Marina, CA

Ceramic Coating for Cars in Marina, CA

Foam Bros installs Gtechniq ceramic coatings for cars at your home or work in Marina. A 1-year paint coating starts at $449, a 3-year at $895 and a 5-year at $1,195. We come to you from our Salinas location, about 20 minutes away, and there's no travel fee.

Why Ceramic Coating Matters in Marina

Blowing sand from the dunes

Marina's wind carries fine sand off the dunes and across anything parked outside. That grit sits on the paint, and wiping it off dry or washing it carelessly grinds it into the finish. A coating won't stop sand from landing, but a slick surface lets more of it rinse away, so you touch the paint less.

Salt air off the bay

Marine air leaves a thin film of salt on a car, even when you never drive near the beach. Left on bare paint, it keeps drawing moisture and dulling the finish. On a coated car, water beads up and carries more of that film away in a wash. The coating still needs regular rinsing, because salt that sits for weeks wears on any surface.

A Real Marina Job: 2024 Corvette Stingray

The problem

The owner bought this Corvette as a dream retirement car and wanted to protect the exterior from the elements, without spending thousands on paint protection film.

What we did

We did a full exterior detail before the coating went on:

  1. Deep cleaned the wheels
  2. Washed the full body
  3. Clay barred the paint
  4. Ran an iron decontamination
  5. Prepped the surface with IPA
  6. Corrected the paint
  7. Applied a Gtechniq 5-year ceramic coating

The result

After its cure, the Corvette came out of the garage with a very deep gloss. The paint feels slick to the touch, water beads off completely, and it's protected against Marina's wind, sand and salt air. The owner was very impressed with the gloss and has us back regularly to keep the coating working properly.

Blue 2024 Corvette Stingray after a Gtechniq ceramic coating in Marina
The finished Stingray after its cure.
Front three-quarter view of the coated Corvette Stingray
Gtechniq 5-year coating, applied after paint correction.
Close view of the gloss on the Corvette hood and front fender
Deep gloss across the hood and front fender.

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Ceramic Coating Prices in Marina

Prices depend on the size and condition of the car. The Corvette above got the 5-year coating. If the paint needs more than light enhancement, we quote paint correction separately.

1-Year Ceramic Paint Coating

1–2 days
Starting at

$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)
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3-Year Ceramic Paint Coating

1–2 days
Starting at

$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)
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5-Year Ceramic Paint Coating

1–2 days
Starting at

$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)
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Ceramic Wheel Coating

4–5 hrs
Starting at

$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
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Ceramic Glass Coating

1.5–2 hrs
Starting at

$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
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Ceramic Leather Coating

1.5–2.5 hrs
Starting at

$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
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Ceramic Fabric Coating

1 hr
Starting at

$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
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Neighborhoods We Serve in Marina

Marina is about 20 minutes from our Salinas location, and we serve the whole city.

Marina HeightsThe DunesSeahavenAbrams Park / Preston ParkCSUMB campus areaMarina State Beach areaReservation Road corridorOrd VillageLocke Paddon Park areaDel Monte Heights

FAQ

Ceramic Coating in Marina — 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 Marina. We also coat wheels from $349, glass from $179, leather from $139 and fabric from $55. Your price depends on the size and condition of the car.

It depends on what you want to protect against. A coating adds gloss and makes the car easier to keep clean, and it costs far less than full PPF. It won't stop rock chips, though. If chips are your main concern, film is the better choice for those panels.

Yes, if the car sits outside or you wash it often. Salt film and sand come off more easily, so you touch the paint less. You still need to wash it regularly, because a coating makes salt easier to remove, not impossible to collect.

Our paint coatings are rated for 1, 3 or 5 years, depending on the package. Near the coast, regular washing with a ceramic-safe product matters more, because salt left on the surface wears on any coating. A car that rarely gets washed will wear its coating sooner.

No coating makes paint scratch-proof. The benefit is that sand releases more easily, so you do less wiping. Always rinse first, and never wipe sand off dry.

Yes. We bring what we need to your home or work in Marina. Paint coating takes 1-2 days and needs dry conditions, and wind matters here, so we'll check the forecast and the spot with you when you book.

Keep it dry for the first 24 hours, then wash it regularly with a ceramic-safe product. We recommend an annual maintenance wash. Our Signature Care membership includes coating-safe care and a ceramic topper every quarter, which is one way to keep it working like the Corvette above.

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