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Service 05 / Paint protection
Protection that
looks like paint.
A ceramic coating is a liquid, flexible and transparent covering made mainly of inorganic SiO2 or TiO2. It bonds to the clear coat as a hard, hydrophobic sacrificial layer and takes the punishment your paint would otherwise take.
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What a coating protects against
Harmful UV rays, pollutants and debris from industrial areas, harsh weather, acid rain, bird droppings and tree sap. These are the things that etch, stain and fade a finish over a Texas summer.
Chemicals from a polluted environment, and from low quality car care products, will not bond to coated paint the way they bond to bare clear coat. That reduces the risk of corrosion and paint defects.
There is a practical benefit too. Water will not cling to the surface, so washing gets faster and the gloss holds its depth between washes.
Included in every level
Preparation
- Complete exterior detail
- Paint decontamination with clay bar and iron removal
- Paint cleansing so the surface is surgically clean and free of polymers
- One step polish
Performance
- Great chemical resistance
- Outstanding depth and high gloss finish
- Protection from UV and oxidation
- Hydrophobic surface that sheds water
Pricing
What it costs.
Every vehicle is different. Final pricing depends on condition, size and the services selected.
Level 1
3 years
$800
- Three years of protection
- Great chemical resistance
- Creates outstanding depth
- Optimal solution for price and quality
- Complete exterior detail and paint decontamination
- One step polish
Level 2
6 years
$1,200
- Six years of protection
- Great chemical resistance
- Creates outstanding depth
- Optimal solution for price and quality
- Complete exterior detail and paint decontamination
- One step polish
Level 3
Lifetime
$2,000
- Lifetime of protection
- Advanced ceramic technology
- Extremely hard, enhances gloss
- Suited to daily driven vehicles
- Complete exterior detail and paint decontamination
- One step polish
All prices are subject to change depending on the vehicle's condition and needs. Interior coatings and wheel coatings are available as add ons.
How it works
Our process.
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Step 01
Wash and decon
We hand wash the vehicle and detail the exterior from top to bottom, then decontaminate the paint using clay bar and iron removal products.
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Step 02
Paint correction
We begin the swirl and blemish removal process. One step or multi step depending on what the paint needs.
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Step 03
Paint cleansing
For a coating to bond properly with the clear coat, the surface has to be stripped of all polymers. We leave the paint surgically clean.
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Step 04
Coating install
We apply layers of professional grade coating according to the package selected, from three years of protection to a lifetime.
Who it is for
Is this the
right service?
- 01New vehicles worth protecting from day one
- 02Daily drivers that live outside in full sun
- 03Owners tired of waxing three times a year
- 04Anyone who wants washing to take half as long
Questions
Ceramic Coatings
in detail.
Anything not answered here, call (210) 363-7307. You will get a person.
What is ceramic coating?
A liquid, flexible and transparent covering made mainly of inorganic SiO2 or TiO2. It protects the surface from environmental factors such as UV while acting as an extremely hard, hydrophobic sacrificial layer for the paint.
What are the benefits?
Protection from UV and oxidation, protection from chemical stains, hydrophobic properties that make washing faster, and a high gloss finish with real depth.
Which level should I choose?
Level 1 at $800 covers three years and is the value option. Level 2 at $1,200 covers six. Level 3 at $2,000 is the lifetime coating and the highest level of protection available. The right one depends on how long you are keeping the vehicle.
What is System X?
System X Ceramic Protection is the coating system we install. Its formula keeps paint clean through super slick properties, so contaminants slide off rather than bond. Quality Detail is an exclusive installer of System X paint correction coatings in San Antonio.
How do I look after a coated car?
Wash regularly. Remove dirt, bird droppings, insects, tree sap and road contamination before they sit on the surface for an extended period.
Can you coat wheels and interior too?
Yes. Wheel coatings for ease of maintenance and high heat resistance, and interior coatings for stain and UV protection, are both available as add ons.
Also available
Other services.
Request a quote
Built for vehicles
that deserve better.
Get a ceramic coating quote. We will look at the paint first and tell you honestly which level is worth it.