Ceramic coating on a freshly coated truck at Dynamic Auto Detailing in Salmon Arm, BC

Ceramic Coating - Salmon Arm, BC

Lasting gloss.
Protection you can prove.

Warranty-backed ceramic coating installed by the owner, in shop or mobile, for drivers in Salmon Arm, Enderby and Sicamous. Paint inspected first, price in writing, no guesswork.

  • 5.0 Google rating
  • Owner installed
  • Licensed & insured
  • Coatings from $800

Warranty-backed systems

3 to 9 years

Google rating

5.0 from 27 reviews

Mobile or in-shop

Salmon Arm & Shuswap

Estimate reply

within 1 minute during business hours

What ceramic coating actually is

A hard, bonded layer over your clear coat.

Ceramic coating adds a durable, chemically bonded layer over your paint so dirt, water spots and UV exposure have a much harder time settling in. Every coating starts with decontamination and paint inspection, because a coating locks in whatever condition the paint is already in.

The coating cures into a slick, hydrophobic surface that sits on top of your factory paint. Water beads and rolls off, dirt has far less to grip, and bugs, sap and road film release during a normal wash instead of needing to be worked off.

  • Warranty-backed coating systems from 3-year to 9-year durability
  • Self-healing coating option available for maximum gloss retention
  • Easier washing through the Shuswap dust, pollen and winter road spray
  • UV and oxidation resistance that helps protect long-term resale value
Ceramic coating applied by hand to a car panel in a Salmon Arm detailing shop
Coating levelled by hand, one panel at a time.
Hydrophobic water beading on a ceramic coated hood in Salmon Arm
Hydrophobic beading on a finished coating.

Why it matters here

What Shuswap driving does to paint.

Lake bugs and tree sap

Shuswap summers bake bug guts and sap into clear coat. On a coated finish they release instead of needing to be scrubbed off.

High-elevation UV

Long, bright interior BC summers fade and oxidize paint. A coating takes the UV hit before your clear coat does.

Winter road brine

Highway 1 and 97A get treated hard. Coated lower panels and wheels shed salt and sand far more easily.

Gravel and field dust

Rural roads coat vehicles in abrasive dust. A slick coated surface means less contact, less grinding, fewer new swirls.

Coating vs wax

One install instead of endless top-ups.

Compare
Wax or sealant
Ceramic coating
Typical lifespan
6 to 10 weeks
3 to 9 years
Water behaviour
Sheets and sits
Beads and rolls off
Chemical resistance
Washes away quickly
Holds through repeated washes
UV protection
Minimal
Strong, long term
Wash effort
Scrubbing required
Dirt releases easily
Cost over 5 years
Repeat charges forever
One documented install

Our installation process

Five stages, documented as we go.

01

Inspection and written estimate

We look at your paint in person or from clear photos, tell you exactly what it needs, and put the price in writing before anything starts.

Ceramic coating process: Inspection and written estimate in Salmon Arm, BC
02

Decontamination wash

Foam pre-soak, safe hand wash, wheels and wheel wells, then iron fallout removal and mechanical decontamination so nothing is left behind.

Ceramic coating process: Decontamination wash in Salmon Arm, BC
03

Paint correction where needed

Under inspection lights we level swirls and wash marks. A coating locks in whatever is underneath, so this is where the gloss is won.

Ceramic coating process: Paint correction where needed in Salmon Arm, BC
04

Panel wipe and coating

Every panel is wiped down to bare, oil-free clear coat, then the coating is applied and levelled by hand, panel by panel.

Ceramic coating process: Panel wipe and coating in Salmon Arm, BC
05

Curing and handover

The coating cures indoors, then we walk you around the vehicle and give you simple aftercare so the protection lasts its full life.

Ceramic coating process: Curing and handover in Salmon Arm, BC

Transparent investment

Coating packages and real prices.

Coating packages start at $800 and range to $2,099 depending on the system, vehicle size and paint condition. The self-healing option is $1,200.

3-Year Protection

From $800

Real coating durability for daily drivers and work trucks that live outside.

  • Decontamination and surface prep included
  • Gloss and water repellency you can see
  • Ideal first step into coatings
  • Coating documentation available
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Most requested

5-Year High Gloss

From $1,200

Our most requested system, including the self-healing option at $1,200.

  • Self-healing coating option
  • Deeper gloss and slicker feel
  • Stronger chemical and UV resistance
  • Paint corrected first where needed
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7 to 9-Year System

Up to $2,099

Maximum durability for new vehicles and freshly corrected paint.

  • Longest warranty-backed durability
  • Multi-layer application
  • Best paired with paint correction
  • Optional film on impact panels
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Add-ons

  • Wheel faces and barrels coated
  • Glass and windshield water repellent
  • Interior leather and fabric protection
  • Paint protection film on stone-chip panels
  • Trim and plastic restoration
  • Monthly maintenance wash plan from $100

Before & after

The same car, before and after coating.

Same vehicle, same shop, same light. Only the finish changes.

Blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Before — Porsche GT3 RS
After — coated and glossy

Black family SUV

Before — black SUV
After — deep, clean reflection

Dark red pickup hood

Before — flat red paint
After — gloss and depth

Our coating work

Real jobs, photographed in the shop.

Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Coated truck finished in the Ranchero shop
Coated truck finished in the Ranchero shop
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Water beading tight on fresh coating
Water beading tight on fresh coating
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Swirls levelled under inspection light
Swirls levelled under inspection light
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Coating levelled by hand, panel by panel
Coating levelled by hand, panel by panel
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Reflection clarity after coating
Reflection clarity after coating
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Wheel faces cleaned and coated
Wheel faces cleaned and coated
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Panel wipe before any coating goes down
Panel wipe before any coating goes down
Ceramic coating Salmon Arm: Ready for pickup, Salmon Arm
Ready for pickup, Salmon Arm

Speed to answer

Get your coating price.

Tell us your vehicle and we come back with a clear ceramic coating price. We reply within 1 minute during business hours. Prefer to talk it through? Call Peter directly.

250-859-2777

We reply within 1 minute during business hours. Prefer to talk now? Call 250-859-2777.

Verified customer feedback

Rated 5.0 by local drivers.

Google Reviews
5.0(27)
GS

Gwen Sirianni

September 3, 2026

“Peter was on time, both for pick-up and drop-off, very professional and courteous. Interior and exterior detailing was incredible! Would definitely recommend!”
Verified customer Posted on Google
VM

Vincent Macpherson

September 2, 2026

“Peter is absolutely awesome—polite, hard working, and attentive to detail. He does an awesome job and I will recommend him to everyone.”
Verified customer Posted on Google
MV

Mark Visscher

August 11, 2026

“Had my work truck fully detailed and a ceramic coating. Turned it back to looking brand new again.”
Verified customer Posted on Google
LB

Lorraine Blake

July 25, 2026

“Peter was professional, communicative and accommodating. He worked hard to resolve an unpleasant odour in our car. We highly recommend Peter.”
Verified customer Posted on Google
KG

Kevinsam Goldberg

July 9, 2026

“Incredible service and impeccable quality.”
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All 27 Google reviews

5.0

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Questions

Ceramic coating questions, answered.

Protect it properly. Know the price first.

Ceramic coating in Salmon Arm, Enderby and Sicamous, mobile or in shop.

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