Professional Ceramic Coating Installers in Patterson

Add Extra Gloss and Protection to your Vehicle

What is a Ceramic Coating?

At one point in time, a paste wax was the top shelf choice to enhance your vehicle’s shine while also protecting your paint from external elements like rain, bird poop, dirt, etc…

Fast forward 20 years, a bunch of scientists work their magic in a lab and we now have a far more durable and superior form of protection: Ceramic Coatings.

Unlike Mr. Miyagi, this is not a “wax on – wax off” application. The ceramic coating is a semi-permanent liquid layer that bonds to the vehicle’s surface. It is commonly referred to as a “sacrificial layer” of protection as it will absorb the weather elements like rain, dirt and snow and keep the paint underneath protected.

As an analogy: The wax is like a tent protecting you in a forest. The Ceramic Coating is like a brick house in the forest. Both offer protection from rain and dust but one is nothing like the other. 

The Benefits of a Ceramic Coating

There are a lot of coating companies out there that make some pretty big claims as to what they can do. Although there’s some truth to the claims, I don’t like to oversell the capabilities of them.

So here are some benefits you actually get with a coating:

  • Produces a durable layer of protection that lasts 3 to 6 years
  • You only need to apply it once (and not every 3 months like other forms of protection)
  • Creates a deep level of gloss that’s incomarable to other forms of protection like a wax or sealant
  • Provides unmatched hydrophobic properties that keeps your car cleaner and makes it easier to wash
  • It can be installed on paint, glass, wheels, vinyl film and paint protection film

Before the coating is installed, your vehicle must first be properly prepped and corrected with one of our paint correction services. If you apply the coating without the proper prep work, you’re not able to get all the benefits from the coating.

That’s the difference of a professional ceramic coating installer. Additionally, if it’s not properly installed, you won’t get the actual benefits and you will see a ton of smudges across your vehicle.

This is what we consider “high spots”. You will see this when the coating was not properly applied and it was left to dry for too long without wiping off.

As a general rule of thumb, the more durable the coating, for instance a 1 year versus a 9 year coating, the harder it is to install. You have to understand the weather variables as that can play a major factor in the installation process.

Each coating will react differently depending on the weather conditions. If you have been in the Central Valley for a summer you know how hot it can get. 

Common Myths About Ceramic Coatings

Yes, coatings are long-lasting and durable, but that doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want with your vehicle and think the coating will protect it. 

It has limitations and it’s important to understand the limitations of what the ceramic coating can handle. Too many times we wee customers overthink the protection aspect of the coating and are then disappointed when they see swirls or etchings in the paintwork.

The coating will not make your paint scratch-proof. When we say the coating will resist light swirls and scratches, we genuinely mean very light swirls and scratches that might be induced when properly washing or drying the vehicle.

If you drag a dry and dirty wash mitt across the paint, you will scratch the paint. If you drag your hand or leg across the paint, you will scratch it.

The coating will not protect your paint from rock chips. The only real option that can protect your paint from rock chips will be paint protection film(PPF).

No matter how many layers you apply of any protection, whether it’s wax or ceramic coating, it cannot stop the impact of a rock hitting your vehicle.

The coating requires maintenance to prolong the durability. Just like many other things in life, if you don’t care for the coating, it will degrade overtime and not last it’s intended life span.

 You have to properly wash, dry and boost the coating for maximum durability. A coating that was meant to last for 6 years can start to break down at year 3 if not cared for properly.

How Much Does a Ceramic Coating Cost?

Price is based on duration of coating and the size of vehicle. General prices are shown below. Please contact us for a more accurate quote.

We Offer Coatings by System X

Renew

The quick way to add System X nano protection to your vehicle. Renew provides exceptional gloss and protection with ultra hydrophobic properties.

Length of Protection:

1 Year

Minimum Cost:
Schedule:

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*This is a starting price and the application is only to the paint. There is an additional cost for glass, trim, wheels or interior.

