Ceramic Coating

A ceramic coating is a long-lasting protective layer applied to your vehicle’s paint.

Preserve Your Vehicle’s Value with Long-Term Paint Protection.

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Ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat, creating a durable, sacrificial shield that protects against the elements while enhancing depth, gloss, and shine. Thicker and more durable than wax or sealants, ceramic coatings offer superior protection and, when properly applied and maintained, can last for years.

Meet our Ceramic Protection—one of the strongest coatings available to protect your paint from harsh elements.

A ceramic coating is a high-performance paint protectant that acts as a sacrificial layer over your vehicle’s clear coat. It has replaced traditional waxes and sealants due to its superior durability and long-lasting results when applied correctly.

Formulated with advanced materials that are far more resilient than conventional polymers, ceramic coatings bond strongly to the paint surface, creating a thicker and more protective barrier. This added thickness helps shield the paint from environmental damage while delivering a deep, high-gloss finish that is difficult to achieve with waxes or sealants.

When properly applied and maintained, a ceramic coating can provide years of protection, keeping your vehicle looking cleaner, glossier, and better protected for the long term.

Benefits of Modesta Ceramic Coatings:

  • Unmatched Gloss & Depth

  • Long-Term Paint Protection

  • Hydrophobic & Self-Cleaning Properties

  • Chemical & Heat Resistance

  • Preserves Vehicle Value

  • Price: $1,000
    Lifespan: 3 years of durable protection

    Why BC-08?
    BC-08 is designed for daily-driven vehicles at an accessible price point. Its highly hydrophobic properties provide excellent water repellency and self-cleaning performance. This coating forms a thick, self-sacrificing layer that helps protect your vehicle’s finish from light scratches, marring, and environmental damage.

  • Price: $1,400
    Lifespan: 5 years of durable protection

    Why BC-X?
    BC-X offers the best cost-to-performance ratio in Modesta’s lineup. Positioned between BC-08 and their higher-end options, it delivers an ideal balance of gloss, shine, and long-term protection. Its exceptional hydrophobic properties help keep your vehicle cleaner for longer with minimal maintenance.

  • Price: $1,900
    Lifespan: 10 years of durable protection

    Why BC-04?
    BC-04 is an extremely durable, chemical-resistant pure glass coating. It delivers an instant luminous shine and deep gloss by combining liquid glass technology with nano-grade titanium, resulting in a finish that is both visually stunning and incredibly hard.

  • Maintenance wash completed every 3-6 months to bring back the ceramic’s hydrophobic properties

    $120

Helping your vehicle maintain a pristine, long-lasting finish.

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Ceramic Coating FAQs

  • Yes, although new vehicles are often assumed to have flawless paint, it’s common for them to have imperfections straight from the factory or to sustain damage during transit and dealership handling. Our paint correction process not only corrects these imperfections but also prepares the surface to ensure optimal bonding of the coating. Skipping this step can reduce the longevity and effectiveness of the coating.

  • A ceramic coating creates a highly durable protective layer over your vehicle’s clear coat, which is naturally soft and vulnerable. This layer helps resist damage from environmental contaminants that can degrade your paint. With proper care, ceramic coatings can last anywhere from 2 to 10 years.

  • No, ceramic coatings are not scratch proof, despite some marketing claims. While these coatings are very hard, they are also thin and designed to be scratch-resistant rather than scratch-proof. This means they can reduce the likelihood of visible swirling but cannot completely prevent scratches. For superior impact and scratch protection, Paint Protection Film (PPF) is the recommended option.

  • No, a ceramic coating is too thin to be able to absorb the impact of a rock chip without being damaged. If you’re looking for impact and scratch resistance, consider paint protection film.

  • No, we offer coatings specifically designed for automotive glass, leather interiors, wheels, brakes, and other surfaces. For more information about the specific areas we service, please call, email, or visit our shop.

  • While a ceramic coating offers greater chemical resistance than your vehicle’s paint, it is still possible to stain the coating if contaminants are not promptly removed. Although the coating resists etching for extended periods, it is not completely impervious.

  • Yes! The installation of a ceramic coating over your vinyl or PPF can provide the same incredible benefits you can expect from the same coating over your paint.

  • We strongly urge against the use of any automatic car wash after the application of a coating. As your paint will be nearly flawless, touch car washes will surely cause damage that would need additional paint correction to address. Touchless car washes may seem harmless; however, the chemicals used in touchless washes are very harsh and can drastically reduce the lifespan of your coating.