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Ceramic Coating in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ceramic Pro over corrected paint, by a Certified Elite Dealer, for cars that live in salt air. Fifteen minutes down I-595 from downtown.

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Overview

Ceramic Coating for Fort Lauderdale drivers, installed in Davie

The closest Ceramic Pro Elite Dealer to downtown Fort Lauderdale is fifteen minutes west on I-595, at 5150 SW 48th Way, Unit 614 in Davie, just off State Road 7 with the Hard Rock next door. From Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista or Flagler Village it is one road. From Coral Ridge or the Galt Mile, the 95 south to the 595 and you are here in about twenty.

A ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat and makes it hard, glossy and slick. For a Fort Lauderdale car that means salt, bird droppings and water spots sit on the coating and rinse off instead of bonding to the paint and needing to be polished off. On the coast, where a car is in salt air whether it moves or not, that is the difference between paint that dulls in two summers and paint that still beads at year five.

Ceramic Pro packages start at $499. Bronze carries a 2-year warranty, Silver 5 years, Gold and Ultimate ION lifetime, all applied over corrected paint, registered with Ceramic Pro and reported to CARFAX. Financing is 0% for 12 months, and the inspection that tells you what your paint needs first is free.

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Instant quote for your exact car

Pick your car, add your name and phone, and every price in this section unlocks for your exact vehicle: paint protection film, the six Ceramic Pro packages and a color change wrap, plus a mock-up of your car in the color you want. One form, nothing else to type.

Full Front — starting at $1,799

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Urban vs Ceramic Pro PPF

Which film is right for you?

Urban10-year
Ceramic Pro PPFLifetime
Warranty
10 years
Lifetime
Film thickness
7.5 mil
8.5 mil
Self-healing
Yes
Superior
Durability & resistance
High
Superior
Top coat & hydrophobics
High
Superior
Stain & yellowing resistance
High
Superior
Gloss
High gloss
Superior
Impact resistance
High
Superior

Urban delivers true premium protection at a smart entry point. Ceramic Pro PPF is the flagship: maximum durability, gloss and a lifetime warranty.

Ceramic coating

Ceramic Pro packages for this car

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Ceramic Pro Sport Up to 1 yearfrom $499
Bronze Package 2-Year Warrantyfrom $599
Silver Package 5-Year Warrantyfrom $799
Gold Package Lifetime Warrantyfrom $1,749
ION Package 7-Year Warrantyfrom $1,175
Ultimate ION Lifetime Warrantyfrom $1,975

Every package includes decontamination, a single-stage polish and Ceramic Pro on wheel faces, glass and trim. Prices scale with vehicle size.

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Color change

Color change wrap for your car

A full color change starts at $3,000 for a compact and runs to $3,950 for a large SUV, in 3M 2080, Avery Dennison SW900 or Inozetek super gloss, wrapped panel by panel with handles, badges and trim removed where the design calls for it. Your size: from $3,000.

Send a photo of your car below and tell us the color; you get a mock-up of your own car in that film in seconds, and a written price follows once we see the paint. Chrome deletes, roofs and accents are priced separately and cost far less.

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Mock-up of your car in the color you want

Send a photo of your car and the color you have in mind. The preview comes back in seconds.

McLaren 720S wrapped in matte military green at Elite Premium DetailingDodge Charger SRT wrapped in satin red at Elite Premium DetailingAudi R8 wrapped in satin black at Elite Premium DetailingTesla Model S Plaid in a teal color shift wrap at Elite Premium DetailingRange Rover Evoque wrapped in matte purple at Elite Premium DetailingAudi R8 wrapped in holographic chrome at Elite Premium DetailingCadillac Escalade wrapped in satin black at Elite Premium DetailingBMW XM with the brightwork blacked out at Elite Premium DetailingFord Mustang GT with vinyl racing stripes at Elite Premium Detailing

Cars we wrapped in Davie. Swipe to see more.

Project previews are a demonstration only. Available colors and finishes are confirmed at the shop with real film samples.

Pricing

Ceramic Pro packages for Fort Lauderdale cars

Every package starts with the same prep: iron and salt decontamination, clay, a single-stage polish, and Ceramic Pro on the wheel faces, glass and exterior trim. The number of coating layers is what separates Bronze from Gold, and the warranty follows the layers.

Prices scale with vehicle size, so a compact and a full-size SUV do not pay the same for Silver. Heavier correction, which coastal cars with salt etching sometimes need, is priced per step and quoted at the inspection. ION and Ultimate ION are quoted per vehicle.

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Process

How the coating goes on a coastal car

Two to three days for most cars. The coating needs a stable, dust-free room to flash and cure, so the car stays in the bay from drop-off to pickup.

