17 businesses apply ceramic coating in Costa Mesa. Below is what they charge where they publish it, then the shops themselves. Film and correction have their own lists.
Not one of the 18 businesses here lists a rate on its own website, which is common and worth knowing before you start calling. Use the national figures as your reference and ask for the quote in writing: ceramic coating runs $599 to $1,399, paint correction $345 to $700.
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.
Costa MesaMobile
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), tint (including ceramic tint)
Best for new Model X, 2014 BMW M5, truck, 2024 Defender 90, and other vehicles needing ceramic coating, PPF, or tint
Covers Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach
Costa Mesa
Known for ceramic coating (including lifetime options), paint protection film (ppf), ceramic window tinting
Best for new or damaged vehicles needing paint correction, ceramic coating for protection and easier cleaning, or a clear bra to prevent rock chips and scratches
Costa Mesa
Known for exterior wash and interior cleaning, paint correction services, ceramic coating application
Best for mobile detailing at your location in Irvine, California, to handle everything from ceramic coatings for a Mini Cooper S to deep cleaning vehicles with pet odors and spills.
Costa MesaMobile
Known for ceramic coating, window tinting, paint correction
Best for Tesla Model 3, Tesla MYLR, Z3, and classic cars with fragile paint or water damage needing ceramic coating or paint correction in Irvine, California
Covers Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
Known for ppf installation, paint correction, ceramic coating
Best for high-end vehicles, classic Ferraris, Cadillac SUVs, and older cars needing paint correction and ceramic coating
Costa Mesa
Known for window tinting, detailing, ppf (paint protection film) wraps
Best for Jeep Rubicon owners needing urgent window tinting, customers with new cars that have been damaged by construction overspray, and anyone in Huntington Beach, California, looking for vinyl blackouts, ceramic coating, or full PPF on their vehicles.
Costa MesaMobile
Known for ceramic coating (exterior and interior), paint correction (for new and damaged vehicles), paint enhancement
Best for new vehicles with some paint imperfections, water stains, or swirl marks, needing ceramic coating on paint, body, glass, exterior glass trim, highlights, taillights, and wheels
Covers Irvine, CA, Orange County, Newport Beach
Costa Mesa
Known for paint protection film (ppf), window tinting (ceramic), ceramic coating
Best for Tesla Model Y Juniper, BMW M4, Tesla Cybertruck, and Tesla Model 3 owners seeking full body PPF, tinting, and powder coating in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa
Known for paint correction & ceramic coating, ppf (paint protection film) & window tint, undercarriage restoration & rust prevention
Best for owners of classic trucks, new Corvettes, and 2000 500 SLs who want paint correction, undercarriage restoration, or full ceramic coating and tint
Costa Mesa
Known for ceramic coating, paint correction, full vehicle detailing
Best for Mercedes GLC, BMW X5, and 2003 Mustang owners needing extensive detailing, paint correction, hard water stain removal, or interior cleaning after long periods out of service.
Costa Mesa
Known for showroom-quality interior and exterior detailing, meticulous restoration, even for heavily soiled vehicles (e.g., pet hair), convenient mobile service at various locations and times
Best for Tesla Y, Range Rover S, RAM TRX, or any car that needs extensive cleaning for dog hair and slobber, for owners who want their vehicle to look like it just came off the lot.
Costa Mesa
Known for paint correction, ceramic coatings, ppf (paint protection film)
Best for exotic and high-end car owners in Costa Mesa, California, needing paint correction, ceramic coatings, and PPF, with options for interior detailing and dent/chip repair, often for auction prep or personal showings
Costa Mesa
Known for mobile car detailing (interior & exterior), ceramic coating application, pet hair & tough stain removal
Best for mobile car detailing, especially for older Hyundai cars with dog hair and dust, or new Audi and Cadillac XT6 vehicles needing ceramic coating and stain removal
Costa Mesa
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), window tinting
Best for car owners in Costa Mesa, California, needing paint protection film, window tint, ceramic coating, or clear bra services, and fleet managers seeking reliable detailing for company vehicles
Costa MesaMobile
Known for ceramic coating application, full interior detailing, stubborn stain removal
Best for cars with minor paint damage or hard water stains, new vehicles needing ceramic coating for lasting protection, and interiors that need to look and smell brand new
Covers Orange County, Los Angeles, Palisades
Costa MesaMobile
Known for mobile detailing service (at home or work), comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, tough stain removal
Best for mobile detailing for dirty vehicles, removing tough stains, or a step-one paint color correction and polish for a Honda Civic or BMW M4
Costa Mesa
Known for paint protection film (ppf) installation, ceramic coatings, paint correction
Best for owners of new Porsche 911s, 718 Boxster S, Macan S, Audi R8 V10+, and Cayenne vehicles desiring high-quality PPF, ceramic coating, and tinting
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. 7 of the 18 protection businesses in Costa Mesa do it. What film actually involves
All of them also apply ceramic coating, so they are in the list above.
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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Few Costa Mesa shops publish a ceramic coating price, so the honest answer is the national one: $599 to $1,399, median $950, from 698 businesses. Ask two or three Costa Mesa shops for a written quote and check it against that.
18 businesses in Costa Mesa advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 17 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 0 of the 18 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 Costa Mesa shop whether correction is included in the coating price and how many stages.
No. Placement is not for sale on this site. The order below is set by what each shop publishes and what we can verify, and a shop that buys marketing from our parent company gets labeled as such rather than promoted.
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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