Ceramic coating
Ceramic coating, done right. Booked in two minutes.
Years of paint protection, real high-gloss shine, and prep work that doesn't get skipped. Real prices, real timelines, no upsell ambush.
Pick your tier
1, 3, or 5 years. Pick how long you want it.
1-Year Sealant
~2 hours · most vehicles
Entry-level ceramic protection. Great for daily drivers and lease vehicles you don’t plan to keep forever.
from $299
- Most booked
3-Year Coating
~1 day · most vehicles
Professional-grade ceramic with full paint correction. The sweet spot for most owners.
from $799
5-Year Coating
~2 days · most vehicles
Multi-layer application, full correction, gloss boost, hydrophobic top coat. The “I love this car” tier.
from $1,299
Final price confirmed at booking based on vehicle size and paint condition. No surprises after the fact.
How it works
Ceramic coating, explained without the BS.
A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that bonds to your paint at a molecular level and creates a barrier. That barrier does three things: repels water (which means dirt slides off instead of sticking), resists scratches from light contact (think tree branches and detail brushes), and locks in the gloss so the paint doesn't fade in the sun.
What ceramic coating is not: bulletproof. A coating won't stop a key, a rock chip, or a parking-lot ding. What it will do is keep your car looking new for years longer than wax ever could, and make every wash twice as easy.
Concierge pickup
Want us to come to you?
Add concierge pickup at checkout for a flat fee. A driver collects your car from your driveway, takes it to the coating bay, and brings it back when it's ready. Need a car in the meantime? Bundle a Turo rental at the same time and we'll line up the timing.
Concierge pickup currently available within 25 miles of Statesville.
Why book through us.
Real prices, real fast.
No three-shop quote game.
Prep that doesn’t get skipped.
Full wash, decontamination, paint correction on the 3- and 5-year tiers. Skipped prep is why coatings fail early.
Pre-paid, no lobby haggling.
You show up, you get your car, you leave.
What people actually say.
“Excellent host! Great vehicles! Second time around…look forward to doing it again.”
“SleekRide was an excellent host — responsive, friendly, and made the entire rental process smooth and hassle-free. The car was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. Would definitely rent from SleekRide again!”
“Awesome service and pick up/dropoff location! SleekRide was so accommodating as I needed extra days. Love the gas on and smooth ride. Will rent again.”
Common questions about ceramic coatings.
Plain English on what the prep covers, what the warranty actually is, and what you owe.
What is ceramic coating, in plain English?
A clear, semi-permanent layer that bonds to your clear coat and protects against UV fade, bird droppings, road salt, and minor swirl marks. Makes water bead and roll off (hydrophobic), keeps the paint glossier longer, and makes washing 5x faster because dirt has nothing to grab onto.
How much does ceramic coating cost?
Three packages: 1-Year Sealant at $299 (entry-level, great for daily drivers + lease vehicles), 3-Year Coating at $799 (the sweet spot — pro-grade ceramic with full paint correction), 5-Year Coating at $1,299 (multi-layer application, full correction, gloss boost, hydrophobic top coat).
How long will my car be in your shop?
1-Year Sealant takes about 2 hours. 3-Year Coating is a full day (around 8 hours). 5-Year Coating is a 2-day job (around 16 hours of working time, plus cure time). We tell you exactly when to drop off and pick up at booking.
What's the difference between the three packages?
Sealant is a single-layer protective product that lasts about a year and doesn't require paint correction first — quick, cheap, gone in a year. The 3-Year Coating includes a full paint correction (clay-bar, light polish to remove swirl marks) before applying real ceramic — that's why it lasts so much longer. The 5-Year Coating is the same correction plus a multi-layer ceramic application plus a gloss boost plus a hydrophobic top coat.
How long does ceramic actually last?
Up to the labels on the package — 1, 3, or 5 years respectively — when you wash it correctly (no automated brush washes, microfiber towels, pH-neutral soap). Owners who skip those rules cut effective life roughly in half. We send you a one-page care sheet at handoff.
Do you guarantee the work?
Yes. If a coating fails (visible failure, water no longer beads where it should, hazing) inside its rated lifetime AND you've followed the care instructions, we re-coat the affected area at no charge. Abuse-induced failure isn't covered (pressure-washing the coat off, parking under sap-dropping trees with no maintenance).
Do I need to do anything to maintain it?
Wash with a pH-neutral car wash soap every 1–2 weeks. Avoid automatic car washes with rotating brushes. Once a year, bring it in for a 'top-up' polish ($89 add-on); it extends the effective coating life noticeably.