How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost?
Updated October 9, 2026 5 min readBy Dominick, owner of Slums Mobile Detailing
Ceramic coating quotes range from $200 to $3,000. Almost all of that difference is prep and labor — not the bottle.
How much does ceramic coating cost?
Professional ceramic coating usually costs $500 to $2,000+. At Slums, Level 1 is $500, Level 2 is $650 and Level 3 is $1,000 for a small car; midsize adds $150 and large adds $350. The price climbs with how much paint correction is done before coating.
| Level | What's included | Small | Midsize | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Decon + 6-yr coating on paint | $500 | $650 | $850 |
| Level 2 | + one-stage correction | $650 | $800 | $1,000 |
| Level 3 | + two-stage correction, full detail, glass & wheels | $1,000 | $1,150 | $1,350 |
Why cheap coatings cost more
A $200 coating usually skips decontamination and correction. The coating then seals in swirls and grime, and fails early. You pay for the hours of prep and the judgment behind them.
Deposits
Jobs of $500+ require a 25% deposit; $1,000+ require half up front with the balance due when you're satisfied.