Ceramic coating, done in your garage.
Years of gloss and water that sheets right off. Every LRS Custom Mobile Detailing coating starts with decontamination and polishing, then cures out of the sun and wind in your garage.
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What does a ceramic coating actually do?
A ceramic coating is a liquid protective layer that bonds to your clear coat and hardens. It adds deep gloss, makes water and dirt slide off, resists UV and road chemicals like mag chloride, and makes every wash faster. At LRS Custom Mobile Detailing it's $599 for 1 year up to $999 for 9 years, with polishing included, applied in your garage. It's especially worth it on Tesla and Rivian paint, which is soft and marks easily; matte and satin finishes on BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover get a matte-specific coating, quoted on the vehicle.
A hard, slick layer you can see work.
Each panel gets coating by hand, leveled and cured before the next. Water beads and rolls off, mag chloride rinses away, and the gloss stays sharp for years.
- 1 year$599
- 5 years$899
- 9 years$999
How long do you want it?
Same prep on every package. Longer packages use a more durable coating system and more layers.
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1-Year Ceramic Coating
- Wash, iron & clay decon
- Machine polish
- 1-year coating
- Wheels faces coated
- Aftercare guide
3-Year Ceramic Coating
- Wash, iron & clay decon
- Machine polish
- 3-year coating
- Wheel faces + glass
- Aftercare guide
5-Year Ceramic Coating
- Wash, iron & clay decon
- Paint correction
- 5-year coating system
- Wheel faces + glass
- Trim protection
9-Year Ceramic Coating
- Wash, iron & clay decon
- Multi-stage paint correction
- 9-year multi-layer system
- Wheel faces + glass
- Trim protection
What you notice after.
Water slides off
Rain and rinse water bead and sheet away, taking loose dirt with them.
Deeper gloss
Polished paint under a glassy layer has a wet look a wax can't match.
Deicer resistance
Mag chloride and road film sit on the coating instead of bonding to the clear coat.
UV protection
Slows the fading and oxidation that altitude sun speeds up.
Faster washes
A two-bucket wash takes a fraction of the time and drying is quicker.
Sap & droppings
Easier to remove before they etch, though they still shouldn't sit for days.
How is a coating applied?
Decontaminate
Foam, two-bucket wash, iron remover and clay until the paint is bare and clean.
Polish or correct
Swirls are removed first, because the coating will lock in whatever's underneath.
Panel prep
A panel wipe strips polishing oils so the coating bonds straight to clear coat.
Coat & level
Applied in small sections, leveled at the right time, checked under light for high spots.
Cure indoors
Out of the sun, wind and moisture while it hardens. You get the aftercare rules before we leave.
Ceramic, sealant or wax?
If you don't want a coating yet, Gold and Platinum details include a sealant that's a big step up from wax.
| Ceramic coating | Paint sealant | Wax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasts | 1–9 years | About 6–12 months | Weeks to a couple of months |
| Gloss | Deep, glassy | Sharp | Warm |
| Chemical resistance | High | Medium | Low |
| Price at LRS | $599–$999 | Included in Gold/Platinum | Spray wax in Silver/VIP |
Ceramic coating questions.
Straight answers to what people ask before they book. More in the answers hub.
Q01How much does ceramic coating cost in Colorado Springs?
At LRS Custom Mobile Detailing a 1-year ceramic coating is $599, a 3-year is $699, a 5-year is $899 and a 9-year is $999. Every package includes the wash, decontamination and polishing or paint correction before the coating goes on.
Q02Can ceramic coating be done mobile?
Yes, in a garage. A coating needs shade, still air and no dust while it goes on and while it cures, so it's never applied in a driveway in the sun or wind.
Q03Why is polishing included?
A coating locks in whatever is underneath it. Coating over swirls seals them in for years, so the paint is polished first on every package.
Q04Can you coat a car in a Colorado winter?
Yes, inside a garage. The coating goes on and cures out of the cold, wind and snow.
Q05How long does it take?
One day for the 1, 3 and 5-year coatings and two days for the 9-year, including decontamination and polishing.
Q06Does a coated car still need washing?
Yes. A coating makes washing much faster and keeps the gloss, but it isn't self-cleaning. A gentle two-bucket wash every couple of weeks keeps it performing. Mag chloride still needs to come off.
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