Ceramic Coating in Macomb County
A ceramic coating puts a hard, glass-like layer over your factory clear coat. Water and road grime bead up and sheet off instead of soaking in, paint holds its color and gloss longer under direct sun, and washing gets noticeably easier because dirt does not grip bare clear coat the way it does on an unprotected car. In Michigan, where your paint deals with months of road salt and months of strong summer sun every year, that protection matters more than it does in milder climates.
We install three coating lines, each suited to a different kind of owner and a different kind of driving.
Starting at $1,400. Exact pricing depends on your vehicle size and which coating and tier you choose, shown below.
Pricing by Vehicle Type
Opti-Coat Ultra Shine (2-Year)
Flat pricing across all vehicle types: $1,400
Opti-Coat Pro (5-Year)
Vehicle Type
Price
Coupe / Sedan
$1,899
Small Pickup (2 or 4 door)
$1,899
Full-Size Pickup (2 door)
$1,999
Full-Size Pickup (4 door)
$1,999
Small SUV
$1,899
Large SUV
$1,999
Mini Van
$1,999
Passenger Van
$2,199
Opti-Coat Pro Plus (7-Year)
Vehicle Type
Price
Coupe (2 door)
$2,199
Sedan (4 door)
$2,299
Small Pickup (2 or 4 door)
$2,399
Full-Size Pickup (2 door)
$2,499
Full-Size Pickup (4 door)
$2,499
Small SUV
$2,399
Large SUV
$2,499
Mini Van / Passenger Van
$2,499
Avant Guard Formula 1051 & Icon Rocklear
Both $3,500, regardless of vehicle type.
What's Included
Every Opti-Coat package includes the same thorough prep and finishing process, not just the coating application itself:
- Professional hand wash
- Decontamination wash and light clay bar treatment to remove bonded contaminants from paint
- Clean wheels, wheel wells, and compressed air-dry of crevices
- Clean door jambs and shine tires
- Clean exterior plastics, exhaust tips, and exterior metals
- Machine compound to remove light scratches, followed by a machine polish for gloss and clarity
- Ceramic coating applied to paint, plastics, headlights, taillights, and fog lights
- Truck bed coating included where applicable
Pro Plus additionally includes standard exterior detailing and paint correction as part of the package.
Opti-Coat
Opti-Coat is our standard ceramic coating line, available in three tiers depending on how much protection and longevity you want. Ultra Shine and Pro give you strong day-to-day protection and gloss, while Pro Plus is our longest-lasting Opti-Coat option for owners who want to go as long as possible between reapplications.
Avant Guard Formula 1051
Built specifically for daily drivers. Formula 1051 is rated safe for regular drive-through and touchless car washes, which matters if your car needs to get the salt washed off quickly and often through a Michigan winter, not just on a free Sunday afternoon.
Icon Rocklear
Our top-tier coating, for owners who want the longest-lasting, most serious level of protection we offer and are comfortable being a little more careful about wash habits in exchange for it.
Which Coating Is Right for You?
It comes down to how you actually use the car. If it is a daily driver that needs to survive winter and frequent automatic washing, Avant Guard Formula 1051 is usually the right call. If you want maximum, longest-lasting protection and are willing to be more careful about how you wash it, Icon Rocklear is worth a look. If you want strong, reliable protection at a lower price point, Opti-Coat covers that range across its three tiers. Driving a Tesla? See our Tesla Ceramic Coating page for details specific to Tesla’s factory paint.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the coating and tier. Opti-Coat runs 2 years (Ultra Shine), 5 years (Pro), or 7 years (Pro Plus). Avant Guard Formula 1051 carries a 10-year warranty, and Icon Rocklear is backed by up to a 15-year warranty through Rite-Way's standard program.
It depends on which coating you choose. Avant Guard Formula 1051 is specifically rated for frequent automatic washing. Opti-Coat's manufacturer warranty specifically excludes damage caused by manual or automatic wash brushes, so we recommend hand washing or touchless automatic washes for Opti-Coat tiers to keep the warranty fully intact. Icon Rocklear tolerates automatic washing day-to-day but carries the same brush-wash warranty exclusion.
No. Ceramic coating is a hard protective layer for gloss, UV resistance, and easier washing, but it will not stop a rock chip or deep scratch. If you want impact protection, pair it with paint protection film.
If your paint already has swirl marks, light scratches, or oxidation, paint correction first will give you a better result, since the coating locks in whatever condition the paint is in underneath it. Note that Pro Plus already includes paint correction as part of the package.
Visit Us
Rite-Way Auto Reconditioning
14901 32 Mile Rd, Romeo, MI 48065
(586) 651-4007
info@ritewayautoreconditioning.com
Mon–Thurs: 9am–6pm · Fri: 9am–5pm
Serving Romeo, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Macomb Township, and the rest of Macomb County.