Automotive paint and clear coat are some of the most expensive parts of a vehicle to repair or refinish. Our ceramic coating systems are built around real paint protection, realistic expectations, and safer chemistry for daily drivers in Michigan.
We’ll walk you through which coating fits your vehicle, how you drive, and how you maintain it.
Once factory paint is damaged and repainted, it can’t truly be returned to the way it left the factory. Repainting a single panel can be very costly, and color match/texture are rarely “perfect OEM” again.
Think of ceramic as a strong, durable “clear raincoat” for your paint — not a magic shield.
A ceramic coating is a chemically bonded protective layer applied to your vehicle’s clear coat. It increases gloss, reduces surface friction, and makes washing easier – while helping protect against UV, road salt, and chemical contamination.
Coatings don’t stop mud or dirt from sticking in extreme conditions, but they reduce long-term damage and make cleaning safer on your clear coat.
Our coatings are based on DIY Detail’s latest formulas, designed around performance and safer chemistry. Their newest ceramic coatings are formulated without PFAS “forever chemicals”.
PFAS are extremely persistent compounds that do not break down easily in the environment and have raised health and environmental concerns. To our knowledge, DIY Detail is currently the only coating manufacturer that has fully removed these chemicals from its coatings.
That means you still get high-end ceramic performance, without relying on “forever chemicals” in the formula.
The “3-year / 5-year / 8-year” labels describe how long the primary characteristics of each coating are expected to last – things like maximum gloss, water-spot resistance, and chemical resistance. Protection continues beyond those windows, but the strongest traits gradually soften over time.
Final pricing depends on vehicle size, paint condition, and prep needed (polishing, decontamination, etc.). We’ll give you a clear quote before booking.
| Coating | Main Focus | Best For | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year (Graphene Enhanced) | Water-spot resistance | Daily drivers, outdoor parking, frequent washing | Helps slow mineral penetration and reduce water spotting. |
| 5-Year (High Gloss) | Maximum gloss & slickness | Appearance-focused owners | Deep, wet-looking finish and very slick surface. |
| 8-Year (Durability) | Chemical resistance & longevity | Winter drivers, trucks/SUVs, low-maintenance owners | Built to stand up to harsh environments and longer wash intervals. |
No. Those time frames describe how long the main characteristics (gloss, hydrophobics, water-spot resistance, etc.) are expected to stay at their best. Protection continues beyond that window, but the strongest traits gradually diminish.
No coating can prevent mud or dirt from sticking, especially in extreme conditions like wet dirt roads or Michigan winters. What a coating does is make cleaning safer and easier, and help reduce long-term damage compared to unprotected paint.
No. A coating is a protective layer on top of your existing clear coat – it won’t fix deep scratches, rock chips, peeling clear, or previous damage. It’s about preserving good paint, not replacing damaged paint.
Yes. Traditional wax usually lasts a few weeks to a few months. Coatings chemically bond to the clear coat and are measured in years when cared for properly, offering stronger and longer-lasting protection.
The 8-year system is tuned for harsher, low-maintenance ownership styles and environments. That said, regular washing still helps preserve the best performance of any coating and keeps the vehicle looking its best.
Click “Book a Coating” or call/text us. Share your year/make/model, how you use the vehicle, and we’ll recommend the right system and give you a clear quote before you commit.