Ceramic Coating in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Foam Bros applies Gtechniq ceramic coatings at your driveway or garage in Carmel-by-the-Sea. A 1-year paint coating starts at $449, a 3-year at $895 and a 5-year at $1,195, with no travel fee.
Why Ceramic Coating Matters in Carmel
Salt air and fog off the beach
Carmel's marine air leaves a salty film on parked cars, and morning fog dries into spots. On bare paint that film clings and dulls the finish. On a coated car, water beads and rolls off and salt rinses away in a normal wash.
Swirls from the wrong kind of wash
Tunnel washes and dry wiping leave fine swirl marks, and they're easy to see on dark paint in Carmel's sun. A coating locks in whatever is underneath, so we correct the paint first, then coat it. That's what we did on the E-Class below.
Cypress sap and pine needles
Carmel's cypress and pines drop sap and needles onto parked cars, and sap left in warm sun can etch the clear coat. A coated surface gives sap far less to grip, so it lifts off with a proper wash instead of a hard scrub.
A Real Carmel Job: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The problem
Regular use and improper washing techniques had left visible swirl marks and reduced the gloss of the paint.
What we did
We corrected the paint, then coated it:
- Washed and decontaminated the paint
- Machine polished out the swirl marks
- Prepped every panel for coating
- Applied a Gtechniq ceramic coating
The result
The paint came back with more depth, clarity and gloss, and the ceramic coating adds long-term protection on top.
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Ceramic Coating Prices in Carmel
Prices depend on the size and condition of the vehicle. Paint correction, like the E-Class above needed, is quoted separately.
1-Year Ceramic Paint Coating
$449
Sedan $449 · SUV $499 · Oversized $549
Gtechniq ceramic coating for your paint, rated for 1 year. A step up from wax or sealant.
- Decontamination wash
- Clay bar treatment
- Paint correction prep (light enhancement)
- Panel prep with coating prep spray
- Two layers of 9H ceramic coating applied
- Cure time (24 hrs keep dry)
3-Year Ceramic Paint Coating
$895
Sedan $895 · SUV $995 · Oversized $1,095
Gtechniq ceramic coating for your paint, rated for 3 years of hydrophobic protection.
- Decontamination wash
- Clay bar treatment
- Paint correction prep (light enhancement)
- Panel prep with coating prep spray
- Two layers of 9H ceramic coating applied
- Cure time (24 hrs keep dry)
5-Year Ceramic Paint Coating
$1,195
Sedan $1,195 · SUV $1,295 · Oversized $1,395
Our longest-lasting Gtechniq ceramic coating for paint, rated for 5 years.
- Decontamination wash
- Clay bar treatment
- Paint correction prep (light enhancement)
- Panel prep with coating prep spray
- Two layers of 9H ceramic coating applied
- Cure time (24 hrs keep dry)
Ceramic Wheel Coating
$349
Ceramic protection on all four wheels. Brake dust and road grime wipe off easily — cleaning takes minutes.
- Full wheel decontamination and clean
- Iron decontamination treatment
- Ceramic coating applied to all four wheels
- Lug nut cleaning
Ceramic Glass Coating
$179
Rain repellent ceramic on all glass surfaces. Water sheets off at speed, improving wet-weather visibility.
- All exterior glass surfaces
- Glass polish and prep
- Ceramic hydrophobic coating application
- Windshield, side windows, rear glass
Ceramic Leather Coating
$139
Seal and protect leather seats and trim. Repels spills, resists UV cracking, and makes cleaning effortless.
- Deep leather clean and condition
- Ceramic nano-coating applied to all leather
- Protects against UV fading and cracking
Ceramic Fabric Coating
$55
Hydrophobic protection for fabric seats and carpets. Spills bead up and wipe away before they stain.
- Fabric vacuum and clean
- Ceramic fabric guard applied
- Seats, carpet, and fabric panels
Neighborhoods We Serve in Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea is about 35 minutes from our Salinas location, and there's no travel fee.
FAQ
Ceramic Coating in Carmel — FAQ
Ceramic paint coating starts at $449 for a 1-year coating, $895 for 3 years and $1,195 for 5 years, with no travel fee to Carmel. Your price depends on the size and condition of the vehicle.
If the paint has swirls, yes. A coating seals in whatever is underneath it, so swirl marks would stay visible for years. Light enhancement is included with every coating. Heavier swirls, like on the E-Class above, need paint correction first, starting at $395.
Yes. Give us the cross streets and a house name or description when you book, and we'll confirm the spot before we come out.
Yes. A paint coating takes 1-2 days and needs dry conditions, so a garage or covered driveway is best in Carmel's fog. We'll check the spot and the forecast with you when you book.
Keep it dry for the first 24 hours, then wash it regularly with a ceramic-safe product and rinse salt off before it builds up. Our Signature Care membership includes coating-safe washes and a ceramic topper every quarter.
If it lives in a garage and gets light use, the 3-year coating is usually plenty. If it sits outside in Carmel's salt air and fog, the 5-year coating is the better value per year of protection.
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