34Years in SalemFamily-owned since 1992
Ceramic Coating in Salem, Oregon
Starting prices include at least three years of protection, with longer-lasting options available, and one stage of paint correction.
Starting at $950
Ceramic Coating Prices in Salem, OR
Ceramic coating starts at:
- Cars
- $950
- Midsize Vehicles
- $1,250
- Larger Vehicles
- $1,550+
Starting prices include at least three years of protection, with longer-lasting options available. Each package includes one stage of paint correction and the preparation required for coating application.
What Ceramic Coating Does for Your Paint
Ceramic coating helps protect your vehicle from environmental contaminants while improving gloss, water repellency, and ease of maintenance. It forms a durable barrier that helps preserve the paint and makes routine cleaning easier.
Ceramic coatings bond to properly prepared paint to create a durable, hydrophobic layer. They do not make paint scratch-proof and still require proper care.
Inspection and a Firm Estimate
We inspect every vehicle before work begins. Pricing and preparation may vary based on vehicle size, paint condition, existing defects, and the level of correction needed. Additional paint correction or preparation may be recommended to achieve the desired finish and proper coating performance.
Before proceeding, we will explain our recommendations, expected results, and provide a firm estimate for the work required.
How We Apply Ceramic Coating
A coating seals in whatever is under it, so the prep matters. Every ceramic coating at our Salem shops goes through the same four steps.
Inspect the Vehicle
We inspect every vehicle before work begins, explain our recommendations and expected results, and give you a firm estimate.
Wash and Decontaminate
A hand wash, then road tar and other bonded grime removed so nothing gets sealed under the coating.
Paint Correction
Every package includes one stage of paint correction. Paint with heavier defects may need more, and we tell you before we start.
Coat by Hand
The coating goes on panel by panel, then every surface is checked before the vehicle goes home.
Heavy swirls or scratches beyond one stage? Additional paint correction is billed at $135/hr.
Ceramic Coating or the VIP Plan?
They do different jobs. The VIP Plan is $150 added to a Complete Detail, and it puts paint sealant, fabric guard and leather guard on every Complete Detail after that for as long as you own the vehicle.
A ceramic coating is a harder, longer-lasting layer on the paint alone. If you plan to keep a vehicle for years, a coating on fresh or corrected paint plus regular details is a good combination.
Paint Work From Our Salem, OR Shops
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White Dodge Viper 
Dark Gray Corvette C8 
Lifted Black Pickup 
1960s Ford Mustang 
Light Gray Lexus SUV 
Black Ford Focus RS
Paint Work Reviews
150+ Google reviews“Didn't think the water spots would ever come out of the Black Ford Explorer, incredible work, Car looked brand new, spotless inside and out. First class work and service.”
Todd S. · Aumsville Hwy
July 23, 2024
“These guys are great - brought back a dull white 10 year old Nissan to like new condition. Highly recommend!”
Jay H. · Lancaster Dr
September 14, 2018
“Willamette Auto Detail did such a fabulous job on my 2005 Silverado pickup, I didn't even want to drive it down the road for fear of getting it dirty! The water spots that had slowly developed and hardened over eleven years time were gone! That dark green luster I couldn't get back with elbow grease had suddenly returned! The headlamps and tail-lights sparkled! …”
Lars S. · Lancaster Dr
September 13, 2016
Ceramic Coating Questions
How long does your ceramic coating last?
Our starting prices include at least 3 years of protection, and longer-lasting options are available. Washing it by hand helps it last.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Salem, OR?
Ceramic coating starts at $950 for cars, $1,250 for midsize vehicles and $1,550+ for larger vehicles. Each package includes one stage of paint correction and the prep for the coating.
Does my paint need correction first?
Every package includes one stage of paint correction. If the paint has heavy swirls, scratches or oxidation, we may recommend more correction or prep to get the finish you want and proper coating performance.
Is ceramic coating better than the VIP Plan?
They do different jobs. The VIP Plan ($150) puts paint sealant, fabric guard and leather guard on every Complete Detail for as long as you own the vehicle. A ceramic coating is a harder layer on the paint that lasts at least 3 years.
Is a ceramic coated car scratch-proof?
No. A coating does not make paint scratch-proof and still requires proper care. It does make washing easier, so a gentle hand wash brings it back. Skip brush car washes.
We do ceramic coating in Salem for drivers from Keizer, Aumsville, Turner, Stayton, Silverton, Woodburn, Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, and for customers who come up or down I-5 from Albany, OR and Wilsonville, OR.
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