Protect what you paid for,
new or not.
The Randall Road corridor is full of newer SUVs and crossovers bought at the highest prices ever. A ceramic coating is the easiest way to protect that paint. About 25 minutes north on Route 31 in McHenry.
Pick how long you’ll keep the car. We handle the rest.
Algonquin and Lake in the Hills drivers get the same full prep and certified install as every coating we do, about 25 minutes north on Route 31.
Choose 1, 3 or 5 years
Match the coating to how long you plan to own the car.
We prep and coat
Full decontamination, careful hand application and a proper cure.
You wash less, worry less
Lasting gloss and easier washes, backed by a warranty and our 30-day guarantee.
Thinner clear coat, higher prices.
New or used, it's worth protecting
Today's vehicles have thinner clear coats and cheaper interior materials than cars did ten years ago, so they start looking tired faster than owners expect.
The best time to coat is when the car is new, before the first winter. But a machine polish first can bring an older car back, and the coating keeps it that way.
- New paint usually needs only light prep. We'll tell you honestly
- Paint, glass and wheels coated together as one system
- Add a 2-year interior coating ($399 to $499) while the interior is still clean
- Add XPEL film on the front end if you commute on I-90
A Veloster N with 80,000 miles, brought back.
A McHenry County owner brought in his 2020 Hyundai Veloster N with just over 80,000 miles on it. Six years of wear showed in the paint.
A one-step machine polish took most of it out, then our 3-year ceramic coating locked in the gloss, with no wax or sealant needed for three years. We finished with a full interior detail and an engine bay detail. It's proof a coating isn't only for new cars.
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.
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
Where most owners land — protection that actually matches how long they keep the car.
- Paint, glass & wheel faces coated
- Fully warrantied, CARFAX reported
- Complimentary detail spray for life
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
Same gloss, protection, and easy maintenance as our vehicle coatings, sized for bikes.
Coating-safe wash that keeps an existing coating performing at its best.
Want physical film protection instead of (or in addition to) a ceramic coating? See our Paint Protection Film page.
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.
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.
From "what does my car need" to done.
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.
We recommend a package
1, 3, or 5-year protection — matched to your vehicle and how you actually drive it, no upsell.
Drop it off in McHenry
Everything happens in-house at our shop — 6 hours to a full day depending on the package.
Drive out protected
Warrantied, CARFAX-reported, and backed by our 30-day guarantee — with detail spray for the life of the coating.
A ceramic coating pickup in Lake in the Hills.
Live in Algonquin or Lake in the Hills? Here's a look at a recent coating pickup from your area.
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."
"Inside, exterior ceramic application, engine clean, wheels & windows... Joe was in constant contact by text & email. Professional — I will be back & highly recommend."
"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."
Ceramic coating questions, answered straight.
Should I let the dealer coat it?
That's up to you. Ask them what product they use, how long it's rated for, whether it's warrantied, and whether it's reported to CARFAX. Ours are all four, in writing.
How soon after buying should I coat it?
As soon as you can, ideally before the first winter of salt.
Is my older car worth coating?
Often, yes. A machine polish removes most of the wear first, and the coating keeps the finish from sliding back.
Is 25 minutes worth the drive?
It's one drop-off for years of protection. Most customers drop off in the morning and pick up that evening or the next day.
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.
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.
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 stop worrying
about your paint?
Serving Algonquin and Lake in the Hills from our McHenry shop, about 25 minutes north on Route 31.