Ceramic coating in Calgary.
A hard, glossy, hydrophobic layer bonded to your paint and glass — built to resist UV fade and contamination, and to make every wash after it noticeably easier. Available in 2-year and 5-year coverage.
Ceramic coating packages
Both packages start from a full Showroom Exterior Detail with wheel wells cleaned, then apply coating to painted surfaces and exterior glass.
2-Year Ceramic Coating
$699 from · Sedan/SUV
Service Includes
- Showroom Exterior Detail
- Wheel wells cleaned
- 2-year ceramic coating — painted surfaces
- 2-year ceramic coating — exterior glass
5-Year Ceramic Coating
$899 from · Sedan/SUV
Service Includes
- Showroom Exterior Detail
- Wheel wells cleaned
- 5-year ceramic coating — painted surfaces
- 5-year ceramic coating — exterior glass
Prices shown are starting from and do not include GST.
What it's for
Gloss, hydrophobic behaviour, UV resistance and easier ongoing maintenance. Coated paint sheds water and contamination far more readily than bare or waxed paint.
What it's not for
Ceramic coating doesn't add meaningful physical thickness, so it isn't rock-chip or impact protection. That's what paint protection film is built for.
Before coating
Coating locks in whatever's underneath it. Paint with existing swirls or oxidation benefits from correction first — our multi-stage exterior package already includes it.
Ceramic coating FAQs
How long does ceramic coating last?
We offer 2-year and 5-year ceramic coating packages. Both cover painted surfaces and exterior glass — the coating you choose depends on how long you plan to keep the vehicle and how it's maintained.
Does ceramic coating prevent rock chips?
No — ceramic coating is a hard, glossy, hydrophobic layer that resists contamination and UV fading, but it doesn't add meaningful physical thickness. Rock chip and impact protection is what PPF is for.
Does my car need paint correction before ceramic coating?
Coating locks in whatever the paint looks like underneath it, so existing swirls or oxidation will still show through. Both our ceramic packages start from a Showroom Exterior Detail; heavier correction is worth adding on older or higher-mileage paint.
Bring us your vehicle. We'll take it from there.
Book detailing online in a couple of minutes, or send us a few photos for a specialty PPF, ceramic or correction quote.
Two Shops. One standard.
Not sure which one fits your service? You don't need to choose — book what you need and we'll guide you to the right Shop.
The Local Detailer – 46 Ave
911B 46 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 2A5
- Interior & exterior detailing
- Full detail packages
- Ceramic coating (2-year & 5-year)
- Paint protection film (PPF)
The Local Detailers – 36 Ave
412B 36 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 1W4
- Basic interior detailing
- Basic exterior detailing
- Maintenance wash
- Interior touch-up detailing
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