Ceramic Coating Buffalo, NY
What Is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating is a protective layer designed to enhance and safeguard the exterior of your vehicle. Think of it as an invisible shield that bonds to your vehicle’s paint, creating a durable and resilient surface.
This advanced coating is composed of nanoceramic particles that form a molecular bond with the vehicle’s paint, providing long-lasting protection against environmental contaminants, UV rays, bird droppings, tree sap, and road salts. The result is a stunning, glossy finish that not only enhances your car’s aesthetic appeal but also simplifies maintenance.
Beyond its aesthetic benefits, ceramic coating acts as a hydrophobic barrier, repelling water and making it easier to clean dirt and grime. This not only preserves the original shine but also minimizes the risk of swirl marks.
With ceramic coating, your vehicle enjoys a layer of defense that goes beyond traditional waxes and sealants, offering you a durable and low-maintenance solution for preserving your car’s beauty.
What Are the Benefits of Ceramic Coating?
✔ Long-lasting protection
✔ Showroom-like shine
✔ Swirl mark resistance
✔ UV protection
✔ Chemical resistance
✔ Water Repellency
Your Certified Ceramic Coating Installer in Buffalo, NY
Loupe Detailing is a proud certified Jade Ceramic and Diamond Protech Installer. You can rely on our team to execute flawless ceramic coating installations.
Ceramic coating installations take place at our Amherst shop. At Loupe Detailing, we want to make sure you have the best experience possible and like to be upfront and personal about our services. Call today for a personalized quote. 716-303-3884
Our lead detailer will call you to discuss:
- The benefits of ceramic coatings
- Our different ceramic coating packages
- Maintenance care for ceramic coatings
At Loupe Detailing, we prioritize customer satisfaction and keeping our clients informed about their vehicle care.
Our Ceramic Coating Services and Pricing Packages
The following ceramic coating packages are warranty-guaranteed to last 3, 5, and 10 years with proper maintenance and care, depending on the package you choose.
Our ceramic coating packages are Carfax certified! Following installation, we will use your vehicle’s VIN to register the service on your Carfax report.
10-Year, 5-Year & 3-Year Ceramic
Coating Installation
Diamond Pro120 (10 year)
✔ Full exterior wash
✔ Bug and iron deposit removal
✔ Clay bar treatment
✔ 2 stage paint correction (correct & perfect)
✔ Professional application of 10 year coating on all painted surfaces and plastics
✔ Windshield and all glass will receive a Gtechniq G1 Smart Glass coating rated up to 20,000 miles ($100 value)
✔ All wheel faces coated with Diamond Protech wheel coating rated at 1832°F for 1 year ($100 value)
✔ Register service on Carfax for your vehicle
Starting at $1,499.00
- Minivans, full-sized SUVs, trucks, and darker color vehicles are an additional cost. Please call or visit the shop for an accurate quote
Diamond Pro60 (5 year)
✔ Full exterior wash
✔ Bug and iron deposit removal
✔ Clay bar treatment
✔ 2 stage paint correction (correct & perfect)
✔ Professional application of 5 year coating on all painted surfaces and plastics
✔ Windshield and all glass will receive a Gtechniq G1 Smart Glass coating rated up to 20,000 miles ($100 value)
✔ Register service on Carfax for your vehicle
Starting at $1,199.00
- Minivans, full-sized SUVs, trucks, and darker color vehicles are an additional cost. Please call or visit the shop for an accurate quote
Diamond Pro36 (3 year)
✔ Full exterior wash
✔ Bug and iron deposit removal
✔ Clay bar treatment
✔ 2 stage paint correction (correct & perfect)
✔ Professional application of 3 year coating on all painted surfaces and plastics
✔ Windshield and all glass will receive a Diamond Protech Glass application that last 1 year
✔ Register service on Carfax for your vehicle
Starting at $999.00
- Minivans, full-sized SUVs, trucks, and darker color vehicles are an additional cost. Please call or visit the shop for an accurate quote
Diamond Protech Coating Add-ons
Diamond Leather Coating
$75.00
Diamond Glass Coating
$50.00
Diamond Wheel Face Coating
$100.00
- Prices may increase with larger vehicle applications
Ceramic Coating Decontamination Wash
Ceramic Coating Decontamination Wash
✔ Evaluation of ceramic coating condition
✔ Application of ceramic coating topper
✔ Application of silicon polymer sealant to windshield
✔ Power wash undercarriage
✔ Deep clean tires, rims, and wheel wells
✔ Bug and iron deposit removal
✔ Foam cannon soak
✔ Gentle contact wash
✔ Blow/towel dry vehicle
✔ Clean wiper blades
✔ Apply tire dressing
$150.00
Recommended every 3 to 6 months to help maintain the longevity of your ceramic coating
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How Do I Book an Appointment for Ceramic Coating Installation?
