Ceramic Pro Ceramic Coating in Washington, NJ
Appearance Plus applies Ceramic Pro ceramic coatings at our shop in Washington, NJ. Coatings start at $895 for a small car and $650 for motorcycles, and we confirm the final price after inspecting your vehicle. The warranty depends on the package and starts at 1 year. Paid pickup and delivery is available from Hackettstown, Long Valley, Flemington, Bedminster and Morristown.
A ceramic coating is a liquid protective layer that is applied by hand and cures into a hard, glossy, water-repellent film on top of your clear coat. Unlike a wax or spray sealant that sits loosely on the surface and wears off in a matter of weeks, a professional coating bonds to the paint and holds up far longer. It helps resist bird droppings, road salt, tree sap, bug residue and UV fading, and it makes washing noticeably easier because dirt and water have a harder time sticking.
At Appearance Plus Auto Detailing & Powder Coating in Washington, NJ, Rob Torres handles every coating personally inside our indoor shop. Coating work depends on preparation and a controlled environment. Whatever is on the paint when the coating goes on gets sealed in, so we spend most of our time making sure the surface is clean, corrected and ready before any product is applied.
How long a coating lasts depends on the product level, how the vehicle is driven and stored, and how it is washed. We walk you through the options and what to expect when we quote your vehicle.
A coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. Rob washes, decontaminates, polishes and panel wipes each vehicle before the coating ever goes on, and he does the application himself in our indoor Washington, NJ shop. If the paint needs more than polishing, such as a scratch through the clear or a damaged panel, we can handle that too, since detailing, body repair and powder coating are all done under one roof.
We work with drivers from Washington and nearby towns in Warren, Hunterdon and Morris Counties. Book online or call (908) 894-8147 to get a quote and talk through which coating makes sense for your vehicle.
- Professional-grade coating
- Years of lasting protection
- Extreme water beading
- Deep mirror-gloss finish
Ceramic coating prices
Vehicle size, color and the condition of the paint set the final price. Most cars need at least some polishing before coating, and we'll tell you exactly what yours needs after an inspection.
| Small car | From $895 |
| Motorcycle | From $650 |
| Larger cars, SUVs and trucks | Priced by size and condition |
What’s included
Full wash and decontamination
A careful hand wash, iron fallout removal, tar removal and clay bar treatment to remove bonded contaminants from paint, glass and wheels.
Paint assessment
We inspect the paint under shop lighting to decide how much polishing is needed before coating, since a coating will lock in swirls just as well as it locks in gloss.
Paint enhancement or correction
Depending on the package and the paint's condition, the finish is machine polished to remove swirls and defects and bring out full clarity.
Panel wipe prep
Every surface is wiped with a panel prep solution to remove polishing oils and residue so the coating can bond directly to clean clear coat.
Hand application and leveling
The coating is applied panel by panel, given the right flash time, then leveled and buffed off to avoid high spots or streaks.
Indoor curing and final inspection
The vehicle stays inside while the coating begins to cure, and we check every panel under lighting before it goes home.
Ceramic Pro packages and warranty
We install Ceramic Pro, one of the best-known professional coating brands. Ceramic Pro packages differ in how many layers go on and how long they last, and the warranty depends on the package you choose, starting at 1 year. We'll recommend a package based on how you drive, where the car is parked and how long you plan to keep it.
Paint coating packages
Coating levels for different needs, from a daily driver that sits outside to a garage-kept car. We explain the differences in protection and prep at the quote.
Wheels and calipers
A heat-resistant coating on wheel faces, barrels and calipers makes brake dust easier to rinse off. It pairs well with our Powder Coating service for refinished wheels.
Glass coating
A water-repellent coating on the windshield and windows helps rain sheet off and makes it easier to clear bugs and road film.
Exterior trim
Coating unpainted plastic trim helps it resist fading and keeps it looking dark and even instead of chalky and gray.
Interior surfaces
Protection for leather, fabric and interior plastics that helps resist spills, stains and everyday wear.
Maintenance washes
Proper, coating-safe hand washes and decontamination to keep the coating performing and to catch any issues early.
Ceramic coating vs. PPF
Paint protection film is a physical layer that stops rock chips and scratches. A ceramic coating doesn't stop chips, but it adds gloss and makes the car far easier to wash. Many customers put XPEL film on the front of the car and Ceramic Pro over everything, and we do both in the same shop.
Our ceramic coating process
- 1
Consultation
We talk about how you use the vehicle, where it is parked and how it is washed, then recommend a coating level and which surfaces to include.
- 2
Wash and decon
The vehicle is fully washed, chemically decontaminated and clayed so no grit or fallout is trapped under the coating.
- 3
Polish
Rob machine polishes the paint to the level your package calls for, starting with a test spot to dial in the right approach.
- 4
Panel wipe and coat
After a full panel wipe, the coating is applied in small sections, leveled and inspected under lighting as each panel is finished.
- 5
Cure and aftercare walkthrough
The coating begins curing indoors. At pickup we explain how long to wait before the first wash and how to maintain the finish.
Ceramic coating FAQ
How much does ceramic coating cost in NJ?
At our Washington, NJ shop, Ceramic Pro starts at $895 for a small car and $650 for motorcycles. Size, color and paint condition set the final price, which we confirm after inspection.
What brand of ceramic coating do you use?
We use Ceramic Pro.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. The warranty depends on the Ceramic Pro package you choose and starts at 1 year.
Do I need paint correction first?
Usually, yes. We inspect the paint and recommend correction where it's needed, because the coating locks in the finish underneath.
Should I get ceramic coating or PPF?
PPF protects against rock chips; a ceramic coating adds gloss and makes washing easier. Many customers get both.