Easier routine washing
Water beads, grime releases more easily, and routine maintenance takes less effort.
Ceramic Coating · Greater Sacramento
Ceramic coating.
With paint correction.
Paint correction and professional ceramic protection, with preparation matched to your vehicle's condition.
From $999 · Sedan base price
Review the preparation and full price before payment. The $50 deposit is credited toward your service. Location and curing conditions are confirmed with you.
$50
reserves your date
Full day
of correction + coating
3–5 years
of potential protection
30 days
to request a gloss re-inspect
What’s included
Preparation, correction and ceramic protection.
Your service includes inspection, paint correction, ceramic protection and aftercare guidance. We confirm the preparation your paint needs before work begins.
Condition-Matched Paint Correction$500
Pro Multi-Layer Ceramic Coating$700
Wheel Ceramic Coating$120
Glass Hydrophobic Coating$80
Trim & Plastic Restoration$69
30-day gloss re-inspectIncluded
Combined service value
$1,469
Sum of these listed add-on prices. Your package includes more work.
Your vehicle from $999
Coating benefits
Protection and easier maintenance.
Ceramic coating helps maintain gloss and makes routine cleaning easier. Regular washing and proper aftercare are still required.
Protection measured in years
Replace the wax-every-season cycle with up to 3–5 years of properly maintained coating performance.
Maintained paint gloss
Preserved gloss and cleaner paint condition help your vehicle look cared for when it matters.
Proof in the paint
The difference shows up in water, light, and reflection.
Paint care
What affects your paint over time.
Sun, contamination and washing habits affect your finish. We assess the paint’s condition before correction and explain which defects can be improved.
UV oxidation
Sun exposure gradually breaks down clear coat. That chalky, faded look is oxidation in the finish itself — not dirt — and improving it usually requires machine polishing.
Bird droppings & bug guts
Acidic enough to etch clear coat, and the risk climbs the longer they sit in summer heat. Remove them promptly rather than letting them dwell.
Water spots & hard minerals
Sprinklers and rain leave mineral deposits that bake into paint and often require machine polishing to remove.
Automatic car washes
Spinning brushes drag grit across your paint. Those spider-web swirls under streetlights? That is where they come from.
Iron & brake dust
Tiny hot metal particles embed in the clear coat, then rust. The orange specks on white cars are exactly this.
Tree sap & road tar
Bonds to unprotected paint quickly. The longer it sits, the harder it becomes to remove safely.
Wax vs. sealant vs. ceramic
Compare paint protection options.
Compare wax, paint sealant and professional ceramic coating by maintenance, durability and price. Performance depends on the product, preparation and care.
| Carnauba Wax | Paint Sealant | Pro Ceramic Coating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection lasts | 3–6 weeks | 3–6 months | Up to 3–5 years with proper care |
| UV & oxidation defense | Minimal | Moderate | Strong UV resistance |
| Chemical resistance | None | Low | High — bird droppings, sap, salt |
| Surface durability | Soft — wipes off | Thin film | Hard, semi-permanent bonded layer |
| Water behavior | Sheets slowly | Some beading | Strong beading & sheeting |
| Gloss depth | Warm, fades fast | Slick, flat | Deep and longer-lasting |
| Routine washing | Full effort | Slightly easier | Noticeably easier |
Everyday benefits
What ceramic coating helps with.
Dirt releases more easily
A hydrophobic surface helps water and dirt release, which makes routine washing easier. How much easier varies with environment and maintenance.
Added UV resistance
The coating adds a sacrificial layer with UV resistance, designed to help slow oxidation of the clear coat underneath.
Chemical resistance
Bird droppings, bug acid, road salt and sap contact the coating first — they should still be removed promptly to protect the finish underneath.
Gloss you can see from across the lot
Condition-matched correction improves what can safely be corrected, then the coating helps preserve that depth and gloss.
Presents better at resale
Paint condition is one of the first things a buyer or appraiser notices. Well-maintained, protected paint tends to present better.
Years, not weeks
One appointment can replace many wax applications — up to 3–5 years with proper care, depending on the installed coating and conditions.
Preparation first, always
How we prepare and coat your vehicle.
We wash, decontaminate and assess the paint before correction and coating. The agreed scope depends on its condition.
- 01
Full decontamination
1.5 hrsFoam pre-soak, hand wash, iron remover and clay bar strip bonded contaminants so the coating can bond to clean, bare clear coat.
