3 yearsCrystal+
2-year warranty
Professional 9H coating that locks into the paint so it won't wash off like a wax or sealant. Real gloss and protection at the lowest price.
- 9H hardness · 5 µm film
- Heat resistant past 1,000°F
- Boeing approval tested
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A hard, slick layer bonded onto your paint. Things that normally eat into a finish sit on top of it instead, and rain carries the dirt away.
Certified System X installer
Genuine System X coatings.
Every coating we install is a genuine System X product by Element 119, applied to their spec. Every level carries a manufacturer warranty (2 years, 6 years or lifetime) when installed by an accredited center like ours, and coatings register with Carfax so the protection follows the car when you sell it.
Manufacturer warrantyCarfax registered9H pencil hardnessBoeing spec approved
Choose your level
3, 6 or 10 years.
Same certified install and full prep on every level. The difference is how thick the coating is, how well it holds up to chemicals and salt, and how long it is warrantied.
3 years
6 years · Most popularPro+
6-year warranty
Ultra-hydrophobic, self-cleaning 9H coating with high gloss. Lab-tested for hardness, alkali and salt resistance.
- Six-year manufacturer warranty
- 350+ hour salt spray rating
- Excellent chemical resistance
10+ yearsMax G+
Lifetime warranty
The thickest System X coating, almost twice the film of Pro+, built for salt, winters and daily-driven abuse. Hyper-gloss and super slick.
- Lifetime warranty on cars
- 9 µm film · 400+ hour salt spray
- Outstanding chemical resistance
Warranties cover automobiles installed by an accredited installation center, with the yearly inspection System X requires. Full specs and warranty details on our System X page →
System X specialty coatings
Coat the rest of the car.
Your paint isn't the only surface that takes a beating. We install System X's matching coatings on wheels, glass, trim and interiors. Add any of them to a coating or detail when you book.
Rims · up to 3 yrs · 9HWheel+
Corrosion- and chemical-resistant coating that keeps brake dust from baking onto your rims. Wheels clean up with a rinse.
Rim face coating $179.99
Glass · up to 2 yrsGlass+
Windshield, windows, mirrors and headlamps. Rain sheets off at speed for clearer vision in bad weather.
Windshield $99 · Full glass $159
Trim & plastics · up to 2 yrsRevive
Brings faded black trim and plastics back to a deep, rich black and protects them from UV fading.
Trim coating $159
Leather, vinyl & plastic · 3 yrsLVP
Flexible interior coating that guards seats, dash and door panels against spills and stains without changing the look or feel.
Interior protection from $149.99
Fabric & carpet · up to 2 yrsTextile
Water-based, odor-free protection for cloth seats and carpet. Spills bead up and wipe away.
Quoted per vehicle
What it protects against
Takes the hit for your paint.
Sun fading. Sunlight bleaches and dulls paint; it's why a neglected red car turns chalky pink. The coating takes that damage instead.
Bird droppings. Acidic enough to burn a permanent mark into bare paint within hours on a hot day. On a coated car they wipe off.
Tree sap, bug splatter and water spots. Far less to grip onto, so they come off in a normal wash instead of etching in.
Road salt & brake dust. Winter here is hard on paint and wheels. Neither gets a proper grip.
Rain runs straight offWashing takes half the timeFewer new scratchesDeeper, wetter shineNo more waxingHolds its value
Real work · soap beading off coated glass
Our prep
Why it costs more than a detail.
A coating is only as good as the surface it bonds to. Every coating we install goes through this full reset first. It isn't optional here.
- Strip washTakes off every wax, sealant, spray topper and dressing on the vehicle.
- Acid washDissolves mineral scale, hard-water deposits and road film, including buildup packed into wheels and lower panels.
- Iron removerDissolves iron particles and brake dust embedded in the finish. That contamination is in the paint, not on it.
- Full hand washContactless pre-soak, then a hand wash to carry off everything the chemical stage released.
- Clay barShears off whatever is still bonded. The paint has to be physically smooth before a pad touches it.
- 1-step paint enhancementFor bonding, not for looks: it levels the surface and leaves it bare and open so the coating grips clean clearcoat. Defect removal is paint correction, its own service.
- Final panel prep wipeStrips the polishing oils. Oil left on the paint is the most common reason a coating never bonds properly.
