protection film (PPF) can be combined with ceramic coatings.

Ceramic coating prices can vary quite a bit from shop to shop depending on the product being used, the size of the vehicle,  the condition of your paint, and how much polishing or paint correction is needed beforehand.

Around Melbourne, FL, you can generally expect pricing for a professionally installed ceramic coating to start around $499 for a 1-year coating, $899 for a 3-year, and $1,299 for a 5-year. If your paint needs more correction before the coating is applied, the final price may be a little higher.

Not always, but in most cases we highly recommend it. Ceramic coating won’t hide scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, or water spots—it essentially locks in whatever condition the paint is already in.

If your paint is already in great shape, a light polish may be all that’s needed. If there are more noticeable defects, paint correction can restore clarity, depth, and gloss before the coating is applied. That way, you’re not just protecting the paint—you’re making sure it looks its best before sealing it in for years to come.