Ceramic Coating · San Mateo

The Last Time Your Paint Will Ever Need Wax.

Professional ceramic coating that outlasts wax by years. Swirls removed first, then your paint stays glossy, protected and easy to clean, rated for 5 to 7 years of protection.

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Freshly coated Mercedes G63 at Golden State Auto Salon
5+ Years ProtectionNo waxing, no polishing, no reapplying
Correction IncludedSwirls, haze and water spots removed before the coating goes on
Cures OvernightIndoors in our shop, not in your driveway
Easier WashesCuts wash and dry time in half, zero waxing
What it does

Wax Lasts Weeks.
Ceramic Lasts Years.

A ceramic coating starts as a liquid and hardens into a glass-like layer bonded to your clear coat. It becomes the new top layer of the car, tougher than the paint itself. Water and dirt slide off on their own, sun hits the coating instead of your paint, and the gloss stays for years instead of weeks.

Professional GradeCeramic Coating
SyntheticSealant
TraditionalWax
Durability
5 to 7+ years
Months
Weeks
Protection
Chemical and UV resistant
Moderate
Light
Gloss
Deep, glass-like
Flat gloss
Warm shine
Washing
Water and dirt slide off
Some beading
Dirt sticks
Upkeep
Nothing to reapply
Reapply a few times a year
Reapply every few washes

Swirl-Free Finish

Perfect the paint, then lock it in. Every coating starts with correction, so what gets sealed under it is a finish better than the day you bought the car.

Hydrophobic Protection

Water beads up and rolls right off, taking dirt with it. Bird droppings, sap and road grime sit on the coating instead of eating into your clear coat.

Easy Maintenance

Fewer washes, faster washes. The slick surface keeps dirt from sticking, and water sheets off so quickly the car is half dry before you start.

Coating options

Coat The Paint. Or Coat Everything.

Three ceramic coating packages. Choose how long it lasts and how much of the car gets coated.

Coated Porsche 911 cabriolet in front of Golden State Auto Salon 2+ Year Protection

Essential Package

The smart choice for a lease or a newer car. A quick polish brings up the shine, then the coating locks it in. Everything a wax does, for years instead of weeks.

What's included
  • Exterior wash and paint decontamination
  • Light polish to enhance gloss
  • Applied on all painted surfaces, lights and plastic trims
  • Cures overnight indoors

Takes 1 to 2 days to complete, with a 12 hour cure after the final coat is applied.

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MOST POPULAR Polishing a black Acura NSX before ceramic coating 5+ Year Protection

Signature Package

Perfected, then protected. Full paint correction and a 5+ year ceramic coating. Best for cars with heavier swirl marks, or anyone who wants long term protection.

What's included
  • Everything in Essential
  • 2 step paint correction
  • Swirl marks removed
  • 5+ year ceramic coating on all painted surfaces, lights and plastic trims

Takes 2 to 3 days to complete, with a 12 hour cure after the final coat is applied.

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Coated wheel and caliper on a Mercedes G63 5+ Year Protection

Ultimate Package

The ultimate level of protection. Paint, wheels, calipers and interior all coated, so every surface stays clean and protected for years.

What's included
  • Everything in Signature
  • Wheels off, barrels and faces coated
  • Brake calipers coated
  • Interior leather surfaces coated

Takes 3 to 4 days to complete, with a 12 hour cure after the final coat is applied.

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Step By Step. No Shortcuts.

The Process Behind The Shine.

Decontamination wash at the shop
STEP 1

Decontamination Wash

Every job starts here. Foam, hand wash, iron remover and clay bar. The paint comes out clean, smooth and ready for the next step.

Paint correction under shop lights
STEP 2

Paint Correction

The paint gets perfected before it gets protected. Swirls, haze and water spots are machine polished out so the coating locks in a flawless finish.

Ceramic coating applied by hand
STEP 3

Coating Applied

Two layers of ceramic coating, applied by hand and leveled panel by panel. The second layer adds depth to the gloss and years to the protection.

