What quality signs actually matter when picking a ceramic coating shop?
Thinking about getting a ceramic coating done on my daily driver before summer hits harder. Never paid for one before, so I am not sure what separates a solid installer from someone just upselling a fancy wax. What do you personally look at when judging quality on this kind of service?
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From what I have gathered while asking around, the main things worth checking are the prep work and the warranty terms, not the brand name on the bottle. A proper job usually includes a full decontamination and at least a light paint correction before anything is applied, otherwise you are just locking in swirls under a glossy layer. I also pay attention to whether the shop is upfront about the coating thickness, cure time, and what the multi year warranty actually covers, since some of them exclude bird droppings and water spots, which kind of defeats the purpose. Local shops in Sacramento, for example places offering ceramic coating services around the 95814 area, tend to publish their package details openly, which makes comparison easier than calling around for quotes.
One more practical sign is how the installer talks about maintenance. If they push a realistic routine, gentle washes, no automatic brushes, occasional topper, that usually means they care about the result holding up rather than just closing the sale.