10 businesses apply ceramic coating in Cathedral City. Below is what they charge where they publish it, then the shops themselves. Film and correction have their own lists.
Read from the price lists of Cathedral City businesses, set against the national figure so you can see whether this market runs high or low. Advertised rates, not quotes.
| Service | Cathedral City range | Shops pricing it | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Coating | $1,200–$2,500 | 4 | $950 |
| Paint Correction | $550–$1,500 | 3 | $450 |
Named products Cathedral City shops price by name: Silver, Gold, Platinum.
Shops that publish a price come first, then manufacturer credentials, then how much of the business is protection work. Rating breaks ties and nothing more, because nearly every shop in this trade sits between 4.7 and 5.0. Prices shown are the ones each shop advertises on its own site.
Cathedral City
Known for ceramic coating (interior & exterior), professional vehicle detailing, long-term paint protection
Best for vehicle owners prioritizing durable, long-lasting ceramic coating and detailing services against harsh desert environments
Cathedral CityMobile
Known for standard and full auto detailing, professional car washes, vehicle vinyl wrapping (e.g., roofs)
Best for truck owners and others needing a thorough car wash, interior cleaning, or vehicle wrapping services
Cathedral CityMobile
Known for ceramic coating application, full interior and exterior detailing, paint correction and protection
Best for new car owners in Cathedral City, California, seeking ceramic coating and ongoing detailing to maintain a showroom-new appearance
Covers Coachella Valley, La Quinta, Indio
Cathedral CityMobile
Known for high-end and new vehicle detailing (e.g., bmw, tesla), comprehensive interior and exterior detailing (spotless, fresh smell, shiny), thorough basic car washes
Best for cars that haven't been washed in a long time, including a new 2025 M4 BMW, needing a mobile, thorough, and careful cleaning.
Cathedral City
Known for ceramic coating application, paint protection film (ppf) installation, ceramic ir tinting
Best for owners of new or cherished vehicles, including luxury cars, high-performance off-road vehicles, and Teslas, for premium protection, aesthetic enhancement, and long-term ease of maintenance
Cathedral City
Known for ceramic coating application, paint correction and restoration, auto detailing supplies
Best for detailers, both new and experienced, wanting to enhance their skills through hands-on classes in paint correction and ceramic coating, and seeking a wide selection of detailing supplies and expert advice from knowledgeable instructors like Luis
Cathedral CityMobile
Known for ceramic coating application, full interior detailing (including pet hair/odor removal), exterior detailing
Best for cars with interiors needing deep cleaning, including cat pee and pet hair removal, sun-and-sand beaten SUVs, or vehicles needing ceramic coating for easier maintenance
Covers Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Desert
Cathedral City
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf) / xpel, window tinting
Best for customers in Cathedral City, California, who appreciate a shop that clearly explains their options for services like ceramic coating, PPF, and window tinting, with a quick appointment setup and reliable, efficient completion of work.
Cathedral City
Known for window tinting, xpel wrap, ceramic tinting
Best for those desiring quality window, Xpel, or ceramic tinting and valuing professional service and communication
Cathedral CityMobile
Known for full car detailing, exterior detailing, ceramic coatings
Best for car detailing services that deliver significantly improved vehicle appearance, punctuality, trustworthiness, and specialized treatments
Covers Coachella Valley, Bermuda Dunes, Cathedral City
Film is a different trade from coating: different material, different equipment, and a far more expensive mistake to make, which is why fewer shops offer it. 2 of the 11 protection businesses in Cathedral City do it. What film actually involves
All of them also apply ceramic coating, so they are in the list above.
Correction is labor rather than product, measured in stages and priced by how bad the paint is, which is why not every shop that coats will take it on. 7 of the 11 protection businesses in Cathedral City do it. What correction actually involves
6 of the 7 are in the coating list above. This is the other one.
Cathedral City
Known for showroom condition restoration, paint correction, collector car detailing
Best for customers in Cathedral City, California, who found the shop by a card on their car or a friend's recommendation, and want their vehicle, from a classic Thunderbird to a Mini, cleaned inside and out, including engine compartments and undercarriage, with appointments sometimes available next-day.
Tell us the car and the work. We put it in front of shops that do this specific job, and they come back to you directly. We aren't a middleman on the price and we take no cut of it.
A coating does not need much, and what it does need is specific: a shampoo with nothing in it, something to bring the beading back when road film buries it, and a way to get the water off before it dries.
A pH-neutral shampoo with no gloss additives or wax in it.
A ceramic detail spray for use after every wash.
A large twisted-loop drying towel.
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4 Cathedral City shops publish a ceramic coating price, and they run $1,200 to $2,500. The national median across 698 shops is $950, so Cathedral City sits above it. These are advertised rates rather than quotes, and vehicle size and paint condition both move them.
11 businesses in Cathedral City advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 10 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 2 of the 11 publish pricing, 1 of the coating shops hold a manufacturer credential we can check, and 5 operate as mobile services rather than from a fixed shop.
Almost always, and it is the most expensive thing to get wrong. A coating is optically clear and it seals whatever is underneath, so applying one over swirled paint preserves the swirls for the life of the coating. Paint correction runs $345 to $700 nationally. Ask any Cathedral City shop whether correction is included in the coating price and how many stages.
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Published rates are a range. What you pay comes down to size, paint condition and how much correction the finish needs first. Tell us the car and we will put it in front of shops that publish their pricing.
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