17 businesses apply ceramic coating in Reno. 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 Reno businesses, set against the national figure so you can see whether this market runs high or low. Advertised rates, not quotes.
| Service | Reno range | Shops pricing it | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Coating | $599–$1,699 | 4 | $950 |
| Paint Protection Film | $599–$5,999 | 5 | $1,999 |
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.
RenoMobile
Known for comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, surface scratch removal, ceramic wrap detailing
Best for car detailing, including commercial vans, for picky owners of BMWs, Porsches, and Jeeps, who want their vehicle to look like it just left the dealership
Covers Reno/Sparks area, Washoe County, Nevada, 11 western states
Reno
Known for window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection film (ppf)
Best for Reno, Nevada customers who value professional execution, friendly interaction, and efficient service for vehicle enhancement
Reno
Known for paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coating, window tinting
Best for vehicle owners who value clear communication, quality products, and skilled workmanship for their cars
RenoMobile
Known for full interior & exterior detailing, advanced paint correction, ceramic coating application
Best for cars with years of dirt from outdoor adventures with kids and dogs, or a custom classic car needing a perfect finish, and also for a 4-year-old car
Covers Reno, Nevada
Reno
Known for paint protection film (ppf), window tinting (ceramic options), ceramic clear coat
Best for vehicle owners who value excellent customer service, expert advice, and consistently high-quality results
RenoMobile
Known for ceramic coating (interior and exterior), paint protection film (ppf) and clear bra, window tinting
Best for car owners in Reno, Nevada, wanting ceramic coating or paint protection film to make their vehicle look better than new
Covers Reno, Tahoe area, South Reno
Reno
Known for paint protection film (ppf) installation, ceramic coating application, window tinting
Best for cars, SUVs, and RVs needing extensive exterior treatment, including those that are a year old, taken off-road, or have just completed cross-country travel
RenoMobile
Known for full vehicle detailing and buffing, headlight restoration, interior deep cleaning and odor removal
Best for trucks like Tundras, Titans, and Sierra work trucks needing a full detail, buff, or headlight revamp
Reno
Known for paint correction (various levels), interior detailing, wheel detailing with ceramic coating
Best for a newly purchased 22-year-old car needing interior detailing, an old BMW with odors and stains, or a Toyota 4Runner with off-road scratches and swirl marks
RenoMobile
Known for mobile detailing service, comprehensive interior & exterior detailing, paint restoration
Best for restoring a car's appearance to showroom quality, whether for personal enjoyment or maintaining its value.
Reno
Known for vehicle wraps (including fleet and marketing wraps), paint protection film (ppf), ceramic surface protection
Best for truck and fleet owners in Sparks, Nevada, wanting vehicle wraps that pop and save money
RenoMobile
Known for ceramic coating for vehicles and lighting, detailing large recreational vehicles (travel trailers), interior detailing and spot removal
Best for people with SUVs, pickup trucks, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and 2023 Broncos needing quick turnarounds for spills or specialized cleaning.
Reno
Known for hard water stain removal on glass, preparing vehicles for private sale (showroom ready), transforming heavily soiled or off-road vehicles
Best for high-quality, detail-oriented auto detailing for various needs, including preparing a vehicle for sale or enhancing its appearance
RenoMobile
Known for interior deep cleaning, exterior paint restoration, stain removal
Best for trucks, SUVs, motorhomes, and Bentleys needing interior deep cleaning, stain removal, and exterior scratch or paint damage restoration at the customer's location
Reno
Known for ceramic coating application, comprehensive interior detailing, exterior vehicle restoration
Best for Reno, Nevada customers who value excellent communication and a detailer committed to exceptional results for various vehicles
RenoMobile
Known for interior detailing (carpets, dash, trunk), exterior body work (dent/ding repair, paint matching), headlight restoration
Best for reviving older car paint with a mirror finish and making work vehicles with oil stains look new
RenoMobile
Known for interior/exterior detailing, ceramic coatings, windshield chip repair
Best for customers in Reno, Nevada, wanting comprehensive mobile car detailing and minor repair services
Covers Northern Nevada
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. 5 of the 20 protection businesses in Reno 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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4 Reno shops publish a ceramic coating price, and they run $599 to $1,699. The national median across 698 shops is $950, so Reno sits above it. These are advertised rates rather than quotes, and vehicle size and paint condition both move them.
20 businesses in Reno advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 17 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 2 of the 20 publish pricing, 0 of the coating shops hold a manufacturer credential we can check, and 10 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 Reno 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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