A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied to your vehicle’s exterior that chemically bonds with the paint, creating a long-lasting protective layer. It enhances gloss, makes cleaning easier, and helps shield your vehicle from UV rays, bird droppings, road salt, and more.

Unlike wax, ceramic coatings bond with your paint and can last years instead of weeks/ months. They’re more durable, offer better protection, and repel water and dirt much more effectively — reducing how often you need to clean your vehicle.

Not by default — but a one-step machine polish is highly recommended before any ceramic coating to ensure your paint is as flawless as possible. This removes light swirls and improves the overall finish that gets locked in by the coating.

No ceramic coating can prevent scratches completely, but it does add a harder, sacrificial layer on top of your paint, which helps protect against light abrasions and wash-induced marring.

It depends on the level of preparation required, but most ceramic coatings can be applied in a day. If you choose to add a paint enhancement (machine polish), it may take a bit longer.

Yes — but ceramic coatings make washing much quicker and safer. Dirt, bird mess, and traffic film wash off easier, and you won’t need to wax your car again during the lifespan of the coating.