How much to charge for Ceramic Coating

DanaDetailingPros said:
Read the post before you JUDGE "in those days they referred to it as sealant " This was 20 years ago probably before your time.
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I'm not judging, but maybe the difference between the way I want to run my business to yours is, I'm not talking about oh I have 100 years of experience in ceramic coating and I was born ceramic coating cars, I want to learn from the best people in the game and see what they do and how they approach clients and how they're able to charge that much.

Now, if you're some sort of an old dude who wants to discourage younger guys of not charging $7k or even more, I'd say I know many young, talented, entrepreneurs in the ceramic coating business that probably make more in their business than you. And the difference between them and you is all of them are still hungry for learning. I've never heard once from any of them something like " back in my days" or things like that. Because those days are over and we live in 2022, not 1950!

So for my younger fellows, talk to the top guys in the game and they will help you with anything! products, strategies, and pricing!
 
Gotham13 said:
I'm not judging, but maybe the difference between the way I want to run my business to yours is, I'm not talking about oh I have 100 years of experience in ceramic coating and I was born ceramic coating cars, I want to learn from the best people in the game and see what they do and how they approach clients and how they're able to charge that much.

Now, if you're some sort of an old dude who wants to discourage younger guys of not charging $7k or even more, I'd say I know many young, talented, entrepreneurs in the ceramic coating business that probably make more in their business than you. And the difference between them and you is all of them are still hungry for learning. I've never heard once from any of them something like " back in my days" or things like that. Because those days are over and we live in 2022, not 1950!

So for my younger fellows, talk to the top guys in the game and they will help you with anything! products, strategies, and pricing!
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there youÂ’re going twisting words again! Where does it say my days? It says in those days. And IÂ’ll put my net worth against yours if thatÂ’s going to make you move on?
 
If you are questioning business and pricing policies and looking for advice from those doing $7,000 coatings, I think you are in the wrong place. If, and that is a big if, there are places getting $7,000 to apply a coating, that is a very specialized business (or more likely a con job) and I doubt they would be open to sharing their practices.
 
That range sounds about right for a high end shop.

We start at $1,500.00 for paint correction and a ceramic. It's near a pretty ritzy part of town too. The coating we usually use is Xpel Fusion Plus. We also have an account with Ceeamic Pro (I just can't use that stuff though, hence the Xpel, which I'm also no good at applying!).

In my own operation the only thing that could possibly push my price up to the $1200.00 point would be a two step followed by two coats of Cquartz UK 3.0, and a layer of Gliss on a huge SUV - which is very rare. It's usually a one stage polish with Cquartz Lite for $700.00.
 
dlc95 said:
That range sounds about right for a high end shop.

We start at $1,500.00 for paint correction and a ceramic. It's near a pretty ritzy part of town too. The coating we usually use is Xpel Fusion Plus. We also have an account with Ceeamic Pro (I just can't use that stuff though, hence the Xpel, which I'm also no good at applying!).

In my own operation the only thing that could possibly push my price up to the $1200.00 point would be a two step followed by two coats of Cquartz UK 3.0, and a layer of Gliss on a huge SUV - which is very rare. It's usually a one stage polish with Cquartz Lite for $700.00.
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The main outfit near me uses Ceramic Pro. Detailkingexpress
 
Maybe its just me but I enjoy waxing cars 4 to 6 months is great for me I use spray waxes much more then that.
 
Larry A said:
Maybe its just me but I enjoy waxing cars 4 to 6 months is great for me I use spray waxes much more then that.
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I do too.

Optimum Car Wax and Opti-Seal are actually fun for me to use.

But on cars that I want something stronger. I reach for the coatings.
 
I'm just starting out with this as a side hustle

my first job was a wash and some correction...i got $200

my second job is happening right now, an HD trike clean, correct, and coat....$600

i'm still pretty geeked about getting paid to do something I love to do, i'll get the money figured out, right now, I really am most concerned about doing and being good

doesn't matter that I'm not killing it anyhow....my wife and CFO has a tattoo addiction and my detailing money ended up in her ink slush fund somehow

I will say this, I really don't know enough about coatings to throw shade....but when the op said 10 years, and some good guys here said....ahem....well....nuff said
 
2black1s said:
If you are questioning business and pricing policies and looking for advice from those doing $7,000 coatings, I think you are in the wrong place. If, and that is a big if, there are places getting $7,000 to apply a coating, that is a very specialized business (or more likely a con job) and I doubt they would be open to sharing their practices.
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I personally charge for coatings from starting $1800-2500 just for paint and glass, wheels, and interior extra. Now I don't have a huge shop or any employees so I'm not gonna charge anyone 7k.
 
Larry A said:
Maybe its just me but I enjoy waxing cars 4 to 6 months is great for me I use spray waxes much more then that.
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I love waxing too! I grew up around cars so during high school and college that's all I did to my car and enjoyed it. When I ceramic-coated my car, that's a different story! Cleaning is way faster, the paint looks amazing, and I don't have to spend too much time, compare to waxing it.
 
Lance Mark said:
I'm just starting out with this as a side hustle

my first job was a wash and some correction...i got $200

my second job is happening right now, an HD trike clean, correct, and coat....$600

i'm still pretty geeked about getting paid to do something I love to do, i'll get the money figured out, right now, I really am most concerned about doing and being good

doesn't matter that I'm not killing it anyhow....my wife and CFO has a tattoo addiction and my detailing money ended up in her ink slush fund somehow

I will say this, I really don't know enough about coatings to throw shade....but when the op said 10 years, and some good guys here said....ahem....well....nuff said
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Sure man, it's great to hear that! I feel like starting something on the side is way too much fun as long as you enjoy it. Ceramic coating is not my full-time job or anything. I have a great which I love and since I have a passion for cars, I decide that do this on the side.

I guess for coatings you have to know which coating you're using and see the results in person then pick it. Now I'm not really worried about what others think about 8-10 years coatings because we have those 8-10 year coatings on Bugattis, Paganis, and pretty much hypercars so that's all I can say.


I wish you nothing but the best, If you love it, I'm sure you'll figure everything out to turn it into a profitable business.
 
Gotham13 said:
Sure man, it's great to hear that! I feel like starting something on the side is way too much fun as long as you enjoy it. Ceramic coating is not my full-time job or anything. I have a great which I love and since I have a passion for cars, I decide that do this on the side.

I guess for coatings you have to know which coating you're using and see the results in person then pick it. Now I'm not really worried about what others think about 8-10 years coatings because we have those 8-10 year coatings on Bugattis, Paganis, and pretty much hypercars so that's all I can say.


I wish you nothing but the best, If you love it, I'm sure you'll figure everything out to turn it into a profitable business.
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you too bud, and ftr, i really love to do bikes....if anyone comes to me with one them fancy cages, i'll send them your way, send me the Harleys :)
 
Lance Mark said:
you too bud, and ftr, i really love to do bikes....if anyone comes to me with one them fancy cages, i'll send them your way, send me the Harleys :)
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Bikes are fun too! I've never done that, but as long as you enjoy doing it, that's all it matters.
 
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