Ceramic Coating Norfolk
Standard
1 Year Included
Upgrade
7 Year +£150
Ceramic coating is one of the most effective forms of paint protection available for your vehicle. A professionally applied ceramic coating bonds chemically with your paintwork to create a semi-permanent layer of protection that is harder than the paint beneath it, and transforms the way your vehicle looks and feels every single day.
MW AutoCare applies professional ceramic coatings to vehicles across Norfolk. If you want your paintwork protected properly, this is how it is done.
What Is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied to the exterior surfaces of a vehicle that bonds chemically with the factory paint. Unlike a wax or sealant that sits on top of the paint and gradually wears away, a ceramic coating forms a permanent bond with the painted surface and becomes part of it.
When cured, the coating creates a surface that is much harder and more resistant to damage than the bare paint. It is hydrophobic, meaning water beads and rolls off rather than sheeting across the surface. It is chemically resistant, meaning bird droppings, tree sap and road contaminants are far less likely to etch into the paintwork. And it is UV resistant, meaning the colour and clarity of the paint is protected from the fading effects of sun exposure.
A professionally applied ceramic coating does not wear off with washing nor does it need to be reapplied every few weeks like a wax. It protects your paintwork for years and makes maintaining your vehicle significantly easier throughout that time.
MW AutoCare's Ceramic Coating Options
Included as standard
One Year Ceramic Coating
MW AutoCare’s one-year ceramic coating is included as standard with every detailing package. The Single Stage Machine Polish, Multi Stage Machine Polish and New Car Protection packages all include a professional ceramic coating applied to the freshly prepared paintwork as standard.
The one-year coating provides twelve months of durable, hydrophobic protection with a big gloss enhancement over unprotected paintwork. For vehicle owners who want the benefits of ceramic protection without the full investment of the seven-year coating, the one-year option delivers huge value as part of any MW AutoCare detailing package.
Included
Optional upgrade
Seven Year Premium Coating
For vehicle owners who want a substantial level of protection, MW AutoCare offers an upgrade to the premium seven-year ceramic coating for an additional £150 on any detailing package.
The seven-year coating is applied at 10H hardness, the hardest rating available in professional ceramic coatings, which means the coating provides a level of scratch resistance and chemical resistance that the one-year coating can’t match. It also provides a much stronger hydrophobic performance, with water beading more aggressively and the surface staying cleaner between washes for longer.
The seven-year warranty shows the durability of this coating when applied correctly to properly prepared paintwork. This is a coating that will protect your vehicle for the majority of its time in your ownership, maintaining the appearance of the paintwork and making every wash easier throughout that period.
+£150
The £150 upgrade cost needs to be considered in the context of what it delivers. Seven years of professional-grade paint protection, applied once to freshly corrected and decontaminated paintwork, for £150 added to any detailing package. For any vehicle owner who intends to keep their car for more than a year or two, the upgrade pays for itself many times over in the protection it provides.
Why Ceramic Coating Is Worth It
UV Damage
Fades and dulls paintwork gradually. Ceramic coating slows this process dramatically and prevents the colour loss that cannot be fully reversed without correction work.
BIRD DROPPINGS AND TREE SAP
Acidic and can etch permanently into bare paintwork within hours in warm weather. A coated surface provides a barrier that increases the window for safe removal.
WATER SPOTS
Form when mineral-rich water dries on unprotected paint. Hydrophobic properties cause water to bead and roll off before it can dry and leave deposits.
ROAD CONTAMINATION
Iron fallout and tar bond more aggressively to bare paint. A ceramic coated vehicle accumulates contamination slower and is significantly easier to maintain between professional treatments.
SWIRL MARKS FROM WASHING
Accumulate over time on unprotected paint. 10H hardness provides measurable resistance to light surface damage, slowing the build-up of swirl marks between polishing sessions.
What Ceramic Coating Does Not Do
It is important to be honest about what ceramic coating can and cannot do, because there is misleading marketing in this area of the detailing industry.
Ceramic coating does not make your paintwork scratch proof. A sharp object or heavy abrasion will still scratch through a ceramic coating and into the paint beneath. What the coating does is provide measurable resistance to light surface scratches and swirl marks from washing, which is a benefit but not the same as being scratch proof.
Ceramic coating does not eliminate the need for maintenance. A ceramic coated vehicle still needs to be washed regularly and professionally maintained to keep the coating performing at its best. MW AutoCare’s Maintenance Plan is recommended after having ceramic coating applied because it makes sure the coating is properly maintained and the vehicle stays in the condition the coating was designed to protect.
Ceramic coating does not correct existing paint defects. Any swirl marks, scratches or oxidation in the paintwork before the coating is applied will be sealed beneath the coating and remain visible. This is why MW AutoCare always carries out appropriate paint correction before applying any ceramic coating. The coating protects and enhances the paintwork it is applied to. It does not improve it.
The Importance of Correct Preparation and Application
A ceramic coating is only as good as the preparation that comes before it. A coating that is applied to contaminated or defected paintwork seals in the contamination and defects. A coating applied by someone without the correct knowledge, equipment or technique will not bond correctly and will not last or perform as it should.
MW AutoCare’s ceramic coating applications are carried out on properly decontaminated, correctly prepared paintwork using professional-grade coating products applied with the knowledge and technique the process needs. Every coating is carried out in appropriate conditions that allow the coating to cure correctly.
MW AutoCare serves customers across Norfolk including Wymondham, Norwich, Dereham, Attleborough and surrounding areas with fully mobile professional ceramic coating services that come to your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ceramic coating cost at MW AutoCare?
A 1 year coating is included as standard in any of our detailing packages. The seven-year 10H hardness ceramic coating is available as an upgrade for an additional £150 on any detailing package.
How long does ceramic coating last?
The actual durability depends on how the vehicle is maintained after application and the rated lifespan of the coating. An optional upgrade costing £150 upgrades to a 7 year coating in any detailing package from the standard 1 year.
Does ceramic coating make my car scratch proof?
No. Ceramic coating provides measurable resistance to light surface scratches and swirl marks but is not scratch proof. It is significantly harder than bare paint and provides genuine protection against light surface damage.
Does my paint need to be corrected before ceramic coating?
Yes. Any existing scratches, swirl marks or paint defects will be sealed beneath the coating if they are not corrected first. MW AutoCare always carries out appropriate paint preparation before any ceramic coating application.
How do I maintain a ceramic coated vehicle?
Regular washing with appropriate products and periodic professional maintenance keeps a ceramic coating performing at its best. MW AutoCare’s Maintenance Plan is designed specifically for this purpose.
Is ceramic coating worth it?
For any vehicle owner who intends to keep their car for more than a year or two and cares about maintaining its appearance and value, ceramic coating is one of the best investments available. The protection it provides against UV damage, chemical etching, water spots and contamination bonding makes the vehicle significantly easier to maintain and helps it retain its appearance and value over time.
Does MW AutoCare come to my location in Norfolk?
Yes. MW AutoCare is a fully mobile detailing service covering Norfolk including Wymondham, Norwich, Dereham, Attleborough and surrounding areas.