How Long Does it Take to Install Ceramic Coating?
The ceramic coating installation process typically takes five hours to properly execute, with black vehicles taking twice as long. Once installation is complete, we keep your vehicle in our shop overnight to ensure the ceramic coating has 12 to 24 hours to cure.
Which Type of Ceramic Coating Do You Install?
At Loupe Detailing we currently use Diamond Protech nanodiamond coatings as we find them to be reliable, efficient, glossy, super hydrophobic, and long-lasting.
Is Ceramic Coating Worth It?
Ceramic coating is 100% worth it if you want to:
- Protect your paint from everyday elements (UV rays, bird droppings, bug guts, chemicals, light marring)
- Have a much easier time cleaning and maintaining the vehicles coated surfaces
- Gain a smooth, glossy reflection that lasts years
Ceramic coatings are not worth it if you want to:
- You like to wax your vehicle every few months
- Your paint is in poor condition and the clear coat is failing (often looks like the paint is peeling away or faded)
How Does Ceramic Coating Work?
Simply put, ceramic coatings are silicon dioxide (SiO2) and they cover the clear coat of a vehicle’s paint to produce a very slick, durable surface. This application works best when the underlying clear coat has been decontaminated and is mostly free of scratches. The smoother the surface, the stronger the bond.
For some vehicles, it will take two detailers up to five hours to properly execute this process. Once perfectly clean the ceramic coating is applied and allowed to ‘flash’ or dry for a minute. Then 2 separate microfibers are used to remove the excess product.
After this is completed on all surfaces the vehicle will be left to cure for 12 to 24 hours. It is important that the coating remains dry in this time period so it cures fully.
After the drying period, you have a very hard coating on your paint that will greatly reject contaminants from sticking to the surface, UV rays that can degrade the clear coat, and provide a deep, glossy appearance that can last up to 5 years!
Will Ceramic Coating Prevent Rock Chips?
The simple answer is no. As hard as the ceramic coating is, it is not going to stop rocks at 55 mph from damaging your paint. The only true protection from deep scratches and rock chips is paint protection film. Click here to learn more about our paint protection film installation services.
Can Ceramic Coating Be Removed?
Yes, but it’s not an easy process. The purpose of the coating is to be resilient. A common reason why people pay for a ceramic coating service is for the peace of mind that it is being done correctly. If you were to leave a spot of coating that was too thick, it will show up on the paint and look like a defect.
To remove, a detailer can use acidic soaps and/or chemicals then follow up with a multistage compound and polish. This process can be very time-consuming.
Besides actually physically removing it, nature will wear the coating away over time. As the vehicle is exposed to UV rays, strong soaps, and other chemicals, the coating will begin to fail after a few years.
Due to this, we recommend coming into our shop every 3 to 6 months for a decontamination wash. A decontamination wash is important to get the most life out of your ceramic coating. During this service, one of our installers will decontaminate the paint of your care, evaluate the health of your ceramic coating, and apply a top coat to the existing ceramic coating to form a sacrificial layer of protection.