YES! Whether you have a new to you car or a brand new car "NOW" is the best time to get it ceramic coated and protected. Ceramic coatings will not only provide your vehicle with great long term protection but they will also enhance the gloss and shine of your vehicle as well as making washing and maintenance very easy due to the amazing hydrophobic properties of the ceramic coating. Getting your vehicle protected early on is the best way to keep your vehicle looking good for years to come and to avoid paint fading and paint failure. 

Yes, ceramic coatings are one of the best protections for your vehicle. Ceramic coatings can be applied to all surfaces of your vehicle including both exterior and interior.

When choosing a ceramic coating there are a few things to consider...

How long will you be keeping the car? Will it be kept in a garage kept or outside? How will you be maintaining the vehicle? We offer a line of professional-grade ceramic coatings ranging from 3 years to a 10 years and are backed with an industry-leading warranty.

The cost to ceramic coat your vehicle can vary depending on a few factors such as the size and condition of the vehicle. Will paint polishing be done before applying the coating?

What ceramic coating is being used to protect the vehicle and are multiple areas being ceramic coated such as wheels, glass and interior? If you would like to know exactly how much it will cost to ceramic coat your car feel free to give us a call or schedule an appointment with us to stop by in person for a free inspection and quote for your vehicle. Will be happy to go over the different options and help you pick the right ceramic coating for you.

Once your vehicle has been ceramic coated we recommend an inspection every 6 months to a year which will include a hand wash, paint decontamination, and a ceramic sealant applied. At this time we will see how the ceramic coating is holding up and performing.

Typically on well maintained cars that are daily driven you can expect to see at a minimum of 2-3 years protection all the way up to 5-7 years. A few factors that will play into how long a ceramic coating will last. How often the vehicle is washed and is the vehicle being properly washed?  Is the vehicle kept outside? Darker color cars will attract more heat from the sun's UV rays and will deteriorate the ceramic coating faster. Lastly, which ceramic coating was installed on your vehicle?

It depends. If our client is happy with how their vehicles paint looks and wants to save some money, we are happy to ceramic coat their vehicle without polishing it. However we still wash and prep the paint before applying the ceramic coating.

If our client is unsure and would like our professional opinion about their vehicles paint we are happy to inspect it and make suggestions and recommendations. What we have seen over the years is even brand new vehicles will have some level of paint defects, imperfections, flaws, blemishes, and even swirls and scratches. The swirls and scratches we see on brand new vehicles is mostly likely from the dealerships lack of knowledge or care in the washing and prep of a new vehicle for their client.

Ceramic coating warranties can vary from detailer to detailer depending on the products they are using. There is a lot of fine print that goes into the warranty not to mention having to file a claim, submit pictures of the issue, etc.

We make it very simple and easy for our clients! Just call, text, or email us what happened. We then get you on the schedule right then and there to get it taken care of right away.

We are one of if not the ONLY company who will actually warranty and re-ceramic coat your vehicle 100% for FREE if the ceramic coating was to FAIL! All we ask is for our clients to bring us their vehicle once every 6 months for a ceramic coating maintenance detail. We also cover things such as bird dropping damage, tree sap, bug etchings, etc... contact us for full details on the guarantee we offer.

Yes you can ceramic coat your car yourself. However, we don't recommend it unless you have a bit of experience ceramic coating cars. Ceramic coatings are not like wax. It's not wax on, wax off.

Also if you are applying a ceramic coating yourself you are likely buying a consumer grade ceramic coating meaning they are not going to be as durable as a professional grade ceramic coating and they are also not going to come with any kind of warranty.

A proper ceramic coating application install can take some time to learn. But the results will be very rewarding. The GOOD NEWS is if you do want to do the ceramic coating install yourself we are happy to work with you on the proper application of the ceramic coating.

The short answer is no. Now yes there are LIFETIME WARRANTY ceramic coatings out there but they are not permanent and will require you to bring your vehicle in for yearly maintenance that will typically cost around $300-500.

The short answer is no. Now yes there are LIFETIME WARRANTY ceramic coatings out there but they are not permanent and will require you to bring your vehicle in for yearly maintenance that will typically cost around $300-500.

No matter how many layers of ceramic coating are applied you're NEVER going to protect your paint against rock chips. If you’re looking for protection against rock chips, swirls or scratches then contact us about our PPF Paint Protection Film services we offer that will protect your vehicle's paint against rock chips, swirls, and scratches.

Unfortunately, there isn't a ceramic coating on the market that will stop swirls and scratches from happening. No matter what you may have read, been told, or seen online we can tell you from experience there is no ceramic coating that will stop swirls and scratches from happening.

Claims of "self-healing ceramic coatings" will not stop swirls and scratches.

However, ceramic coating will greatly reduce the chance of swirls and scratches from happening. Due to their durability and hydrophobic properties allowing most of the dust and dirt on your vehicle to simply rinse right off with just a pressure washer or hose.

If you're looking to stop swirls, scratches, and other damage from happening to your vehicle's paint then check out our PPF Paint Protection Film services or give us a call to learn more.

The ceramic coatings we offer here at Cruising California Auto Detailing and Ceramic Coating will NOT yellow, discolor, or flake off over time.

It is not recommended waxing your vehicle after it is coated as that will limit the anti-static characteristics of the coating. Applying a wax or a sealant will actually attract more dust and dirt to your vehicle. What we suggest is using a dedicated ceramic spray sealant every few months if you want to boost and prolong the life of the coating.

Typically the way we determine if a ceramic coating is still there is when you’re rinsing down the vehicle after washing, you should see the water on your paint beading up. Over time the coating will start to break down or get contamination building up and you will notice the water beading action and ease of maintenance is not like it once was.

It is highly recommended to bring your vehicle in for a ceramic coating maintenance detail every 6 months to prolong its life. On top of that if the ceramic coating we applied was to FAIL before the warranty is up we will re-ceramic coat your vehicle 100% FREE of change. Contact us for more details on the warranty.

PPF Paint Protection Film is a thin layer of film that get applied to your vehicles paint that will protection against rock chips, and scratches to your vehicles paint. PPF Paint protection film can be costly. Ranging from around $1,750 to do the front end of a vehicle all the way up to $8,000+ to have an entire vehicle protected.

Ceramic Coatings are an incredibly clear glossy layer of protection. They will bond to your vehicle’s paint and won't yellow, discolor, or flake off overtime. Ceramic coatings create an incredibly strong and hydrophobic layer of protection that is designed to last for years! Ceramic coatings are also MUCH CHEAPER that PPF Paint Protection Film. The professional grade ceramic coatings we offer our clients start at just $699.

Some ceramic coatings will be more durable than others. The professional-grade ceramic coatings we use and offer here at Cruising California Auto Detailing and Ceramic Coating are very durable and come with an industry-leading warranty!

What makes ceramic coatings so much more durable than wax or sealant is that they actually bond to your vehicle's paint, which will greatly increase the lifespan of protection on your vehicle.

A quality professional-grade ceramic coating will be the most durable ceramic coating protection you can put on your vehicle. You can expect a quality professional-grade ceramic coating from Cruising California Auto Detailing and Ceramic Coating to last 3-10 years.

There are consumer-grade ceramic coatings as well as ceramic spray sealants but don't get these confused with a professional-grade ceramic coating.

For more details and information on ceramic coatings or any of the services we offer contact us to learn more.

9H refers to the hardness test of the ceramic coating once it has cured. Some detailers and ceramic coating coatings refer to this as how scratch-resistant a ceramic coating is.

If you would like to learn more about 9H ceramic coatings please give us a call as will be happy to answer any questions you may have as well as provide you with more information