Essential Ceramic Coating
hand wash and deep paint decontamination (clay), around 70% of the paint restored, 1 coat of ceramic
from€ 1,095
Up to 4 years*
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Ceramic Protection
Gloss that stays.
Ceramic coating is a liquid glass layer based on silicon dioxide that bonds chemically with the paint. The result is a hard, smooth and dirt-repellent top layer with deep gloss. GT Exclusive applies Essential Ceramic Coating in Nunspeet, the Netherlands, from € 1,095 excl. VAT, with a warranty of up to 4 years. Prestige Ceramic Coating from € 2,095 lasts up to 6 years, according to system and maintenance.
from€ 1,095Up to 5 years*
In short
Ceramic coating is a liquid protective layer based on silicon dioxide that cures into a hard, glass-like top layer of 1 to 2 microns on the paint.
GT Exclusive offers ceramic coating in Nunspeet at three levels: Essential from € 1,095 excl. VAT, Signature from € 1,295 and Prestige from € 2,095, with a warranty of up to 6 years.
Starting prices
Packages and starting prices
Indicative starting prices excl. VAT. The final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish.
Signature Ceramic Coating
everything in Essential plus multi-stage paint correction (around 85% of the paint restored), double coat of ceramic and detail spray
from€ 1,295
Up to 5 years*
Request a quotePrestige Ceramic Coating
everything in Signature plus wheel and brake caliper coating, stone-chip repair, coating of plastic trim and all glass
from€ 2,095
Up to 6 years*
Request a quoteIndicative starting prices excl. VAT. The final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish. All starting prices · Warranty framework
How we work
Controlled, from intake to delivery.
- 01
Paint inspection and measurement
We assess the paintwork under controlled lighting and measure the paint depth. This tells us how much correction the paint can safely take.
- 02
Decontamination
Hand wash, iron remover and clay bar lift iron fallout, tar and industrial contamination from the paint. A coating only bonds to a clean surface.
- 03
Paint correction
With Essential, the deep decontamination restores around 70 percent of the paint. Signature and Prestige receive a multi-stage machine correction that restores around 85 percent of the paint. The paint is then fully degreased.
- 04
Application layer by layer
The coating goes onto the paint panel by panel in thin passes and is levelled after flashing off. Signature and Prestige receive a double coat.
- 05
Curing and final inspection
The car stays indoors overnight to cure. The final inspection follows, and the owner receives maintenance instructions and warranty registration.
Why coat
Gloss that does not wash away
Wax disappears after a few washes, a ceramic coating bonds chemically with the paint and stays for years. Water beads off the car, dirt gets no grip and limescale does not settle. The paint becomes harder and more resistant to light wash marks and UV. For owners that means: quicker washing, no more wax and a deep gloss that saturates the paint colour. A coating does not stop stone chips. Those who want protection against those combine the coating with Paint Protection Film on the front end.
Three levels
From Essential to Prestige Ceramic Coating
Essential Ceramic Coating
Hand wash, deep paint decontamination with clay and 1 coat of ceramic, restoring around 70 percent of the paint. From € 1,095 excl. VAT, warranty up to 4 years according to system and maintenance.
Signature Ceramic Coating
Everything in Essential plus multi-stage paint correction that restores around 85 percent of the paint, a double coat of ceramic and detail spray. The most popular package, from € 1,295, warranty up to 5 years.
Prestige Ceramic Coating
Everything in Signature plus wheel and brake caliper coating, stone-chip repair and coating of plastic trim and all glass. For owners who want the car protected completely. From € 2,095, warranty up to 6 years.
The GT Exclusive Standard
Up to 6 years, only if the system supports it
We only name warranty terms that demonstrably belong to the coating system used. The manufacturer guarantees the product, we guarantee the application and a hologram-free delivery under controlled lighting. Registration and maintenance conditions are set out in the quotation. Premium service requires premium certainty.
What is a ceramic coating
A ceramic coating is a liquid protective product based on silicon dioxide that bonds chemically with the paint and cures into a glass-like layer. That layer is 1 to 2 microns thick, hard (9H on the pencil scale) and extremely smooth. Water rolls off, dirt barely adheres and less UV reaches the paint. The coating replaces wax and sealant for years rather than weeks.
