Ceramic coating is a protective, polymer based coating applied to the paintwork of a vehicle that provides a range of benefits. It bonds to your clear coat in order to help protect against the elements (rain, sun, snow etc.), reduces maintenance time, and adds a lustrous finish that helps maintain a showroom-level shine for longer.

While ceramic coatings are great protection against light scratches, contamination and staining, they still have their limitations like any other solid material. 

A ceramic coating does not protect against deep scratches, impact damage (car accidents), or improper washing methods. 

Ceramic coatings normally require maintenance in order to keep your vehicle looking its best, as well as to protect the coating from premature failure. Typical ceramic coating maintenance includes a wash with a pH neutral soap along with a ceramic sealant that protects the coating and increases shine and gloss. 

Learn more about ceramic coating maintenance on our blog.

Yes, you can and should. Whether the vehicle is new from the dealership or to you being recently in your posession, it is better to ceramic coat your vehicle sooner than later. Ceramic coating provides great long term protection, preventing damage and loss of value of your vehicle, also enhancing gloss and shine. This coating makes washing and maintenance very easy because of the hydrophobic properties of the ceramic coating. Applying a ceramic coating will prevent paint failure and degradation from the day of your first application.

There are a few factors to consider when choosing a ceramic coating package such as:

• How long will I have my vehicle?
• Will the car be kept outdoors or stored in a garage?
• How will the vehicle be maintained?
• Do I need better visibility in the rain? (for windshield coating)

The cost of a ceramic coating with Westchester Auto Detail can vary based on several factors starting with the size and condition of the vehicle. Each vehicle has different needs to be addressed during the ceramic coating process. Other factors that go into pricing include the areas selected to be ceramic coated (front glass, full glass, wheels, trim, and/or interior). 

To get a more detailed estimate on ceramic coating services, reach out to us for a free quote for your vehicle. We are more than happy to discuss your different options and answer any questions that you may have.

The manafacturer of our professional ceramic coating, GYEON reccomends applying the coating to a decontaminated and polished vehicle. In order to maintain your warranty and yield the best results, we include a light gloss polish or single stage correction with coating packages to ensure the best adhesion and longest lasting results. Often times, even brand new vehicles come with defects from the factory or have scratches or swirls from improper washing techniques from the lack of knowledge or care by dealerships when preparing new vehicles for clients.

We have no doubt that anyone could learn the skills in order to do a ceramic coating on their own at home, though we wouldn't recommend it. 

What makes a professional ceramic coating different starts with the proper prep work. Skilled technicians decontaminate the paint to completely strip the surface, followed by a paint correction process to remove a small layer of the clear coat for the ceramic coating to have a fresh surface to bond to. Professionals are trained to install the coating to avoid failure and are trained to use the products in different temperatures and humidity levels, are able to inspect it visually and level it properly avoiding high spots. Extensive knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot issues based on a variety of factors is what makes a professional better equipped, creating a longer lasting bond on your vehicle's surface that can't be replicated at home.

Ceramic coatings are harder than vehicle paint, providing a layer of protection that will take impact instead of the paint layer. While ceramic coatings offer hardness and exterior protection, they are not fully resistant to scratches and swirls. In our experience we've seen that there is no coating that can prevent damage from scratches and swirls. 

This being said, you can avoid scratches and swirls on your ceramic coating by following proper maintenance routines to avoid spreading dirt along the coating, which cause new scratches, like opting for a hand wash. We offer more detailed ceramic coating maintenance information after your appointment in our comprehensive guide.

Ceramic coating eliminates the need for any additional wax because of the shiny, lustrous finish that it creates.

While most ceramic coatings aren't able to be waxed, Gyeon, the manafacturer of our coating has formulated a ceramic coating safe wax that can boost hyrophobicity and shine while preserving the underlying ceramic coating.