12 businesses apply ceramic coating in Modesto. 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 Modesto businesses, set against the national figure so you can see whether this market runs high or low. Advertised rates, not quotes.
| Service | Modesto range | Shops pricing it | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Coating | $799–$1,500 | 2 | $950 |
Named products Modesto shops price by name: System X Ceramic Coating.
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.
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating application, paint protection and restoration, interior detailing
Best for high-quality auto detailing for a superior shine, paint protection, and a full transformation of a vehicle's look
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating application, comprehensive auto detailing, vehicle restoration
Best for a vehicle that needs detailing, from maintenance to ceramic coating, or to restore the paint on an older car to a like-new appearance, handled by a reliable and professional mobile service in Ceres, California
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating, paint correction, ppf (paint protection film)
Best for achieving a showroom-new appearance and long-lasting protection for their vehicles through ceramic coating, PPF, and detailed styling work
Modesto
Known for vehicle wraps (including ppf), window tinting, ceramic coating
Best for car enthusiasts needing full car PPF, paint correction, ceramic coating, window tint, and wraps for everyday vehicles or classics
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), window tinting
Best for a new truck needing paint protection film, ceramic coat, and window tint, or a Model Y needing a bumper repair, PPF wrap, and tint, or a Dodge Challenger needing tint as a walk-in
ModestoMobile
Known for interior and exterior detailing, paint correction and restoration, ceramic coating application
Best for mobile service at your home or on days off, often scheduled promptly and efficiently, for vehicles with heavy use, stubborn odors, or general dirt and grime.
Covers Ceres, CA, Del Rio, CA, Escalon, CA
Modesto
Known for window tinting, paint protection film (ppf), vehicle wraps
Best for car owners wanting vehicle protection and aesthetic enhancements, including tinting, PPF, wraps, ceramic coating, or detailing
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating application, paint correction, comprehensive vehicle detailing
Best for restoring a heavily used off-road truck or a neglected car to a like-new appearance, enhancing its resale value
Modesto
Known for deep interior cleaning & stain removal, headlight restoration, engine detailing
Best for people in Modesto, California, who drop off their vehicle and want a comprehensive detail, often including unexpected services like engine cleaning or fabric repair, completed quickly and with good communication.
Modesto
Known for paint protection film (ppf), wet sanding / paint correction, ceramic coating application
Best for a brand new car needing paint protection, a DIY paint job with orange peel texture, or a three-year-old car that has never been detailed
Modesto
Known for ceramic coating (ceramic pro), paint correction, polishing
Best for premium ceramic coating and paint correction services, especially for those valuing convenience and professional-grade products
Modesto
Known for comprehensive car detailing, interior and exterior cleaning, paint polishing
Best for comprehensive, high-quality car detailing for those who value thoroughness and good customer relations
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. 3 of the 15 protection businesses in Modesto 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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2 Modesto shops publish a ceramic coating price, and they run $799 to $1,500. The national median across 698 shops is $950, so Modesto sits at or below it. These are advertised rates rather than quotes, and vehicle size and paint condition both move them.
15 businesses in Modesto advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 12 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 2 of the 15 publish pricing, 2 of the coating shops hold a manufacturer credential we can check, and 2 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 Modesto 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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