1325 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1325 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
The ultimate defense for your factory paint. Lock in extreme gloss, repel dirt and water, and never wax your car again with our 9H Nano-Ceramic technology.
Carnauba waxes and polymer sealants sit on top of your paint and melt away after a few months in the San Diego sun. Nano-Ceramic Coating is entirely different. It is a liquid polymer derived from silica (quartz) that chemically bonds to your vehicle’s clear coat at a microscopic level. It doesn't just sit on the paint—it becomes a permanent, hardened sacrificial layer that protects your vehicle from the elements while providing a deep, mirror-like finish.
Ceramic coatings create high surface tension. Water, mud, and road grime simply bead up and encapsulate, sliding right off the paint. This "self-cleaning" effect means washing your vehicle becomes incredibly fast and effortless.
While it won't stop a heavy rock chip (you need PPF for that), a 9H ceramic coating provides extreme resistance to micro-marring, wash-induced swirl marks, and light scratches.
The Southern California sun causes unprotected clear coats to oxidize and fade over time. The coating acts as a permanent sunblock, while also preventing bird droppings and bug acid from etching into the factory paint.
90% of a flawless Ceramic Coating is the preparation. Here is how our certified technicians achieve perfection.
We begin with a thorough exterior detailing process. We hand-wash the vehicle, utilize iron removers to strip brake dust from the clear coat, and perform a full clay bar treatment to pull out embedded microscopic contaminants. The paint must be surgically clean.
Because the Ceramic Coating acts as a magnifying glass, it will permanently lock in any existing scratches or swirl marks. We perform single or multi-stage machine polishing (paint correction) to level the clear coat and restore a flawless, high-gloss shine before any coating is applied.
We wipe the entire vehicle down with a specialized panel prep spray to remove any lingering polishing oils. Working in small sections under specialized lighting in our climate-controlled El Cajon bay, our technicians carefully apply the liquid nano-ceramic fluid to the paint, plastics, and trim.
The coating flashes (evaporates) rapidly. We carefully level and buff off the excess residue to prevent "high spots." The vehicle must then sit in our controlled facility to allow the silica to chemically bond and cure into a hardened glass layer before being exposed to the elements.
We offer varying levels of protection to suit your budget and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. (Paint correction required prior to application).
| Package Tier | Included Protection | Expected Durability | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Package Entry Level Protection |
1 Layer of Ceramic Coating on all painted surfaces and plastics. Provides excellent gloss and basic hydrophobic properties. | 1 to 2 Years | Leased vehicles or drivers looking for an upgrade over traditional wax. |
| Gold Package Most Popular |
1 Layer of High-Concentration 9H Ceramic Base Coat + 1 Top Coat layer for extreme water beading and slickness. | 3 to 5 Years | Daily drivers and enthusiasts wanting long-term protection and easy maintenance. |
| Platinum Package Ultimate Defense |
Multiple layers of 9H Ceramic Coating, plus dedicated high-heat coatings applied to wheel faces and brake calipers. | 5+ Years (Lifetime) | Luxury vehicles, show cars, and long-term automotive investments. |
No. This is a common misconception. While a 9H coating is incredibly hard and protects against chemical etching, UV rays, and wash-induced swirl marks, it is not thick enough to stop a high-speed rock from striking your bumper. If you want impact protection, you need to install Paint Protection Film (PPF).
You must NEVER take a coated car through an automated brush car wash. We recommend the two-bucket hand wash method using a PH-neutral soap. Because the surface is so hydrophobic, dirt will wipe away effortlessly and you will dry the car in half the time.
Applying a true Ceramic Coating is not a same-day process. Between the decontamination wash, the meticulous paint correction (polishing), the application, and the necessary curing time in our climate-controlled bay, we typically require the vehicle for 2 to 3 days.
Stop waxing and start driving. Contact our El Cajon shop for a free paint inspection and coating quote.
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