The term glass coating is often used for the same product. The difference from a sealant is the chemical bond: a coating does not sit on the paint, it becomes part of it.
How Ceramic Protection works at GT Exclusive
The process above describes the five steps, from paint measurement to curing. The most important is the preparation. A coating locks in every swirl and every wash mark for years. That is why almost every coating is preceded by paint correction, with Signature and Prestige Ceramic Coating including a multi-stage correction as a fixed part of the package. The application itself is done panel by panel under controlled lighting, so we see and remove every streak or high spot immediately.
Who it is for
A ceramic coating suits owners who wash their car themselves and want the gloss to last for years. A BMW M4 that lives outside every day, a Porsche Taycan in dark paint that shows every speck of dust, an Audi RS6 that drives through road salt in winter. The same applies to Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley: coated paint is quicker to clean and more resistant to its surroundings.
Those who also want to stop stone chips combine the coating with PPF on the front end. The coating then goes over the film as well.
What does a ceramic coating cost?
Essential Ceramic Coating starts from € 1,095 excl. VAT. Signature Ceramic Coating, with multi-stage paint correction and a double coat of ceramic, costs from € 1,295 and is the most popular package. Prestige Ceramic Coating, including coating of wheels, brake calipers, plastic trim and all glass, begins at € 2,095. Wheel & Brake Caliper Coating, Glass Protection and Interior / Leather Protection can also be booked separately via wheel, glass and interior protection.
All amounts are indicative consumer prices excl. VAT. The final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish. The full overview is at all starting prices.
Warranty on ceramic coating
The warranty is split. The product warranty comes from the manufacturer of the coating system: up to 4 years on Essential Ceramic Coating, up to 5 years on Signature and up to 6 years on Prestige Ceramic Coating*. The term applies according to system, correct registration, maintenance conditions and any periodic inspections.
The application warranty comes from GT Exclusive: hologram-free delivery under controlled lighting and rectification of high spots or streaks attributable to the application. How the two warranties relate is explained on the page about warranty of up to 6 years on coating.
*The manufacturer’s warranty always depends on the chosen coating system, correct registration, maintenance conditions and any periodic inspections.
Combine wisely
Services that follow on naturally.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Final prices and warranty terms follow after inspection of the car.
What does a ceramic coating cost for a BMW M?
Essential Ceramic Coating for a BMW M3 or M4 starts from € 1,095 excl. VAT. Signature Ceramic Coating with multi-stage paint correction costs from € 1,295, Prestige Ceramic Coating from € 2,095. The final price depends on size, paint condition and the chosen system and is set out in the quotation beforehand.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
Essential Ceramic Coating lasts up to 4 years, Signature Ceramic Coating up to 5 years and Prestige Ceramic Coating up to 6 years. Those terms apply according to system, registration and maintenance. Regular hand washing with pH-neutral shampoo and an annual inspection keep the coating at full strength.
Does a ceramic coating protect against stone chips?
No. A coating is 1 to 2 microns thick and protects against dirt, UV, limescale and light wash marks, not against impact. Stone chips call for Paint Protection Film of around 200 microns. The most complete protection is PPF on the front end and coating over the remaining panels.
Does the car need to be polished before a coating?
Yes, in almost all cases. A coating locks in the paint exactly as it is, including swirls and wash marks. That is why Signature Ceramic Coating from € 1,295 with multi-stage paint correction is the most popular package. A new car with flawless paint can make do with Essential, where the deep decontamination restores around 70 percent of the paint.
How is a coated car washed?
Hand wash with two buckets and pH-neutral shampoo, dried with a soft microfibre towel. No brush car wash and no wax or polish over the coating. Do not wash during the first 7 days after application. With this routine the coating keeps working for the full warranty term.
Quote or appointment
Have the car assessed under controlled lighting.
Every quotation starts with an inspection in the studio in Nunspeet. Reply within one working day, price and planning in writing.