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Overview

A permanently outdoor car by the beach is the hardest test there is: full UV exposure, salt in the air, and sand along every window seal. In PB that describes most of them, because parking here is the alley, an assigned space or the street rather than a garage.

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Ceramic Coating Pacific Beach

For a car with no garage, this is one of the clearest cases for the longer tiers we see anywhere. Pick against how long you are keeping the car rather than what it is worth.

Protect your vehicle with our mobile ceramic coating packages, designed to deliver long-lasting shine, enhanced scratch resistance, and superior protection against UV rays, dirt, and contaminants. This advanced coating creates a durable, hydrophobic layer that keeps your car cleaner and preserves its flawless finish for years.

Gold Ceramic Detail

This package begins with a clay treatment to eliminate surface contaminants, ensuring a smooth foundation for the coating. Next, a one-step paint polishing process restores shine and enhances the depth of your vehicle’s finish. Finally, Opti-Coat Pro is applied to the paint, trim, headlights, and taillights, delivering up to five years of protection against UV rays, dirt, and environmental damage.

Silver Ceramic Detail

Our process begins with a clay treatment to remove surface contaminants, ensuring a smooth and clean foundation. Next, a one-step paint polishing enhances shine and restores the depth of your vehicle’s finish. Finally, Optimum Gloss Coat is applied to the paint, trim, headlights, and taillights, delivering a high-gloss finish and up to three years of protection against UV rays, dirt, and environmental damage.

Bronze Ceramic Detail

Our process starts with a clay treatment to remove surface contaminants, ensuring a smooth and clean foundation. Next, a one-step paint polishing enhances shine and prepares the surface for optimal ceramic coating adhesion. Finally, TEC582 Ceramic Paint Protection is applied to all painted surfaces, delivering a deep, high-gloss finish and up to one year of durable protection against UV rays, dirt, and environmental elements.

Ceramic Maintenance Wash

Our process begins with a foam cannon wash using deionized water, ensuring a spotless, streak-free finish. The vehicle is then touchless blow-dried to prevent water spots and surface scratches. Next, the wheels are thoroughly detailed, and tires are dressed for a clean, refreshed appearance. Inside, the interior is vacuumed, and all surfaces—including the dash, door panels, console, door jambs, and windows—are carefully wiped down, leaving your vehicle looking fresh and polished.

Packages & pricing

Mobile Ceramic Coating prices in Pacific Beach

Bronze Ceramic Detail

Protection Level: 1 Year

Coating: TEC582

Best For: Intro-Level Ceramic Protection

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

$599

sedan

$649

compact suv

$699

truck

$749

full-size suv

$799

motorcycle

$399

$65/Ft

boat

$65/Ft

What's included

Thorough Exterior Detail w/ Clay Treatment
1 Step Paint Polishing For Ceramic Prep
Apply TEC582 Ceramic Paint Protection to Painted Surfaces
Up to 1 Year of Paint Protection

Most popular add-ons

Ceramic Wheel Faces ($200)
Ceramic Glass ($200)
Additional Paint Polishing Prep ($45/30 mins)
Interior Detailing ($45/30 mins)

Vehicle condition & upgrades

Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish.

Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of TEC582.

BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

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Silver Ceramic Detail

Protection Level: 3 Years

Coating: Optimum Gloss Coat

Best For: Excellent Ceramic Protection

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

$799

sedan

$849

compact suv

$899

truck

$949

full-size suv

$999

motorcycle

$499

$90/Ft

boat

$90/Ft

What's included

Thorough Exterior Detail w/ Clay Treatment
One-Step Paint Polishing
Application of Optimum Gloss Coat to Paint, Trim, Headlights, & Tail Lights
Up to 3 Year of Paint Protection
Available at Smith Bros Detailing Shop or Must Have Garage For Mobile Service

Most popular add-ons

Ceramic Wheel Faces ($200)
Ceramic Glass ($200)
Additional Paint Polishing Prep ($45/30 mins)
Interior Detailing ($45/30 mins)

Vehicle condition & upgrades

Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish.

Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of Opti-Coat.

BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

Ceramic Coat Wheel Faces ($200): Application of ceramic to all surfaces of wheel face. Does not include wheel barrels.
Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

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Gold Ceramic Detail

Protection Level: 5 Years

Coating: Opti-Coat Pro

Best For: Best Ceramic Protection

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

$1299

sedan

$1399

compact suv

$1499

truck

$1599

full-size suv

$1699

motorcycle

$599

$95/Ft

boat

$95/Ft

What's included

Thorough Exterior Detail w/ Clay Treatment
One-Step Paint Polishing
Application of Opti-Coat Pro to Paint, Trim, Headlights, & Tail Lights
Up to 5 Years of Protection
Available at Smith Bros Detailing Shop or Must Have Garage For Mobile Service

Most popular add-ons

Ceramic Wheel Faces ($200)
Ceramic Glass ($200)
Additional Paint Polishing Prep ($45/30 mins)
Interior Detailing ($45/30 mins)

Vehicle condition & upgrades

Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish.

Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of Opti-Coat.

BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

Ceramic Coat Wheel Faces ($200): Application of ceramic to all surfaces of wheel face. Does not include wheel barrels.
Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

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Ceramic Mini Detail

Protection Level: None

Coating: None

Best For: Ceramic Maintenance Wash (As Needed)

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

$259

sedan

$279

compact suv

$299

truck

$319

full-size suv

$349

What's included

Foam Cannon Wash w/ Deionized Water
Touchless Blow Drying
Detail Wheels & Dress Tires
Thorough Vacuuming
Clean Dash, Door Panels, Console, Door Jambs, & Windows

Most popular add-ons

Ceramic Boost ($100)
Heavy Kid Use ($45/30 mins)
Pet Hair ($45/30 mins)
Heavy Sand ($45/30 mins)

Vehicle condition & upgrades

Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor.

PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)

Ceramic:

Ceramic TEC582 Paint Protection ($100-$150): Substitute ceramic for wax. TEC582 Ceramic Sealant lasts up to 6 months, twice as long as wax. To achieve 1 year of ceramic protection, we recommend the Ceramic Prep Polishing Addon.

Addons:

Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250): Recommended for vehicles that have not been waxed in one year or longer. Performed prior to applying wax or ceramic, single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and reduce washlines, swirl marks and fine clear coat blemishes.
Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine bay.

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Why Get a Ceramic Coating?

Long-Lasting Protection

Ceramic coatings bond directly to your car's paint and clear coat, adding a durable layer that resists marring and fine wear over time. Unlike wax that wears off in weeks, a professional ceramic coating lasts 1 to 5 years with a single application.

Hydrophobic Water Beading

A coated vehicle repels water on contact, which helps prevent water spots and makes washing faster and easier. San Diego's coastal salt air and Santa Ana winds carry fine debris that sticks to uncoated paint. The hydrophobic properties of ceramic coating shed dirt and grime before they bond to the surface.

Easy Maintenance

With a ceramic coating, dirt and grime come off with a simple pH-neutral car wash. You no longer need to reapply wax every few months. We recommend avoiding automatic car washes with abrasive brushes, as they can wear down any coating over time. Our Ceramic Mini wash is built specifically for coated vehicles.

Sun and Environmental Protection

San Diego sun fades unprotected automotive paint over time. Nano-ceramic particles block UV rays and resist damage from bird droppings and road debris, keeping your vehicle's paint looking new for years.

Get Mobile Detailing Before Ceramic Coating

On a permanently outdoor beach car this stage is the longest part of the job, because bonded salt and sand scratching both have to be dealt with before anything is sealed over them.

Before applying ceramic coating, starting with a thorough mobile detailing service is essential. Proper preparation ensures the coating bonds correctly, delivering maximum protection and a flawless finish.

Any dirt, grease, or imperfections left on the paint can compromise the durability and performance of the coating, reducing its effectiveness over time.

Removes Dirt & Contaminants – Creates a clean surface for better coating adhesion.
Paint Correction – Eliminates swirl marks, oxidation, and minor scratches for a smooth finish.
Enhances Coating Durability – Ensures the ceramic coating bonds properly for long-lasting results.
Maximizes Gloss & Shine – Delivers a deep, mirror-like finish for a sleek, polished look.
Long-Term Protection – Helps the ceramic coating maintain its effectiveness over time.
Easier Maintenance – Prevents premature wear, making future cleaning effortless.
Investing in mobile detailing before ceramic coating enhances your vehicle’s appearance while ensuring long-lasting protection and easier upkeep.

Paint Protection Film (PPF)

Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a clear, resilient layer applied to your vehicle’s exterior to defend against everyday wear and tear. It is designed to absorb impacts and resist damage from rock chips, scratches, road debris, and contaminants like bird droppings and tree sap.

The film’s self-healing properties allow minor scratches to vanish with heat or sunlight, ensuring that your car maintains a flawless look without compromising its appearance.

Scratch & Chip Resistance – Shields your paint from road debris and minor abrasions.
UV & Stain Protection – Prevents fading and discoloration caused by prolonged sun exposure.
Self-Healing Technology – Minor scratches disappear with heat or sunlight, keeping your finish pristine.
Hydrophobic Properties – Repels water, dirt, and other contaminants for easier cleaning.
Invisible Protection – Offers clear, glossy defense that does not alter your car’s appearance.
Long-Term Durability – Extends the life of your vehicle’s paint with enduring protection.
PPF is the ideal solution for maintaining your car’s value and ensuring a showroom-quality finish.

Ceramic coating in Pacific Beach

That is exactly the case a ceramic coating is built for. Salt bonds to bare clear coat and needs a proper wash; on a coated panel it rinses off. UV that would otherwise flatten the paint over a couple of Pacific Beach summers lands on the coating instead. On a car with nothing over it at any point in the day, that is the difference between a finish that holds and one that visibly declines.

We are an authorized Opti-Coat installer and we fit coatings across Pacific Beach, from the Garnet Avenue corridor to Crown Point and the streets behind the boardwalk. Tiers run from one year up to five with Opti-Coat Pro.

Coating a car that parks in an alley

Parking is the practical problem in PB, and for a coating it matters more than it does for a detail, because the coating has to cure in a clean, covered space.

An alley is better than the street for the work itself — less wind, less passing traffic, less grit in the air — but it is still open. A garage cleared for the day, a carport or a covered bay in a building is what we would ask for. It is one afternoon of arrangement for several years of protection.

Tell us the situation when you book. Garnet on a Saturday afternoon is not a slot we would pick, and we would rather plan the appointment around the parking than improvise on the day.

We are out seven days a week, 7am to 7pm, and we cover La Jolla, Downtown, Torrey Pines, Sorrento Valley and Kearny Mesa.

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