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When you bring your vehicle to Exppress Car Wash Center, you can rest easy knowing that your vehicle is in professional hands.

1-Year Ceramic Coating

A 1-year ceramic coating is the entry-level way to protect your paint. It is a liquid glass layer that bonds to the paint, adds gloss, blocks UV, and makes the surface water-repellent so dirt washes off easily. It lasts around a year with proper care, which makes it a low-commitment way to try ceramic protection.

More gloss, easier washing and everyday paint protection

This coating is designed for owners who want noticeable gloss and easier maintenance without committing to a multi-year ceramic package. It helps water and dirt slide off more easily and reduces the effort needed for regular washing.

What to expect from an entry-level ceramic coating

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What a 1-year coating gives you

Extra gloss, easier washing because water and dirt slide off, UV protection that slows fading, and light protection against bird droppings and stains if cleaned in time. It will not stop stone chips; that is PPF's job.

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Who should choose the 1-year option?

It suits people who want to try ceramic coating without a long commitment, or who change or sell cars often. If you keep your car for years, a 2-year or 5-year coating gives better value over time.

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How to maintain it

Wash with a pH-neutral shampoo, avoid harsh brush washes, and dry with a clean microfiber cloth. Good maintenance is what lets the coating last its full term.

Why choose a 1-year ceramic coating?

Enhanced Gloss

Adds depth and reflectivity so the paint looks cleaner, richer and more polished.

Hydrophobic Surface

Water beads and rolls away more easily, helping reduce grime buildup between washes.

UV Protection

Helps reduce the effect of sun exposure on the clear coat and painted surface.

Easier Maintenance

Dirt releases more easily during routine washing, so the car takes less effort to keep clean.

Protect the coating with the right washing routine

Ceramic coating improves gloss, water behaviour and chemical resistance, but it is not a substitute for careful washing. Correct maintenance helps prevent unnecessary wash marks and gives the coating the best chance of lasting around its intended service period.

  • Use a pH-neutral car shampoo for routine washing.
  • Avoid harsh automatic brush washes where possible.
  • Use clean microfiber towels and safe washing techniques.
  • Remove bird droppings and staining contaminants as soon as practical.
  • For stone-chip protection, choose Paint Protection Film rather than ceramic coating alone.
Professional paint preparation before ceramic coating

1-Year Ceramic Coating FAQs

How long does a 1-year ceramic coating last?
Around a year with proper care. Regular gentle washing and avoiding harsh chemicals helps it last the full term.
Does ceramic coating stop scratches?
It adds light scratch resistance and reduces swirl marks, but it does not stop stone chips or deep scratches. For that you need PPF.
What is the difference between 1, 2 and 5-year coatings?
Mainly durability and the coating system used. Longer-term coatings cost more up front but protect for more years, which suits owners who keep their cars longer.

Book a 1-year ceramic coating for your car.

Visit your nearest Exppress Car Wash outlet to have your paint inspected and prepared before coating, and to confirm the current 1-year ceramic coating package for your vehicle.

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