- Coating appliedPanel by panel, leveled and checked under light as it flashes, then cured in our temperature-controlled garage.
Plenty of shops wash, hit the car with iron remover and coat it the same afternoon. That version stops beading in months rather than years. We don't offer it.
Real work · hand application
One section at a time.
The coating goes on by hand, panel by panel, leveled and checked under light as it flashes — then cured in our temperature-controlled garage.
Pricing
Pick your term.
Longer terms use harder, thicker chemistry and more prep time, which is the difference in price. 20% deposit at booking.
| Coupe | Sedan | SUV / Small truck | Minivan | Large SUV / Full-size truck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Month High Solid SiO2 | $435 | $505 | $570 | $635 | $705 |
| System X Crystal+ · 3 yr | $540 | $600 | $665 | $730 | $795 |
| System X Pro+ · 6 yr | $750 | $835 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,085 |
| System X Max G+ · 10 yr | $1,000 | $1,085 | $1,170 | $1,255 | $1,335 |
A coating is not scratch-proof or stone-chip-proof. It won't hide swirls already in the paint, which is why paint correction comes first when it's needed.
Already coated?
Ceramic maintenance wash.
An acid wash and iron remover strip the buildup clogging the coating so it reactivates, then a 6–9 month SiO2 spray goes on as a fresh sacrificial layer, so the wear lands there instead of on your coating.
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Coupe | $214.99 |
| Sedan | $234.99 |
| SUV / Small truck | $269.99 |
| Large SUV / Full-size truck | $324.99 |
| Minivan | $289.99 |
Questions
Coating Q&A.
What does a ceramic coating actually do?
It's a hard, slick layer bonded onto your paint. Things that normally eat into a finish sit on top of it instead, and rain carries the dirt away with it.
What does it protect against?
Sun fading. Sunlight bleaches and dulls paint; it's why a neglected red car turns chalky pink. The coating takes that damage instead.
Bird droppings. Acidic enough to burn a permanent mark into bare paint within hours on a hot day. On a coated car they wipe off.
Tree sap, bug splatter and water spots. Far less to grip onto, so they come off in a normal wash instead of etching in.
Road salt & brake dust. Winter here is hard on paint and wheels. Neither gets a proper grip.
What will I notice day to day?
Rain runs straight offWashing takes half the timeFewer new scratchesDeeper, wetter shineNo more waxingHolds its value
Is a coating scratch-proof?
No. A coating is not scratch-proof or stone-chip-proof, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something. It resists light marring, not impacts. It doesn't replace washing; it makes washing easy. And it won't hide swirls that are already there, which is exactly why paint correction comes first.
What's your coating process? Why does it cost more than a detail?
A coating is only as good as the surface it bonds to. Every coating we install goes through the full reset below first. It isn't optional here.
- Strip washTakes off every wax, sealant, spray topper and dressing on the vehicle.
- Acid washDissolves mineral scale, hard-water deposits and road film, including buildup packed into wheels and lower panels.
- Iron removerDissolves iron particles and brake dust embedded in the finish. That contamination is in the paint, not on it.
- Full hand washContactless pre-soak, then a hand wash to carry off everything the chemical stage released.
- Clay barShears off whatever is still bonded. The paint has to be physically smooth before a pad touches it.
- 1-step paint enhancementFor bonding, not for looks: it levels the surface and leaves it bare and open so the coating grips clean clearcoat. Defect removal is paint correction, its own service.
- Final panel prep wipeStrips the polishing oils. Oil left on the paint is the most common reason a coating never bonds properly.
- Coating appliedPanel by panel, leveled and checked under light as it flashes, then cured in our temperature-controlled garage.
Plenty of shops wash, hit the car with iron remover and coat it the same afternoon. That version stops beading in months rather than years. We don't offer it.
How long do your coatings last?
18-month high solid SiO2, or System X Crystal+ (3 yr), Pro+ (6 yr) and Max G+ (10 yr). Longer terms use harder, thicker chemistry and more prep time, which is the difference in price.
My car is already coated. What should I book?
The Ceramic Maintenance Wash. An acid wash and iron remover strip the buildup clogging the coating so it reactivates, then a 6–9 month SiO2 spray goes on as a fresh sacrificial layer, so the wear lands there instead of on your coating.
Lock in the shine.
18-month to 10-year coatings, installed in our temperature-controlled shop.