Car curing indoors overnight
STEP 4

Cures Overnight

Curing happens here, not in your driveway. The car stays indoors overnight and goes home hardened, glossy and protected.

Customer Reviews

What Our Ceramic Coating Customers Say

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Brandon and team were consummate professionals from start to finish. Booking an appointment was a breeze as Brandon was very responsive and transparent. The guys revitalized my daily driver with full interior and exterior detail + ceramic coat, and I think the photos speak for themselves. You absolutely can tell that a lot of love and elbow grease went into the job.

Han A. · detail + ceramic
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I brought my C8 in for a graphene coating and PPF and I'm incredibly pleased with the result and the process throughout. Brandon was communicative and very easy to work with. What impressed me the most about Golden State Auto Salon was the passion Brandon and his team put into their work.

Michael K. · Corvette C8 · graphene coating + PPF
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Brandon and team are terrific. They did the ceramic coating to protect the paint and interior, and they also did tinting on the windows of my Taycan. Super nice people, and they do fantastic work. I only take my car here for regular auto detailing and the car still looks as great as the day it rolled off the factory floor. Highly recommended if you want to protect your car and maintain it!

Michael R. · Porsche Taycan · ceramic + tint
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Before anything, just wanted to say Brandon and his staff are amazing! I brought in my 2019 Audi S4 to have the following services done to my car: Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, and Front End PPF. The work and result was amazing when I got the car back. Brandon was very communicative with the whole process and kept me in the loop with everything.

Vincent Y. · Audi S4 · correction + ceramic + PPF
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Brandon and his team far exceeded my expectations for the car. I'm blown away how stunning the paint looks now with the paint correction. The car was previously covered in swirl marks. It will be incredibly easy to maintain now with the ceramic coating. Also, the ppf on the bumper provides great peace of mind for my freshly painted euro bumper and lip.

Alan C. · correction + ceramic + PPF
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I purchased a used Civic Si and knew it needed paint correction + ceramic coating to protect. Reached out to Brandon and he provided helpful feedback and worked w/me to set up a time for service. Very easy to deal with and took the time to explain the process. Brandon's team did excellent work and I'm very happy w/the results. The car looks like new again!

Ed S. · Honda Civic Si · correction + ceramic

Recent Coating Work

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Ceramic coated BMW M340i Paint correction and coating on a Porsche GT3 Finished car under the shop lights Coated interior leather
Coating questions

Things People Ask Before They Book

Anything else, text us a photo of the car. A real person answers.

How long does a ceramic coating last?+

5 to 7 years with normal washing. The coating is a hard layer bonded to the clear coat, not a wax that rinses off. Keep it clean and it keeps working.

Does it stop rock chips?+

No. A coating protects against chemicals, UV, water spots and light scratches, and makes the car easier to clean. Rock chips are a job for paint protection film. The two work together, and plenty of customers do both.

Is paint correction really included?+

Yes, on every coating. We correct the paint first so the swirls and haze are gone before anything gets sealed in. How much correction your car needs depends on its condition, and we will tell you at drop-off.

How do I wash it afterward?+

Normal two-bucket hand washes or a touchless wash. Skip brush car washes and anything with wax in it. Most owners find the car stays clean longer and washes in half the time.

Can you coat a used car?+

Absolutely. Most of the cars we coat have a few years on them. The correction step brings the paint back first, then the coating locks it in.

How long is the car in the shop?+

2 to 3 working days. One to two days of correction and coating, then it cures overnight indoors before you pick it up.

How much does it cost?+

Every car is quoted individually based on size and the condition of the paint. Send the year, make and model and a photo if you have one, and you will have an out-the-door number within 30 minutes during business hours.

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402 Birch Ave
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 539-8626
Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30am – 6pm
Sat by appointment only
Sun closed

Drop-off 8:30–9am or the evening before
Prefer to text? Send a photo of your car and what you want done to (650) 541-5272. Same 30-minute reply during business hours.
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