A ceramic coating gives your paint deep, lasting gloss and a slick, protective layer that sheds rain, road grime and winter salt. We apply every coating indoors at our Cambuslang unit, after the paint has been machine polished, so it bonds properly and lasts.
A ceramic coating is a liquid, silica-based coating that's applied to your car's paintwork by hand. As it cures it bonds with the clear coat and hardens into a thin, glass-like layer that lasts far longer than any wax or sealant.
Wax sits on top of the paint and washes away within weeks. A properly applied coating stays put for years, keeping the paint glossy, slick and much easier to clean, as long as it's looked after.
Polished paint sealed under a coating has a wet, glassy depth that lasts long after a wax would have faded.
The coating is strongly water-repellent. Rain beads and rolls away, taking loose dirt with it, and grime struggles to stick.
It shields the clear coat from road salt, traffic film, bird lime and tree sap, all of which can etch unprotected paint, especially through a Scottish winter.
A coating helps protect the paint from the UV exposure that causes fading and oxidation over time.
Because dirt doesn't bond to the surface, washing takes less effort and less rubbing, which means fewer new swirl marks.
Paint that's been protected from the start stays in better condition, and that shows when it's time to sell.
A good coating should be sold on facts, not hype. Here's what to expect.
Every package includes a full wash and decontamination, machine polishing and indoor application. Prices depend on the size and condition of the car.
From £349
Gloss enhancement and a 2-year ceramic coating.
Best for: newer or well-kept cars that need their gloss brought back and locked in.
Ask about this packagePrice on request
Light correction and two layers of Gyeon Q² Mohs EVO.
Best for: owners keeping their car for the long run who want maximum durability.
Ask about this packageQuoted after inspection
Two-step paint correction and our longest-lasting coating.
Best for: dark colours, heavily swirled paint, and anyone who wants the sharpest finish possible.
Ask about this packageAsk for add-on prices when you get your quote.
Brand new. 7-year ceramic coating outside, with the leather protected inside.
2-year ceramic coating
Brand new. 2-year ceramic coating outside, with the leather protected inside.
A ceramic coating is transparent, and it's only as good as the paint underneath. Coat over swirls, holograms or bonded contamination and they're sealed in for years.
That's why we never coat unprepared paint. Every package starts with a full decontamination and machine polishing, from a single-stage gloss enhancement to a full two-step paint correction. The coating then locks in a finish that's worth protecting.
Every coating follows the same careful process at our unit.
Snow foam and a hand wash, then iron fallout remover, tar remover and a clay treatment to lift anything bonded to the paint.
We check every panel under inspection lighting to see exactly what the paint needs.
A gloss enhancement or full correction, depending on your package, to remove swirls and bring back clarity.
Polishing oils are wiped away so the coating bonds to bare, clean paint.
The coating is applied panel by panel, levelled by hand and checked under lighting for high spots.
The coating is left to cure before you collect, and we talk you through aftercare.
All three protect your paint. The difference is how long they last and how much they do.
| Feature | Wax | Paint sealant | Ceramic coating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | Weeks | A few months | Years, with the right aftercare |
| Finish | Warm glow | Sharp shine | Deep, glassy gloss |
| Water behaviour | Beads at first, fades quickly | Beads for a few months | Strong beading for years |
| Resistance to salt and bird lime | Low | Moderate | High |
| Upkeep | Reapply every few weeks | Reapply a few times a year | Safe washes and an occasional top-up |
Bikes take a beating from rain, road grime and salt, and they have far more awkward surfaces to clean than a car. A ceramic coating makes paintwork, tanks and fairings much easier to keep clean, and helps protect them through the wetter months.
Recent bikes include a brand-new Yamaha Tracer 7 GT, with an enhancement polish and a 7-year coating, and a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 that had a full paint correction before its 7-year coating. Send us a photo of your bike for a price.
Get a motorcycle coating quoteA coating lasts as long as it's cared for. We'll talk you through aftercare at handover, but these are the basics.
Anything else, just ask on WhatsApp.
Our Elite Finish Package starts from £349 and includes a gloss enhancement and a 2-year coating. Longer-lasting coatings and full correction cost more. The final price depends on the size of the car, the condition of the paint and the coating you choose. Send us photos on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
We offer 2-year, 4-year and 7-year coatings, so it depends which you choose. How the car is looked after matters just as much: safe washing and regular maintenance make the biggest difference to how long a coating keeps performing.
That depends on the package and the condition of the paint. Some coatings can be handed back the same day, while others need longer to cure before you drive away. We'll confirm timings when you book.
If you want your car to stay glossy, wash more easily and resist salt and grime for years rather than weeks, yes. It costs more upfront than a wax, but you're not reapplying it every month, and the paint is protected the whole time.
Yes, and it's a great time to do it. New cars often pick up light marks in transport and dealer preparation, so we still polish first, then coat while the paint is at its best.
We'd avoid it. Brush washes put swirls back into the paint, coated or not. A careful hand wash is best, or let us look after it on our monthly maintenance plan.
No. It adds a hard, slick layer that resists light marring, but it won't stop stone chips, key scratches or damage from careless washing.
No. We only apply ceramic coatings at our unit in Cambuslang, where the car stays clean, dry and out of the weather while the coating bonds and cures.
“Great job done on my new i4 ceramic coating. Will keep my Dravit Grey paintwork looking fantastic. Highly recommend.”
“I am very pleased with the outcome. Jazz worked all day without stopping on my 6 week old Volvo XC60 (08.30–16.00) and the result is astonishing. The paint finish is now better than it was when I collected the car from the showroom and I am happy now that it is protected against daily road grime. I know a little about a good detail process and every step was followed by Jazz who was clearly passionate about what he does. Highly recommended and I have Elite's number stored for the future, and to pass to friends.”
“First class service, I would definitely recommend this young man. I will also be in touch in 6 months for a top up.”
Send us the make and model and a few photos of the paint on WhatsApp. We'll recommend the right package and give you a price.
