22 businesses apply ceramic coating in Clearwater. 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 Clearwater businesses, set against the national figure so you can see whether this market runs high or low. Advertised rates, not quotes.
| Service | Clearwater range | Shops pricing it | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Coating | $400–$3,750 | 13 | $950 |
Named products Clearwater shops price by name: System X MAX G+, Ceramic, System X Ceramic, ceramic protection, Spray Ceramic, System X Renew 9 Month Ceramic Spray Protection.
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.
ClearwaterMobile
Known for ceramic coating (including 9-year and system x max), paint polishing and correction, mobile detailing service
Best for owners of new or used luxury SUVs, trucks, and sports cars wanting a high-gloss ceramic coating
Covers Largo
Clearwater
Known for ceramic coating, paint correction, scratch & swirl mark removal
Best for customers in Largo, Florida who want convenient, on-time detailing and ceramic coating for their car or motorcycle, with staff who explain the process and make washing easier
ClearwaterMobile
Known for mobile detailing service, scratch repair and removal, ceramic coating and waxing
Best for mobile detailing for older vehicles needing significant restoration or ceramic coating, particularly for those in Clearwater, Florida
Covers Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa
Clearwater
Known for paint correction, ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf)
Best for new car owners in Tampa, Florida, seeking ceramic coating and paint protection film to protect their investment and enhance appearance
Clearwater
Known for paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coating, exotic & specialty cars
Best for Icon Rocklear coating on a Hellcat, custom decals, PPF and ceramic coat on a black Lexus LC 500, marine guard protection film for oxidized boat hulls, and 7-year ceramic coats on new Ford F-150 Lightnings
Clearwater
Known for paint protection film (ppf) application, ceramic coating, paint correction
Best for trucks, including an F150, Santa Cruz, Silverado, and Land Cruiser, along with a 2013 Black Mustang, needing paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior detailing to address scratches, improper washing, or simply for long-term paint protection in Largo, Florida
Clearwater
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), window tint
Best for Carrollwood customers valuing thoroughness, high-quality results, and professional staff for vehicle detailing
ClearwaterMobile
Known for comprehensive interior detailing, exterior paint restoration and shine, mobile detailing convenience
Best for mobile service at your home around your schedule in Clearwater, Florida, for thorough detailing of family SUVs, used cars, or delicate vehicles, with one customer having Roman return monthly to maintain their car.
Covers Tampa Bay Area
ClearwaterMobile
Known for wash, clay bar, and sealer application, polishing and ceramic coating, headlight cleaning
Best for cars that are senior or 21 years old and trucks needing a wash, clay bar, and multiple coats of sealer, or polishing and ceramic coating
Covers St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa
ClearwaterMobile
Known for deep interior cleaning and stain removal, exterior restoration and shine enhancement, mobile detailing service
Best for owners of SUVs, trucks, and Jeeps needing thorough interior and exterior cleaning, addressing specific issues like water spots, stains, or spills, with the convenience of mobile service in Clearwater, Florida.
Covers Clearwater, Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs
ClearwaterMobile
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), multi-vehicle owners
Best for cars, new or recently detailed, whose owners want long-term protection from rock chips and other damage, along with a high-gloss finish
Covers Sarasota, FL, Clearwater, FL, Tampa, FL
Clearwater
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), window tint
Best for owners wanting ceramic, PPF, or tint from a shop approved by particular customers
Clearwater
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), multi-vehicle & fleet
Best for new trucks and cars, or older Vipers and Cadillacs needing scratch, swirl, or tar removal and ceramic coating applications.
Clearwater
Known for paint correction, ceramic coating, wash & wax detailing
Best for trucks and Jeeps that have scratches, mysterious water spots, or were recently "wrecked" and need to look spotless inside and out, including clear headlights.
ClearwaterMobile
Known for deep interior cleaning (including heavily soiled and family vehicles), exterior detailing for a 'brand new' look, ceramic coating application
Best for restoring severely neglected vehicle interiors, including getting rid of 'ick' from dirty car-bought vehicles and sticky messes from kids
ClearwaterMobile
Known for comprehensive mobile detailing (home/office), restorative cleaning (odor, mildew, heavy grime), pet hair and sand removal
Best for owners of older cars, daily drivers, convertibles, GTIs, and red cars in Clearwater, Florida, needing thorough interior and exterior cleaning at their home or office
Clearwater
Known for restoring vehicles to a 'brand new' or 'showroom quality' appearance, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, including under the hood, buffing out scratches and removing stubborn elements like dog hair
Best for restoring a vehicle to a showroom or like-new appearance, removing scratches, and eliminating pet hair, even for new vehicles.
ClearwaterMobile
Known for deep cleaning for heavily soiled vehicles (e.g., post-road trip, playa dust, kids, pets), effective removal of tough, deeply embedded interior stains (e.g., melted chocolate), thorough pet hair extraction from all vehicle areas, including hard-to-reach spots
Best for SUVs, F150s, Tucsons, and other daily drivers or road trip vehicles needing extensive cleaning of pet hair, spilled chocolate, or tough dirt
ClearwaterMobile
Known for ceramic coating application, comprehensive vehicle detailing, customized service planning
Best for people with 12-year-old trucks or other vehicles needing ceramic coating and detailing to look new
ClearwaterMobile
Known for ceramic coating for vehicles and rims, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, mobile detailing at customer's location
Best for mobile service at your home in Seminole, Florida, for vehicles from a Tesla Model Y to a large RV, done quickly and professionally with great results reported to last for months.
Covers Seminole, Pinellas County
ClearwaterMobile
Known for restoring boats to 'like new' or 'better than new' condition, gel coat oxidation removal, compounding, and waxing, thorough interior and exterior detailing, including hard-to-reach areas and storage
Best for boat owners in Clearwater, Florida, with older boats, neglected boats, or boats needing hull restoration from oxidation and dock rash
Covers Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando
ClearwaterMobile
Known for rv detailing, 5th wheel detailing, truck detailing
Best for RV, 5th wheel, and truck owners in Clearwater, Florida wanting paint restoration, washing, and waxing that makes vehicles look new or better.
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 25 protection businesses in Clearwater do it. What film actually involves
All of them also apply ceramic coating, so they are in the list above.
Recent work by Clearwater shops listed on this page.
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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13 Clearwater shops publish a ceramic coating price, and they run $400 to $3,750. The national median across 698 shops is $950, so Clearwater sits at or below it. These are advertised rates rather than quotes, and vehicle size and paint condition both move them.
25 businesses in Clearwater advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 22 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 3 of the 25 publish pricing, 1 of the coating shops hold a manufacturer credential we can check, and 13 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 Clearwater shop whether correction is included in the coating price and how many stages.
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