How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost?
Ceramic coating pricing depends on far more than the bottle being applied. Paint condition, preparation, correction, vehicle size and the coating system all influence the final cost. Here is what Quantum Detail currently charges and what each level of protection actually includes.
Ceramic coating packages at Quantum Detail currently start from $1,499.
Our Crystal Serum Light Correct & Coat package currently starts from $1,499, while professional-only Crystal Serum Ultra starts from $1,898.
Both pathways include paint preparation and correction before the long-term ceramic protection is installed.
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The coating itself is only part of the price. A professional ceramic service also involves cleaning, decontamination, assessment, paint correction, surface preparation and coating installation.
Build your starting estimate.
1Your vehicle
2Your coating
3Optional extras
Starting prices as of October 2026. Your final price is confirmed after we inspect the paint; heavier defects that need extra correction are quoted separately. Commercial vehicles are quoted.
The same preparation. Two coatings.
CSL Correct & Coat
Paint correction followed by Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light for owners wanting the finish improved before long-term protection.
- Full wash and exterior decontamination.
- Two-step machine polish correction.
- Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty option.
CSU Correct & Coat
The same preparation and correction process, finished with Gtechniq's flagship professional Crystal Serum Ultra coating.
- Full wash and exterior decontamination.
- Two-step machine polish correction.
- Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra.
- Nine-year manufacturer guarantee option.
Pricing is current at the time of this article update and may change with vehicle size, condition or additional correction requirements.
What changes between CSL and CSU?
The vehicle determines how much work happens before coating.
How much correction is required?
Swirls, haze, previous polishing defects and deeper correctable marks all influence the amount of machine work required before coating.
How much surface area?
Larger SUVs, utes and American trucks require more preparation, polishing and coating product than smaller vehicles.
Is standard correction enough?
Heavier defects may require additional correction beyond the standard Correct & Coat process and are assessed separately.
CSL or CSU?
Crystal Serum Ultra is the professional flagship product and carries a longer manufacturer guarantee option than Crystal Serum Light.
Add EXOv5?
EXOv5 can be added over Crystal Serum to increase slickness, gloss, water repellency and dirt release.
Wheels and glass?
Additional protection can extend beyond paint to wheel faces and exterior glass while the vehicle is already in the studio.
You are not just paying for the coating product.
Ceramic coating is extremely thin. It cannot level scratches, remove swirl marks or repair a poorly finished surface.
The work performed before the coating therefore has a major influence on the final appearance.
At Quantum Detail, the coating process is built around preparing and refining the finish first so the protection is installed over paint that presents properly.
Coating over swirl marks: the coating follows every scratch, so the defects are sealed in rather than removed and light still scatters.
Don't compare ceramic quotes by warranty years alone.
Ask what preparation is included, how much paint correction is part of the service, which coating is being installed, what warranty conditions apply and which surfaces are actually protected.
What does the extra $399 buy?
On our standard Correct & Coat package, the preparation is the same.
CSL Correct & Coat starts from $1,499 while CSU starts from $1,898.
The difference is the coating itself. Crystal Serum Ultra is Gtechniq's professional-only flagship coating, with higher durability and a nine-year manufacturer guarantee option.
Crystal Serum Light remains a serious long-term coating and is the more accessible option when a five-year system suits the ownership plan.
What else can be added?
Gtechniq EXOv5
Installed over Crystal Serum to increase slickness, gloss, water repellency and dirt release.
C5 Wheel Armour + G1 Smart Glass
Extend protection to all four wheel faces and exterior glass while the vehicle is already in the studio.
Long-term protection deserves a properly prepared finish.
Ceramic coating does not hide swirl marks, haze or poor previous polishing.
That is why our current ceramic packages include machine correction before the coating is installed.
The amount of correction required still depends on the condition of the vehicle. We are not chasing an arbitrary defect-removal percentage or unnecessarily removing paint.
The objective is to refine the surface to the level required for the finish and then protect that result.
Correct first. Protect second.
The coating is there to preserve the finish underneath it, so preparation and paint quality matter just as much as the coating choice.
It depends on what you are comparing it with.
Ceramic coating costs significantly more upfront than a wax, spray sealant or basic exterior detail.
That price reflects a different type of service: professional paint preparation and correction followed by a protection system designed to remain on the vehicle for years rather than weeks or months.
Whether that investment makes sense depends on how long you plan to keep the vehicle, how much you value easier maintenance and the level of paint presentation you want to preserve.
Ask these six questions.
Which coating is being used?
"Ceramic coating" is a category, not one universal product.
What preparation is included?
Find out what happens before the coating reaches the paint.
What correction is included?
A quote including proper paint correction should not be compared directly with a coating-only price.
What does the warranty require?
Registration, maintenance and inspection requirements can form part of manufacturer warranty eligibility.
Which surfaces are included?
Paint-only coating and complete paint, wheel, glass and interior protection are not equivalent services.
What happens after collection?
Good aftercare guidance matters because long-term coating performance still depends on sensible maintenance.
Compare the system, not just the number.
Ceramic coating cost FAQs.
How much does ceramic coating cost?
Quantum Detail's current ceramic coating packages start from $1,499 for CSL Correct & Coat and $1,898 for CSU Correct & Coat. Larger vehicles and additional correction requirements can increase the final price.
Why does ceramic coating pricing vary so much?
Prices vary because ceramic services can include very different levels of preparation, machine correction, coating products, vehicle sizes and additional surface protection. The coating bottle itself is only one part of the service.
Is paint correction included?
Yes. Quantum Detail's current CSL and CSU Correct & Coat packages include machine correction before the selected Crystal Serum coating is installed.
How much more is Crystal Serum Ultra?
Our current CSL Correct & Coat starts from $1,499, while Crystal Serum Ultra Correct & Coat starts from $1,898 — a difference of $399 on the standard vehicle package.
How much does EXOv5 cost?
EXOv5 currently costs $299 for a standard vehicle, $399 for a large vehicle or SUV and $499 for an American truck when added to a ceramic coating appointment.
Why correct the paint before ceramic coating?
Ceramic coating does not remove swirl marks, haze or scratches. Correcting the paint first improves the finish before the long-term coating is installed over it.
Are wheels and glass included in the ceramic coating price?
They are currently offered as an optional add-on to our ceramic coating service. The Wheels & Glass package is $349 for a sedan or coupe and $399 for an SUV or wagon.