  • Free inspection. Under lights, with you there. Salt etching, water spots and wash swirls get identified, because a coating locks in whatever is under it.
  • Decontamination and correction. Iron remover, tar remover, clay, then machine polishing. One stage is in every package; a car that has lived uncovered near the Intracoastal sometimes needs more, and we say so before starting.
  • Layered by hand. 9H base coats for thickness, Top Coat for gloss and slickness, each layer flashed before the next, panel by panel in a climate-controlled room.
  • Cure and documentation. The car sits indoors while the coating hardens, then the package is registered with Ceramic Pro and reported to CARFAX against the VIN, with the annual inspection date on your paperwork.
Warranty

Warranty terms, and the one condition

Bronze is warrantied for 2 years, Silver for 5, Gold for the lifetime of the car, ION for 7 years and Ultimate ION for lifetime. They are Ceramic Pro manufacturer warranties, registered by us as the certified installer and visible on the CARFAX report. They cover the coating failing. They do not cover impacts, and they do not cover staining that was left to bake on, which is the one thing a coated coastal car still needs from you: a rinse.

The annual inspection keeps the term alive. Once a year the car comes back, we check the coating and record it, and lifetime stays lifetime. Miss it and the term falls back to a fixed number of years. The full documents, in English and Spanish, are on our warranty page.

Fort Lauderdale

Why Fort Lauderdale paint dulls faster, and what a coating changes

Salt is hygroscopic: it pulls moisture out of the air and holds it against the surface, so a car parked near the water is effectively wet with brine for hours every night. On bare clear coat that slowly dulls the finish and sets water spots that need polishing. On a coated car the salt sits on a hard, slick layer and comes off with a hose. The coating is not a substitute for rinsing, but it turns rinsing into all the maintenance the paint needs.

Add the Fort Lauderdale extras: bird droppings under the palms on every street in Victoria Park, two lovebug flights a year that go acidic within a day, and a UV index at 7 or higher all summer. A coating resists all three. What it does not do is stop a rock on the 95, which is why the drivers who keep a car longest usually pair it with paint protection film on the front end, done in the same visit.

Reputation

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“The Ceramic coat on our Range Rover Sport is insane.”

Elite have not just exceeded our expectations, they have smashed them. The Ceramic coat on our Range Rover Sport is insane. Very professional and exceptional skill. With much gratitude and appreciation

— chris bailey · Google review
A shop you will come back to with the next car.
★★★★★
“My c8 red corvette came out like glass !!!!”

Elite Premium detailing was amazing to deal with .My c8 red corvette came out like glass !!!! I brought my second car there now this week. I highly recommend paint protection and Cermanic. Coating. These guys know what to do ?!!

— Jay Esterson · Google review
Someone to fix what another installer got wrong.
★★★★★
“My Porsche looks absolutely stunning.”

Absolutely amazing results with my coating. The team at Elite were great and Rafael took great care of me. Despite being concerned over how another shop ruined my paint. My Porsche looks absolutely stunning. This has to be the best coating experience

— David Perez · Google review
The same standard whether you drive an exotic or a daily.
★★★★★
“The result and price exceeded my expectations.”

The result and price exceeded my expectations. I had two cars ceramic coated and one other car had them black out the rims. Did a phenomenal job of keeping me informed and even met me after hours so I could pick up a vehicle. I would not hesitate to let them do any sort of high end car. They worked on my porsche, Escalade, and Audi.…

— Peter Kanenbley · Google review

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Ceramic Coating in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Questions we get from Fort Lauderdale drivers

Which package for a car parked outdoors near the water?
Silver or Gold. Both have a 9H base layer, and the thicker build is what stands up to salt and sun over years. Sport and Bronze are honest entry points for a garaged car or a shorter ownership window. The free inspection is where we look at your paint and say which.
My paint already has water spots. Does that matter?
It matters a lot, because a coating seals in whatever is under it. Every package includes a single-stage polish for exactly this. If the spots have etched into the clear coat, that is a correction step we quote at the inspection before anything is applied.
How do I care for a coated car in salt air?
Rinse it. A hose rinse after a night near the water and a hand wash with pH-neutral soap once a week is the whole routine. No waxes, no abrasive polishes, no automatic brush washes. A maintenance wash at the shop once or twice a year keeps the surface where it should be.
Can the coating go on a wrapped car?
Yes, and on a matte or satin wrap near the coast we recommend it, because the coating lets you rinse the panel instead of rubbing it. It does not change the film manufacturer's warranty on the vinyl; the coating warranty is its own document.
How do I get there from Fort Lauderdale, and how long is the car with you?
I-595 west to State Road 7, south toward Griffin Road; the Hard Rock is the landmark. About fifteen minutes from downtown. Plan on two to three days for the coating, and if you need a car in between, Enterprise is a mile from us at our partner rate.

The inspection is free, the price is written before anything starts, and the car stays indoors from drop-off to pickup. Call or text (786) 876-7891, or start with the offer for this service.

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Common questions, answered.

Thinking about a ceramic coating? Here is what it does, what it costs, how long it lasts and how to care for it, in plain English. Short video on most of them. Prefer to talk it through? Call us and in five minutes you will know what your car needs.

