Ceramic Coatings

Our Ceramic Coating Options: In Depth

Ceramic coating is indispensable for cars due to its multi-faceted advantages. It forms a protective layer that shields the car's paint from UV rays, scratches, dirt, and environmental contaminants, preserving the vehicle's finish and enhancing its appearance. The hydrophobic properties of ceramic coatings reduce maintenance efforts by repelling water and dirt, making the car easier to clean and maintain. As a result, ceramic coatings not only ensure long-lasting shine but also help maintain the car's resale value, making them a valuable investment for both protection and aesthetics.

Here are Salty Motor Works, we trust only XPEL's ceramic coating products for the work we do. Your vehicle deserves nothing less than the best, and that's precisely what we deliver. Details on each option below:

+ XPEL FUSION PLUS LITE

• A high-quality ceramic coating that provides resistance to light scratches and fading. Its hydrophobic properties repel dirt and liquids, making surfaces easier to clean.
• 1 Year Warranty

+ XPEL FUSION PLUS PAINT + PPF

• Provides exceptional resistance to light scratches, stains, and fading. It improves surface clarity to increase color depth - leaving paint or PPF with a smooth, slick finish.
• 4 Year Warranty

+ XPEL FUSION PLUS PREMIUM

• Features unparalleled durability and longer-lasting protection against scratches and environmental contaminants – for those who want the ultimate in ceramic coating technology.
• 8 Year Warranty

+ XPEL FUSION PLUS SATIN

• A unique ceramic coating specifically for satin paint and XPEL STEALTH™ paint protection film. It delivers excellent protection and hydrophobicity to keep your satin finish looking great.
• 4 Year Warranty

+ Is a ceramic coat worth investing in for my car?

For most vehicles, the answer is yes! Ceramic coatings are a pretty small investment and don't take a ton of work to care for. The upfront cost is taken care of over the course of the first few months in maintanence and will help keep your vehicle looking awesome.

+ Why does your car need a ceramic coat?

You want your car to look as amazing as it did the day you drove it off the dealer’s lot. But despite your efforts maintaining and washing, the scratches, chips, and stains start to spread across your car’s body and the paint begins to dull & fade from the sun.This spurns many consumers to find ways of providing UV protection with exceptional results, improved shine, reduced damage, at a fair price.

Anything and everything is constantly attacking your car’s finish. Mud, dust, dirty rain, water spots, unsightly brake dust, grime start sticking to your car almost immediately after cleaning it. These contaminants can also lead to damage on your vehicle’s paint, headlights, and more.And let’s face it, having to wash your car is boring, monotonous and time-consuming. Snow, ice, salted roads, tree gum, and bird crap results in more hard working cleaning your ride.

Automatic car washes might spray off dirt, but it can scratch and mar your paint, while the chemicals used are terrible for the finish. While the price and convenience of an automatic car wash is attractive, the damage done causes havoc to your cars body. Not to mention daily life scratches from kids, shopping carts, bikes, and scooters.

+ Why Not Just Wax

Wax adds a good level of shine and gloss, and a small amount of protection, but lasts a few months at best. And while a coat of natural carnauba and spray wax provides a hardness that Mother Nature appreciates -- it’s not exceptionally strong.But it certainly doesn’t produce results on par with a quality glass coating product. Also, when you apply car wax, you have to remove it before you apply it again.Here’s where auto Ceramic Coating products come enter the mix.A Ferrari getting 9H ceramic coated with mirror like results, strong durability, enhanced shine, and reduced damage in the future.Originally designed for the oil and space industry, the 9h ceramic technology has now expanded quickly into the automotive industry. It allows customers to apply a coat of protection via nano-technology in concentrated doses to spray products. All because of how effective it really is.

+ How Long Does a Ceramic Coating Application Take?

The nano ceramic process typically takes anywhere between 1-5 days depending on the condition of your paint, the size of the vehicle and the packages you select. For premium ceramic coating packages such as Ceramic Pro Gold, expect to pay upwards of $2,000 from a licensed dealer.But what about the average person who doesn’t drive a Ferarri or doesn’t want to pay potentially $1000s for an auto polymer or ceramic coating?Professional Ceramic Coating Costs● Ceramic Pro Prices● Opticoat Ceramic Coating Costs

+ Do Ceramic Coatings Eliminate Car Maintenance?

They do not stop rock chips, they do not prevent water spots, they do not replace proper care or maintenance, they do not prevent dings or dents, and they do not last forever.

Another myth is that ceramic coated cars do not require washing or maintenance. A coating will heavily cut down on the amount of washing and maintenance but not completely eliminate the need for it.Eventually, your ride is going to get dirty. That’s just a fact of life.It will still require washing, just with a lot less effort and less frequency. Overall with a car coating, it’s going to be much easier. Additionally, it eliminates the need for waxing every few weeks, saving a lot of money over the course of the ceramic coatings lifetime.

+ Do Ceramic Coatings Protect From Every Contaminant?

Ceramic Coatings unfortnuately don't protect from everything. You still should wash often to remove contaminaant, bird clippings and mud. The difference is it will be a whole lot easier afterward, saving you time and money.

+ Are Ceramic Coatings Scratch Proof?

Though some supplier and details will claim this, so far ceramic coatings are not completely scratch proof. Rather, they're scratch resistant. They do, however, help trememndously and are a lot stronger than the clear coat of your stock paint job.

+ Do Ceramic Coatings Last Forever?

Yes and no. The nano ceramic coating bonds with your vehicle's paint and then cures into a shiny, clear coat. You won't have to apply for years but you will )proboaly) have to reapply at some point.

+ How Long Does a Ceramic Coating Last?

A high-quality coating like what we provide here at Salty Motor Works will last for at least three to five years. The reason being is because of the time we take during our prep, application, and post-application stages in order to ensure a long lasting bond. We not only make sure your vehicle is spotless before applying (to ensure it doesn;t trap any contaminantes in) but we also apply in a clean environment and chekc every step of the way to make sure it is perfect.

Another factor is the SiO2 percentage conatined in the solution/formulation. A higher percentage of SiO2, the harder it will cure, meaning a longer-lasting bond.

Let Our Experts Turn Your Vehicle Into Your Passion.

We'll do such a professional job on any of these services that you'll be coming back for more, guaranteed. We strive for excellence, and if you aren't 100% satisfied to the point that you brag about us to friends or family members about our service, we'll give you your money back, simple as that. Our guarantee backs up the quality work by our highly trained professionals.