The first months of ownership decide how your paint ages. A 7-year warrantied ceramic coating locks in that new-car finish before the Gulf Coast sun, salt air, and tunnel washes get their turn at it.
Right now your paint looks as good as it ever will. What matters is how it looks in year three, after Gulf Coast sun, salt air, and a few hundred washes.
A coating is how it stays that way. We decontaminate and machine polish the paint first, because even new paint shows up with rail dust and dealer-wash swirls, then lock it in under a 7-year ceramic coating, inside our shop.
New paint is the best time to coat, but only if the work is actually done right. Here is the honest version.
Dealer-installed coatings are often applied in an afternoon with little or no paint prep. We regularly strip and redo them. Real coating work starts with decontamination and machine polishing, even on brand-new paint.
New vehicles arrive with rail dust from transport and swirls from dealer washes. A one-step machine polish before coating is included in every package.
Dirt, pollen, and road grime have a hard time holding on to a slick surface. A rinse and a gentle hand wash does what used to take the whole afternoon.
Wax lasts a few weeks. The coating lasts years. You can put the wax and the buffer away for good.
Gulf Coast UV and salt air work on clear coat every single day. The coating takes that abuse so your clear coat does not.
A coated vehicle keeps its finish, and finish is the first thing a trade-in appraiser sees. Protecting a $50,000+ vehicle with one $1,600 service is the easy version of that math.
If you care how it looks, it is worth coating. Same prep, same 7-year coating, priced by the size of the vehicle.
Full-size trucks and SUVs start at $2,000
Coupes and sedans start at $1,600
Mid-size SUVs and small trucks start at $1,800
Everything you can put on paint promises shine. Here is how long each one really lasts and what it really does.
Ratings are from what we see in our shop, not a lab.
4.9 stars across 98 Google reviews. A few of the recent ones.
"This was my first professional car detail/ceramic coating. I was super nervous because I am very particular with my car, but I am very happy with everything. The after results of my 2025 Nissan Altima are amazing."
"This was my second car for ceramic coating and first for full interior protection. Both came out beautiful! Randy's attention to detail is exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for these services at Diamond Auto Care."
"My Nissan Z looks amazing. Randy did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend."
The price is on the page. The difference between packages is what we coat.
Strip wash, clay bar and iron decontamination, one-step machine polish, 7-year ceramic coating on all paint and plastic.
Book EssentialEverything in Essential, plus glass ceramic coating and wheel faces coated. The sweet spot for most people.
Book ProEverything in Pro, plus a full interior detail and interior ceramic protection for leather, vinyl, and carpet.
Book DiamondSmall: coupes and sedans. Medium: mid-size SUVs and small trucks. Large: full-size trucks and SUVs. Final price depends on condition and age. The warranty stays active with a maintenance visit every 6 months. Add-ons: second-stage paint correction (from $400) and wheels-off coating ($400).
Every coating is done inside our Foley shop. Randy replies within 24 hours with your price and open drop-off dates.