Ceramic protection · Grand Rapids & Wyoming, MI
Protect the finish.
Know your options.
Explore Lava GR’s ceramic coatings for glossier paint and easier washing. Compare the starting price, time at the shop and ongoing care before choosing your protection.
Your paint is inspected before we recommend correction or protection.
What does your paint look like?
Pick the closest example. We’ll inspect your paint in person before recommending correction.
AI-generated examples, not customer vehicles or before-and-after results. Lighting can change how defects appear; photos cannot establish paint depth or repairability.
How long do you plan to keep your vehicle?
This helps suggest a coating. You can choose any other option later.
What size is your vehicle?
Choose your vehicle’s size for a relevant starting estimate.
Here’s a starting point for your vehicle
Compare estimates freely. Inspection confirms the suitable preparation; changing this selection does not change a booking.
Compare all coatings
Prices and shop allowances use your selected vehicle size and suggested preparation. Choose another coating, or use Next to keep your current choice.
Compare estimates freely. Inspection confirms the suitable preparation; changing this selection does not change a booking.
GT Quartz coverage is conditional on vehicle eligibility, qualifying application and care. Warranty duration is not guaranteed service life. No coating is scratch-proof.
Your next step
Select the package in the existing booking site. These answers do not transfer automatically, and this guide does not confirm an appointment.
A good coating starts with preparation.
Every coating includes an exterior wash, decontamination and One-Stage Polish. The polish enhances the finish and the coating adds protection; the correction level determines how much work goes into improving the paint first. A value-priced coating paired with more correction can be a smart choice. Even a newer vehicle may benefit from inspection and additional correction. Some scratches, chips and etching may remain.
Inspect, wash & decontaminate
Assess the finish and remove suitable contamination before polishing. Confirm any additional work and price first.
Polish the finish
One-stage polish is included in each coating package. Medium cut / two-stage and three-stage correction are separately priced upgrades. Choose one upgrade, not both; final preparation depends on inspection.
Coat & explain care
Apply the selected coating, allow appropriate initial curing and explain washing, pickup and warranty requirements.
Lava GR Magma Shield
- Lava GR’s value-conscious exterior coating, separate from GT Quartz. Approximately one year of protection with suitable preparation and care; actual life varies.
- One-Stage Polish is included. Choose more paint correction in the comparison when the finish needs it.
- Base turnaround is approximately eight working hours / one day. Preparation, condition and curing may extend it.
- Glass is excluded. Wheel and trim coverage and product-specific durability require confirmation in the written scope.
- Annual care is $450; visit contents need a written description.
GT Quartz Select
- The starting point in Lava GR’s GT Quartz range, with One-Stage Polish included.
- See the manufacturer terms below for vehicle eligibility, coverage limits and maintenance requirements.
- The earlier package board listed front glass and wheels. Current included surfaces must be confirmed in the written scope.
- Annual care is $400; exact service contents remain to be confirmed.
GT Quartz Professional
- A longer-term GT Quartz paint-protection option, with a longer estimated shop stay than Select.
- See the manufacturer terms below for vehicle eligibility, coverage limits and maintenance requirements.
- Current front-glass and wheel coverage must be confirmed before adding any surface charges.
- $250 annual exterior detail and coating booster.
GT Quartz Titanium
- Premium GT Quartz paint protection with All Glass coverage included.
- See the manufacturer terms below for vehicle eligibility, coverage limits and maintenance requirements.
- One-Stage Polish is included, following the latest direction. Historical wheel, caliper and trim inclusions must still be confirmed in the written scope.
- Annual maintenance washes are included. Frequency, scheduling, booster and inspection terms remain to be written.
Exterior packages do not include interior detailing or interior coating. Any interior cleaning or protection is a separate service.
Four-stage correction, wet sanding and extensive touch-up need a personal assessment. Explore paint correction or talk with Lava GR about your finish.
Keep the finish cared for.
Coating can help water bead and make routine grime easier to wash away. Road salt, bugs, bird droppings and mineral deposits still need prompt cleaning. Regular washing remains part of ownership.
Annual care is separate from installation.
Ask Lava GR which maintenance service fits your coating. Confirm what your care visit includes, how often to return and its cost before booking.
Already have a coating? Let us know which product was applied and when. Your written care agreement and manufacturer’s requirements help us plan a suitable visit.
Know what coverage means.
GT Quartz covers specified paint damage subject to eligibility, qualifying application and care. Warranty length is not a guaranteed service life.
Vehicle Age & Warranty Conditions
| Coating | Younger Vehicles | Older Vehicles | Over 10 Years Old |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | Up to 3 years if age 3 or newer | 2 years if older than 4, through 10 | 1 year |
| Professional | 7 years if age 3 or newer | 5 years if older than 4, through 10 | 1 year |
| Titanium | Lifetime if age 5 or newer* | 7 years if older than 6, through 10 | 3 years |
The published wording leaves some age boundaries unclear. Confirm vehicles around ages 4 and 6 with GT Quartz. *Titanium requires the specified Step 1 and Step 2 application.
Registration within 30 days, authorized installation, regular washing and required annual inspections apply. Commercial-use vehicles are excluded. Scratches and stone chips are not covered.
Read the Manufacturer’s Warranty
Coating is not scratch-proof and does not eliminate maintenance.
Ask about future options
Interested in future coating options? Ask the team what is available and suitable for your vehicle. No future option is included in this plan.
Conditional coverage: 5 years for vehicles age 3 or newer; 3 years for those older than 4 through 10; 1 year beyond 10. Confirm boundary-age eligibility. Size prices, preparation and turnaround remain unverified, so it is excluded from totals.
A few practical questions.
What does ceramic coating do for my car?
A ceramic coating adds a protective layer to prepared paint. It can enhance gloss, encourage water beading and make routine washing easier. It does not repair existing damage or make your car scratch-proof, chip-proof or maintenance-free. Manufacturer product overview.
How long does ceramic coating last?
Service life depends on the product, preparation, use and care. GT Quartz products are designed for years of protection, but warranty length is not a guaranteed lifespan. Check the coverage and care terms for your vehicle. Magma Shield is intended for approximately one year of protection; actual life depends on preparation, use and care.
How is ceramic coating different from wax?
Wax offers shine and short-term protection and needs frequent renewal. Ceramic coating bonds to the prepared surface and is intended to last longer with proper care. The extra preparation and application work account for much of the difference in cost. Compare the manufacturer’s explanation.
How should I maintain a ceramic-coated vehicle?
Follow the installer’s curing and washing instructions. Wash regularly with compatible products and gentle tools, dry after washing and remove contamination promptly. Keep any required inspections and care visits. Annual care does not replace routine washing; ask the shop before polishing or adding other products.
Why does preparation matter so much?
Coating preserves the finish beneath it; it cannot hide every defect. Washing and decontamination prepare the surface, while polishing improves its appearance. All four packages include One-Stage Polish. Select one correction upgrade for more work on the finish, even on a newer vehicle if inspection supports it. No level promises complete scratch removal.
Does exterior ceramic coating include the interior or all glass?
Interior detailing and Interior Protection are separate services. Titanium includes GT Quartz All Glass. Glass is separate with Magma Shield; Select and Professional glass coverage must be confirmed in the written scope before any extra glass charge.