The 19th Hole Ceramic Coating Protection

Full decontamination wash, clay bar, and IPA panel wipe are standard before every application. Paint correction is optional, but it is worth understanding why it matters. Ceramic coating locks in the surface condition underneath it permanently. Swirls, scratches, and oxidation that exist before application will still be there after, sealed under glass. Correction removes those defects first.

The 19th Hole Essential lasts about 1–2 years and The 19th Hole Pro about 2–5 years with proper maintenance. Within each range, the result depends on how the vehicle is cared for after. Automatic car washes, harsh soaps, and infrequent washing shorten longevity. Hand washing with a pH-neutral soap extends it. A maintenance routine is reviewed at delivery.

Either works. Pickup and delivery is available anywhere within the 30-mile service radius: schedule a time and the vehicle gets picked up, processed, and returned when it's done. Drop-off at the facility is also available. An appointment is required either way.

48 hours after pickup. No rain exposure, no car washes, no dew contact during that window. After 48 hours the coating is fully hardened and effective, regular washing can resume.

Ceramic coating does not stop physical impact. The coating hardens the surface and resists chemical damage, UV degradation, bird droppings, pollen, and light abrasion, but it will not absorb a rock strike. Paint protection film (PPF) handles impact protection on leading surfaces. Many customers apply ceramic coating over PPF to get both benefits.

Not always, but frequently yes. Paint condition varies vehicle to vehicle. If there are visible swirls, scratches, or oxidation, coating without correcting them first seals those defects in permanently under glass. The vehicle gets inspected before the appointment, and an honest assessment is part of that conversation, the call to correct is yours to make.