Ceramic Coating Installers in Mount Vernon, OH
Ohio's weather changes on a dime; your vehicle's finish shouldn't have to.
Ohio’s weather is unpredictable, but your vehicle’s finish doesn’t have to be. Our ceramic coatings provide long-lasting shine and superior protection against the elements. At Shep’s Automotive Detailing, we go beyond traditional waxes and sealants—our advanced ceramic coatings create a durable, molecular-level bond with your paint, shielding it from UV rays, chemical stains, and road grime. With unmatched durability and dirt resistance, your car will stay cleaner and look better for years to come.
What we'll do:
- Decontamination Wash
Wheels & tires will be sprayed down with a non-acidic wheel cleaner, and scrubbed thoroughly, inside and out.
Tires will have a radiant dressing applied to them that will not fade, sling or stain with multiple washes.
We will spray the entire undercarriage of the vehicle.
We will remove bugs from windows, mirrors, grille, hood & cowl panel and roof.
We always use two buckets for washing vehicles.
Foaming the entire vehicle, we will allow our soap concentrate to work on the entire surface of the vehicle.
After foaming, we will use a paint safe brush and work on all the areas that a wash mitt will typically miss.
Working with a wash mitt, we will wash your vehicle top-down, side-to-side.
We spray an iron remover on the entire surface of your vehicle, allowing this to dwell. This will help remove and loosen set-in contaminants to help the clay bar work better.
Using premium grade synthetic clay, we will remove tar and other tacky debris from your paint leaving it silky smooth.
Adhesive residue and most overspray will be removed with our paint-safe solvent.
We will dry the vehicle with a combination of towels and compressed air.
2. Paint Inspection
We accurately measure clearcoat on panels.
Trim, headlights, plastic door handles and any other sensitive materials will be masked off to prevent polishing compounds from coming into contact with them.
3. Step One: Cut
We cut with a variety of pads based on defect severity. We typically always cut by rotary.
4. Step Two: Polish
We polish with a DA to finish panel surfaces.
5. Coating Preparation
Masking tape is removed from the vehicle and an alcohol solution will be used on all areas of the vehicle prior to application to leave a completely clean surface and remove any stray polishing compound for the coating to be applied.
6. Coating Application
Coating will be applied panel by panel to ensure even coverage.
Coating will be applied to wheels, glass and trim as well.
Performing a two-step leveling process, we will use a combination of towels.
7. Forty-Eight Hour Curing Period
Your vehicle must stay shielded from the elements for the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours after a ceramic coating has been applied, this is to allow the coating to adhere to your paint and be effective through it's advertised life.
True-Graphene Ceramic Coatings
5-Year Ceramic Coating
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $500
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $650
Our 5-Year Ceramic Coating provides an ultra hard glass-like finish to your vehicles exterior, protecting it marring, weathering, fall-out, UV damage and wash warring. Our perpetual ceramic coating will add 3~4 microns of ceramic coating to wheels, paint, trim and glass.
Please note there is a three day turnaround for ceramic coating services.
7-Year Ceramic Coating
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $650
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $800
Our 7-Year Ceramic Coating is a ceramic coating with graphene oxide, providing the hardest layer of protection we can offer. This coating will be applied to paint, wheels, trim and glass. Giving you years of shine and paint protection.
Please note there is a three day turnaround for ceramic coating services.
Paint Inspection
We never rush into applying a ceramic coating, we will first perform a full exterior detail before moving on to identify the imperfections on your vehicles finish, minor and major.
Paint Correction
Using a combination of pads and industry leading compounds, we cut and polish by machine. Imperfections, swirl marks and oxidation are a thing of the past!
Coating Application
Our ceramic coating will be hand applied to all exterior surfaces of your vehicle, ensuring complete coverage and an even layer of coating to the wheels, windows, trim, headlights and taillights.
Coating Maintenance
To ensure your coating lasts it's entire working life, it is important to have regular wash maintenance on it. We are able to help you make your new coating last it's full working life.
Maintenance Plans
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $100.00/Month
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $125.00/Month
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Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: $270/Quarter (Save $30)
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: $345/Quarter (Save $30)
This service is only available to vehicles that have received a ceramic coating from us.
Ceramic Coating FAQs
What is a ceramic coating?
Ceramic coatings provide a hard, long lasting barrier between your vehicles paint and the elements. Unlike traditional wax, ceramic coatings last more than a few months, protect your vehicles paint from wash marring, consistently bead water and makes washing your car a breeze without breaking down!
Are these real ceramic coatings, or spray on sealants?
These are not spray-on sealants, these are true graphene ceramic coatings that are easily maintainable and repel water like nothing else!
Is this a mobile service?
No, for ceramic coating services we require vehicles to be dropped off at our shop just outside Mount Vernon.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for all ceramic coating services we require a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the service, this goes towards the final cost. You can view our Deposit Policy for more information.
Ceramic Coating Guarantee: Ceramic coatings are provided a warranty, warranty is limited to the advertised lifetime of the coating, which is either 5 or 7 years, as specified at the time of purchase. Claims made beyond this period will not be eligible for coverage under this warranty. Furthermore, any claims for this warranty MUST be made within 30 days of the incident that caused the damage to the coating. Failure to report damages within this timeframe may result in the voiding of warranty coverage due to the potential cost implications of repairing the coating. Warranty is subject to adherence to the maintenance guidelines outlined in the agreement you sign. Failure to comply with these guidelines may void this warranty. Shep’s Automotive Detailing reserves the right to assess any warranty claims and determine eligibility for coverage. If client declines the necessary 48 hour curing process, warranty will be void and cost of maintenance on the coating will be at the discretion of Shep's Automotive Detailing, LLC.