Question · Ceramic Coating
How long does ceramic coating last?
Honestly, 18 months to 5 years depending on the tier, the prep, and how the car is maintained. The 9-year manufacturer claims assume ideal conditions that rarely match real life.
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WHEN THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT CALL
When to pick something else.
If you trade cars every 2 years, the long-life tiers do not pay back. Get a 2-year coating and pocket the difference.
FAQS
Common follow-up questions.
Why do manufacturers claim 9 years when you say 5-7?
Their testing is on controlled panels with perfect prep and no wear. Real driveways, real winters, real owners — the math is different.
What kills coating life fastest?
Tunnel washes, alkaline soap, never doing a maintenance wash. The coating itself does not fail — what is on top of it builds up and dulls the hydrophobic effect.
Does sun matter?
Yes. Garaged cars in NC outlast unprotected sun-parked cars by 1-2 years on the same coating.
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