- 02
Paint inspection under lights
30 minWe map every panel for swirls, etching and defects with detailing lights and a paint-depth gauge before touching a polisher. That inspection determines the recommendation.
- 03
Condition-matched paint correction
4–5 hrsCompound, polish and finishing passes as the paint condition safely allows. This step is why the gloss is real, not filled — and why results vary by vehicle.
- 04
Panel wipe & coating application
2 hrsPanels are chemically stripped of oils, then the coating is layered by hand, panel by panel, and leveled at the correct flash time.
- 05
Cure, inspect, hand-off
1 hrThe coating cures, every panel is inspected under lights, and you get a simple care sheet to help it perform for up to 3–5 years with proper care.
Choose your vehicle
Ceramic coating prices by vehicle.
Select your vehicle to see the coating package price. We confirm paint condition and any additional work with you before service.
Ceramic Coating · Greater Sacramento
Paint correction and ceramic coating.
- Condition-Matched Paint Correction
- Pro Multi-Layer Ceramic Coating
- Wheel Ceramic Coating
- Glass Hydrophobic Coating
- Trim & Plastic Restoration
30-day gloss re-inspect included. If the finish misses the hand-off standard, we return once to inspect and correct the area.
Combined value
$1,469
Sum of the listed add-on prices above.
Your vehicle
$999
$50 today · balance after service
Reschedule free with at least 24 hours’ notice
30-day gloss review
Report a gloss concern within 30 days.
If the gloss does not match what we showed you at hand-off, tell us within 30 days. We will return once to re-inspect and re-correct the affected area at no charge.
How it works
See the standard at hand-off
We inspect the finish with you so the result is clear before we leave.
One focused correction visit
Report a gloss concern within 30 days and we return once to inspect and correct the affected area.
This promise covers the corrected finish shown at hand-off. New damage, contamination, improper washing, and environmental etching are not covered.
Owner result
“10/10 awesome mobile detailing guys! They came out to my job and washed a bunch of cars! Hooked me up for free with a car wash and the car looks great again! Super happy, would recommend to anybody to get a wash with them!”
Tommy Moreno
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What Clients Say
Review5.0· 88 total reviews
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“Arsen did such an amazing job with my car!! It looks brand new and he fully removed all the dog hair (there was a lot), dirt and grime, more than I could ask for. It was also so convenient having them come to my house. Literally cannot recommend them enough!”
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Sam Krause
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“Wow! Incredibly impressed by Arsen‘s professionalism, the amount of effort he put into my car, and how easy it was to book an appointment through TheWashMen’s website. The price for what you get is so worth it.”
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Marc Favro
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“Arsen went above and beyond with his detailing. He removed stains and got all the tiny places you would never think of. Extremely professional and thorough would 100% recommend the Essential Detailing package well worth it, car has never looked better!”
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Cameron Biegel
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“Great work on cleaning my truck. Interior looks phenomenal”
Sean Farley
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“Overall a great experience! They did my dad’s Jeep as a Christmas gift and our 4Runner. Great attention to detail and worked all day to get the cars done. Thanks so much again!”
Makena Cade
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“10/10 awesome mobile detailing guys! They came out to my job and washed a bunch of cars! Hooked me up for free with a car wash and the car looks great again! Super happy, would recommend to anybody to get a wash with them!”
Tommy Moreno
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“Best car wash ever!!!”
jahmal clark
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“Book this company now!! Truly, I rarely write reviews, but if I could give 100 stars I would! I booked Arsen for a deep interior recently, and he was absolutely amazing. The amount of work, meticulous detail, and level of care he took was exceptional. My family van looks amazing!! He was also professional, kind, and considerate. I could not rave enough!! Thanks again Arsen!!”
Masako Ciani
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“Excellent communication, flexibility and paid great attention to detail with my car! Thanks again! Looks great!”
Emily Hilton
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“Great service, super flexible and professional. Made my car so nice and clean. Will definitely use again and recommend.”
Madalyn Whitworth
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“These guys do excellent work I would recommend them to anyone give them a shot. You won’t be disappointed.”
Louis Carter
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“Arsen went above and beyond!”
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Ceramic Coating · Greater Sacramento
Review your ceramic coating options.
See the preparation, coating package and price for your vehicle. The service includes a 30-day gloss re-inspect.
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Ceramic coating · from $999
30-day gloss re-inspect included