Ceramic Coating Installers in Mount Vernon, OH
Ohio's weather changes on a dime; your vehicle's finish shouldn't have to.
Ohio’s weather is unpredictable, but your vehicle’s finish doesn’t have to be. Our ceramic coatings provide long-lasting shine and superior protection against the elements. At Shep’s Automotive Detailing, we go beyond traditional waxes and sealants—our advanced ceramic coatings create a durable, molecular-level bond with your paint, shielding it from UV rays, chemical stains, and road grime. With unmatched durability and dirt resistance, your car will stay cleaner and look better for years to come.
What we'll do:
- Decontamination Wash
Wheels & tires will be sprayed down with a non-acidic wheel cleaner, and scrubbed thoroughly.
Tires will have a radiant dressing applied to them that will not fade, sling or stain with multiple washes.
We will spray the entire undercarriage of the vehicle.
We will remove bugs from windows, mirrors, grille, hood & cowl panel and roof.
Wash vehicle with 2-Buckets and industry methods.
We spray an iron remover on the entire surface of your vehicle to help remove and loosen set-in contaminants.
Using synthetic clay, we will remove tar and other tacky debris from your paint leaving it silky smooth.
Adhesive residue and most overspray will be removed.
We will dry the vehicle with a combination of towels and compressed air.
2. Paint Inspection
We accurately measure clearcoat on panels.
Trim, headlights, plastic door handles and any other sensitive materials will be masked off to prevent polishing compounds from coming into contact with them.
3. Step One: Cut
We cut with a variety of machines, pads and compounds based on defect severity.
4. Step Two: Polish
We polish the the paint on your vehicle, revealing a mirror finish.
5. Coating Preparation
Masking tape is removed from the vehicle and an alcohol solution will be used to leave a completely clean surface and remove any oils on the surface
6. Coating Application
Coating will be applied panel by panel to ensure even coverage.
Coating will be applied to wheels, glass and trim as well.
Performing a two-step leveling process, we will use a combination of towels.
7. Forty-Eight Hour Curing Period
Your vehicle must stay shielded from the elements for the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours after a ceramic coating has been applied, this is to allow the coating to adhere to your paint and be effective through it's advertised life.
True-Graphene Ceramic Coatings
5-Year Ceramic Coating
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $500
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $650
Our 5-Year Ceramic Coating provides an ultra hard glass-like finish to your vehicles exterior, protecting it marring, weathering, fall-out, UV damage and wash warring. Our perpetual ceramic coating will add 3~4 microns of ceramic coating to wheels, paint, trim and glass.
7-Year Ceramic Coating
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $650
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $800
Our 7-Year Ceramic Coating is a ceramic coating with graphene oxide, providing the hardest layer of protection we can offer. This coating will be applied to paint, wheels, trim and glass. Giving you years of shine and paint protection.
Paint Inspection
We never rush into applying a ceramic coating, we will first perform a full exterior detail before moving on to identify the imperfections on your vehicles finish, minor and major.
Paint Correction
Using a combination of pads and industry leading compounds, we cut and polish by machine. Imperfections, swirl marks and oxidation are a thing of the past!
Coating Application
Our ceramic coating will be hand applied to all exterior surfaces of your vehicle, ensuring complete coverage and an even layer of coating to the wheels, windows, trim, headlights and taillights.
Coating Maintenance
To ensure your coating lasts it's entire working life, it is important to have regular wash maintenance on it. We are able to help you make your new coating last it's full working life.
Maintenance Plans
We understand that life gets busy, and keeping your vehicle clean can sometimes fall to the bottom of your to-do list. That’s why we offer flexible maintenance plans designed to fit your schedule and keep your car looking its best, even when you don’t have the time.
Our maintenance plans are available on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, whether you want to maintain that just-detailed look or protect your investment over time, we’ve got a plan that works for you.
Let us know if you're interested, and we’ll help you find the perfect maintenance schedule to match your needs! Pricing subject to vehicle size and typical condition.
These plans are only available to vehicles that have received detailing services from us.Ceramic Coating FAQs
What is a ceramic coating?
Ceramic coatings provide a hard, long lasting barrier between your vehicles paint and the elements. Unlike traditional wax, ceramic coatings last more than a few months, protect your vehicles paint from wash marring, consistently bead water and makes washing your car a breeze without breaking down!
Are these real ceramic coatings, or spray on sealants?
These are not spray-on sealants, these are true graphene ceramic coatings that are easily maintainable and repel water like nothing else!
Is this a mobile service?
No, for ceramic coating services we require vehicles to be dropped off at our shop just outside Mount Vernon. Please note there is a three day turnaround for ceramic coating services.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for all ceramic coating services we require a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the service, this goes towards the final cost. You can view our Deposit Policy for more information.