Glass Coating
A hydrophobic (water-repelling) coating on the windshield and front side glass. It works for one to two years and noticeably improves visibility in monsoon season.
Car $79+ · Midsize $89+ · Full-size $99+
Mobile or studio
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Express Ceramic
Express Ceramic is an exterior service: wash, chemical and mechanical decontamination, adhesion-focused polishing, panel prep and a 1-year ceramic coating. You can book it on its own or add it to a Complete Detail, mobile or at our North Phoenix studio.
Clean side profile and wheel after detailing.
Prices and appointment options
AB confirms your vehicle size, condition and the agreed scope before you commit. Prices are in USD; a + marks a starting price.
| Service | Car | Midsize | Full-size | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Express Ceramic | $349 | $389 | $429 | Mobile or studio |
Typical time: Timing confirmed with your quote. Mobile appointments depend on the service address, space and conditions we confirm with you.
Optional additions
Add only what you want. We’ll go over each one with you before it goes on the quote.
Trim Restoration
Restores and seals oxidized plastic trim, which is common on older luxury vehicles.
Car $99+ · Midsize $119+ · Full-size $129+
Mobile or studio
Scope
What the work covers.
What's included
- 01Exterior wash and chemical decontamination, with clay scrubs for mechanical decontamination
- 02Minimum polishing so the coating adheres
- 03Panel preparation to remove polishing residue before application
- 041-year ceramic coating application in suitable working conditions
- 05Care guidance and a final check with AB
What to expect
- 01Tell AB about your vehicle, its finish and the protection you want
- 02We confirm the scope, price and suitable mobile or studio appointment before booking
- 03For mobile appointments, we need household water access and enough working space; we bring power and spot-free rinse water
- 04When we arrange your appointment, we explain aftercare and tell you when the vehicle will be ready
A good fit when
- You want exterior protection with the washing and preparation included.
- You want to add ceramic protection to a Complete Detail at the same appointment.
- You are comfortable with light adhesion preparation rather than a dedicated correction result.
When another option fits better
- Your priority is noticeable swirl or scratch correction; discuss Paint Enhancement or Paint Correction with AB.
- You want a longer-lasting coating; our 2-to-3-year and 5-year studio coatings are the next step.
- Your paint needs repair before polishing or protection is suitable.
AB will help you compare Express Ceramic with the professional coating packages so you can choose the preparation and protection that suit your priorities.
Preparation
Protection goes on a prepared surface.
A ceramic coating needs a properly prepared surface. The standalone service includes washing, chemical and mechanical decontamination, adhesion-focused polishing and panel prep before application.
With Complete Detail, the wash and decontamination are already covered. The upgrade adds the remaining preparation and the 1-year coating, replacing normal protection without charging for the wash twice.
What this is not
The included polishing is the minimum the coating needs to adhere. It is lighter than dedicated Paint Enhancement, and it does not promise a correction result or the 2-to-5-year life of a studio coating.
Looking for interior care too?
Pair interior and exterior care with the Express Ceramic upgrade.
Ask about Complete Detail in your quote →Let’s choose the right protection.
Tell AB about your vehicle and priorities. We’ll explain the preparation, options and price before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standalone Express Ceramic costs $349 for a car, $389 for midsize and $429 for full-size. It includes the exterior wash, chemical and mechanical decontamination, adhesion-focused polishing, panel prep and the 1-year coating.
Yes. The same-appointment upgrade is $149 for a car, $179 for midsize or $199 for full-size. It reuses the wash and decontamination already included in Complete Detail and replaces its normal exterior protection with the 1-year coating.
No. It includes only the minimum polishing needed for the coating to adhere, with no correction target. Paint Enhancement is a dedicated, more involved gloss improvement, and 1-Step Correction uses a diminishing-abrasive compound for light-to-moderate correction.
Yes, Express Ceramic is available mobile and at the studio. For mobile we confirm the service address, household water access, working space and suitable conditions before booking. We bring our own power and spot-free rinse water.
No. Express Ceramic is a 1-year coating with a lighter preparation scope. Our studio coatings last 2 to 3 years or 5 years, include more paint preparation, and are installed at the studio. AB can explain the differences before you choose.
Where we serve
Express Ceramic comes to your home in the areas below, or you can book it at our studio in far North Phoenix.
- Paradise Valley
- N. Scottsdale — Desert Mountain / Troon North
- N. Scottsdale — DC Ranch / Silverleaf
- N. Scottsdale — Terravita / Whisper Rock
- E. Scottsdale — Ancala
- Phoenix — Desert Ridge
- Phoenix — Stetson Valley / Happy Valley
- Desert Hills / Tramonto
- Phoenix — Sonoran Foothills
- Peoria — Vistancia
- Surprise — Sterling Grove