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. UV breaks down the clear coat, automatic car washes and dealer prep leave swirl marks, and water spots etch in every time it rains. Add bird droppings, tree sap, road salt, and oxidation, and a brand new finish can look tired inside a single season. A coat of wax washes off in weeks. A dealer sealant fades in months. Neither one was built to hold the line.
UV Fade
Michigan sun breaks down the clear coat and dulls the color over time. The shine goes flat before the car ever feels old.
Swirl Marks
Automatic washes and dealer prep drag grit across the paint. The result is a web of fine scratches you only see in direct light.
Acid Rain & Water Spots
Rain and sprinklers leave mineral deposits that etch into unprotected paint. Baked in the sun, they can become permanent.
Bird Droppings & Sap
Droppings and tree sap are acidic and bond fast. On bare clear coat they can stain and etch within hours.
Road Salt & Oxidation
Winter salt and road grime attack the finish and accelerate oxidation. Unprotected paint hazes and fades from the outside in.
Constant Washing
Without protection, dirt clings and every wash takes longer. You spend weekends scrubbing just to keep it looking decent.
A wax or a dealer sealant does not stop UV, etching, or swirls. Protecting a new finish takes a coating that bonds to the paint and stays there.
Here is what that looks like when it is 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 like, and feels like to own, after the Ascension ceramic process.
The gloss goes deeper. Light wraps around the panels in a clean mirror reflection, and the color looks richer than the day you picked it up. Rain beads up and rolls off. Dirt, dust, and road grime have nothing to grab, so a quick rinse takes the place of a long scrub, and wash day is cut roughly in half.
It starts with true paint correction. Before any coating goes down, we remove 90 to 95% of the swirls, scratches, and imperfections in the clear coat, so the finish you protect is flawless to begin with. The work is done in our climate-controlled studio by one certified specialist, panel by panel, with the coating bonded to the paint and every surface accounted for.
Then it is backed for the life of your coating, with one, three, or five year protection depending on the package you choose. No shortcuts. No rushed installs. The finish is sealed the right way, the first time.
That is why Michigan's new vehicle owners choose Ascension.
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
- 1 Year Trim Coating
Our most popular coating. Paint, wheels, and glass sealed for three years.
- Complete Paint Correction
- 3 Year Paint Ceramic Coating
- 1 Year Wheel Face Coating
- 1 Year Windshield Coating
- 1 Year Trim Coating
Every surface coated and protected for five years. Nothing left exposed.
- Complete Paint Correction
- 5 Year Paint Ceramic Coating
- 2 Year Full Wheel Coating
- 1 Year Full Glass Coating
- 2 Year Suspension Coating
- 1 Year Trim Coating
Want something tailored to your vehicle? Tell us what you are after and we will build a package around it.
Build A Custom Ceramic Quote ›Why Ceramic Works
Six reasons a ceramic coating outlasts wax and dealer sealants.
Deep Mirror Gloss
The coating levels the surface at a microscopic level, so light reflects cleaner. Your paint looks wet, deep, and richer than stock.
Hydrophobic Surface
Water and dirt cannot bond to the slick coated surface. Rain beads up and sheets off, taking grime with it.
UV & Oxidation Resistance
The coating shields the clear coat from Michigan sun. Color stays rich instead of fading and hazing over the years.
Chemical & Environmental Resistance
Acid rain, bird droppings, sap, and road salt meet the coating, not your paint. Contaminants wipe away before they etch or stain.
Swirl & Scratch Resistance
The cured layer is harder and slicker than bare clear coat. Everyday wash marks have a far tougher surface to get through.
Easy Maintenance
With nothing for dirt to cling to, cleaning is faster and gentler. Most owners wash in about half the time and skip the wax for good.
Every coating starts with true paint correction and is backed for the life of your coating. Done the right way, the first time.
Our Process
How we coat your vehicle.
Every coating is installed in our climate-controlled studio over two to three business days, depending on the package and the vehicle. Here is exactly what happens from drop-off to pickup.
Decontamination Detail
We start with a thorough wash and decontamination, pulling embedded dirt, iron, and bonded contaminants out of the paint. The surface has to be perfectly clean before anything else begins.
True Paint Correction
We machine-correct the paint to remove 90 to 95% of the swirls, scratches, and imperfections in the clear coat. This is the step most shops skip or charge extra for. It is included on every package.
Panel Wipe & Surface Prep
Every panel is wiped down to strip away polishing oils and residue, leaving a bare, clean surface so the coating can bond directly to the paint.
Ceramic Coating Application
The coating is applied by hand, panel by panel, then leveled before it flashes. This is where the deep gloss and hydrophobic surface are locked in.
Wheels, Glass & Trim
Depending on your package, we coat the wheels, glass, and trim so protection carries across every surface, not just the paint.
Cure & Final Inspection
The coating cures in our studio, then we inspect the finish under dedicated lighting before pickup. You leave with full aftercare instructions, and your coating needs about seven days to fully harden before its first wash.
No shortcuts. No rushed installs. Backed for the life of your coating, done the right way, the first time.
Questions, Answered
Ceramic coating FAQ.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
It depends on the package you choose. Our coatings carry one, three, or five year protection, and each is backed for the life of your coating. With proper care, the finish holds its gloss and hydrophobic performance for the full term.
What does the warranty actually cover?
Your coating is warrantied for its full term against premature failure and loss of gloss and hydrophobic performance, for the life of the coating. We walk you through exactly what is covered, and the simple aftercare that keeps it valid, when you pick the vehicle up.
Why is true paint correction included when other shops charge extra?
Because a coating locks in whatever is underneath it. Seal swirls and scratches into the paint and you preserve the flaws for years. We correct the finish first, removing 90 to 95% of imperfections, so what you protect is flawless. It is included on every package, never an upsell.
What is the difference between a ceramic coating and wax or a dealer sealant?
A wax washes off in weeks and a dealer sealant fades in months. Neither one stops UV, etching, or swirls. A ceramic coating bonds to the paint and stays there for years, with a deeper gloss, a hydrophobic surface, and real resistance to the things that dull a finish.
Will a ceramic coating prevent rock chips?
No, and any shop that tells you otherwise is overselling it. A coating is a chemical and UV layer, not physical armor. If you want protection against rock chips and road debris, that is paint protection film (PPF). Many owners pair the two, PPF on the high-impact areas and ceramic over the rest. We are happy to walk you through both.
How do I wash and maintain it after install?
Maintenance is simple, and it is one of the best parts. Because dirt cannot bond to the surface, most owners wash in about half the time and skip the wax for good. We send you full aftercare instructions at pickup, including the seven-day window before the first wash.
How long does the install take, and when can I wash it?
Most installs take two to three business days, depending on the package and the vehicle. The coating is touch-cured when you pick it up and needs about seven days to fully harden before its first wash. We send you complete aftercare instructions so you know exactly what to do.
Is a ceramic coating worth it on a brand-new car?
A new car is the best time to do it. The paint is at its freshest, so correction is minimal and the finish you lock in is close to flawless. You protect the factory gloss, make the car far easier to keep clean, and preserve how it looks for years to come.
Verified Reviews
What owners say after the coating.
The Work
View Our Work.
A selection of recent ceramic coating installs, finished in our climate-controlled Milford studio.
Ready When You Are
Protect the finish while it is still showroom new.
A deep mirror gloss, a hydrophobic surface that shrugs off water and grime, and a finish protected for years. Every coating starts with true paint correction and is installed 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.