Ceramic Coating in Cleveland OH
Professional ceramic coating in Cleveland. Years of protection, deep gloss, easy maintenance. Mobile service.
What is a Ceramic Coating?
Traditional paste wax adds short-term gloss but breaks down fast under rain, UV, road salt, and bird droppings. Modern ceramic coating is a semi-permanent liquid layer that bonds to your clear coat and forms a hydrophobic, “sacrificial” barrier. It takes the abuse from rain, dirt, snow, and Ohio winter brine so your paint stays cleaner, glossier, and easier to wash.
Why choose ceramic coating
Durable protection measured in years, not weeks
Deep gloss and strong water beading
UV and chemical resistance to reduce fading and etching
Faster maintenance: contaminants release more easily
We install professional-grade coatings for cars, SUVs, and trucks across Greater Cleveland (Lakewood, Parma, Avon, Bay Village, and nearby). Mobile service available.
Ceramic Coating in Cleveland, OH — Long-Lasting Paint Protection
Ceramic coating is the smartest way to lock in deep gloss and real protection for years, but it only delivers if the prep and product are legit. The spray “ceramic” bottles at the store add short-term shine; they are not true coatings and aren’t worth hundreds. The result you want comes from the process that goes into the ceramic coating. At Zayas Mobile Detailing, we deep-clean, clay, iron-decontaminate, and machine polish so the coating actually bonds, resists UV and chemicals, and stays easier to wash. Timeline depends on your paint and goals: well-kept cars may need a light polish and 3-5 Hours; heavily swirled paint can require multi-step correction and 8-15 hours. Is polishing mandatory? No, but skipping it locks in defects and wastes coating potential; if you don’t want correction, use a pro sealant instead. We offer a 3-year, and 5-year ceramic coating options with maintenance washes and topper refreshes so the gloss and hydrophobics don’t fall off a cliff.
Ceramic Coating Requires a Careful Proccess
A ceramic coating isn’t a quick wipe-on, wipe-off like wax. It has a precise flash window that shifts with brand, temperature, and humidity, so you read the surface and act at the right moment under strong lighting, one small section at a time. Level too soon and you cheat the bond and the lifespan. Wait too long and you fight residue and risk high spots—the dried smears that kill the look. Caught early, they buff out; cured for days, they require machine polishing. This is why real coatings feel different: they’re semi-permanent, they demand skill, and when done right the payoff is obvious—richer color, sharper reflections, easier washes, and the quiet pride of a car that turns heads every time you pull up. If you’re investing in protection, do it once, do it correctly, and enjoy the result every drive.
Ceramic Coatings Myths
Ceramic coatings are durable and long-lasting. They are not magic. If you treat your paint carelessly, the coating will not save it. Know the limits or you’ll end up disappointed by swirls and etching. Here are the myths we correct most:
Myth 1: “Coatings make paint scratch-proof.”
Reality: Most quality coatings are light scratch-resistant. That means they can shrug off the faintest marring from a soft towel during gentle wiping. It does not mean protection from rock chips, keys, gritty wash mitts, zippers, or denim rubbing the panel. Drag a dirty mitt across the paint and you will scratch it. Period.
Myth 2: “Coatings stop rock chips.”
Reality: Only paint protection film (PPF) absorbs impact from rocks and road debris. Ten layers of coating won’t change physics. Coatings excel at keeping water, dirt, and grime from sticking. They do not prevent scuffs, chips, or impact scratches. For maximum impact protection, choose PPF.
Myth 3: “Once coated, you don’t need to wash.”
Reality: Coatings make maintenance faster and easier, not optional. Wash the car regularly with proper tools and pH-balanced products to preserve gloss and hydrophobics. Skip care or rely on tunnel washes with stiff brushes and harsh chemicals and you’ll induce swirls and shorten the coating’s life. Good maintenance is the difference between two years and four years of performance.
Zayas Ceramic Coating Service
Clean Wheels, Tires, and Gas Cap- Wheels and tires are cleaned using specialized wheel cleaner and brushes to remove brake dust, dirt, and grime.
Remove Tar, Bugs, and Bird Poo- Bird poo and bugs are acidic, and they can damage the car’s clear coat if it remains on it long enough. Road tar can get very difficult to remove, especially on the lower part of door panels. We make sure to remove these stubborn etchings on the paint.
Hand Wash the Vehicle- We use high quality mitts, products, and methods to avoid swirls and scratching.
Iron Decon- To ensure a clean surface, we remove iron particles from your paint via a chemical decontamination.
Clay Barring- This is a process in which we remove tiny stubborn iron particles in the paint that the hand wash alone just simply does not remove. We use safe chemicals on the paint that dissolve these iron particles. We then use a clay bar to remove by hand what the dissolvent may have failed to remove.
Dry The Vehicle- We use high quality soft microfiber towels along with an air blower to dry the paint, wheels, and crevices.
1 Step Compound Phase- (If necessary) In this step we focus on safely eliminating most swirls and scratches using a professional machine polisher, cutting pad, and compound.
2 Step Polishing Phase- (If necessary) This will increase shine and clarity by polishing the micro-scratches that are leftover from the compound phase.
Apply Ceramic Coating- We hand apply a layer of Ceramic Coating to every part of the vehicle’s paint. Level it out and buff it off. Then we observe the area to make sure it was properly applied.
Clean The Exterior Glass and Windows- We use soft microfiber towels along with a high quality product to ensure that the glass is clean and streak free.
Door Jams- The door jams are neglected the most, so we ensure to give them the proper care they deserve.
Dress The Tires- The finishing touch for your vehicle.
**Pricing will vary on size and condition of your vehicle as well as your desired results**
Simple Pricing
3-Year Ceramic Coating
Car
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Nissan Altima
$400
Small SUV
Toyota Rav4
Honda CRV
Nissan Murano
$500
LG SUV/Truck
Toyota 4Runner
Honda Pilot
Nissan Pathfinder
$600
5-Year Ceramic Coating
Car
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Nissan Altima
$500
Small SUV
Toyota Rav4
Honda CRV
Nissan Murano
$600
LG SUV/Truck
Toyota 4Runner
Honda Pilot
Nissan Pathfinder
$700
Ceramic Coating FAQ’s
So what is a ceramic coating, really?
A pro-grade liquid polymer I level onto your clear coat after paint correction. It crosslinks as it cures and becomes a thin, hard, hydrophobic layer. You get higher chemical resistance, UV protection, and a slick surface that sheds dirt. It does not add measurable thickness like PPF and it won’t stop impacts.
How long will mine last, honestly?
Real-world 2–5 years for pro coatings, assuming proper prep and you wash right. Longevity depends on mileage, sun exposure, storage, and wash technique. Garage-kept cars with monthly hand washes and periodic toppers keep beading and slickness much longer than daily drivers that hit brush tunnels.
Will this stop scratches on my car?
No. It raises scratch resistance a notch, so light towel marring is reduced, but grit, dirty mitts, and automatic brushes still mark paint. Think: it buys you margin during good washing, not immunity from bad habits. If you drag jeans or a sandy sponge across the panel, you’ll scratch it.