What Is Ceramic Coating? and Why Your Vehicle Need One.


Ceramic coating is a revolutionary protective layer applied to a vehicle's exterior that offers long-lasting defense against environmental damage. Made from liquid polymers, primarily silicon dioxide (SiO2), ceramic coatings chemically bond to your car’s factory paint, creating a semi-permanent shield. This hydrophobic (water-repellent) layer not only enhances your car’s shine but also protects against UV rays, oxidation, chemical stains, bird droppings, and minor scratches.

Why Should You Invest in Ceramic Coating?

  1. Superior Protection: Unlike traditional waxes or sealants, ceramic coatings last for years, providing a robust shield against contaminants like road salt, debris, and even acidic rain. This ensures your car's paint stays pristine.

  2. UV Damage Prevention: The sun’s harmful UV rays can cause paint to oxidize, leading to fading over time. Ceramic coatings act like sunscreen for your vehicle, blocking these rays and maintaining your car's vibrant color.

  3. Easy Maintenance: Ceramic coatings make cleaning your vehicle easier. The hydrophobic surface repels water, mud, and grime, meaning less dirt sticks to your car, and washing becomes less frequent and more effective.

  4. Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: The glossy finish provided by ceramic coatings enhances the overall appearance of your vehicle, giving it a showroom-like shine that turns heads.

Is It Worth It?

Yes! For those who want to protect their vehicle's paint and maintain its value, ceramic coating is a worthwhile investment. It's especially beneficial for drivers in Baldwin County, Mobile County, and Pensacola, where the sun, rain, and salt from the coastal air can cause damage over time.

At Double Take Detailing, we specialize in applying high-quality ceramic coatings to ensure your car remains protected and looks incredible for years. Contact us today to schedule your ceramic coating in Daphne, Baldwin County, Mobile County, or Pensacola.

Ceramic coating Pricing is at the bottom of the page.

Ceramic coating in Daphne AL

coating prep process

Paint correction prep

  • Paint correction is essential for achieving a flawless finish before applying any protective coating, like ceramic coating. Over time, vehicles accumulate swirl marks, scratches, and other imperfections that dull the paint's appearance. Paint correction involves polishing and refining the surface to remove these defects, restoring the paint's clarity and depth. This process enhances the overall shine and ensures that ceramic coatings bond properly, maximizing protection and durability. Double Take Detailing offers expert paint correction services for customers in Daphne, Baldwin County, Mobile County, and Pensacola, ensuring your vehicle looks its best.

Full prep process


Ceramic Coating Prep Process

  • Thorough Wash: Remove dirt, debris, and contaminants from the vehicle's surface using pH-balanced soaps.

  • Decontamination: Use a clay bar to eliminate embedded contaminants like tar, iron particles, and road grime from the paint.

  • Paint Correction: Address any scratches, swirls, or imperfections through polishing to ensure a flawless surface.

  • Surface Inspection: Examine the vehicle to ensure all areas are free from defects before coating application.

  • Panel Wipe: Clean the surface with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to remove oils or residues, ensuring a strong bond for the ceramic coating.

Add On's

Add On's

1-year Glass coating- 125$

18-month wheel coating- 200

Interior leather coating- 125$

coating pricing for 1 year coating

Coupe

Pricing starts at- 600$

Sedan/Large Midsize

Pricing starts at-700$

Truck/SUV

Pricing starts at 750-800

This is a more cost-effective option for ceramic coating. This is a proper ceramic coating with the same hydrophobic and protection properties and similar durability as a 3-5-year ceramic coating. The only catch is it only lasts about a year. All of these packages come standard with a stage one correction. More information is below.

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pricing for a 3-5 year coating

coupe/small car

Pricing starts at- 1000$

sedan/large midsize

Pricing starts at $ 1,200

Truck/SUV

Pricing starts at 1400$

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This is a full 3-5-year ceramic coating with properties like hydrophobics and UV protection that will protect your vehicle for years. Our paint correction page explains a multi-step paint correction. All of these packages factor in for a stage 1 paint correction, perfect for a new car getting protection for the first time or an older loved car that needs to be shined up. This level of correction removes 80-90% of paint defects.