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Ceramic Coating in Ireland — 5+ Years of Gloss and Protection
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Ceramic Coating in Ireland — 5+ Years of Gloss and Protection

A properly applied ceramic coating delivers years of hydrophobic protection, deep gloss and easier washing. Learn what ceramic coating is, what it costs, and how to look after it.

Published 31 July 2026

What is Ceramic Coating?

Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your car's clear coat, forming a permanent hydrophobic layer of glass-like protection. Unlike wax (which lasts weeks), a professional ceramic coating lasts 5+ years.

What Does It Actually Do?

  • Extreme water beading — rain, dirt and grime run straight off.
  • UV protection — stops paint from oxidising and fading.
  • Chemical resistance — protects against bird droppings, tree sap and road salt.
  • Deep gloss — the "wet look" that makes colours pop.
  • Easier washing — dirt slides off, no more heavy scrubbing.

Why Prep Matters

A ceramic coating locks in whatever is under it. That's why we always paint-correct the car first — see our paint correction guide. Skipping the prep is the #1 mistake DIY-ers make: you seal in swirl marks and water spots for years.

Our Ceramic Coating — One Service, Done Right

We keep it simple: one professional-grade paint ceramic coating, €300 flat, applied by hand over freshly-corrected paint. One full day in the shop, cured overnight in a dust-controlled bay, and you drive away with 5+ years of protection.

  • Full paint decontamination — iron fallout remover, clay bar, panel wipe.
  • Multi-layered ceramic application by hand, panel-by-panel.
  • Cured overnight — no dust, no rushed IR-lamp finish.
  • Includes every painted panel: bonnet, roof, doors, boot, bumpers.

Because prep is non-negotiable, our booking flow pairs the coating with a Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3 Buffing — pick whichever matches the state of your paint, and we'll handle the sequencing.

Aftercare — Getting the Most From Your Coating

Aftercare essentials:

  • Keep dry for 24 hours, no washing for 7 days.
  • Only pH-neutral shampoo and the two-bucket method afterwards.
  • No automatic car washes — hand wash only.
  • Dry standing water after rain for the first month.

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