Mobile Ceramic Coating in Lake Wylie, Fort Mill and Charlotte

Years of gloss and protection, applied in your driveway. 2-year coating from $599 and 5-year coating from $999, with polish prep included.

What a Ceramic Coating Does

A ceramic coating is a liquid protective layer that bonds to your car's clear coat and hardens. Unlike wax, which wears off in a few months, a coating keeps working for years. Water beads and sheets off, dirt has a harder time sticking, and the paint keeps a deep, wet-looking gloss.

Around here, that matters. Spring pine pollen, summer bugs, red clay, lake spray and hard afternoon sun are all tough on paint. A coated car rinses clean faster, and the coating takes the hit instead of your clear coat.

It's not armor. A coating won't stop rock chips, deep scratches or door dings. What it does is make the car easier to keep clean and help protect the finish from everyday exposure.

Ceramic Coating Packages

PackageStarting priceWhat's included
2-Year Ceramic Coatingfrom $599Foam prewash and hand wash, iron and clay decontamination, one-step machine polish, panel prep wipe-down, and a 2-year ceramic coating on all painted surfaces
5-Year Ceramic Coatingfrom $999Everything in the 2-year package, with a 5-year ceramic coating on all painted surfaces plus the wheel faces
Add 2-Step Paint Correction+$400Upgrades the one-step polish to a full 2-step correction for heavier swirls and oxidation before coating

Full-size trucks, large SUVs and vans are typically about $100 more. Pricing can vary with paint condition, and we confirm your quote before we start.

Which One Should You Pick?

2-Year Ceramic Coating

A good fit for a daily driver, a leased car, or anyone trying a coating for the first time. You get real multi-year protection and much easier washes without the bigger investment.

5-Year Ceramic Coating

Built for the car, truck or SUV you plan to keep. It adds protection on the wheel faces, where brake dust and road grime build up, and it lasts long enough that it usually works out cheaper per year.

Add paint correction if the paint has swirls

A coating seals in whatever is underneath it. Our one-step polish handles light haze and boosts gloss. If your paint has heavy swirl marks from automatic car washes, adding 2-step correction first gets the finish as clean as possible before we lock it in.

How a Coating Appointment Works

  1. Book and pick your package. Book online or text us a few photos of the paint, and we'll recommend the right option.
  2. We come to you. We bring our own water and power to your driveway or office. Coatings need dry weather, so we'll reschedule if rain is coming.
  3. Wash and decontaminate. Foam prewash, hand wash, and iron and clay treatment remove what a normal wash leaves behind.
  4. Polish and prep. A machine polish refines the finish, then every panel is wiped down so the coating bonds cleanly.
  5. Coat and walk through. We apply the coating panel by panel, then walk you through aftercare before we leave.

A coating takes longer than a regular detail. We book one job at a time and give you a time estimate when you book.

Keeping Your Coating Performing

Keep the car dry and unwashed for the first couple of days while the coating sets. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral soap and skip automatic brush washes. A maintenance plan is the easiest way to keep it looking new, since we'll wash it the right way on a schedule.

Why Lake Wylie Detailing

  • Fully mobile. We bring our own water tank and generator, so no hookup is needed.
  • Local and owner-run. Chris runs Lake Wylie Detailing and books one job at a time.
  • Prep included. Every coating package includes decontamination and a machine polish, not just a wash.
  • Clear pricing. Starting prices are published, and we confirm your quote before we start.

Ceramic Coating FAQ

How long does a ceramic coating last?

Our 2-Year Ceramic Coating is rated for about two years and our 5-Year Ceramic Coating for about five, with proper care. Real-world life depends on how the car is washed, where it's parked, and how much sun, pollen and road grime it sees. Automatic brush car washes and harsh chemicals shorten it.

Is ceramic coating worth it compared to ceramic wax?

Ceramic wax, which comes in our Elite and Signature packages, lasts about six months. A coating lasts for years, makes the car much easier to wash, and helps with Carolina pollen, bugs and water spots. If you plan to keep the car, a coating usually costs less over time than waxing it twice a year.

Do I need paint correction before a coating?

Every coating package includes a one-step polish to clean up the finish and boost gloss first. If your paint has heavy swirls or oxidation, you can add 2-step paint correction before the coating for an extra $400. A coating locks in whatever the paint looks like underneath, so it's worth deciding before we coat.

Can you apply a ceramic coating at my house?

Yes. We bring our own water and power, so we can work in your driveway or at your office. Coatings need dry weather while they're applied and while they first set, so we schedule around rain, and a garage or covered spot is helpful but not required.

What do I need to do after the coating goes on?

Keep the car dry and don't wash it for the first couple of days while the coating sets. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral soap and skip automatic brush washes. We'll go over the full aftercare with you when we finish. A maintenance plan is the easiest way to keep the coating performing.

Do trucks and SUVs cost more?

Larger vehicles have more paint to prep and coat, so full-size trucks, large SUVs and vans are typically about $100 more. We confirm your exact price before we start.

Ready to Protect Your Paint?

Book online or call or text Chris at (839) 868-6790. We serve Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Clover, York, Rock Hill, Belmont and Charlotte, Monday through Saturday.

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