CCI-certified ceramic coating installation in Peoria, IL — bonded to your paint, registered to your CARFAX, and backed by a manufacturer warranty. The kind of protection that holds up to Illinois winters, summer UV, and everything in between.
A ceramic coating is a professional-grade liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your vehicle's clear coat, creating a hard, transparent protective layer on top of the paint. Once cured, it acts as a sacrificial barrier — taking the abuse from UV rays, road salt, bug guts, bird droppings, water spots, and light contamination so your factory paint doesn't have to.
Unlike wax or spray sealants — which sit on top of the paint and wash off after a few weeks — a properly installed ceramic coating becomes part of the surface. Water beads and sheets off. Dirt and grime don't bond the same way, making every wash dramatically easier and faster. And the gloss and depth a coating adds to corrected paint is unmistakable.
For most vehicle owners, the practical difference shows up in three places: how the vehicle looks, how easy it is to clean, and what it's worth when you sell it. Coated paint holds depth and gloss for years, washes in a fraction of the time, and — when registered to your CARFAX history — directly supports a higher resale number when you trade or sell.
A coating earns its place on your vehicle in two ways — how it protects, and how it makes ownership easier day-to-day. Here's what a properly installed CCI ceramic coating actually delivers.
A ceramic coating that holds up for the long haul comes down to three things: the install, the product, and the shop you work with.
STEP 01We start with a multi-step hand wash, iron remover, and clay bar treatment to strip contamination. The paint has to be clinically clean before anything else happens. After the decontamination wash, we inspect your clean paint under proper lighting, complete test spots, take pictures, and let you know exactly what we recommend before moving forward.
STEP 02Machine polishing to level the clear coat and remove defects — because a coating locks in whatever's underneath it. Then a prep-wipe, panel by panel strips any polishing oils, leaving a perfect finish for the coating to bond to.
STEP 03The coating is applied panel by panel, flashed, and leveled under controlled lighting and temperature. Your vehicle stays with us, untouched for the initial curing stage. We document the install with photos, register the coating with CCI and CARFAX, and walk you through warranty and maintenance plan options when you pick up.
Every package we install is CCI-certified, CARFAX-registered, and packed with everything you need to protect, maintain, and maximize your vehicle's finish.
Recommended for vehicle owners looking to simplify their car care, long-term paint protection, and increased vehicle resale value.
Recommended for vehicle owners looking to simplify their car care, long-term paint protection, and increased vehicle resale value.
Every ceramic coating package includes paint correction as part of the prep — because a coating locks in whatever's underneath it. If your paint has heavier swirls, scratches, or oxidation, we'll recommend stepping up to Level 2 or Level 3 correction so the long-term finish is one you actually want preserved.
A properly corrected and coated vehicle:
This was my first time using O'Connor's detailing services, and I am beyond impressed! From start to finish, the attention to detail was incredible — my car looks brand new again. The team was professional, thorough, and clearly takes pride in their work. I'll absolutely be coming back and recommending them to anyone looking for top-tier car care.
There were scratches and swirl marks on the black paint. When he was finished applying paint correction and ceramic coating, they were gone. My vehicle now has an outstanding shine! I highly recommend his services and will be a returning customer.
O'Connor detailing did an exceptional job detailing, paint correcting and ceramic coating my vehicle! Their attention to detail was outstanding, and the final result exceeded my expectations. The team went above and beyond to ensure that my car looked its absolute best. Best in the business!
Watch how a coating actually comes together at our Peoria Heights shop — decontamination, paint correction, and a properly cured ceramic layer. Every car gets the same prep and the same patience, because that's what makes the finish last.
If your question isn't here, just ask. We'd rather spend ten minutes on the phone than have you guess.
Call (309) 229-4277It depends on vehicle size, paint condition, and the level of coverage you want (paint-only vs. full vehicle including plastics, trim, glass, and wheels). Every quote we send is itemized and transparent. Send us your year, make, model and we'll get back to you with a clear quote quickly.
A ceramic coating is a multi-year commitment, and the marketing around it is loud — lifetime claims, dealership "ceramic" add-ons, cheap sprays at the parts store. We made a short video series cutting through the noise, straight from the shop, so you can make an informed call before you book anywhere. Including with us.
Want the full series? Two more videos cover the exact coating we install and how the warranty actually works.
Our shop sits at 4716 N Ellen Ct in Peoria Heights, IL — minutes off Route 6 and easy to reach from across the Peoria metro. Most of our work comes from North Peoria and Peoria Heights (zip codes 61614, 61615, and 61616), and we coat vehicles for drivers throughout the city, from the Illinois River waterfront to the north-side neighborhoods.
Beyond the city line, we're a regular stop for drivers in Dunlap, Edwards, and Chillicothe, and we install coatings across the river in East Peoria, Washington, Morton, and Germantown Hills. We also serve clients out toward Metamora, Eureka, and Roanoke — and into the Bloomington area. A coating is a multi-year investment, and the right install is worth the drive, so if you're outside this stretch, get in touch and we'll make it work.
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