Length of Protection

3 Year

Minimum Cost:
Schedule:

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*This is a starting price and the application only applies to the paint. There is an additional cost for glass, trim, wheels or interior.

Crystal SS

This is a non-warrantied ceramic coating offering great gloss and semi-permanent self-cleaning properties.

Crystal SS coatings report to Carfax when registered online.

Pro

System X Pro is an ultra hydrophobic ceramic coating for automotive paint. Pro is a semi-permanent 9H self-cleaning ceramic with high gloss.

Pro has passed rigorous Boeing approval testing and has been evaluated for hardness as well as alkali and salt resistance by SGS laboratory. This ensures Pro is 100% safe for your paint, adheres on a molecular level, and withstands tough environmental conditions.

Length of Protection:

6 Year

Minimum Cost:
Schedule:

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*This is a starting price and the application is only to the paint. There is an additional cost for glass, trim, wheels or interior.

Length of Protection

10+ years depending on environmental factors

Minimum Cost:
Schedule:

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*This is a starting price and the application only applies to the paint. There is an additional cost for glass, trim, wheels or interior.

Max

Maximum Protection, Maximum Durability

     System X Max is a first-of-its kind ceramic technology more durable and environmentally resistant than ever before. Max features a stronger, tougher shell, up to four times thicker, 2x stronger and 2x more durable than previous coatings. Max’s increased strength makes it more resistant to harmful water spotting.

     This highly advanced coating is still super slick and extremely glossy. Combined, System X Max is perfect for any type of vehicle especially trucks, RV’s, aviation, fleet vehicles and more!

Glass

Unbelievable clarity and protection

System X Glass protects your windshields/windscreens, mirrors, headlamps, and glass surfaces.

This amazing coating protects from micro scratches while multiplying the surface’s hydrophobic properties. System X Glass dramatically increases visibility in the rain and makes de-icing in the winter and cleaning insect matter in the summer a breeze.

Length of Protection:

2 Years

Minimum Cost:
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*This is a starting price for only the windshield. There is additional cost for other glass and headlights.

Length of Protection

1 Year

Minimum Cost:

$100

Schedule:

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*This is a starting price and the application only applies to the trim. 

Revive

Rejuvenate platic and trim

     System X Revive brings faded plastic and trim back to life while protecting from future wear and fading.

Revive protects from future micro-scratches and UV fading while multiplying the surface’s hydrophobic properties. This product is known to bring out the deepest blacks of factory trims and vehicle plastics while transforming old faded parts to like new.

Ceramic Coating FAQ's

Do you have a shop?

No, we are a completely mobile unit but we carry everything needed to do a ceramic coating on our truck. Depending on the level of work, it can take 2-3 days to complete the service.

Is ceramic coating the best type of protection for my paint?

Ceramic coatings are a great option for the level of protection and shine it provides, but if you want the ultimate form of protection, that would be paint protection film (PPF).

Can I wash my car after the coating is installed?

Once the coating is applied, the vehicle should not get wet for the first 48 hours to allow the coating to fully cure and bond to the paint. After that, we advise our customers to not wash their vehicle for the first two weeks. The first wash after we apply a ceramic coating is free to you so we can check how the coating is performing.

Can the ceramic coating replace my clear coat?

If your paint is chipping and fading due to clear coat failure, the only option to fix that is for it to be repainted. A ceramic coating will not be able to help.

Can I just get the coating installed with our the prep work or paint correction?

We do not apply coatings to vehicles that have not gone through the proper prep and correction as you will not reap the benefits of a coating without it.

What Our Ceramic Coating Clients are Saying

"Aaron was a true professional. Very polite and courteous. He is very passionate about making sure everything is perfect. He went above and beyond to make sure my cars scratches were removed and it looked showroom ready. Will continue to use his services."
Grover Brown
Aaron did an amazing job detailing my SUV. He was professional, courteous, and prompt. I would highly recommend his service!
Christie Mayer