Ceramic Coating · Milford, Michigan
A Mirror Finish
That Lasts For Years.
Most new cars start losing their shine within a season, dulled by swirl marks, UV, and water spots. Our ceramic coating starts with true paint correction, then locks in a deep, mirror gloss that water and dirt will not stick to. Backed for the life of your coating.
The New Vehicle Reality
Your paint starts losing its shine the day you drive it home.
That factory gloss looks flawless on the lot. Michigan does not go easy on it: a new finish can look tired inside a single season.
- Wax washes off in weeks.
- Dealer sealants fade in months.
- Neither stops UV, etching, or swirls.
Six Threats. One Michigan Season.
UV Fade
Michigan sun breaks down the clear coat and dulls the color.
Swirl Marks
Automatic washes and dealer prep drag grit across the paint, leaving fine scratches.
Acid Rain & Water Spots
Mineral deposits etch in and, baked in the sun, turn permanent.
Bird Droppings & Sap
Acidic and fast-bonding, they stain and etch bare clear coat within hours.
Road Salt & Oxidation
Winter salt accelerates oxidation; paint hazes and fades from the outside in.
Constant Washing
Dirt clings to unprotected paint, so every wash takes longer.
Here is what that looks like, done the right way.
The Ascension Standard
A finish that stays glass-smooth and shrugs off everything Michigan throws at it.
This is what your vehicle looks and feels like after the Ascension ceramic process.
The gloss goes deeper, the color reads richer, and light wraps the panels in a clean mirror reflection. Rain rolls off, and wash day is cut roughly in half.
- 90 to 95% of swirls, scratches, and imperfections removed before any coating goes down.
- One certified specialist bonds the coating panel by panel in our climate-controlled studio, every surface accounted for.
- Backed for the life of your coating: one, three, or five year protection by package.
No shortcuts. No rushed installs. That is why Michigan's new vehicle owners choose Ascension.
Why Ceramic Works
Six reasons a ceramic coating outlasts wax and dealer sealants.
Deep Mirror Gloss
The coating levels the surface microscopically, so light reflects cleaner and paint looks wet, deep, and rich.
Hydrophobic Surface
Water and dirt cannot bond to the slick surface; rain beads and sheets off, taking grime with it.
UV & Oxidation Resistance
Shields the clear coat from Michigan sun, so color stays rich instead of fading and hazing.
Chemical & Environmental Resistance
Acid rain, droppings, sap, and salt meet the coating, not your paint, and wipe away.
Swirl & Scratch Resistance
Harder and slicker than bare clear coat, a far tougher surface for everyday wash marks.
Easy Maintenance
Cleaning gets faster and gentler, and most owners skip the wax for good.
Done the right way, the first time.
Ceramic Coating Packages
Choose Your Level Of Protection
Every package begins with a complete paint correction and is backed for the life of your coating. Pricing varies by vehicle size and condition.
A corrected, sealed finish to start your ownership the right way.
- Complete Paint Correction
- 1 Year Paint Ceramic Coating
- Trim Coating
Our most popular coating. Paint, wheels, and glass sealed for three years.
- Complete Paint Correction
- 3 Year Paint Ceramic Coating
- Wheel Face Coating
- Windshield Coating
- Trim Coating
Every surface coated and protected for five years. Nothing left exposed.
- Complete Paint Correction
- 5 Year Paint Ceramic Coating
- Full Wheel Coating
- Full Glass Coating
- Suspension Coating
- Trim Coating
Want something tailored to your vehicle? We will build a package around it.
Build A Custom Ceramic Quote ›Promises, Signed Into Every Install
The Standards We Put In Writing.
We put four promises in writing on every install.
Promise 01
The 2-Day Promise
Your coating is completed within two business days, guaranteed in writing. If we miss it, your install is completely free. Specialty or heavily corrected vehicles are scoped up front.
Promise 02
The Lifetime-of-Coating Warranty
Your coating is backed by our shop warranty for the full lifetime of the coating. The result is protected long after you drive away.
Promise 03
The Flawless-Surface Promise
Every install includes a full prep detail and complete paint correction before a single drop of coating. We seal in a corrected finish, never the swirls.
Promise 04
The Professional-Grade Promise
We use professional-grade ceramic coating only. No entry-level products, no shortcuts, no exceptions, on any package.
Our Process
Six stages between drop-off and pickup.
Every coating is installed in our climate-controlled studio in two business days for most vehicles. Specialty or heavily corrected vehicles are scoped up front.
Decontamination Detail
A thorough wash and decontamination pulls embedded dirt, iron, and bonded contaminants out of the paint.
True Paint Correction
We machine-correct the paint, removing 90 to 95% of the swirls, scratches, and imperfections in the clear coat.
Panel Wipe & Surface Prep
Every panel is wiped to strip polishing oils, so the coating bonds directly to bare, clean paint.
Ceramic Coating Application
Applied by hand, panel by panel, then leveled before it flashes, locking in the deep gloss and hydrophobic surface.
Wheels, Glass & Trim
Depending on your package, wheels, glass, and trim are coated so protection carries across every surface.
Cure & Final Inspection
The coating cures in our studio, then the finish is inspected under dedicated lighting. It needs about seven days to fully harden before its first wash.
No shortcuts. No rushed installs. Done the right way, the first time.
The Work
Real Vehicles. Real Coatings. Zero Compromise.
Recent ceramic coating installs, finished in our climate-controlled Milford studio.
Questions before you book? The answers are below.
Questions, Answered
The questions owners ask us most.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
One, three, or five years, depending on your package, each backed for the life of your coating. Proper care keeps the gloss and hydrophobic performance for the full term.
What does the warranty actually cover?
The full term covers premature failure and loss of gloss and hydrophobic performance. We walk you through the coverage, and the aftercare that keeps it valid, at pickup.
Why is true paint correction included?
Because a coating locks in whatever is underneath it. We correct first, removing 90 to 95% of imperfections, so what you protect is flawless. Included on every package, never as an upsell.
What makes a ceramic coating different from wax or sealant?
A wax washes off in weeks; a dealer sealant fades in months. A coating bonds to the paint for years: deeper gloss, hydrophobic surface, real resistance to UV, etching, and swirls.
Will a ceramic coating prevent rock chips?
No. A coating is a chemical and UV layer, not physical armor; rock chip protection is paint protection film (PPF). Many owners pair the two: PPF on the high-impact areas, ceramic over the rest.
How do I wash and maintain it after install?
Dirt cannot bond to the surface, so most owners wash in about half the time and skip the wax for good. Full aftercare instructions come at pickup.
How long does the install take?
Most installs are completed in two business days. Specialty or heavily corrected vehicles are scoped up front. Touch-cured at pickup, it fully hardens over about seven days before its first wash.
Is a ceramic coating worth it on a brand-new car?
A new car is the best time: correction is minimal and the finish you lock in is close to flawless. You preserve the factory gloss for years.
Verified Reviews
What owners say after the coating.
Ready When You Are
Protect the finish while it is still showroom new.
A deep mirror gloss, a hydrophobic surface, and a finish protected for years. Corrected first, coated by one certified specialist in our climate-controlled Milford studio.
Where We Service
34 Michigan cities. One studio. One standard.
Based in Milford, MI. Trusted by drivers across Oakland County, Livingston County, and the greater Detroit-metro area.