Find the best ceramic coating installer near you
Coating and paint protection film specialists in every state, ranked on brand certifications, posted prices and Google reviews. No shop can pay to rank.
- 7,801 specialists
- 2,557 confirmed by XPEL, Gtechniq or Ceramic Pro
- All 50 states
What the work costs
All price guides
Ceramic coating
$600 to $1,399
Gloss, easier washing and chemical resistance for years. It does not stop rock chips.
Paint protection film
$1,199 to $3,800
A clear urethane layer that takes the chips and scratches instead of the paint.
Paint correction
$349 to $700
Machine polishing that removes swirls and haze, usually done before a coating.
Typical range: the middle half of 3,209 prices that 569 shops post on their own websites. Your quote depends on the car, its paint and the package.
Not just cars
Specialists who coat and protect boats, motorhomes and aircraft.
Before you book
Short answers to what everyone asks first. Each one links to the full guide.
- Is ceramic coating worth it?
- For a car you plan to keep a few years, usually yes. Washing gets easier and the gloss holds. It will not stop rock chips.
- How much does it cost?
- About $950 for a professional coating. Half of the prices shops post fall between $600 and $1,399.
- Coating or paint protection film?
- Film stops rock chips and scratches. Coating does not. Plenty of owners put film on the front end and coat the rest.
- Can I do it myself?
- Yes, if you have a garage and can polish paint first. The prep is most of the job, and it is where DIY coatings go wrong.
- How long does it last?
- Pro coatings are sold as one to seven years or more. How the car is washed decides where in that range yours lands.
- How do I look after it?
- Wash it every week or two with a pH-neutral shampoo, dry it with a clean towel, and skip automatic brush washes.
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Edited by Trevor Rupe
Trevor Rupe edits TopDetailers.com and CeramicCoating.com. He is a car enthusiast with hands-on detailing experience. He edits every guide here and decides how shops are listed. If a listing is wrong, the owner can claim it and fix it for free.
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