13 businesses apply ceramic coating in Wilmington. Below is what they charge where they publish it, then the shops themselves. Film and correction have their own lists.
Not one of the 13 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.
Wilmington
Known for ceramic coating application, classic car detailing and preservation, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing
Best for vehicles with dog hair, messy milkshake spills, or 53-year-old classic cars with original paint needing to look showroom-ready, as well as new cars getting ceramic coatings.
Wilmington
Known for vehicle detailing (cars, trucks, motorcycles), ceramic coating (vehicles, home, business), vehicle wraps (car, boat, plane)
Best for new truck owners and older vehicle owners needing deep cleaning, detailing, and ceramic coating for cars, trucks, and motorcycles
WilmingtonMobile
Known for ceramic coating application, paint correction services, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing
Best for car owners in Aspen Hill, Maryland, wanting paint correction and ceramic coatings to make older vehicles look brand new, or for convenient mobile detailing
WilmingtonMobile
Known for restoring older or neglected vehicles, deep cleaning and odor removal, ceramic coating application
Best for older cars and golf carts in Wilmington, North Carolina, that need a deep clean from bug splatters, pollen, or even spilled milk
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Wilmington
Known for comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, classic car restoration and oxidation removal, ceramic coating services
Best for a 15-year-old car, a 6-year-old car, or an older black vehicle that needs dog hair, dirt, stains, or mold removed
Wilmington
Known for ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf), window tinting
Best for vehicle owners who value meticulous preparation, flawless application, and an integrated solution with specialized car washing services
Wilmington
Known for window tinting (standard & ceramic), clear coat repair, paint protection film (ppf) related services
Best for professional, quality window tinting or clear coat repair, with knowledgeable staff and efficient service
WilmingtonMobile
Known for comprehensive interior cleaning, including pet hair removal, exterior detailing for a spotless, like-new finish, convenient mobile service at customer's location
Best for cars in dire straits or very dirty, including those with substantial dog hair, needing a thorough interior and exterior cleaning to look better than new
Wilmington
Known for ceramic coating, paint correction, full interior and exterior detailing
Best for a new vehicle with swirl marks from commercial car washes, a black truck prone to imperfections, or a van with deep parking lot gashes needing paint correction and ceramic coating in Wilmington, North Carolina
WilmingtonMobile
Known for mobile detailing services (at customer's location), rv exterior cleaning and ceramic coating, car detailing for a 'showroom ready' finish
Best for customers who want professional and thorough mobile detailing for cars, RVs, or work trucks
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Wilmington
Known for pet hair and sand removal, comprehensive interior and exterior detailing, ceramic coating application
Best for car owners wanting a complete vehicle transformation, including extensive cleaning and protective ceramic coatings
Wilmington
Known for boat detailing (cleaning, wet sanding), vehicle detailing (full details, small details), ceramic coating application
Best for revitalizing well-used vehicles to a like-new state, including ceramic coating applications and removing stubborn stains like rust and paint transfer
Wilmington
Known for ceramic coatings for vehicles (cars, trucks, rvs), protective coatings for boats and marine vessels, interior spill-proof coatings
Best for automobiles, boats, RVs, and other valuable assets needing high-quality, long-lasting protective coatings
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. 2 of the 13 protection businesses in Wilmington do it. What film actually involves
All of them also apply ceramic coating, so they are in the list above.
Correction is labor rather than product, measured in stages and priced by how bad the paint is, which is why not every shop that coats will take it on. 6 of the 13 protection businesses in Wilmington do it. What correction 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington shops for a written quote and check it against that.
13 businesses in Wilmington advertise ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film, and 13 of those apply coatings, which is the list on this page. 0 of the 13 publish pricing, 2 of the coating shops hold a manufacturer credential we can check, and 4 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 Wilmington shop whether correction is included in the coating price and how many stages.
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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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