IGL Coatings and System X certified installer. Professional-grade hydrophobic protection — not the spray-on stuff from the auto parts store. Prices from $400.
The difference between a $20 spray and a professional ceramic coating is the difference between a bandage and surgery. One actually solves the problem.
We're certified by two of the world's leading ceramic coating brands. That means proper prep, correct product selection, and a warranty you can actually use.
Water beads and rolls off your paint instantly. Road grime, bird droppings, and tree sap can't chemically bond to a properly coated surface. Your paint stays cleaner, longer.
The nano-ceramic layer's high surface tension means rain water picks up loose dirt on the way down. Less washing, less swirling, less effort maintaining your paint.
Ceramic coating pricing depends on vehicle size, paint condition, and coverage level. These are starting prices — contact us for an exact quote after vehicle inspection.
A ceramic coating is only as good as the prep work beneath it. We don't skip steps — and we don't coat over problems.
We inspect the paint under professional lighting for swirls, contamination, and oxidation to determine what prep is required.
Wash, clay bar, iron decontamination. Paint correction if needed. The surface must be perfect before any coating goes on.
Applied panel by panel in a controlled environment. Each layer is leveled and inspected before moving to the next panel.
The coating cures for 24–48 hours. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and register your warranty before pickup.
Car owners across Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, and North Bethesda choose Capital Upfitters for IGL and System X ceramic coating — because proper paint protection starts with proper prep. We're one of the few certified installers in Montgomery County. Located at 12019 Nebel St in Rockville, easily accessible from I-270 and Route 355.
Get Directions →Ceramic coating on my new Camry. Car looks incredible. They took their time on the prep work, which is what separates a good job from a great one.
Capital Upfitters is the real deal. Called on Monday, truck was done by Wednesday. They've clearly done this thousands of times.
A professionally applied ceramic coating typically lasts 3–5 years with proper maintenance. Some premium coatings we apply are rated for 7+ years. Longevity depends on the product tier, how thorough the prep was, and how you maintain the vehicle afterward. We'll walk you through everything at pickup.
Surface decontamination is included in all pricing. Paint correction (polishing out swirls, scratches, and oxidation) is quoted separately based on the paint's actual condition — we assess before we quote. We won't coat over defects, which is why some shops do and their results don't last.
Wax sits on top of your paint and washes away within weeks. Ceramic coating chemically bonds to the clear coat, creating a permanent hydrophobic layer that repels water, blocks UV radiation, and resists chemical contamination from bird droppings, road salt, and tree sap. It lasts years — not weeks.
You should avoid water contact for 5–7 days after application while the coating fully cures. After that, washing becomes easier — the hydrophobic surface causes water and dirt to slide right off. We'll give you a detailed aftercare sheet when you pick up the vehicle.
Paint decontamination, correction, and ceramic application — this is what separates a proper ceramic install from a spray-and-go.
IGL & System X certified installer · Capital Upfitters, Rockville MD