Ceramic Coating Johnsburg, IL

Ceramic Coating for Johnsburg & Lakemoor

Ceramic coating for
Johnsburg trucks & SUVs.

Lake spray, ramp water spots, summer bugs and a winter of salt on Route 31. A ceramic coating keeps all of it on top of the paint instead of etching in. We're about 10 minutes away in McHenry.

IDA Certified Detailer
600+ coatings since 2015
Family-run, local McHenry shop
440+ five-star Google reviews
One Simple Choice

Pick how long you’ll keep the truck. We handle the rest.

Johnsburg trucks and SUVs get the same full prep and certified install as every coating we do, about 10 minutes away in McHenry.

1

Choose 1, 3 or 5 years

Match the coating to how long you plan to own the car.

2

We prep and coat

Full decontamination, careful hand application and a proper cure.

3

You wash less, worry less

Lasting gloss and easier washes, backed by a warranty and our 30-day guarantee.

Why It Matters in Johnsburg

Built for trucks that do double duty.

Daily driver, tow vehicle, winter beater

In Johnsburg the truck is often your daily driver and the thing that pulls the boat to the Chain O'Lakes. That means lake spray, hard-water spots from the ramp, and bugs baked onto the front end, then a winter of salt.

A ceramic coating keeps all of that sitting on top of the paint. Water spots rinse off easier, bugs come off without scrubbing, and salt film washes away. The best time to do it is before the truck's first winter.

  • Truck & SUV pricing: $995 (1-year), $1,195 (3-year), $1,595 (5-year)
  • Paint, glass and wheel faces coated, including big wheels that collect brake dust
  • Warrantied and CARFAX-reported, which helps at trade-in
  • Not scratch-proof or chip-proof, and we'll never tell you it is
A Recent Johnsburg Coating

A new GMC Sierra, coated before its first winter.

A Johnsburg owner brought this GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax to us straight from the dealership. We put on our 3-year ceramic coating before the first salt and road grime could reach the paint, covering the paint, glass and wheel faces.

The blue paint left with a deep, wet gloss, and our youngest quality inspector signed off with two thumbs up.

New GMC Sierra 1500 with 3-year ceramic coating at Unicorn Details McHenry
The Packages

Protection sized to how long you'll own it.

Every package — 1, 3, or 5-year — covers your paint, exterior glass, and wheel faces as one system: glass and wheels always get a 2-year coating regardless of the length you choose for your paint. Fully warrantied and reported to CARFAX, with complimentary detail spray for the life of your coating.

1-Year Protection
$895 – $995$895 Cars & Crossovers — $995 Trucks/SUV

The full system at its most accessible entry point — same in-house process, same warranty.

  • Paint, glass & wheel faces coated
  • Fully warrantied, CARFAX reported
  • Complimentary detail spray for life
Estimated time: 6 hours
5-Year Protection
$1,395 – $1,595$1,395 Cars & Crossovers — $1,595 Trucks/SUV

Our longest-lasting package, for owners who want to set it and stop thinking about it.

  • Paint, glass & wheel faces coated
  • Fully warrantied, CARFAX reported
  • Complimentary detail spray for life
Estimated time: 1 day
Motorcycle Coating
$299 – $399$299 1-Year — $399 3-Year

Same gloss, protection, and easy maintenance as our vehicle coatings, sized for bikes.

Estimated time: 1 hour
Ceramic Maintenance Wash
$65 – $75$65 Sedan — $75 Truck/SUV

Coating-safe wash that keeps an existing coating performing at its best.

Estimated time: 1 hour

Want physical film protection instead of (or in addition to) a ceramic coating? See our Paint Protection Film page. Paint looking swirled or hazy? See our paint correction page for Johnsburg.

Not happy? We remove it and refund the service.

If you're not satisfied with your coating, bring the vehicle back within 30 days and we'll remove it completely, in-house — then refund the coating service in full. Coatings get evaluated and applied right the first time, and you get peace of mind either way.

Why Owners Choose Unicorn

Certifications don't detail your car. People do.

One of only two IDA-Certified detailers in McHenry County

Detailer Skills Verified through documented training, testing, and a portfolio of proven work — not a sticker we bought online.

600+ coatings applied since 2015

A decade of learning exactly what works on every paint, plastic, and finish that comes through the door — not a first-year learning curve on your car.

Family-run, one shop, no franchise

Your car is coated at our McHenry garage, by our team — never subcontracted out or handed to a franchise crew.

Every coating reported to CARFAX

Documentation that protects your resale value, not just your paint — proof the work was actually done.

How It Works

From "what does my car need" to done.

1

Tell us about your vehicle

Call, text, or book online. We'll ask about your paint condition and how long you plan to keep the car.

2

We recommend a package

1, 3, or 5-year protection — matched to your vehicle and how you actually drive it, no upsell.

3

Drop it off in McHenry

Everything happens in-house at our shop — 6 hours to a full day depending on the package.

4

Drive out protected

Warrantied, CARFAX-reported, and backed by our 30-day guarantee — with detail spray for the life of the coating.

From Actual Customers

What McHenry County drivers say.

★★★★★

"Recently he did a paint correction and ceramic coated my Audi and it turned out great. He will give you honest estimates and not try to upsell you."

— Jay Singh, Google Review
★★★★★

"Inside, exterior ceramic application, engine clean, wheels & windows... Joe was in constant contact by text & email. Professional — I will be back & highly recommend."

— Lisa Hanchette, Google Review
★★★★★

"His detailing skills are top notch and he's a super nice guy... I would use them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a great detail."

— Colleen Blankenhorn, Google Review
Common Questions

Johnsburg ceramic coating questions, answered straight.

Will a coating stop lake water spots?

It makes them much easier to remove and less likely to etch. Rinse soon after the boat launch and they'll come right off.

Is it worth it on a work truck?

If you plan to keep it a few years, yes. Washing takes half the effort, and the paint holds up better at trade-in.

How close are you?

About 10 minutes. We're at 3980 W Albany St in McHenry.

How long will my detail take?

Most details are done the same day, except ceramic coatings. Most details take 3 to 5 hours, and you’ll be notified once we’re done.

Do you offer pick-up and delivery?

Yes. With our valet service, we come to your home or office, leave our own car parked there (it’s not a loaner), and drive your car to our shop. We’re fully insured. Once your detail is done, we bring your car back and pick ours up, so you never have to leave your home or office. You get the convenience of a mobile detailer with the quality of a full shop detail.

The Coatings We Install

Certified Installer for Five Coating Brands

We match the coating to your car, how you drive, and how long you plan to keep it. Learn more about each brand we're certified to install:

Also available: interior ceramic coating for carpets and seats, motorcycle ceramic coating, and XPEL paint protection film for rock-chip protection. Not sure which you need? Compare ceramic coating vs. sealant vs. PPF.

Still Deciding?

Not Sure Which Coating Is Right For You?

Take our free 2-minute quiz and we'll match you with the exact package your car needs.

Ready to protect
your truck?

Serving Johnsburg and Lakemoor from our McHenry shop, about 10 minutes away.

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