Ceramic coating · Raleigh, NC
Ceramic coating, four levels.
A coating bonds to the paint instead of sitting on it like wax. Water and dirt slide off, the gloss stays, and washing takes half the time.
- Rated from 5 years to the life of the vehicle
- Every level starts with a machine polish
- Installed by the owner, one car a day
Side by side.
| Level | 1 · Essential | 2 · Performance | 3 · PremiumMost chosen | 4 · Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durability | up to 5 years | up to 8 years | for the life of the vehicle | for the life of the vehicle |
| Time | ~6 hours | ~6 hours | ~6 hours | ~20 hours |
| Where | Studio or your driveway | Studio | Studio | Studio |
| Machine polish | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full paint correction | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| Wheels, glass, jambs | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| Interior + engine bay | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
Coatings start at $1,000 and are priced by vehicle size. Durability ratings are manufacturer lab figures, not a guarantee.
Ceramic coating questions.
All questionsHow much does ceramic coating cost in Raleigh?
Coatings at AUTOGLOSS start at $1,000. The price depends on the vehicle's size and the level that fits how it gets used, and paint that needs more than the included polish is quoted after we see it. Send the year, make and model for a real number.
Which ceramic coating level should I get?
Jeff asks four questions first: where the car lives, how it gets washed, how long you're keeping it and what you want from the coating. Then he recommends one level. Not the most expensive one, the one that fits.
How long does ceramic coating take?
Most coatings take about 6 hours: drop off in the morning, drive home that evening. Level 4 covers every surface and takes about 20 hours.
When can a ceramic-coated car get wet?
An hour after the coating goes on. It keeps curing for up to seven days, but the car doesn't need to stay dry or indoors for that time.
Do you offer a ceramic coating warranty?
No. Coating warranties are written by manufacturers and require a yearly visit where most of the coating is polished off and re-topped. We install a coating rated for the life of the vehicle and show you how to wash it instead.
What decides how long a ceramic coating lasts?
How the car is treated, more than the level you buy. A garage-kept car washed by hand can outlast its rating; a car run through a tunnel wash every other week can finish off a lifetime coating in a year.
Request a quote
Send us the car.
- Jeff replies himself, usually the same day
- One recommendation and a real price for your car
- Coatings start at $1,000