Ceramic coating products
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CarPro
CQuartz UK 3.0
A wipe-on ceramic coating CARPRO rates at 18 to 24 months, sold with applicators and a prep wipe.
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Gyeon
Q² CanCoat EVO
A spray-on ceramic coating that levels with a towel. GYEON rates it at up to 12 months.
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Turtle Wax
Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating
A spray-on ceramic car wax: spray, wipe in, buff.
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Gyeon
Q²M Cure
A ceramic maintenance spray and sealant for use after a wash.
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Gtechniq
GWash Shampoo
A pH-neutral shampoo with no gloss additives or wax in it.
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- Iron remover
Gyeon
Q²M Iron
A pH-neutral iron remover that turns purple as it works.
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Gyeon
Q²M Cure Kit
A ceramic detail spray with the applicators and towels to apply it.
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What the work costs
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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.
Ceramic coating buying guides
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The 3 best pH-neutral car shampoos for ceramic coated cars
Compare three pH-neutral car shampoos for coated paint: CARPRO Reset, Adam’s Car Wash Shampoo and GYEON Bathe. Choose by dilution, wash method and routine.
The 3 best microfiber car drying towels
Compare the Rag Company Gauntlet and Liquid8r with Griot’s PFM Terry Weave towels. Choose a drying towel by size, handling and care, not GSM alone.
The 3 best iron removers for cars
Compare GYEON Iron, CARPRO IronX and Adam’s Iron Remover for paint decontamination. See what each does, when to use it and what iron remover cannot clean.
The 3 best dual action polishers for beginners
Compare three dual action (random orbital) polishers: Griot’s G9, Maxshine M8S V2 and Adam’s SK Pro 15mm. Orbit size, backing plates, power and the supplies you need.
The best foam cannons for a home car wash
Compare foam cannons for pressure washers, MJJC PRO V3.0 and MTM Hydro PF22.2, with garden-hose foam guns from Adam’s and Chemical Guys. Fittings, orifices and what to expect.
The best ceramic coating toppers and gloss sprays
Compare CARPRO Reload 2.0, P&S Bead Maker and GYEON CeramicDetailer for coated paint. Understand ceramic versus polymer sprays and when a topper helps.
Edited by Trevor Rupe
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