How long does it take to apply a ceramic coating?
Quick answer: Application is only part of it—your car must be polished and prepared first, then the coating needs time to cure. We typically keep the car for a full day, with collection the next day.
Application is only part of the process. Before we can apply a coating to your car, it needs to be polished and prepared. After application, the coating needs time to cure. So we typically like to have your car for a full day, with you collecting the car the next day.
Most of the time isn’t the wipe-on bit, it’s the graft. Wash, decontaminate, clay, machine polish - so the coating actually has something worth bonding to. A hatchback can take a working day. A big SUV or paint that needs extra correction will add a few hours. Then it’s panel-wipe, apply in a clean, dust-controlled bay and leave it to cure overnight - collect the next day. Add-ons like wheels, glass and trim, or a multi-layer system can add more time.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 17/10/2025 16:44