Ceramic coatings are what everyone is talking about in the Dripping Springs, Texas auto detailing scene. We hear all kinds of information (fact & fiction) surrounding ceramic coatings, so we wanted to clear up the confusion as much as possible.
You may think it absurd to pay $2,000 for a glorified wax job on your vehicle, so let’s break it down so that you can better understand what’s involved and what it costs.
A ceramic coating is the best long term paint protection you can buy. They are a revolutionary alternative to waxes and sealants, which only last a few months at best. On average, the coating protects your vehicle for five years, and some even protect for the lifetime of the vehicle. A
Installing a ceramic coating is labor intensive and generally takes 1-3 days. Here are the steps:
As you can see, it takes anywhere from 12-20 hours to properly install a ceramic coating.
The training required to become certified by a ceramic coating manufacturer is intense. It is typically a 3 day course that includes product knowledge and hands-on coating on real vehicles. A professional ceramic coating installer commands a very high wage for their training, expertise and experience. Not any detailer can install a professional grade ceramic coating, so be sure to ask about their certification(s).
Most professional grade ceramic coatings come with a manufacturer’s warranty and the cost of the warranty is factored into the cost of the coating, which typically cost hundreds of dollars for a 50 ml bottle. The warranty is typically a limited warranty and requires that the owner of the vehicle maintain the coating according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, and that the vehicle be inspected annually by a certified installer.
The reason a ceramic coating costs so much is because of its high value and the high labor hours required to properly install the coating. Additionally, most professional grade ceramic coatings come with a limited warranty. When you add it all up, the investment is not trivial; however, the value of a permanent layer of paint protection is well worth it.
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Dripping Auto Pros is a local vehicle detailing studio with world-class certifications in Gtechniq and REVIVIfy Coating products, along with various training in paint gloss enhancement via paint correction. Located in Dripping Springs, Texas, our doors officially opened in 2021, but the shop and team that makes up Dripping Auto Pros quickly raised the ranks to Texas’s leading vehicle detailing companies. With the determination to help Texas drivers achieve the vehicle of their dreams, Dripping Auto Pros offers vehicle protection, enhancement, and maintenance solutions to fit every make and model and driving lifestyle!
3401 E Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, United States of America
Phone: (512) 829-7000
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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