Ceramic Lifetimes
3-5 Year Ceramic Coating
Protect your car for 3-5 years with a ceramic coating at 10 H hardness. Alot goes into the process of Ceramic Coatings if you would like to know more about the process that we take to protect your car click this button below.
7-10 Year Ceramic Coating
Protect your car for 7-10 year with a ceramic coating at 12 H hardness. Alot goes into the process of Ceramic Coatings if you would like to know more about the process that we take to protect your car click this button below.
What is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating is a professional-grade liquid polymer paint protection that is carefully applied to your vehicle’s exterior surfaces, where it chemically bonds to the factory paint and creates a long-lasting, invisible layer of protection. Unlike traditional wax or sealants that wear off quickly, ceramic coating offers durable, long-term protection against UV rays, oxidation, dirt, road grime, bird droppings, and light surface imperfections. It also enhances the appearance of your vehicle by adding a deep, high-gloss, mirror-like shine that brings out the true color and clarity of the paint. One of the biggest benefits is its hydrophobic properties, which cause water, mud, and contaminants to bead up and slide off the surface, making your car significantly easier to clean and maintain. As a premium auto detailing service, ceramic coating helps preserve your vehicle’s finish, reduces the need for frequent washing, and keeps your car looking newer for longer, making it one of the best investments for paint protection, long-term vehicle care, and maintaining resale value. Detailing Dream always recommends that someone learns more about the amazing uses for ceramic coatings.
3-5 Year Ceramic Coating
Our 3–5 year ceramic coating package is designed for vehicle owners looking for long-term paint protection, enhanced gloss, and easier maintenance. This premium service not only protects your vehicle from the elements but also dramatically improves its overall appearance, giving it a deep, sleek finish that lasts for years.
Important: Paint correction prior to coating is usually always required as to not seal in defects to the paint.
Price: Paint Correction is needed before so usually $250 on top of paint correction package. Contact 717-963-4423 to get accurate price or go to the contact page and fill out a Quote form.
Process:
- Full Exterior process (Full pre-wash, Hand wash, bug remover, wheel cleaning, and foam bath).
- Chemical decontamination (iron remover)
- Clay bar treatment
- One-step paint correction
- Panel prep wipe-down
- Professional 10 H ceramic coating application.
This service begins with a complete exterior detail to safely remove dirt, grime, and embedded contaminants from your vehicle’s surface. After proper preparation, a one-step paint correction is performed to eliminate the majority of swirl marks, light scratches, and imperfections, restoring clarity and depth to the paint. Once the surface is fully corrected and cleaned, a professional-grade ceramic coating is applied, bonding directly to the paint to create a durable, hydrophobic layer of protection. This coating is applied professionally and diligently to be sure of no high spots due to missing a spot. Alot goes into ceramic coating such as the expensive products, the technique, and most importantly the knowledge behind what to do and how to fix anything that goes wrong. With ceramic coatings we only use brand new towels and other equipment to ensure no dirty products that could cause any imperfections. This coating shields your vehicle from UV rays, oxidation, and environmental contaminants while enhancing gloss and making future maintenance significantly easier. With proper care, this coating provides 3 to 5 years of long-lasting protection and a consistently clean, high-end appearance.
In the ceramic coating world, “H” refers to hardness, which is typically measured using the pencil hardness scale. You’ll often see coatings advertised as 9H or 10H, and this rating is meant to represent how resistant the coating is to light scratches and surface marring. The higher the H rating, the harder the cured coating layer is, meaning it can better resist minor swirl marks, wash-induced scratches, and everyday wear. However, it’s important to understand that this scale was originally designed for testing the hardness of materials like paint coatings in controlled conditions, not specifically for automotive clear coat systems. So, while a 9H ceramic coating is considered very durable, it does not make your vehicle scratch-proof or protect against deep scratches, rock chips, or heavy abrasion. In simple terms, a higher H rating means the coating adds a stronger, more scratch-resistant layer on top of your paint, helping preserve its finish and reduce the chances of light damage over time—but proper washing and maintenance are still essential to keep your vehicle looking its best.
7-10 Year Ceramic Coating
Our 7-10 year ceramic coating package is designed for vehicle owners looking for long-term paint protection, enhanced gloss, and easier maintenance. This premium service not only protects your vehicle from the elements but also dramatically improves its overall appearance, giving it a deep, sleek finish that lasts for years. This package is a step above the last one and provides an even more durable protection for your paint. This package is perfect for people who don't want to have to worry about the reapplication of the ceramic coating like you would with the last. In my opinion the 7-10 year ceramic coating is more "bang for your buck". It is hard to find a more professional grade ceramic coating than this one.
Important: Paint correction prior to coating is usually always required as to not seal in defects to the paint.
Price: Paint Correction is needed before so usually $400 on top of paint correction package, which will be discussed. Contact 717-963-4423 to get accurate price or go to the contact page and fill out a Quote form.
Process:
- Full Exterior process (Full pre-wash, Hand wash, bug remover, wheel cleaning, and foam bath).
- Chemical decontamination (iron remover)
- Clay bar treatment
- One-step paint correction
- Panel prep wipe-down
- Professional 12 H ceramic coating application.
This service begins with a complete exterior detail to safely remove dirt, grime, and embedded contaminants from your vehicle’s surface. After proper preparation, a paint correction is performed to eliminate the majority of swirl marks, light scratches, and imperfections, restoring clarity and depth to the paint. Once the surface is fully corrected and cleaned, a professional-grade ceramic coating is applied, bonding directly to the paint to create a durable, hydrophobic layer of protection. This coating is applied professionally and diligently to be sure of no high spots due to missing a spot. Alot goes into ceramic coating such as the expensive products, the technique, and most importantly the knowledge behind what to do and how to fix anything that goes wrong. With ceramic coatings we only use brand new towels and other equipment to ensure no dirty products that could cause any imperfections. This coating shields your vehicle from UV rays, oxidation, and environmental contaminants while enhancing gloss and making future maintenance significantly easier. With proper care, this coating provides 7 to 10 years of long-lasting protection and a consistently clean, high-end appearance.
In the ceramic coating world, “H” refers to hardness, which is typically measured using the pencil hardness scale. You’ll often see coatings advertised as 9H or 10H, and this rating is meant to represent how resistant the coating is to light scratches and surface marring. The higher the H rating, the harder the cured coating layer is, meaning it can better resist minor swirl marks, wash-induced scratches, and everyday wear. However, it’s important to understand that this scale was originally designed for testing the hardness of materials like paint coatings in controlled conditions, not specifically for automotive clear coat systems. So, while a 9H ceramic coating is considered very durable, it does not make your vehicle scratch-proof or protect against deep scratches, rock chips, or heavy abrasion. In simple terms, a higher H rating means the coating adds a stronger, more scratch-resistant layer on top of your paint, helping preserve its finish and reduce the chances of light damage over time—but proper washing and maintenance are still essential to keep your vehicle looking its best.