14 businesses apply ceramic coating in Apex. 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 Apex businesses, set against the national figure so you can see whether this market runs high or low. Advertised rates, not quotes.
| Service | Apex range | Shops pricing it | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Coating | $1,000–$2,100 | 3 | $950 |
Named products Apex shops price by name: Feynlab® Liquid Polymer, Premium Ceramic Coating, Performance 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.
Apex
Known for ceramic coating (body, wheels, windows, calipers), paint protection film (ppf), paint correction / color correction
Best for revitalizing an older vehicle's paint and appearance, applying ceramic coatings to new vehicles for lasting protection, and expertly installing PPF and ceramic tint with clear communication about the process and pricing
ApexMobile
Known for overspray and stubborn residue removal, ceramic coating application, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing
Best for luxury vehicles, 1996 Land Rover Discoveries, new SUVs, and trucks needing full detailing, paint restoration, ceramic coating, or PPF wraps
Covers Fuquay-Varina, nearby areas
Apex
Known for comprehensive interior detailing (including severe stain and pet fur removal), exterior detailing (including paint correction and clay bar treatment), protective coatings (e.g., scotchgard, systemx, ceramic/ppf knowledge)
Best for restoring car interiors with severe staining, dog fur, and kid-related messes to a like-new condition
Apex
Known for ceramic coating (including wheels), paint correction and restoration, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing (including engine bay)
Best for ceramic coating or paint correction detailing for a new car, or detailing an older car to sell
Apex
Known for paint protective film (ppf), ceramic coating, window tinting
Best for owners of new Teslas, Mustangs, Supras, and Lexus, plus well-loved 2006 Toyota 4Runners and RAM Diesel trucks, wanting paint protection, ceramic coating, or window tinting
ApexMobile
Known for convenient mobile detailing service, comprehensive interior cleaning, detailed wheel cleaning
Best for people in Apex, North Carolina who need same-day service or easy online booking for a detailer to come directly to their home or workplace to make their long-neglected car or truck look spotless.
Covers Burlington, Triad/Triangle
ApexMobile
Known for ppf (paint protection film) installation, ceramic coating (including bcx), paint correction & restoration
Best for paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF installation on new cars, older vehicles with oxidation, and those needing scratch and ding removal, as well as headlight restoration and vinyl work
Apex
Known for ceramic coating application, paint correction, deep cleaning & detailing
Best for cars used for daily 150-mile commutes and transporting five foster dogs, or a 2020 Mustang GT needing restoration, ceramic coating, and tint
Apex
Known for paint correction, ceramic coating application, specialized tesla detailing
Best for a thorough cleaning and restoration that makes an older or heavily used car look and feel brand new
ApexMobile
Known for comprehensive car detailing, ceramic coating application, paint correction and restoration
Best for comprehensive detailing, ceramic coating, or paint correction for vehicles needing significant restoration or higher-end cars
ApexMobile
Known for ceramic coating (including long-term options), full interior & exterior detailing, paint restoration & polishing
Best for a convenient mobile service that revitalizes older vehicles, particularly those needing a ceramic coating and thorough detailing, handled by a professional who is easy to schedule and communicates well
ApexMobile
Known for comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, ceramic coating application, engine steam cleaning
Best for people in Holly Springs, North Carolina who need on-site detailing, especially for work trucks or family vehicles with tough interior messes, with flexible scheduling and timely service
Covers Holly Springs, Fuquay, Cary/Apex
ApexMobile
Known for comprehensive interior and exterior car detailing, convenient mobile detailing services, regular car maintenance and upkeep
Best for people scheduling easily online and having a mobile service come to their location, often at work, to detail their daily driver or high-performance car.
Covers Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
ApexMobile
Known for mold remediation and removal, restoring severely neglected or dirty vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles), comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, including waxing and scuff removal
Best for cars with heavy pollen and dirt buildup, neglected for years, or needing mold remediation, expecting quick scheduling and on-site service
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. One of the 15 protection businesses in Apex does it. What film actually involves
It also applies ceramic coating, so it is 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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3 Apex shops publish a ceramic coating price, and they run $1,000 to $2,100. The national median across 698 shops is $950, so Apex sits above it. These are advertised rates rather than quotes, and vehicle size and paint condition both move them.
15 businesses in Apex advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 14 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 9 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 Apex 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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