Ceramic Coating Services
Advanced Marine Ceramic Coating Technology
At Palmetto State Detail Company, our Marine Ceramic Coating service offers top-tier protection for your boat, extending its lifespan and enhancing its appearance. Utilizing the latest in nanotechnology, our ceramic coatings provide a durable, hydrophobic surface that guards against environmental hazards and everyday wear.
Features & Benefits of Boat Ceramic Coating
Hydrophobicity
Repels water, causing it to bead and slide off the surface easily. This hydrophobic effect makes cleaning a breeze and reduces the likelihood of water spots.
Long-Lasting Protection
Provides a hard, durable surface layer that protects against environmental contaminants, such as saltwater, UV rays, bird droppings, and tree sap.
Enhanced Gloss & Shine
Ceramic coating enhances the paint’s depth and clarity, giving your boat or vehicle a constant, just-waxed glossy finish that stands out.
Scratch Resistance
While not completely scratch-proof, ceramic coatings provide a significant level of resistance against minor scratches and swirl marks.
Chemical Resistance
Protects the paint from acidic contaminants, reducing the risk of etching or staining caused by harsh chemicals.
Less Maintenance
Dirt and grime are less likely to bond, ensuring effortless cleaning sessions.
Ceramic Coating Services
Types of Marine Coatings
9H Marine Grade Gelcoat Ceramic
For the ultimate in marine protection, our 9H Marine Grade Gelcoat Ceramic is the top choice. This coating features a 9H hardness rating, providing exceptional durability and resistance to scratches, abrasion, and harsh marine environments. It forms a crystal-clear, high-gloss finish that enhances the depth and clarity of your boat’s gelcoat. The 9H Marine Grade Gelcoat Ceramic offers unparalleled protection against UV rays, saltwater, and contaminants, ensuring your boat remains in peak condition with minimal maintenance.
Top & Base Coat
Our Top & Base Coat system provides a comprehensive solution for maximum protection and durability. The Base Coat offers strong adhesion to the boat’s surface, creating a solid foundation for the Top Coat. Together, they form a robust protective layer that resists scratches, chemical damage, and environmental wear. This two-part system enhances the shine and longevity of your boat’s finish, ensuring it looks stunning season after season.
Aluminum Marine Grade Coating
Our Aluminum Marine Grade Coating is specially formulated to protect aluminum surfaces from the harsh marine environment. This coating provides exceptional resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and UV damage, ensuring your boat’s aluminum parts remain in excellent condition. The advanced formula creates a durable barrier that repels water, dirt, and other contaminants, making maintenance a breeze.
Fabric Coat
Protect your boat’s fabric surfaces with our high-performance Fabric Coat. This coating is designed to shield fabric from UV rays, stains, and mildew, extending the life of your boat’s upholstery and covers. The Fabric Coat forms an invisible barrier that repels water and dirt, while still allowing the fabric to breathe. It keeps your boat looking fresh and clean, even in the toughest marine conditions.
Glass & Window Ceramic Coating
Protect your boat’s fabric surfaces with our high-performance Fabric Coat. This coating is designed to shield fabric from UV rays, stains, and mildew, extending the life of your boat’s upholstery and covers. The Fabric Coat forms an invisible barrier that repels water and dirt, while still allowing the fabric to breathe. It keeps your boat looking fresh and clean, even in the toughest marine conditions.
Plastic & Vinyl Ceramic Coating
Protect your boat’s plastic and vinyl surfaces with our specialized Plastic & Vinyl Ceramic Coating. This coating offers excellent resistance to UV rays, discoloration, and degradation, keeping your boat’s plastic and vinyl components looking new. The coating forms a flexible, durable barrier that prevents cracking and fading, ensuring long-lasting protection and easy maintenance.
Wood Ceramic Coating
Our Wood Ceramic Coating is designed to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of your boat’s wooden surfaces. This coating provides a high level of protection against water damage, UV rays, and stains, keeping the wood looking vibrant and fresh. It penetrates deep into the wood fibers, creating a strong, breathable barrier that maintains the wood’s natural appearance and texture.
Gelcoat
Metals
Radars
Upholstery
Glass
Trailers
Cowlings
Towers
Wake/Surf Boats
Center Consoles
PWC
Fishing Boats
Surfaces We Protect
Ceramic coatings are not limited to just boats or cars. Their protective qualities can be applied to a variety of surfaces, offering broad utility for:
Gelcoat - Smooth Surfaces
Interior/Topside
Exterior
Metals
Stereos & Speakers
Vinyl & Upholstery
Transoms
Towers
Canvas/Bimini Tops
Compartments
Hardtop
PWC
Engine Cowl
Non-Skid
Ceramic Coating Process
Our ceramic coating process is meticulously designed to ensure your boat or vehicle receives the utmost protection and achieves a flawless finish. Here’s what you can expect when you choose Palmetto State Detail Co for your ceramic coating needs:
Step 1: Thorough Cleaning and Decontamination
The first step in the ceramic coating process is to thoroughly clean and decontaminate the surface. This involves a detailed wash to remove any dirt, grime, and contaminants from the surface. We then use a clay bar treatment to eliminate any bonded contaminants, ensuring the surface is perfectly clean and smooth.
Step 2: Paint/Gelcoat Correction and Oxidation Removal
Before applying the ceramic coating, it’s crucial to address any imperfections in the paintwork. Our paint correction process removes swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation, restoring the paint to its original brilliance. This step is essential for achieving the best possible finish, as the ceramic coating will lock in the condition of the surface beneath it.
Step 3: Application of Ceramic Coating
Once the surface is prepped and the paint corrected, we apply the ceramic coating. The application is done meticulously, using a specialized applicator to ensure an even and thorough coverage. The coating is applied panel by panel, ensuring every inch of the surface is protected.
Step 4: Curing
After the ceramic coating is applied, it needs time to cure and bond with the paint. This process varies depending on the specific product used and environmental conditions but typically takes about 24 hours. During this time, the coating hardens, forming a permanent protective layer.
Step 5: Quality Inspection
Our final step is a comprehensive quality inspection to ensure the coating has been applied flawlessly and the desired protective properties are achieved. We meticulously check every detail, ensuring that your boat or vehicle not only looks spectacular but is also fully protected.
Post Application Care & Maintenance
To maximize the effectiveness and longevity of your ceramic coating, we provide detailed guidance on how to care for your boat post-application. This includes recommendations on cleaning products and techniques that are safe and effective for maintaining the ceramic surface.
Customizable Packages
Why Trust Palmetto State Detail Co?
At Palmetto State Detail Co, we are committed to providing the highest standard of service. Our technicians are trained in the latest ceramic coating technologies and techniques, ensuring your boat or vehicle receives the best possible care. We use only premium ceramic coating products, chosen for their superior durability, protection, and finish.
We Are Licensed Professionals
We recognize the value of keeping your boat looking brand new and holding its value, which is why we provide a variety of marine detailing, mobile services, and ceramic coating services. We are highly trained professionals serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson areas.