Ceramic Coating 25 questions

What is ceramic coating?▶ Video
What is ceramic coating?Ceramic Pro 9H is our flagship heavy-duty, permanent protective coating. It has a glossy, hydrophobic…Read the answer →
How long does ceramic coating last?▶ Video
How long does ceramic coating last?A ceramic coating can last anywhere from 6 months to a lifetime. The longevity of a ceramic coating…Read the answer →
Ceramic coating vs wax: what is the difference?▶ Video
Ceramic coating vs wax: what is the difference?Wax was the gold standard for over 50 years — it's inexpensive and adds a nice depth of shine, but you…Read the answer →
Can I DIY a ceramic coating?▶ Video
Can I DIY a ceramic coating?You can — but doing it right takes four crucial steps: decontaminate the paint, correct it, apply the…Read the answer →
What is the best ceramic coating?▶ Video
What is the best ceramic coating?Ceramic Pro ION, hands down. Nano-ceramic coatings have become the standard for protecting paint, and…Read the answer →
What is the downside of ceramic coating?
What is the downside of ceramic coating?It does not stop rock chips, it locks in whatever is under it, and it still needs washing. Those are the…Read the answer →
What destroys ceramic coating?
What destroys ceramic coating?Abrasion and harsh chemistry. Automatic brush washes, aggressive polishing, strong degreasers, wheel…Read the answer →
Is ceramic coating even worth it?▶ Video
Is ceramic coating even worth it?For a car that is washed at home or touchless, parked outside at least some of the time, and kept more…Read the answer →
What is the average cost to ceramic coat a car?
What is the average cost to ceramic coat a car?Our Ceramic Pro packages start at $499 and go up with the warranty term and the vehicle size. Most daily…Read the answer →
Which ceramic coating brand is best?
Which ceramic coating brand is best?The best ceramic coating is a professional-only product with a package range, a manufacturer-backed…Read the answer →
What is better than ceramic coating for cars?▶ Video
What is better than ceramic coating for cars?For impact protection, paint protection film. It is the only product that stops rock chips. For…Read the answer →
Does ceramic coating work on glass?
Does ceramic coating work on glass?Yes, with a coating made for glass. Ceramic Pro Glass bonds to the windshield and side windows so rain…Read the answer →
How much does ceramic coating cost on wheels?
How much does ceramic coating cost on wheels?Ceramic Pro Wheels & Calipers is an add-on to any coating package, quoted per car. Wheels off, faces and…Read the answer →
How much does a 7-year ceramic coating cost?▶ Video
How much does a 7-year ceramic coating cost?Our 7-year package is Ceramic Pro ION. It is priced by vehicle size and paint condition, above the…Read the answer →
Does ceramic coating have a lifetime warranty?
Does ceramic coating have a lifetime warranty?Two of ours do: Ceramic Pro Gold and Ultimate ION carry lifetime warranties registered with the…Read the answer →
Is it worth getting ceramic coating from a dealership?▶ Video
Is it worth getting ceramic coating from a dealership?Rarely. Dealer coatings are usually applied fast in a service lane, without paint correction, and sold…Read the answer →
What are the disadvantages of ceramic coating?
What are the disadvantages of ceramic coating?No protection from rock chips, permanent over any defect it is applied on, still needs proper washing,…Read the answer →
What are the negatives of ceramic coating?
What are the negatives of ceramic coating?It does not stop chips, it is only as good as the paint under it, and it costs more than the bottle…Read the answer →
Does Tesla do ceramic coating?
Does Tesla do ceramic coating?No. Tesla does not apply ceramic coatings at the factory or at service centers. Delivery centers…Read the answer →
Is it worth it to ceramic coat a Tesla?
Is it worth it to ceramic coat a Tesla?Yes. Tesla paint is thin and soft and lives outside more than most cars because of charging. A coating…Read the answer →
Should a new car be ceramic coated or not?▶ Video
Should a new car be ceramic coated or not?Yes, and early. New paint needs the least correction and has the most to lose. A coating in the first…Read the answer →
Can you pressure wash a ceramic coated car?
Can you pressure wash a ceramic coated car?Yes. A pressure washer is one of the best tools for a coated car: most dirt lifts off with water alone.…Read the answer →
Can I run my ceramic coated car through a car wash?
Can I run my ceramic coated car through a car wash?Touchless, yes. Brush or cloth automatic washes, no: they abrade the coating and shorten its life more…Read the answer →
Do ceramic coatings need maintenance?
Do ceramic coatings need maintenance?Yes, but less than the paint did. Proper washing, contamination removed within a day, and an annual…Read the answer →
Can I just rinse off my ceramic coated car?
Can I just rinse off my ceramic coated car?Often, yes. On a coated car, light dust, pollen and rain residue rinse off with a hose or pressure…Read the answer →

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