By Dom & Dylan ·
The short answer
Wax is a thin layer that sits on your paint and wears off in weeks. Ceramic coating bonds to your paint and lasts years.
Wax: good for
- A quick shine before a weekend
- Older cars you're selling soon
- Tight budgets: our Full Detail includes a quick sealant
Ceramic: good for
- Cars you plan to keep 3+ years
- Dark paint that shows swirls
- Owners who want easy, fast washes
What it costs here
Our ceramic coating starts at $1,100 for a coupe with a 3-year coating, and paint correction is included in every package. See every size and tier on the ceramic coating page.
The salt-belt factor
Central Illinois winters mean road salt and brine. A coated car rinses clean faster, so the salt spends less time on your paint.