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In-person inspection happens before final scope or deposit.
Inspection-gatedDrop-off studio
Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating is a silica-derived protective layer that chemically bonds to the clear coat, providing UV resistance, chemical resistance, and hydrophobic properties for multiple years under proper maintenance. Every coating is inspection-gated because coatings lock in whatever is underneath — the prep is the job.
Request an assessmentTypical shop time: 2–4 days including cure
Studio proof path
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Inspect
LED and paint-depth review before the number is final.
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Scope
You get a written fit, timing, and price path before deposit.
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Work
One vehicle is secured in the bay and checked before release.
Assessment-first process
Each request starts with evidence: what gets checked, when the number is confirmed, and how the vehicle moves through the studio or mobile-fit path.
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Paint condition, prep level, and timing drive the written proposal.
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No coating or correction number is treated as final from photos alone.
- Proof style
- inspection, measurement, written scope
- Typical duration
- 2–4 days including cure
- Conversion path
- request assessment
What's Included
- Required correction prep — at minimum a single-stage enhancement polish, because a coating seals in every defect present at application
- Panel-wipe decontamination to strip polishing oils and residual contamination before coating
- Professional coating application per panel at specified mil thickness (the measured wet-film thickness that determines cure and durability)
- Controlled-environment cure in the bay — temperature and humidity matter for how the coating sets
- Post-cure inspection under LED before the vehicle is released
Pricing
Prices are starting points. Final scope is confirmed after the request review or inspection path.
Ocotillo (2-Year)
Entry professional tier. Appropriate for factory-paint daily drivers. Roughly one year of serious gloss retention and two years of protection.
Coupefrom $675
Sedanfrom $725
Mid-SUVfrom $825
Full-SUVfrom $1025
Truckfrom $975
Saguaro (5-Year)
Balanced tier. Cost, longevity, and hardness land where most owners are trying to get to. Most customers choose this tier.
Coupefrom $1325
Sedanfrom $1425
Mid-SUVfrom $1650
Full-SUVfrom $2000
Truckfrom $1900
Ironwood (7+ Year)
Flagship tier. Maximum hardness, hydrophobicity, and chemical resistance. Annual in-person check-in included for the life of the coating.
Coupefrom $2100
Sedanfrom $2250
Mid-SUVfrom $2600
Full-SUVfrom $3125
Truckfrom $3000
Paint condition determines final scope. We confirm the number before any deposit.
Is This the Right Service?
Good fit when
- You plan to keep the vehicle and want multi-year UV, chemical, gloss, and hydrophobic protection.
- The paint can support correction prep before the coating is installed.
- You are willing to use proper wash care after installation so the coating can perform as intended.
Not the right fit when
- You want protection without any paint prep; coatings lock in the current finish.
- The paint has failed clear coat, repaint defects, or damage that needs body repair first.
- You need a budget wax-style gloss boost instead of a controlled coating and cure process.
Ceramic coating is inspection-gated because prep determines the result. We confirm the correction tier before quoting the coating package.
Start with the assessment.
Free in-person inspection, no deposit required. We confirm fit, scope, timing, and final number before you commit.
What to Expect
Typical duration: 2–4 days including cure
- 1Send vehicle details first; photos are helpful if the coating path is not obvious
- 2Free thirty-minute in-person inspection — paint condition drives the correction prep tier, and the prep tier drives the quote
- 3Written proposal with final scope, timing, and price
- 425% deposit to schedule
- 5Multi-day work window with controlled cure time before the vehicle is returned
Available Add-ons
Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating
Wheels removed, every face coated including the inside of the barrel where brake dust corrodes fastest, cured, reinstalled to torque spec.
$499
Glass Coating
Hydrophobic coating on windshield and front side glass. One to two years of function; noticeably better visibility in monsoon season.
$175
Interior Surface Ceramic
Ceramic-class protectant on leather, dash, and door cards. Complements exterior coating on full-service builds.
from $275
Frequently Asked Questions
Saguaro is where most owners land — a balance of cost, hardness, and longevity that fits daily-driven enthusiast and luxury vehicles. Ironwood is the flagship for collectors and show cars where maximum durability matters. Ocotillo is the entry professional tier for factory-paint daily drivers who want real protection without the flagship spend.
Yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it — every swirl, every scratch, every water-spot etch visible at the time of application. Every coating includes at minimum a single-stage enhancement polish. Heavier defects require a two-stage Correction or a three-stage Show Correction first, which we confirm at the in-person inspection.
Collision damage, abrasive wash methods (automatic tunnels, dirty mitts, harsh brushes), and chemical contamination applied by third parties. Normal wash care — hand wash with a pH-neutral soap and proper tools — is covered for the full warranty period.
At 11 Mile Detail Co., professional ceramic coating starts at the published Ocotillo tier and increases with vehicle size, coating tier, and required paint prep. Phoenix pricing should not be compared by coating bottle alone; inspection, correction prep, controlled cure time, and maintenance expectations drive the real scope.
The coating tier sets the expected protection window, but Phoenix heat, UV exposure, parking conditions, and wash method decide how much of that window you actually get. Ocotillo is the entry two-year tier, Saguaro is the balanced five-year tier, and Ironwood is the 7+ year tier with annual in-person check-ins.
Related Services and Buyer Guides
ServicePaint CorrectionReview the defect-removal step that prepares paint before coating locks it in.ServiceComplete DetailUse when the vehicle needs a full interior and exterior reset before coating decisions.GuideHow long ceramic coating lasts in Phoenix heatPlanned buyer guide for heat, UV, wash care, and coating tier expectations.