Print Feature · June 2026
Long-term paint protection with professional mobile installation.
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The full exterior detail, plus a paint enhancement polish, finished with your choice of Jade ceramic coating.
A ceramic coating only performs as well as the preparation underneath it. That is why Professor Detail treats ceramic coating like a process, not a shortcut: prepare the paint, install the protection correctly, then explain how to care for it afterward.
The first stage is all about creating a clean foundation. The vehicle receives a full exterior detail, wheel and tire cleaning, and paint decontamination so bonded contamination is removed before polishing and coating begin.
After prep, the paint gets a polish, at minimum the included paint enhancement, so gloss is improved before the coating is installed. Once the finish is ready, the selected Jade ceramic coating is applied carefully and leveled panel by panel.
When the coating is on, the final step is protecting the result. Professor Detail reviews cure timing, what to avoid right after installation, and how to maintain the coating so the gloss, water behavior, and protection last as long as possible.
The ceramic process begins with exterior preparation before polishing and coating installation.
Foam is applied to the vehicle during the wash stage that comes before polishing and coating installation.
This Mazda MX-5 received a two-step paint correction. It is shown here as an example of the deeper correction available before ceramic coating when the paint needs more than the included paint-enhancement polish.
This side-by-side water test shows how a ceramic-coated surface sheds water compared with an uncoated surface.
A look at real vehicles, straight from the driveway.
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Book an AppointmentHelpful answers about Professor Detail Auto Care and this service.
Every ceramic coating package begins with a full exterior detail, paint decontamination when needed, and a paint-enhancement polish. The goal is to properly prepare the paint before the coating is installed.
A ceramic coating locks in the condition of the surface underneath it. The preparation and polishing stage improves the paint before the coating is applied, rather than sealing over avoidable imperfections.
Professor Detail currently offers Jade Jet, rated for approximately 2 to 3 years, and Jade Obsidian, rated for approximately 5 to 7 years.
Yes. The ceramic package includes a paint-enhancement polish, and one-step or two-step paint correction options are also available when the vehicle needs a higher level of correction before coating.
Jade Jet is the shorter-term option for strong protection and gloss, while Jade Obsidian is the longer-lasting option offered by Professor Detail. The best choice depends on how long you want the protection to last and the condition of your vehicle.
Send your vehicle details and preferred date. Your request goes directly to Professor Detail, and we'll follow up to confirm availability.
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