Ceramic Coating in Chino, CA
Liquid glass
for your paint.
A professional ceramic coating that locks in a deep, wet-look gloss, sheds water and dirt, and protects your finish for years, not weeks. Every package includes full paint prep and polishing by Brando's Auto Care in Chino.
Wax was the standard. This is the upgrade.
Relying on wax to defend a luxury finish is like wearing a designer suit in the rain without an umbrella. Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that bonds to your paint and cures into a hard, glass-clear layer that becomes part of the surface.
Water beads off like mercury, brake dust barely sticks, and the deep, lustrous shine that made you fall in love with your car stays that way, month after month, year after year. Want protection from rock chips too? Pair your coating with paint protection film (PPF).
Your factory finish, upgraded.
Real results, not hype.
Some shops promise supernatural protection. We'd rather tell you exactly what a professional coating delivers, and then deliver it.
Deep, wet-look gloss
A glass-clear layer that sharpens reflections and makes your paint look perpetually just-detailed.
Extreme water beading
Hydrophobic surface sheds water and dirt, so your car stays cleaner between washes.
UV & oxidation defense
Blocks the Southern California sun that fades and oxidizes unprotected paint.
Stain resistant
Bird droppings, bug splatter and water spots wipe away instead of etching into your clear coat.
Faster, easier washes
Slick surface means less scrubbing, less brake dust buildup and fewer wash-induced swirls.
Years, not months
One professional application replaces years of waxing sessions and helps protect resale value.
Light, medium or heavy?
A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so every coating starts with polishing. How much your paint needs depends on its condition today.
Light
For new or well-kept paint that just needs to look its absolute best before it's sealed in.
- Process
- One-step enhancement polish
- Removes
- Light haze, dullness and fine wash marring
- Typical car
- New deliveries and garage-kept vehicles
Max glossGloss & clarity boost
Medium
For daily drivers with swirl marks you can see in the sun, from years of washes and use.
- Process
- One-step correction
- Removes
- Moderate swirls, light scratches and water spot marks
- Typical car
- Daily drivers a few years old
~50–70%Defect removal
Heavy
For neglected, oxidized or heavily swirled paint, and dark colors where every flaw shows.
- Process
- Two-step correction: compound, then polish
- Removes
- Heavy swirls, scratches, holograms and oxidation
- Typical car
- Older, dark or show-quality builds
~90%+Defect removal
Not sure which you need? We inspect your paint under professional lighting and confirm the level with you before any work starts. Scratches that go through the clear coat can't be polished out.
Build your package.
Your price comes down to three things: how long you want the coating to last, how much polishing your paint needs, and the size of your vehicle. Every price is all-in.
Full price list
All-in pricing: wash, decontamination, clay, polishing and coating.
Coupe / Sedan
911, Model 3, M3, Civic| Polish | 4-Year | 6-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Light | $950 | $1,150 |
| Medium | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| Heavy | $2,200 | $2,400 |
Small Truck / SUV
Macan, Model Y, RAV4, Tacoma| Polish | 4-Year | 6-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Light | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| Medium | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Heavy | $2,400 | $2,600 |
Oversized Truck / SUV
Escalade, Suburban, F-150, Tundra, G-Wagon| Polish | 4-Year | 6-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Light | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| Medium | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| Heavy | $2,700 | $3,000 |
Not sure which size class your vehicle falls in? Text us the make and model and we'll tell you.
What coating can't do.
Ceramic coating is the pinnacle of paint protection chemistry, but it isn't magic. Here's what you should know before you buy.
Scratch resistant, not scratch proof
Think of it as an extra, harder layer of clear coat. It fights wash swirls and micro-marring, but it won't stop keys, zippers or bad wash technique.
Physics is physics
No coating, however thick, stops flying rocks. If you drive a lot of highway miles, pair it with paint protection film on the front end.
Explore PPFDurable isn't invincible
Proper washing keeps it performing for its full lifespan: pH-neutral soap, the two-bucket method, and periodic maintenance treatments.
Read our care guide"Honest service, incredible results. They restored my Audi's paint before coating it, and six months later it still looks freshly detailed. No more water spots, and bird droppings just wipe right off."David R. · Audi Owner
Obsessive by design.
Installing a coating is a precise science. Amateur application leaves high spots and uneven protection, which is unacceptable on a premium vehicle.
Inspect
We examine your paint under professional lighting and confirm the right polish level with you.
Correct
Wash, clay, decontamination and your light, medium or heavy polish, so nothing gets sealed under the coating.
Coat
Panel wipe and hand application in our climate-controlled facility for a flawless, even bond.
Cure & check
Proper cure time, then a free first wash at one week where we inspect the coating's performance.
Ceramic coating in Chino, CA.
Brando's Auto Care is a paint protection shop in Chino, California, specializing in ceramic coating and paint protection film for luxury, exotic and everyday vehicles. Every ceramic coating package is priced all-in, from $950 to $3,000, based on the coating (4-year or 6-year), how much paint correction is needed (light, medium or heavy polish) and the size of the vehicle.
- Service
- Professional ceramic coating with paint correction
- Location
- Chino, CA (shop-based, climate-controlled facility)
- Areas served
- Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, Corona, Pomona and the greater Inland Empire, plus Los Angeles and Orange County clients
- Coatings
- 4-year and 6-year ceramic coatings
- Price
- $950–$3,000 all-in, depending on coating, polish level and vehicle size
- Included
- Wash, decontamination, clay, paint polishing, panel prep, coating, free first wash & inspection at 1 week
- Pick up
- Pick up & drop off available within 30 miles of the shop
- Book
- (909) 925-9077 or request a quote
Ceramic, answered.
Don't see your question? Call or text us and we'll walk you through it.
What's included in the price?
Everything. Every package includes a hand wash, full decontamination, clay bar treatment, your polish level, a panel prep wipe, the coating itself, and a free first wash and inspection at one week. Your price only depends on the coating, the polish level and your vehicle's size.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Chino, CA?
At Brando's Auto Care, ceramic coating packages cost $950 to $3,000 all-in. A 4-year coating ranges from $950 to $2,700 and a 6-year coating from $1,150 to $3,000, depending on whether the paint needs a light, medium or heavy polish and whether the vehicle is a coupe or sedan, a small truck or SUV, or an oversized truck or SUV.
How do I know which polish level I need?
Newer or well-kept paint usually needs Light. Daily drivers with swirls you can see in the sun usually need Medium. Older, neglected or dark-colored paint usually needs Heavy. We inspect your paint under professional lighting and confirm the level with you before any work starts.
4-year or 6-year coating?
Both deliver the same deep gloss, water beading and protection. The 6-year coating is built to last longer, so it's the better value if you plan to keep your vehicle for years. With proper washing and maintenance, either will perform for its full lifespan.
Can coating fix peeling or faded paint?
If your clear coat is peeling or severely faded, you'll need a repaint first. Ceramic coating can't repair damaged clear coat; it can only protect healthy paint.
When can I wash my car after coating?
Keep it completely dry for the first 48 hours so the coating can cure, avoid washing for 7 days, and park covered when possible. At the one-week mark we include a complimentary first wash, where we also inspect the coating to make sure everything is perfect. After that, follow our coating care guide.
Can ceramic coating go over PPF?
Yes. We often coat on top of paint protection film for the ultimate combination: film stops rock chips, coating adds gloss and makes washing effortless. It also helps extend the life of your film.
Do you offer pick up and drop off?
Yes. For ceramic coating and PPF jobs we offer pick up and drop off within 30 miles of our Chino shop.
Make the shine permanent.
Tell us about your vehicle and we'll confirm your polish level and price in one quick conversation.