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Pro Coat - Nano Ceramic Coating

NANO CERAMIC COATING

The strongest paint protection we offer. A liquid polymer that chemically bonds with your paint to form a durable, transparent, hydrophobic layer - serving Capitol Heights, Clinton, Bowie, Upper Marlboro and Washington DC.

What It Is

WHAT IS NANO CERAMIC COATING?

Nano ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied to vehicle exteriors that chemically bonds with the paint to form a durable, transparent, and hydrophobic layer. It offers superior protection against UV rays, scratches, chemical stains, and corrosion, lasting 1-5+ years, while enhancing gloss and making cleaning easier.

Bonded, Not Layered

Unlike wax, which sits on top of the paint and washes off in weeks, ceramic coating chemically bonds at the molecular level. The clear coat of your paint and the ceramic layer become one. That's why a single application lasts years instead of weeks.

Hydrophobic By Design

Water beads up and rolls right off, taking dirt and contaminants with it. Bird droppings, tree sap, road salt, and bug residue have a much harder time sticking. Your car looks cleaner longer and is faster to wash.

UV, Chemical & Corrosion Resistant

UV rays cause oxidation and dull, faded paint over time. Acidic contaminants (bird droppings, tree sap, industrial fallout) etch the clear coat. Salt corrodes metal. Ceramic coating creates a chemical barrier that defends against all three.

Deep, Glassy Gloss

Light reflects more cleanly off a ceramic-coated surface. Colors look deeper, blacks look wetter, and metallic flake pops. The shine is dramatic and it sticks around between washes.

What You Get

WHAT THE COATING DOES

UV Protection

Blocks UV rays that oxidize paint and fade your car's color over time

Hydrophobic Surface

Water and dirt slide right off - cleaner car, easier washing, less time spent

Scratch & Swirl Resistance

Adds a hardened layer above the clear coat to fight light scratches and swirl marks

1-5+ Year Lifespan

One application protects your paint for years. Wax lasts weeks. The math is simple.

Pricing

CERAMIC COATING PRICING

Final price depends on the coating tier (1-year, 3-year, or 5+-year), your vehicle size, and the prep work needed (clay bar, polish, paint correction). We give every customer a straight quote up front - no surprises.

ENTRY

1-Year Coating

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Single-layer Nano ceramic coating with hydrophobic properties and ~1 year of protection. Great if you trade in or sell your vehicle in a couple years.

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ELITE

5+-Year Coating

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Premium-tier Nano ceramic with maximum hardness, deepest gloss, and 5+ years of protection. For drivers planning to keep the vehicle long-term.

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Pricing varies by vehicle size and paint condition. Heavy oxidation, scratches, or swirl marks may require paint correction (extra cost) before the coating goes on so the bond is right.

Step by Step

HOW WE APPLY IT

1. Decontamination Wash

Hand wash, iron remover, and clay bar to strip every contaminant off the paint. Coatings only bond to clean surfaces.

2. Paint Correction (if needed)

Polish out swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation so the coating locks in a flawless finish, not the defects.

3. Surface Prep

Isopropyl alcohol panel wipe to remove polishing oils so the ceramic bonds directly to the clear coat.

4. Coating Application

Panel-by-panel application of the Nano ceramic coating, leveled and buffed by hand for an even, glassy finish.

5. Curing

Vehicle stays inside for the cure window. Avoid washing for 7 days so the coating fully hardens.

6. Aftercare Walk-Through

We show you what to do (and not do) so the coating performs at its best for years.

Where We Coat

DMV SERVICE AREAS

Nano ceramic coating is available at all five Hand Car Wash & Car Detail locations across Maryland and Washington DC.

Capitol Heights, MD

29 Hampton Park Blvd

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Clinton, MD

6311 Coventry Way

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Bowie, MD

4406 NW Crain Hwy

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Upper Marlboro, MD

7538 NW Crain Hwy

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Washington, DC

1329 Kenilworth Ave NE

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Got Questions?

CERAMIC COATING FAQ

Nano ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied to your vehicle's exterior. It chemically bonds with the paint to form a durable, transparent, hydrophobic layer that protects the surface from UV rays, scratches, chemical stains, and corrosion.
A professionally applied Nano ceramic coating lasts 1 to 5+ years depending on the formulation tier, climate, how the vehicle is driven, and ongoing maintenance.
Yes. Ceramic coating outperforms wax in every category - durability, gloss, hydrophobic behavior, and chemical resistance. One application replaces years of waxing.
Pricing depends on your vehicle's size, paint condition, and the level of prep work needed (clay bar, polish, paint correction). Call (301) 307-1414 for a free quote at any of our DMV locations: Capitol Heights, Clinton, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, or Washington DC.
If you plan to keep your vehicle for at least 2 years, yes. The protection and gloss easily outvalue the equivalent in regular waxes and polishes, and your car spends less time being cleaned because dirt and water slide off.
Yes - in fact washing is easier because the hydrophobic surface sheds dirt. We recommend a hand wash (not automatic brush washes) and a pH-neutral soap. Avoid washing for 7 days after application to let the coating fully cure.

Ready for Long-Term Paint Protection?

Call us for a no-pressure ceramic coating quote at any of our 5 DMV locations. We'll give you a straight number for your vehicle and walk you through which tier makes sense for how you drive.

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Lasts
1-5+
Years of Protection
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