Ceramic Coating in Gulfport, MS
A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your vehicle's clear coat and cures into a hard, glossy protective layer. Unlike wax or a spray sealant that lasts weeks, a professional coating lasts years: it resists UV fading, makes the paint far easier to wash, and helps defend against the salt air, love bugs, hard water, and relentless sun that age vehicles fast on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Carbon Auto Spa installs coatings mobile — at your home — and every package below has its real price published.
Ceramic coating packages & prices
IGL Poly — 2-Year
$750
One layer of IGL Poly ceramic coating. The right entry point: real ceramic protection, strong gloss, and easier washing for two years.
- Full wash & decontamination prep
- 1 layer IGL Poly
- 2-year rated durability
IGL Kenzo Graphene — 5-Year
$1,250
Two layers of IGL Kenzo, reinforced with graphene for added slickness, chemical resistance, and reduced water spotting in Gulf Coast heat.
- Full wash & decontamination prep
- 2 layers IGL Kenzo Graphene
- 5-year rated durability
System X — 10-Year
$1,750
Multi-layer System X 2K, the longest-rated package we install, with a Carfax-registered warranty. Maximum protection for vehicles you're keeping.
- Full wash & decontamination prep
- Multi-layer System X 2K
- 10-year rated durability
- Carfax-registered warranty
The honest part: coatings lock in whatever is underneath
A coating amplifies the finish it's applied to — including its defects. Swirls, oxidation, and water spots sealed under a coating stay there for the life of the coating, which is why paint preparation matters more than which bottle gets opened. Every coating package starts with a full wash and chemical decontamination. If your paint needs correction first, it's priced separately and quoted before any work begins — there is no in-between pricing:
| Paint preparation | Price | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Gloss Enhancement (one-step paint correction) | $300 standalone · $250 with a coating | Removes light swirls and oxidation, restores gloss. Right for newer or well-kept paint. |
| Two-Step Paint Correction | $1,250 | Compounding + refining polish for heavier swirls, scratches, and neglected paint. |
Not sure which your paint needs? That's normal — it's decided by looking at the paint under proper light, which we'll do with you before quoting. Full details on the paint correction page.
Coating add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Windshield Coating (IGL Glass) | $100 |
| All Glass Coating | $200 |
| Wheel Faces Coating | $100 |
| Wheels Off & Calipers Coating | $450 |
| Door Jambs | $100 |
| Exterior Plastic Re-Dye (before coating) | $200–$400 |
| Interior Coating | Call for pricing |
How a coating install works
- Wash & decontamination. Foam wash, iron and fallout removal, clay treatment — the surface has to be surgically clean.
- Paint correction (if selected). Machine polishing to the level your paint needs and you approved.
- Panel wipe & application. The surface is wiped down to remove polishing oils, then the coating is applied panel by panel and leveled by hand.
- Cure & care instructions. Most installs take 1–3 days depending on package and correction level. Keep the vehicle dry during initial cure; we'll give you simple wash guidance — and a maintenance plan if you want us to handle upkeep.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Gulfport?
Carbon Auto Spa's packages are $750 (2-year IGL Poly), $1,250 (5-year IGL Kenzo Graphene), and $1,750 (10-year System X), plus paint correction if your paint needs it — Gloss Enhancement is $300, or $250 when added to a coating; Two-Step Correction is $1,250.
How long does a coating installation take?
Plan on 1–3 days depending on the package and how much paint correction is done first. We'll give you a firm timeline before we start.
Does a coating stop rock chips and scratches?
No coating stops rock chips or key scratches — anyone who promises that is selling you something. What a coating does is resist UV, chemicals, and light wash marring, and make the vehicle dramatically easier to clean.
Can a coating go over swirls I already have?
It physically can, but it shouldn't — the swirls get sealed in for years. That's why we inspect the paint with you and quote any correction up front.
How do I maintain a coated car?
Regular gentle hand washing is most of it. Our maintenance plans (Quarterly $200 / Bi-Annual $350) are built for coated vehicles and include the decon washes that keep a coating performing.
Get a coating quote with the price in writing — before we start.
Book online in about a minute, or call and talk to the owner — no call center, no pressure. Mobile service across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, by appointment evenings and weekends.