Ceramic coating, with products worth naming
A ceramic coating bonds to your paint and protects it for years — stronger gloss, easy water beading, simpler washing. Altitude uses real, named products, not a mystery “coating,” and applies them mobile in Hobbs.
Wax, sealant, or ceramic?
Three levels of paint protection. The difference is simply how long each one lasts.
Wax
Lasts: Weeks
A warm shine and light protection that needs frequent reapplying.
Sealant
Lasts: Months
A synthetic step up from wax — slicker and longer-lasting.
Ceramic coating
Lasts: Years
Bonds to the paint for lasting gloss, water beading, and protection.
Three coatings, three timelines
Every tier lists the exact product and how long it's rated to last. Pick your horizon.
Level 1
- Product
- CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0
- Durability
- up to 2 yrs
Entry-level ceramic protection with strong water beading.
Level 2
- Product
- Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light
- Durability
- up to 5 yrs
A professional-grade coating with multi-year durability.
Level 3
- Product
- Adam's Graphene Ceramic Advanced
- Durability
- up to 6–7 yrs
The longest-lasting graphene coating for maximum protection.
Ceramic coating questions
What is the difference between a wax, a sealant, and a ceramic coating?
They are three levels of paint protection that last different lengths of time. A wax lasts weeks and gives a warm shine; a sealant is synthetic and lasts a few months; a ceramic coating bonds to the paint and lasts years with strong water beading and easier washing.
Which ceramic coating level should I choose?
It comes down to how long you want the protection to last. Level 1 (CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0) lasts up to 2 years, Level 2 (Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light) up to 5 years, and Level 3 (Adam's Graphene Ceramic Advanced) up to 6–7 years. Michael can help you pick based on how you use the vehicle.
How do I care for a ceramic coating?
Wait about a week before the first wash, then wash regularly with a pH-neutral soap and skip the automatic brush washes. That's it — the coating makes dirt and water release far more easily, so upkeep is simpler than uncoated paint.
Is a ceramic coating better than wax?
Yes, if you want protection that lasts. A wax lasts weeks; a ceramic coating bonds to the paint and lasts years, with stronger gloss, better water beading, and real protection against contaminants and UV.
Lock in the gloss for years
Book online in a couple of taps, or call Michael. Weekends fill up in Hobbs.