An SiO2 coating bonded to your clear coat that adds gloss, repels water, and makes washing easier.
A ceramic coating is a liquid that bonds to your car's clear coat and hardens into a thin, slick protective layer. Once it cures, your paint gets a deeper gloss, water beads up and rolls off, and dirt, bugs, and road grime come off much more easily, so washing takes less time. The coating also helps guard the paint against UV fading, harsh chemicals, and bird droppings that would otherwise etch into the clear coat.
One thing to know up front: a coating is not a substitute for paint protection film (PPF). It's a very thin layer and won't stop rock chips. SV Auto Pros is an authorized Ceramic Pro installer, with 2-year, 5-year, and lifetime warranty packages, and we'll help you choose the one that fits how you drive and care for your car.
Graphene coating is a newer type of coating that adds graphene to a ceramic-style formula. It's designed to do the same job as a ceramic coating: gloss, water beading, and easier washing. It's often marketed as reducing water spotting, running a bit cooler on the surface, and feeling slicker, with good durability. Like ceramic, it is a thin layer and doesn't replace PPF for rock chip protection.
Results vary by product, prep, and care, so the right choice depends on your car and how you use it. Ask us whether ceramic or graphene fits your car.
We're a certified Artdeshine installer. Artdeshine graphene coatings are made in-house by Artdeshine in Singapore.
From the metal up: primer, color coat, and clear coat from the factory. Ceramic or graphene coating bonds on top of that clear coat as a thin protective layer.
A thin, hard layer bonded to the clear coat. Adds gloss, helps repel water and grime, and makes washing easier. Doesn't stop rock chips.
A ceramic-style coating with graphene added. Designed for similar gloss and easy cleaning, and typically marketed for less water spotting. Doesn't stop rock chips.
A thick, clear film that takes the hit from rock chips and scratches. Many owners pair PPF on the front with a coating over the whole car.
Ceramic Pro Sport
Entry-level gloss and easier washes. The right call when you want Ceramic Pro protection without a multi-year package.
15% to 30% more for larger vehicles
Ceramic Pro Top Coat
Paint enhancement polish sealed with Ceramic Pro Top Coat for gloss that lasts through daily South Bay driving.
15% to 30% more for larger vehicles
Ceramic Pro 9H + Top Coat
Ceramic Pro 9H plus Top Coat for deeper protection and a longer warranty on cars you plan to keep.
15% to 30% more for larger vehicles
Artdeshine Graphene
Graphene coating for deep gloss, slick beading, and up to 7 years of protection. Our most requested package.
15% to 30% more for larger vehicles
Ceramic Pro 9H + Top Coat
Top package with 4 layers of Ceramic Pro 9H, Top Coat, and a lifetime warranty for maximum gloss and protection.
15% to 30% more for larger vehicles
PPF is a thick, clear film that takes the hit from rock chips and scratches. Ceramic coating is a thin layer that adds gloss and makes the car much easier to wash, but it won't stop chips.
If rock chips are your worry, go with PPF, at least on the front. If you mostly want shine and easy cleaning, go with coating. A lot of our customers do PPF on the front and coat the whole car, film included.
Quality film usually lasts around 10 years with proper care. Today's premium films resist yellowing, and ours carries a 10-year warranty.
We're an authorized Ceramic Pro installer. Packages and warranties: Sport 6-month, Bronze 2-year, Silver 5-year, Graphene Coating 7-year, and Gold lifetime. How long it lasts also depends on how the car is washed and stored, and we'll help you pick the right package.
It depends on the car, how much coverage you want, and how much paint prep it needs. Call or text us at (408) 823-9378 for a quote on your car.
Wait 3 days before the first wash. Hand wash only with a pH-neutral soap and a microfiber mitt, and dry it right away. Avoid all automatic car washes (brush and touchless). Be careful with hard water — dry the car so minerals don't leave spots. Plan on a maintenance detail every 6–8 months, and skip harsh chemicals.
Graphene coating is a ceramic-style coating with graphene added. It's designed to give similar gloss and easy washing, and it's often marketed as reducing water spots and feeling slicker. Neither one is "better" for every car; it depends on the product, the prep, and how the car is used and cared for. Ask us whether ceramic or graphene fits your car.
Yes, coating over film is common. It typically makes the film easier to clean and helps it shed bugs, bird droppings, and grime. If you're doing both, the film goes on first and the coating goes on after.
It helps, but no coating makes a car spot-proof. Water beads and rolls off more easily, but if hard water dries on the paint, the minerals can still leave spots. Drying the car after washing and parking away from sprinklers makes a big difference.
SV Auto Pros applies ceramic coating at our shop at 193 Barnard Ave, Unit 1, San Jose, CA. We coat cars and motorcycles for owners across the South Bay:
We are a Ceramic Pro and Artdeshine certified shop. Open Mon–Fri 9:30–5:30, Sat 10–12.
Authorized Ceramic Pro installer with 2-year, 5-year, and lifetime packages, plus Artdeshine graphene. Rated 4.9★ on Google. Serving San Jose since 2016.
