Long-term paint protection.
Installed during your initial service.
Ceramic coatings bond to the clear coat and hold gloss, hydrophobicity, and contaminant resistance for years. Blackbird installs 1-year, 3-year, and multi-year coatings as part of an initial service that prepares the paint first.
A bonded layer of protection.
Not a wax. Not a sealant.
A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to the factory clear coat. Once cured, it becomes a transparent sacrificial layer that takes the hit from UV, contaminants, and light abrasion before they reach the paint.
The coating lasts years rather than weeks. The gloss is deeper. The water behavior is steeper. Road grime releases with far less effort on wash day.
Every ceramic install.
Prep is as important as the coating itself.
- Full decontamination wash
- Iron and tar removal
- Clay bar treatment
- Paint surface inspection
- Light paint enhancement
- Swirl and haze reduction
- Gloss and clarity restoration
- Panel-by-panel assessment
- Professional ceramic installation
- Multi-panel curing window
- Post-inspection under light
- Care instructions and aftercare
Protection that shows up every day.
Not in a brochure. On your driveway.
Hydrophobic surface
Water sheets off. Rain does less damage. Wash day is faster and less abrasive.
UV stability
Slows the oxidation and fading that aggressive sun and salt air drive in Hampton Roads.
Chemical resistance
Bird droppings, tree sap, road salt, and bug residue release before they etch the clear coat.
Depth and gloss
The coating refracts light into the paint, giving a noticeably deeper finish.
Four stages.
No corners cut on prep.
Decontamination
Every contaminant comes off the paint before anything goes on. Iron, tar, bonded fallout, and bug residue are removed.
Enhancement
Light paint correction to level the surface and maximize gloss before coating.
Application
Ceramic is applied panel by panel in a controlled environment, wiped at the correct flash time, and inspected under high-output light.
Cure
The vehicle is held in a controlled cure window before return. Aftercare instructions are delivered on handoff.
Pairs with every membership.
Ceramic coating is installed during an Elite ($999) or Premium ($1,599) initial service. Once installed, recurring Signature or Elite visits maintain the coating and keep the paint at its best.
Answers.
Before you reach out.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
Our coatings range from 1-year to 3-5 year protection depending on the tier. Longevity also depends on maintenance and environment. Recurring washes with coating-safe chemistry extend the life.
Do I still need to wash my car?
Yes. Ceramic coatings reduce the frequency and effort required, but do not replace washing. That is why most ceramic clients pair installation with a recurring membership.
Is paint correction required?
A light enhancement is included with every coating install to maximize gloss and longevity. Deeper correction is available as an upgrade on vehicles with significant swirling or defects.
Can I wash my car right after?
We recommend waiting 7 days before the first wash, and using coating-safe chemistry thereafter.
Ready to scope your vehicle?
We'll walk through it with you.
Reach out and we'll look at condition, goals, and the right install for how you drive. Quotes are firm once the walk-through is complete.