Mobile Ceramic Coating Services
San Diego

Looking for ceramic coating in San Diego? Smith Bros Mobile Detailing, Ceramic, Tint, & PPF offers a variety of ceramic coating options that fit any budget! Smith Bros offers ceramic coating services from our detailing shop or mobile services right from your own garage. From versatile and cost-effective ceramic spray sealants to full-fledged liquid ceramic coating options, we have you covered. We use the extremely hydrophobic and long-lasting Opti-Coat and Technician’s Choice lineup of products to provide you with the best ceramic coating experience.

① Gold Ceramic Detail

5 Years of Opti-Coat Pro Ceramic Paint Protection

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Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish. Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of OptiCoat.

  • BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
  • LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
  • USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
  • OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

  • Ceramic Coat Wheel Faces ($200): Application of ceramic to all surfaces of wheel face. Does not include wheel barrels.
  • Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
  • Headlight Restoration ($70): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • Engine Detailing ($50): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
  • Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($90/hr): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Rodent Decontamination ($249): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment of only the affected area to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Decontamination ($249): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment of only the affected area to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, vomit, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($175): Ozone generator designed to remove airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
  • Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

② Silver Ceramic Detail

3 Years of Opti-Coat Optimum Gloss Coat Ceramic Paint Protection

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Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish. Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of OptiCoat.

  • BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
  • LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
  • USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
  • OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

  • Ceramic Coat Wheel Faces ($200): Application of ceramic to all surfaces of wheel face. Does not include wheel barrels.
  • Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
  • Headlight Restoration ($70): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • Engine Detailing ($50): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
  • Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($90/hr): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Rodent Decontamination ($249): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment of only the affected area to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Decontamination ($249): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment of only the affected area to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, vomit, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($175): Ozone generator designed to remove airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
  • Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

Bronze Ceramic Detail

1 Year Of TEC582 Ceramic Paint Protection

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Paint Condition:

Depending on the condition of your vehicle's paint, extra labor may be required for the one-step polish. Removing paint imperfections is crucial prior to the application of TEC582.

  • BRAND NEW VEHICLES - $0 (+ 0 hours extra labor)
  • LIKE-NEW VEHICLES (1-12 Months Old) - $180 (+ 2 hours extra labor)
  • USED VEHICLES (1-3 Years Old) - $270 (+ 3 hours extra labor)
  • OLDER VEHICLES (3-7+ Years Old) - $360 (+ 4 hours extra labor)

Addons:

  • Interior Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Includes thorough vacuuming, wiping down interior, cleaning interior windows, and wiping down door jams.
  • Headlight Restoration ($70): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • Engine Detailing ($50): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock
  • Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($90/hr): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Rodent Decontamination ($249): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment of only the affected area to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, vomit, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($175): Ozone generator designed to remove airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
  • Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-150)

Ceramic Maintenance Wash

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Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor

  • PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • EXCESSIVE BUGS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)

Addons:

  • Headlight Restoration ($70): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250): Recommended for vehicles that have not been waxed in one year longer. This step is performed prior to applying wax or ceramic and includes single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and helps to reduce washlines, swirl marks, and fine clear coat blemishes.
  • Engine Detailing ($50): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine.
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins): Machine polishing of certain areas/panels to reduce swirl marks, washlines, clear coat imperfections, or oxidation.
  • Contaminant Removal ($45/30 mins): Waterspots, Paint Overspray, Tree Sap, Road Tar, Heavy Bugs, or Pollen.
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock.
  • Matte/Wrapped Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated conditioner for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte finish.
  • Polish Wheels ($45/30 mins): Thorough hand polishing of wheels to restore shine and protect finish. Ideal for aluminum, stainless steel, or chrome wheels.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($90/hr): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, vomit, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($175): Ozone generator designed to remove airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.

What Level of Ceramic Protection is Right for Me?

Opti-Coat Pro

Years of Protection: 5

Opti-Coat Pro is an advanced Silicon Carbide (SiC) coating that bonds to factory clear coat to provide high gloss, excellent contaminant/UV protection, and extreme hydrophobicity/water beading. This coating can only be applied by authorized installers like Smith Bros. If you are looking to easily keep your car clean and protected for years to come, this is the coating for you.

Optimum Gloss-Coat

Years of Protection: 3

OptiCoat Optimum Gloss-Coat is a premium coating with an advanced ceramic polymer system. It provides good scratch/mar resistance, great contaminant protection, and a slick/high-gloss finish. This is a great entry- level coating that will make maintenance easy and will leave you with high gloss shine. This a perfect choice for individuals looking for a cost-friendly option with great protection.

