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Ceramic
Coating

Permanent paint protection from a certified Opti-Coat Pro installer. Not a spray wax, not a paint sealant — a hard ceramic layer bonded to your clear coat.

920 Detail Is an Opti-Coat Pro Certified Applicator

Opti-Coat Pro is a professional-only product — it's not available to consumers. We're authorized and trained by Optimum Polymer Technologies to install it. That matters because the prep process and application technique are just as important as the product itself. Done wrong, even a good coating fails early. Done right, it lasts years.

Ceramic Coating Application Photo
Water Beading on Coated Vehicle
Finished Coated Vehicle

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your vehicle's clear coat and cures to a hard, glass-like layer. Once cured, it can't be washed off or broken down by car shampoo or rain.

It's not a paint sealant. Sealants sit on top of your paint and wear off over months. Ceramic coating becomes part of the surface. The hardness rating (9H) means it resists light scratches and marring that would normally damage your clear coat.

  • Extreme water beading — water sheets off instead of sitting
  • UV protection — slows oxidation and color fading significantly
  • Chemical resistance — bird droppings, bug acids, road salt
  • Much easier to wash — dirt doesn't stick as aggressively
  • Gloss enhancement — noticeably deeper, wetter paint appearance
Entry Ceramic
$500+
  • Consumer-accessible ceramic technology
  • 1–2 year protection
  • Hydrophobic surface
  • UV protection layer
  • Good for: budget-conscious or leased vehicles
Premium
Opti-Coat Pro+
$1,400+
  • Multi-layer, thicker application
  • 5+ year protection
  • Maximum gloss depth
  • Extended manufacturer warranty
  • Slicker surface — even easier to clean
  • Good for: new cars, show vehicles, high-value

The coating is the last 20% of the job. The prep is 80% of what determines how long it lasts and how good it looks. Here's every step:

  1. 01

    Wash & Full Decontamination

    Full decontamination wash including clay bar and iron fallout remover. We're removing everything from the paint surface — contamination prevents proper bonding. This step doesn't get cut short.

  2. 02

    Paint Thickness Measurement

    Paint depth gauge used to check clear coat thickness across all panels. This tells us how much paint is safe to remove if correction is needed and helps set expectations for the finish.

  3. 03

    Paint Correction (Strongly Recommended)

    Any defects in the paint get permanently locked under the coating — they're visible forever if not removed beforehand. We strongly recommend at least a 1-stage polish before any ceramic package. 2-stage correction recommended for paint with visible scratches or heavy swirls.

  4. 04

    IPA Panel Wipe

    All panels wiped with isopropyl alcohol to strip any remaining polish oils. Coating bonds directly to bare clear coat — any residue between them shortens coating life.

  5. 05

    Coating Application Panel by Panel

    Opti-Coat Pro applied one panel at a time using a specialized applicator block. Each panel leveled and flash-checked before moving to the next. Application speed and environment temperature affect cure — this is managed throughout.

  6. 06

    Cure & Final Inspection

    Coating needs 24–48 hours to cure without water contact. Final inspection done under direct lighting to confirm even coverage and no high spots. You'll know exactly what was done and what to expect going forward.

After Coating: What You Need to Know

  • No water contact for 24–48 hours after application
  • Use pH-neutral soap for washing — no touchless car washes with harsh chemicals
  • Wipe bird droppings and bugs off as soon as possible — acids etch even ceramic over time
  • Annual maintenance inspections available to keep the coating performing

Get a Ceramic Coating Quote

Tell us about your vehicle and we'll walk you through the right package.