Xentra Auto technician applying ceramic coating

Ceramic Coating Service

9H nano-ceramic protection. Beads water, blocks UV, laughs at brake dust. We install at your spot.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Cars Coated · Gtechniq + Gyeon Accredited · Mobile · 7 Days

A ceramic coating is a chemical bond — not a wax, not a sealant, not a spray-on. We install it certified, in a controlled environment, with full prep and panel-by-panel inspection. Your paint comes out glossier than new and stays that way for years.

What's included

Every install is the same disciplined process. No shortcuts on prep — that's where coatings fail.

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Products we install

Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Gyeon Mohs EVO & Mohs+, CarPro CQuartz Professional. Genuine, registered, warrantied.

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Tools we use

Rupes BigFoot polishers, IR paint-depth gauges, panel-by-panel LED inspection lights, controlled humidity workspace.

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Steps performed

Wash · iron decon · clay bar · paint correction · panel IPA wipedown · coating application · cure inspection · sign-off.

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Time required

1 full day for entry tiers. 1.5–2 days for premium 5-year and 10-year installs (the prep is where the time goes).

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Warranty

Registered in your name. 1, 3, 5, or 10 years depending on tier. Transferable on resale for premium tiers.

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Aftercare kit

Maintenance spray, microfiber wash mitt, drying towel, and a simple wash schedule. We show you how to wash it right.

Who this service is for

Ceramic coating makes sense for some clients more than others. Here's where it shines.

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New-car owners

You want to lock in factory paint from day one. The first 30 days of ownership is the best possible install window.

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Luxury & exotic owners

Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, McLaren — soft paint that marks easy. A coating is the cheapest insurance you'll buy.

EV & daily-driver owners

Tesla single-stage paint. Daily-driven SUVs. Cars parked outside. Coating means easier washes and less degradation.

Our process

Four steps. Quote to gloss in a single appointment.

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1. Quote
Tell us the car. Fixed price in under an hour.
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2. Schedule
Pick a day. Most installs book same week.
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3. We Show Up
Mobile unit comes to your driveway or garage.
4. Done
Walk-through under LED, sign-off, drive away coated.

Coating packages

Four tiers covering everything from a daily driver refresh to a 10-year exotic install. Pricing for a standard sedan or coupe — SUVs and trucks adjusted at quote.

1-Year Entry

$599
Daily drivers, lease cars, budget-conscious owners
  • Single-stage paint enhancement
  • CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0
  • 12-month hydrophobic protection
  • Aftercare kit included
Choose 1-Year

5-Year Premium

$1,499
Premium daily drivers, luxury vehicles
  • 2-stage paint correction
  • Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light
  • 5-year warranty (transferable)
  • Wheel + glass coating included
  • Annual inspection & maintenance
Choose 5-Year

10-Year Elite

$2,499+
Exotics, collectors, show vehicles
  • Full multi-stage correction
  • Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra
  • 10-year warranty (transferable)
  • Wheel + glass + trim coating
  • Concierge pickup available
Choose 10-Year

Trucks, large SUVs, and oversized vehicles +15–25%. Final quote confirmed after we see paint condition.

Get a Ceramic Coating Quote Call (808) 556-7589

Why choose Xentra Auto for ceramic coating

Three things that separate a real coating install from a $99 spray-on.

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Certified applicators

Gtechniq Accredited, Gyeon Certified, IDA Certified. We apply coatings the way the manufacturer warrants them — which is what makes the multi-year warranty enforceable.

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Real products, registered

Genuine Gtechniq, Gyeon, and CarPro — not gray-market knockoffs. Every install registered to you with the manufacturer.

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Mobile, controlled environment

We bring the controlled-humidity workspace to your garage. No shop visit, no overnight drop-off, no rental car.

Ceramic vs wax vs PPF

Different products solve different problems. Here's how they actually compare.

Ceramic Wax / Sealant PPF
Lifespan1 – 10 years4 – 8 weeks7 – 10 years
HydrophobicStrongMildNone
UV protectionYesLimitedYes
Chemical resistanceHighLowMedium
Rock-chip protectionNoNoYes
Cost$599 – $2,499$50 – $150$1,500 – $8,000
Best forAll vehiclesOccasional boostNew cars, impact zones

The premium combo: PPF on impact zones + ceramic over the whole car. Best of both.

Pairs well with

Most ceramic clients add one or two of these to the same appointment.

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Ceramic coating FAQ

Depends on the product and how you maintain it. Entry-level coatings last about a year. Mid-tier (Gtechniq C2, Gyeon Q2) run 2–3 years. Top-tier installs like Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and Gyeon Mohs+ carry 5 to 10-year warranties when paired with proper wash habits and annual maintenance.
Yes — and the first 30 days after delivery is the best window. New paint is at its cleanest. We still run a light decon and inspection before applying so we lock in a flawless surface, not a dealer-installed swirl.
No. Ceramic coatings give you chemical, UV, and water-spot resistance plus a sacrificial layer against fine wash marring — but they will not stop a rock chip, key scratch, or shopping-cart hit. For physical impact protection you want PPF, often layered with ceramic on top.
Ceramic is a thin chemical coating that bonds to clear coat. PPF (paint protection film) is a thick urethane sheet physically applied over the paint. Ceramic protects against chemical etch and UV; PPF protects against rock chips and abrasion. Most premium clients run both — PPF on impact zones (hood, bumper, mirrors), ceramic on the whole car.
Almost. Wait 7 days after install before the first wash. Then use the two-bucket method with pH-neutral soap and a microfiber mitt. Skip automatic brush washes and harsh degreasers — those strip the coating faster. A proper hand wash every 1–2 weeks keeps the coating performing for years.
For any car older than a few months, yes. Coating locks in whatever is underneath — swirls, water spots, light scratches — permanently until you strip the coating off. We always inspect first and recommend the correction stage that fits your paint condition. See our paint correction service for details.
A full coating install is a 1-day job for entry tiers and 1.5–2 days for premium. The actual coating goes on quickly — the time is in prep: paint decon, claying, paint correction, panel-by-panel IPA wipedown, and controlled-environment cure.
You can drive after we finish, but avoid rain, washing, and parking under sap-dripping trees for the first 7 days while the coating fully cures. Full chemical resistance kicks in around 2–3 weeks.
No. Coating does not remove defects — it locks them in. That's why we always recommend paint correction first if the paint has any visible swirls, scratches, or water spots. The correction is what removes them; the coating is what protects the corrected finish.
Yes on Gtechniq and Gyeon premium tiers (Crystal Serum Ultra, Mohs+). The coating is registered in the owner's name; if you sell the vehicle the new owner can transfer the remaining warranty for a small registration fee. Keeps resale value strong.

Get a fixed quote — we reply in under an hour

Tell us about your vehicle and we'll send a firm price. No pressure, no estimate drift.

Got it — thanks!

We'll reply with your fixed quote within the hour during business hours. For immediate help, call (808) 556-7589.

Ready to coat your car?

Fixed quote in under an hour. Most installs book within the week. We come to you.

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