Technician's Choice TEC582

Years of Protection: 1

Technician’s Choice TEC582 is an ceramic spray sealant that provides excellent performance at a great value. When professionally applied, TEC582 provides great gloss, hydrophobic properties, and good contaminant protection. TEC582 does not provide scratch/mar resistance, like the OptiCoat lineup. This is a great, affordable option for individuals looking to keep their vehicles clean and protected.

 Opti-Coat Benefits – Why Get a Ceramic Coating?

Long-Lasting Protection

Opti-Coat provides your vehicle with another layer of protection on top the paint that helps prevent swirling and light scratches. Unlike traditional coatings, Opti-Coat offers years of protection with one application!

Incredible Gloss and Shine

Opti-Coat adds a layer of shine and slickness that will last wash after wash. Additional sealants and waxes can be easily applied on top of Opti-Coat for increased shine.

Hydrophobic Properties

Ceramic coatings repel water which helps prevent water spots and makes washing easy.

Easy Maintenance

Opti-Coat is chemically resistant and won’t dissolve after washing or under acids like bird droppings. With Opti-Coat’s superior protection, dirt and grime come off with ease without the need for additional waxes/sealants.

Our Reviews

Over 700 5-Star Reviews on Yelp, Google, and Facebook!

          
  •   Ethan did a fantastic job detailing my Harley's -- 2001 Heritage Classic and 2017 CVO Ultra! He communicated very well his arrival and updates on status! Smith Bros is my go to twice a year Detailer! Always professional, friendly and thorough. Prices are fair and the service is great.

    thumb J Terrence D.
    8/17/2024
  •   Awesome Tint job for my SUV. Gavin was professional, informative, and I am loving my new tint job . Happy customer here! They also were on time , and did a thorough but fast job. I recommend Smith Bros!

    thumb Stef L.
    7/28/2024
  •   Arrived on time and did an amazing job on my motorcycle. They even gave me a refund on an add-on corrosion service I requested, because they were only able to get a small portion of it cleaned. The ceramic coat looks amazing. Very happy with their work and service. Thanks!

    thumb Stephen O.
    10/05/2024
  •   I have not used this business probably a dozen times for various Vehicles including the fleet trucks for my shop, and I can say that without exception they are the best in this business. They have a slew of options for online ordering, and I have yet to have one of their technicians show up late or being a bad mood. I have dealt with at least three or four of their technicians and I've yet to meet one that wasn't truly engaged in what they were doing as well as giving helpful advice. It's rare to find somebody that really enjoys what they do and do their absolute best. Keep up the good work and I will keep using you folks.

    thumb Joel B.
    10/12/2024
  •   I definitely recommend Smith Bros. They have done a couple of our cars. They are real good.

    thumb Ryka M.
    7/29/2024
  •   I can't say enough good things about Smith Bros Mobile Detailers! After calling multiple businesses that didn't even bother answering their phones, I was relieved when these guys picked up right away. Not only did they respond promptly, but they also provided what I considered a very reasonable quote.

    Although their location was a bit out of the way for me, it wasn't an issue at all--they picked up my car and even brought it back to me at the restaurant where I was having dinner! Now that's what I call top-notch customer service.

    They did an absolutely beautiful job on my brand new black Escalade, applying a wax sealant and tinting the windows. I was initially nervous about handing over my car to people I didn't know, especially since it's a brand new vehicle, but they put all my worries to rest.

    Luke and his team truly understand what it means to take care of their customers, and it shows in their work. As a business owner myself, it's a breath of fresh air to see someone running such a smooth and professional operation. I highly recommend Smith Bros Mobile Detailers!

    thumb Deena V.
    8/18/2024

Ceramic Coating FAQ

How Do I Maintain My Ceramic Coating?

Ceramic Coatings make maintenance easy! While washes may be needed less often, it is definitely recommended to protect the warranty on your vehicle. We would recommend our Mini Detail once every few weeks to ensure your coating is in it’s best shape.

Why Shouldn't I Just Use a Store-Bought Sealant Instead?

A large part of why Opti-Coat Ceramic Coatings are so effective and last so long is the application process! Preparing the paint and applying the Opti-Coat Coating are very labor intensive processes that ensure you have a coating the lasts. Store-bought sealants are often just sprayed on to the paint and only last a few weeks. Opti-Coat provides a glossier, more hydrophobic, and longer lasting coating than cheaper alternatives.