Improved Shine and Exterior Shield
Columbia City’s Top Professional Ceramic Coating Service
Ceramic coating adds a durable protective layer that keeps your paint glossier, easier to wash, and better protected from the elements.
Ceramic Coating Results You Can See
Gloss and Protection, Built for Real Driving
Some vehicles look great right after a wash and then look tired again two days later. That’s usually because the surface has no real shield, so road film and grime bond quickly, and water spots show up. Ceramic coating changes that. It gives your paint a slick, durable layer that helps water bead and release dirt, reduces how strongly dirt sticks, and reduces contamination with its self cleaning properties to help keep your vehicle looking cleaner longer
The difference is in the feel and the maintenance. Coated paint stays smoother, wipes down easier, and holds a deeper gloss without needing constant re-waxing. When the coating is installed correctly, over properly prepped paint, you don’t just get shine, you get a finish that stays consistent through real driving, real weather, and real life.
Pricing
Our Aqua Tek Ceramic Coating Packages
Value Option
Entry Level Ceramic Coating
STARTING AT $1,000
Turnaround: 1 Day
A strong starting point for drivers who want real, multi-month protection (not a short-lived sealant). This entry-level coating delivers noticeable gloss and easier upkeep, while showing you exactly what a properly installed coating should feel like.
This Package Includes:
- 1-step paint correction
- Single application of ceramic to paint and body work
- Windshield coated
- Exterior vinyl and plastics coated
- 1 year ceramic coating applied
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Standard Ceramic Coating 2-3 Year
STARTING AT $1,200
Turnaround: 1-2 Days
Built for the daily driver that needs a dependable finish that stays slick wash after wash. With this ceramic coating, you get 2–3 years of solid, glossy performance and strong hydrophobic properties that help water and grime release faster during routine washing.
This Package Includes:
- 1-step paint correction
- Single application of ceramic to paint and body work
- Windshield coated
- All automotive glass coated
- Exterior vinyl and plastics coated
- Headlights and taillights coated
- Optional upgrade to 5 year ceramic coating
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5 Year Ceramic Coating
STARTING AT $1,400
Turnaround: 1-2 Days
This is the “set it and trust it” option. Maximum durability, standout self-cleaning behavior, and added abrasion resistance for long-term ownership. It’s especially smart for newer vehicles (under 6 months) when you want to lock in a top-tier finish for years to come.
This Package Includes:
- 2-step paint correction
- Single application of ceramic to paint and body work
- Windshield coated
- All automotive glass coated
- Headlights and taillights coated
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GET A QUOTEWheels Off
Wheels Off Ceramic Coating
STARTING AT $450 per set (4)
Turnaround: 1 Day
Perfect for high brake-dust setups and performance wheels that are a pain to keep clean. With this wheel coating, the wheel face and barrel get a durable, high-heat-resistant layer that makes maintenance washes quicker and keeps wheels looking sharper longer.
This Package Includes:
- Wheel and barrels coated (full wheel)
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GET A QUOTEWhat Is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic Coating 101
Ceramic coating is a liquid-applied protective layer that bonds to your vehicle’s clear coat. Think of it like a tougher, longer-lasting alternative to wax or spray sealants. It’s designed to add gloss, repel water, and help keep road film from clinging as aggressively to the surface.
What it doesn’t do is magically fix defects. If your paint has swirls, haze, or water spots, those need to be corrected first, because a coating will lock in whatever the surface looks like underneath. That’s why our packages include
paint correction as part of the process. Once the paint is properly refined, the coating is applied and cured to create a finish that stays cleaner, washes easier, and holds up longer than short-term protection options.
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Gloss, Performance, Safeguarding
Benefits of Professional Ceramic Coating
A Finish That Stays Cleaner Between Washes
Ceramic coating helps reduce how strongly grime bonds to the paint of your vehcile. That means fewer dirty-looking days between washes and less effort needed when you do clean the vehicle.
Easier, Safer Maintenance
When the surface stays slick, washing becomes simpler. You’re not scrubbing as hard to remove film, and that lowers the chance of adding new swirls from aggressive cleaning habits.
Better Water Behavior and Reduced Spotting
Ceramic coating also improves water beading and sheeting, which helps water move off the surface faster. While nothing makes a vehicle 100% spot-proof, strong hydrophobic technology make it easier to rinse and dry properly.
Gloss You Don’t Have to Chase
A coating doesn’t just add shine, it helps the paint hold a more consistent, refined look. You get deeper reflections and better clarity without relying on constant reapplication of waxes and spray products.
Protection That Matches How You Drive
From daily commuting to weekend trips, coatings add a durable layer that holds up better to sun, weather, and road grime than short-lived protection. Pick the coating length that fits how long you plan to keep the vehicle and how much maintenance you want to do.
Myths
Common Misconceptions About Ceramic Coating
“Ceramic Coating Makes My Car Scratch-Proof”
Ceramic coating adds durability and can help reduce light marring compared to bare clear coat, but it won’t stop rock chips or prevent scratches from improper washing. If you need true impact protection, that’s where paint protection film comes in.
“It Replaces Paint Correction”
Ceramic coating is a shield for your finish, not correction. If the paint has existing swirls, haze, oxidation, or water spots, those issues need to be removed first. Otherwise, they’ll still be visible after we apply the coating and will be locked in place.
“It Means I Never Have to Wash My Car Again”
Coated cars still get dirty. The difference is that dirt releases easier and washing takes less time. You’ll still want routine maintenance, but it becomes a simpler, more predictable process.
“All Ceramic Coatings Are Basically the Same”
Product quality matters, but so does the installation. Prep work, paint condition, correct application, and curing time are what determine whether your coating performs as it should.
“Any Shop Can Apply It the Same Way”
A proper coating job is as much about preparation and process as it is the coating itself. That’s why our packages include correction steps and surface prep, so you’re paying for results, not just a product applied over unprepared paint.
