Prep first
Wash, decontamination and surface preparation come before coating. Existing protection and contamination are addressed so the product is not simply applied over a compromised surface.
Longer-term paint protection
Ceramic Coating in Maryville, TN
Ceramic coating is for owners who want longer-term protection and easier maintenance than a short-term wax or sealant can provide. Our professional coating work starts at $699, with final pricing based on vehicle size, paint condition, preparation and the selected coating system.
Professional ceramic coating · $699+
Protect the finish you actually want to preserve.
A ceramic coating is a longer-term hydrophobic protection layer. It can make routine washing easier, improve water behavior and help the surface resist normal environmental contamination — but the finish underneath still determines how the car looks.
Protection ladder
Do not confuse a sealant with a professional coating.
We separate short-term protection from true coating work so the customer knows what they are paying for.
| Option | Best for | How we position it |
|---|---|---|
| 3–6 month sealant | Lower-cost gloss and short-term protection | P&S Bead Maker-based protection; not sold as a ceramic coating. |
| Professional ceramic coating | Longer-term hydrophobic protection | Actual ceramic product with product-specific durability and prep requirements confirmed in the quote. |
| Correction + ceramic | Owners who care about both appearance and protection | Paint defects addressed first, then the prepared finish is coated. |
What ceramic does not do
Protection is not armor.
A coating is valuable when expectations are realistic.
- It does not stop rock chips
- It does not make paint scratch-proof
- It does not remove existing swirl marks
- It does not eliminate washing
- It does improve hydrophobic behavior
- It can make routine maintenance easier
- It can help resist normal environmental contamination
- It can preserve gloss on properly prepared paint
We are standardizing our long-term coating system.
Until the final professional coating line and training path are locked, every long-term coating quote will identify the exact product, stated durability, prep and aftercare before you book. We would rather be specific than sell a vague “5-year coating.”
Learn before you book
Helpful guides
Use these to understand the service, then let the condition of your vehicle drive the final recommendation.
Booking note: higher-ticket or specialty appointments may require a deposit. When possible, we complete a final walkthrough with the customer before leaving so the result can be reviewed on site.
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Send photos for a vehicle-specific quote.
Text the year, make, model, city and a few clear photos. We confirm scope, starting price adjustments and scheduling before the appointment.