- Coatings are a long term investment in the appearance of your vehicle. The work before a single drop ever touches an applicator matters just as much as the coating itself. Here’s how we do it.

-Step 1: Decon Wash

First things first we need to get things clean!

We thoroughly hand wash the vehicle paying special attention to the wheels, trim, nooks and crannies and the engine bay.

Once washed it is time for a chemical decontamination with iron and tar remover.

This step removes bonded gunk like iron fall out, heavy road grime, bug guts, tar, etc. Anything still bonded to the paint gets removed mechanically by the use of a clay bar on all of the painted and glass surfaces.

Our goal is to have the cleanest surface possible before polishing begins to avoid potentially adding more marks to the finish by dragging them around with a pad.

- Step 2: Paint Inspection

After drying we thoroughly inspect the vehicle for any defects or damage, prior repairs, or other problem areas.

If anything is found that could affect the process or results - I will document and communicate that with you before moving forward.

- Step 3: Paint Enhancement/Polishing/Correction

This is where the shine comes from.

Machine polishing, also known as enhancing or correcting the paint is the process of taking a machine, pad, and polishing liquid combo that matches your paint system and gives you the desired result.

In general, 99% of my clients are thrilled with the result of a single step of polishing, cars with greater amounts of defects or those of you chasing near perfect results usually benefit from 2 or sometimes even 3 stages. I’ve had cars that barely needed to be touched, and others that have required wet sanding to achieve that desired outcome.

With that said all prices include a single step, I always do a test spot and report back with my findings to see if my clients want to pursue more.

One thing to keep in mind with chasing a mirror like glassy finish, is that it is more difficult to maintain. If you’re a weekend warrior looking to wash your car and dry it with ease while not worrying about protection, its generally a disservice to sell you more than is needed. If you’re meticulous, then it may be for you and I am glad to help get you there.

-Step 4: Final Prep

Once the final finish is achieved, its time to clean the vehicle again.

With this step all polishing residue is removed from nooks, crannies, trim, and emblems.

This final step ensures the best possible conditions for the coating to bond to your vehicle.

-Step 5: Application

Believe it or not, this is the easiest step of the entire process besides the initial hand wash.

The coating gets applied in sections, cross hatched ( up and down, left to right) to ensure full coverage. Then it is allowed to “flash” which gives the carrier solvents in the coating time to do their magic and leave nothing but solids behind. It’ll get hand polished off with fresh towels, and once the vehicle has been fully covered - its time to cure. Curing usually takes around 12 hours before the coating has set up enough to hit the road.

- Step 6: Taking it home.

At delivery we go over the vehicle and I can answer any questions you may have, Ill explain how I prefer to take care of a coating and if youre interested I can send you links to the products I use. I’m also here any time to answer questions.

As an added bonus all coatings installed in 2026 will come with a Mini Interior Detail and 3 free maintenance washes to be used within 6 months of install to help protect your investment.

- I’ve been installing ceramic coatings since 2018, in that time I’ve learned a lot. These are the most frequently asked questions I’ve answered over the years.

-What is‍ A ceramic coating?:

A ceramic coating is a surface protection product primarily made from silica or SiO2. When they’re applied to your paint it forms a chemical bond with the surface creating a thin, semi permanent sacrificial layer. It’s harder and more chemical resistant than traditional waxes and sealants lending to its longer duration of protection.

- What are the benefits?:

In addition to further protecting your vehicle from chemicals and micro scratches, they also provide excellent protection against bugs, bird droppings, and industrial fallout. They create an intense beading effect on your paint as a result of higher surface tension and this lends to the vehicle staying cleaner, longer. This also makes routine washing much easier - less scrubbing, more time enjoying your day.

- Will A coating prevent chips or scratches?:

Short answer - no.

Coatings do not make your vehicle scratch or chip proof, despite the ridiculous ads we’ve all seen. They offer chemical and uv protection, and ease of maintenance. Poor washing habits, and physical damage can still dull your coated finish.

- Do I need to correct the paint first?:

Yes, and no. You can get away without polishing a vehicle depending on your expectation (fleet vehicles for example, your team would save time washing but not being obsessed over swirls)

However great results are achieved with our entry level of polishing - stepping into multiple steps of correction can provide even more dramatic results.

Polishing/Correction also ensures the paint is as clean as it can possibly be - guaranteeing a proper installation. Some vehicles with matte/satin finishes are the exception to this, as polishing would ruin their finish.

-How long does a coating last?

Truly it depends on the product use, our minimum duration product has proven to provide at least 3 years of protection with regular maintenance, our premium coating CCi Revo is rated to last 5 or more years with consistent maintenance. I repeat that because it makes the absolute biggest difference in longevity, I’ve seen 2 year coatings go 3 almost 4 years, and I’ve witnessed a 5 year fail in 2 due to poor care.

-How do I maintain it?:

You have to wash a coated vehicle regularly to ensure the longest duration from your purchase and also keep your vehicle looking its best. I recommend every 2 to 4 weeks max between washes to ensure dirt doesn’t get the chance to clog the micropores in the coating. If it does get clogged there are products available to help revive it - but an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.

I recommend hand washing, you dont neccesarily need to get fancy with two buckets, but at least a good grit guard, microfiber mitt, quality PH neutral soap (meguiars, optimum, koch chemi, 3d products all make great soaps).

If you absolutely need to, you can run a coated vehicle through an automatic touchless car wash. The chemicals these use are extremely harsh though, and will degrade your coating prematurely.

- Whats the bottom line?:

Coatings offer protection, not perfection. They’ll make it look better, and make it easier for you, or I to keep it that way. Regularly maintaining them will keep your vehicle looking sharp for years, neglecting them - results in disappointment. We’d rather be honest about that upfront than after you’re down the road.