Ceramic Coating
Protection measured, not guessed at.
Every package starts with the same decontamination and correction process. The tier you pick is about how many years you want it to last, not how well it’s done.
1-YEAR
Entry Protection
A full year of protection at an accessible price point. Same decontamination and one-step polish as every other tier, just a shorter-rated coating system.
3-YEAR
Everyday Protection
2 to 4 years of real-world durability. Full decontamination, clay treatment, and a one-step gloss polish before the coating goes on.
5-YEAR
Extended Protection
4 to 6 years of durability. Same full prep process, applied with a longer-rated pro-grade coating system.
LIFETIME
Lifetime Protection
12+ years of durability with proper care. Our most complete prep process, including mineral exfoliation and an adhesion promoter step most shops skip.
What actually happens before we coat your car
Ceramic coating is only as good as the paint underneath it. Every package starts with the same preparation work in our Newark, Delaware shop.
01 — DECONTAMINATION
Wash and clay
A full chemical wash strips road film, then a clay bar lifts embedded contaminants a wash alone can’t remove.
02 — CORRECTION
Polish and refine
Swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation are polished out before coating, not sealed in underneath it.
03 — APPLICATION
Coat and cure
Applied by hand in a controlled environment with proper cure time before the car leaves the shop.
Real technical experience, not just a sales pitch
Der Glanz Auto Spa has been in the automotive trade since 1993, and running a dedicated detail shop in Newark, Delaware since 2018, long enough to know how coatings actually hold up over years of Delaware winters.
Add-ons
Glass Coating
Water sheets off instead of beading and smearing.
Wheel Coating
Full face and barrel, calipers included if painted. Brake dust stops bonding to the surface.
Interior Coating
Leather, fabric, vinyl, and plastic protected from spills, sun fade, and everyday wear.
Convertible Top Coating
Textile-specific protection against water, mildew, and UV breakdown.
Annual Maintenance Wash
Keeps an existing coating performing at its rated lifespan. Recommended yearly.
Questions we get from Newark drivers
How long does ceramic coating actually last?
It depends on the tier. 1-Year holds up about a year, 3-Year holds up 2 to 4 years, 5-Year runs 4 to 6, and Lifetime is built to go 12+ years with proper maintenance washes.
Does ceramic coating protect against scratches?
It adds hardness that helps resist light swirling from washing, but it isn’t scratch-proof. It won’t stop a rock chip or a keyed panel.
Do I need paint correction before coating?
Every package includes it. Coating over existing swirl marks or haze seals those imperfections in permanently.
Does this work on everyday cars, or just show cars?
Everyday cars are most of what comes through our bay, sedans, pickups, SUVs, daily drivers. The process is the same either way.