Spray-on "ceramic"
- Wiped over whatever is already on the paint, swirls and all
- A thin topper that fades in weeks to a few months
- Applied in a driveway, in the wind and dust
- Nobody to call if it streaks or high-spots
Rogersville · Springfield · Ozark · Nixa · Strafford
Ceramic coating, not a spray bottle.
A professional coating bonded to paint we've decon washed and clay barred first. Done indoors in a clean, climate-controlled bay 15 minutes east of Springfield, by two Navy veterans who don't rush the prep.
Packages from $800
- Veteran
- Owned & operated
- Indoors
- Climate-controlled bay
- Up to 7
- Year coatings
- 5.0
- Google rating
Know what you're buying
Pro coating vs. the spray can
"Ceramic" is printed on a lot of bottles now. Here's the honest difference, so you know which one you're shopping for.
Professional coating at our shop
- Paint decon washed and clay barred before anything goes on
- A hard, bonded layer rated for 1, 3 or 7 years
- Applied and cured indoors in a clean, climate-controlled bay
- A local shop in Rogersville you can drive back to
Looking for a product to apply yourself? We don't sell kits. This page is for folks who want it done professionally.
Is it right for you?
Who a coating is for
A coating is an investment in paint you plan to keep looking good. It's a great fit for some people and a waste of money for others. We'd rather tell you which one you are up front.
A great fit if
- You just bought the vehicle, new or new to you, and want to keep the paint that way
- You plan to keep it a few years or more
- You're tired of waxing and want washing to take half the time
- You care more about the job being right than being cheap
Probably not for you if
- You're shopping for the lowest price in town
- You're trading the vehicle in within a year
- You want rock chip protection (that's paint protection film, which we also install)
How we do it
The prep is the job
A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so most of the time goes into the paint before the coating ever comes out.
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01
Decon wash
Foam and hand wash, plus iron and tar removal, so nothing is left sitting on the paint.
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02
Clay bar
Bonded grit pulled out of the clear coat so the coating bonds to paint, not dirt.
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03
Polish
A one-step polish to bring out the gloss and knock down light swirls. Included in the 3 and 7-year packages.
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04
Coat & cure
Applied panel by panel indoors, left to cure, then inspected under the lights before you pick it up.
What it costs
Three packages
1-year coating
$800+
Decon wash, clay bar and a 1-year coating.
3-year coating
$1,200+
Decon wash, clay bar, one-step polish and a 3-year coating.
7-year coating
$1,500+
Decon wash, clay bar, one-step polish and a 7-year coating.
Starting prices for smaller vehicles. Trucks, SUVs and add-ons like glass or wheel coating cost more.
5.0 on Google
What customers say
"The auto film studio is literally the best around, in every facet."
"Fair price and great service."
"This is the only place I recommend to people."
Questions
Ceramic coating FAQ
Is this the same as the spray-on ceramic from the parts store?
No. Spray products are a topper that lasts weeks to a few months. A professional coating is a much harder layer that bonds to paint we've already decon washed and clay barred, and it's rated in years, not months.
Does ceramic coating stop rock chips?
No. A coating adds gloss, makes the paint easier to clean and resists light marring, but it won't stop a rock. Chip protection is what paint protection film (PPF) is for, and we install that too.
Is it worth coating an older vehicle?
Often, yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so older paint usually wants the polish step in our 3 and 7-year packages. We'll look at the paint and tell you honestly which one makes sense.
How much does it cost?
Packages start at $800 (1-year), $1,200 (3-year, with polish) and $1,500 (7-year, with polish) for smaller vehicles. Larger vehicles and add-ons like glass or wheel coating cost more.
Get started
Ceramic coating quote
Tell us the vehicle and the shape the paint is in, and we'll follow up with your exact price and the next open slot. Prefer to talk? Call or text. You'll reach the people doing the work.
Call or text 417-408-5953
The shop
116 Dempsey Dr, Suite E
Rogersville, MO 65742
Rogersville, MO 65742
About 15 minutes east of Springfield on Highway 60.