Ceramic Coating: 7 Year Protection, Explained
A 7 year ceramic coating is available as a +£200 upgrade on our Single Stage Machine Polish and Two Stage Correction packages — or included as standard on New Car Protection. Here's what it actually does, and whether it's worth paying for. We apply ceramic coating across Cannock, Lichfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton and throughout Staffordshire.
Ceramic Coating, Explained
How it works
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied by hand after machine polishing, which chemically bonds to your car's paintwork. Once cured, it forms a hard, glossy protective layer over the paint.
What it protects against
Light scratches, swirl marks and wash marring, plus UV damage, bird droppings, tree sap and everyday chemical contamination — while increasing paint depth and gloss, and making the car noticeably easier to keep clean.
Why it's not sold on its own
Ceramic coating locks in whatever the paint looks like underneath it. That's why it's only ever applied straight after a Single Stage or Two Stage machine polish, rather than sold as a standalone add-on to any valet.
Backed by a warranty
Our 7-year ceramic coating is backed by a manufacturer warranty (7 years / 70,000 miles), giving you documented peace of mind long after the visit.
Glass & wheel coating too
The same protection is available for glass (+£80) and alloy wheel faces (+£80) as add-ons alongside your paintwork coating — both included as standard, at 7 year grade, with New Car Protection.
Standard Protection vs the 7 Year Upgrade
| Standard Protection | 7 Year Ceramic | |
|---|---|---|
| Included with | Single Stage & Two Stage, as standard | New Car Protection, as standard |
| Available as an upgrade on | — | Single Stage or Two Stage, +£200 |
| Best for | Cars detailed every 6–12 months anyway | Long-term protection without reapplying |
Getting a detail every 6–12 months anyway? The protection included as standard does the job without paying for years you won't use. Want long-term protection, or won't be detailing again for a while? The 7 year upgrade is worth the extra £200. Got a brand new car? New Car Protection includes the 7 year coating as standard — no upgrade needed.
Prices above are guide prices by vehicle size, not fixed prices — the final price can vary depending on your vehicle’s condition (heavy soiling, pet hair, mould, or an especially intricate vehicle), and is always agreed with you before any work begins. See our Terms & Conditions for details.
Not sure if your paint needs Single Stage or Two Stage first? Read our Machine Polishing guide.
Ceramic Coating · FAQ
Yes, always. Ceramic coating locks in whatever the paint looks like underneath, so it's only ever applied after a Single Stage or Two Stage machine polish — or as standard on a new vehicle with New Car Protection.
No — we don't offer ceramic coating on its own. It's applied as an upgrade on our Single Stage Machine Polish and Two Stage Correction packages, straight after the polishing stage, or included as standard on New Car Protection.
+£200 on top of Single Stage or Two Stage pricing, or included as standard with New Car Protection for vehicles under 1,000 miles.
Yes — it's backed by a manufacturer warranty covering 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Yes — Glass Ceramic Coating and Wheel Face Ceramic Coating are each available as a +£80 add-on alongside your paintwork coating. New Car Protection includes 7 year glass and wheel face ceramic coating as standard.
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