Two Different Jobs
Auto detailing and ceramic coating get mentioned together, but they do different things. Detailing cleans and restores your finish. A ceramic coating protects it afterward. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right one, or the right order.
What detailing does
Detailing is a deep clean and correction of the finish: washing, decontaminating, polishing out light defects, then protecting with a wax or sealant. It makes a car look its best right now. The catch is that wax and sealant wear off, so the protection only lasts as long as you keep reapplying it.
What ceramic coating does
A ceramic coating bonds to the paint as a thin, clear layer. It's hydrophobic, so water and dirt don't stick as easily, and it resists UV, chemicals and heat, which matters under the Houston sun. It adds gloss and depth, and it makes every future wash easier.
Why they work best together
A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, including swirl marks and contamination. That's why proper prep, washing, decontaminating and polishing, comes first. Detail, then coat.
What Detailing Costs at Our Shop
- Car: $350
- Standard SUV: $450
- Large SUV: $550
For ceramic coating, call (281) 660-3178 or text 346-422-4375 for a quote.
The Final Touch After a Dent Repair
If your car is with us for paintless dent repair, a detail or coating is an easy way to finish the job. See our coating and detailing services, or read should you coat a new car? and five myths about maintaining a coating.
Connect with the Pros
Need an honest assessment of your vehicle after a storm? You don’t have to use your insurance company’s suggested shop. Stop by to see us or connect with our team through any of the channels below.
📍 Visit the shop: 1729 Brittmoore Road, Unit G, Houston, TX 77043
📞 Call us: (281) 660-3178
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