PROFESSIONAL-GRADE
CERAMIC COATING
IN AUSTIN, TX

KCA prices ceramic coating in three transparent levels: Level 1: Ceramic Coating ($600) for newer, well-kept paint, Level 2: Single-Stage Polish + Coating ($1,200), and Level 3: Multi-Step Correction + Coating ($1,900) for finishes that need real restoration. Your vehicle's size, paint condition and the preparation it needs determine the right option; your installer confirms the level before any work begins. Full details in our Austin ceramic coating cost guide.

Protection can last up to 6 years, depending on the selected coating package, vehicle preparation, maintenance, use, and environmental exposure. Texas sun and outdoor parking are exactly the conditions coatings are designed to face, but no coating lasts the same on every vehicle; see how long ceramic coating lasts in Austin.

Not every vehicle needs the same level of correction, but a coating locks in whatever condition your paint is in when it's applied. That's why every KCA coating starts with an inspection: it determines whether your paint needs a polish, a multi-step paint correction, or is ready to coat as-is. Our guide on paint correction before ceramic coating explains how prep decides the result.

Yes, subject to the same inspection and preparation as any other vehicle. New paint can still carry contamination, transport residue or dealer-installed wash marks, so "new" doesn't automatically mean "ready to coat." It also doesn't mean every new vehicle needs correction; the inspection tells us.

Yes. KCA regularly works on Tesla and other EV paint, including on-site service where a suitable garage or enclosed workspace is available. See our Tesla ceramic coating guide for what's different about coating an EV.

No. A ceramic coating improves surface protection, gloss and ease of maintenance, but it does not make paint scratch-proof and it is not paint protection film (PPF). Anything that would scratch or chip unprotected paint can still damage coated paint.

There's no guarantee against water spots. A coated surface sheds water more easily and is easier to clean, but mineral deposits can still etch spots if water is allowed to dry and remain on the paint, especially with Central Texas hard water. Prompt drying still matters.

Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and soft media, avoid automatic brush car washes, and dry with clean microfiber. Regular, gentle maintenance is what keeps a coating performing; our coated-vehicle care guide covers the full routine.

Yes. When your location provides an appropriate garage or enclosed working environment, we perform the full coating process on-site. Because application is sensitive to working conditions, we don't treat ceramic like a standard outdoor mobile wash or detail, and not every driveway or parking spot is appropriate. If your property isn't suitable, we can discuss pickup/drop-off or another appropriate garage-based arrangement when you book.

Coating application works best when the vehicle can be prepared and treated in an environment protected from uncontrolled weather, direct sun exposure, dust and airborne contamination while the product is being applied. A garage or enclosed workspace gives the coating a clean, stable setting to bond properly, which is why we treat it differently from a regular wash or detail.

Honestly, not for everyone. If a vehicle is close to the end of its life with you, if the budget would force skipping the preparation the paint actually needs, or if you'd rather not maintain the coating afterward, a quality wax or sealant detail may serve you better. We'd rather match you to the right service than sell every visitor the biggest package.