Protect. Shine. Preserve. Ceramic coating that keeps your paint looking perfect.

Benefits of Ceramic Coating

UV Protection

Ceramic coating offers strong UV protection by forming a clear, durable layer that reflects harmful UV rays. This helps prevent paint fading and oxidation from sun exposure. Unlike wax, it bonds to the surface for long-lasting protection. It keeps the paint’s color and shine intact over time. This reduces the need for costly paint repairs. . This is especially important in Southwest Florida, where strong sun can quickly fade unprotected paint.

Helps with Resale Value

Ceramic coating helps preserve a vehicle’s resale value by protecting the paint from UV damage, oxidation, and chemical stains. This keeps the exterior looking newer for longer, which appeals to potential buyers. Its hydrophobic and scratch-resistant properties also reduce wear and tear over time. A well-maintained, glossy finish gives the impression of a cared-for vehicle, often leading to higher resale offers.

Hydrophobic Properties

The hydrophobic properties of ceramic coating cause water to bead and slide off the surface easily, its especially beneficial during raining season in Florida. This reduces water spots and prevents dirt, mud, and grime from sticking to the paint. As a result, the car stays cleaner longer and is much easier to wash. That means less time washing your vehicle after Florida’s sudden rainstorms and daily driving.

Enhances Gloss

Ceramic coating enhances gloss by forming a smooth, glass-like layer over the paint that intensifies color depth and shine. This reflective surface makes the vehicle look freshly polished at all times. It maintains a high-gloss finish longer than traditional waxes or sealants. Even with daily driving in the Florida heat, your vehicle keeps that deep, glossy, freshly detailed look.

Transform Your Vehicle's Protection

At Z Auto Detailing in Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers, we specialize in bringing out the brilliance in your vehicle’s finish. Have you noticed how some vehicles seem to glisten effortlessly? That’s the result of meticulous detailing paired with premium ceramic coating. Our ceramic coating service is designed for those who want their vehicle to radiate perfection

Ceramic Coating Options

3 Year Ceramic Coating

Compared to 5 and 8 year ceramic coatings, a 3 year coating is a more affordable option that still provides excellent protection and gloss for customers who may lease their vehicle or plan to upgrade sooner

5 Year Ceramic Coating

A 5 year ceramic coating offers long-lasting protection, high gloss, and excellent resistance to UV rays and contaminants. It’s a great middle ground between 3 and 8 year coating. Ideal for owners keeping their vehicle long-term, it keeps the paint looking new.

8 Year Ceramic Coating

An 8 year ceramic coating provides the highest level of long-term protection, gloss, and durability. It’s ideal for owners looking for maximum longevity. Though it requires a higher upfront investment, it delivers premium, showroom-level protection for nearly a decade.

Lifetime Ceramic Coating

Looking for the best ceramic coating in the world? Our professional-grade coating, available only to certified detailers, features refined detonated nanodiamonds that prevent cracking and ensure lifetime durability—unlike other coatings that fail over time. We offer two options: one for daily drivers with superior hydrophobic properties and easier cleaning, and one for show cars focused on maximum gloss, while still offering lifetime protection.

Our Step by Step Ceramic Coating Process

01 Regular Exterior Detail

Wheels Hand Washed, Contacted wash with pH Neutral soap

02 Clay Bar Treatment

Clay barring removes embedded contaminants from the paint that washing can't, ensuring a smooth and clean surface. This step is essential for proper bonding of the ceramic coating

03 Iron Remover

Iron remover is used to dissolve embedded iron particles, like brake dust and industrial fallout, that can't be removed by washing alone. This ensures the paint surface is fully decontaminated, allowing the ceramic coating to bond properly and last longer.

04 Acid Wash

An acid wash is used to remove mineral deposits, water spots, and any remaining alkaline residues from the paint surface. This step ensures the surface is chemically balanced and completely clean, allowing the ceramic coating to bond more effectively.

05 Polishing/Paint Correction

Polishing or paint correction is done to remove swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and any remaining old waxes or sealants that the chemical stage couldn't get rid of, restoring a clean and flawless finish. This ensures the ceramic coating bonds properly and locks in a smooth, defect-free surface for maximum durability and shine. Before Polish/Paint Correct we use a Clear Coat meter to ensure you have enough clear coat to be able to polish or paint correct, if your clear coat is too thin we would not recommend Polishing or Paint Correcting

06 Applying the Ceramic Coating

We apply ceramic coating by carefully spreading it onto the paint with an applicator pad, allowing it to bond, then leveling and wiping it off after a short curing time. While we primarily apply it in a controlled garage environment for best results, it can also be done outdoors if the weather is dry, cool, and dust-free.

Compare Our Ceramic Coating Packages

Finding the right ceramic coating package depends on your vehicle usage, budget, and how long you plan to keep your car. Use this comparison to see what’s included at each tier:

What’s Included	3 Year	5 Year	8 Year	Lifetime
Exterior Detail & Wash	✓	✓	✓	✓
Clay Bar Treatment	✓	✓	✓	✓
Iron Remover	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acid Wash	✓	✓	✓	✓
Paint Correction & Polish	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ceramic Coating Layers	1 Layer	2 Layers	3 Layers	Professional Grade
Windshield & Glass Coating	—	✓	✓	✓
Wheel & Caliper Coating	—	✓	✓	✓
Warranty Coverage	3 Years	5 Years	8 Years	Lifetime
Best For	Leased vehicles, short-term owners	Long-term vehicle owners	Maximum protection & durability	Show cars, collectors, permanent ownership