Ceramic Coatings
Protect your investment for years to come with a professionally installed ceramic coating. Using the industry leading C.Quartz Range from CARPRO.
Detail Lab is the ONLY C.Quartz accredited installer in the Highlands.
What is a Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coatings are typically composed of SiO₂ (silicon dioxide), which is combined with a solvent, often alcohol-based, to facilitate application. Once applied to the surface, the solvent evaporates—a process commonly referred to as “flashing”—leaving behind a durable, hardened SiO₂ polymer layer.
What are the benefits?
The primary purpose of a ceramic coating is to protect and enhance your vehicle’s paintwork, preserving your investment for years to come. Following the application of a professional-grade ceramic coating, you can expect the following benefits:
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Protection against light surface swirls
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Resistance to oxidation caused by UV exposure
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Protection from acid rain and bird dropping etching
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Reduced likelihood of water spotting
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Hydrophobic properties that allow water, snow, and ice to easily slide off the surface
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Enhanced ease of cleaning due to increased surface slickness
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A deep, high-gloss, “candy-like” finish
Paintwork Coatings
C.Quartz Lite
6 Months
Lite is resistant to insect splatter, petrol spills, light solvents, acids, alkali in a pH 3-12 range, and harmful UV rays, whilst providing a beading contact angle of 110°! CQUARTZ Lite also makes surfaces easier to clean whilst keeping your paint super glossy, well protected and hydrophobic.
C.Quartz 3.0
2 Years
Forming a durable, ultra-thin layer that bonds chemically to your vehicle’s paint. It provides long-lasting protection—over two years—against contaminants such as UV rays, acid rain, and traffic film, while offering minor swirl resistance and up to 50% reduction in light wash marring. In addition to its protective qualities, it delivers a deep, high-gloss finish with strong water and oil repellency, making the vehicle easier to clean and maintain.
C.Quartz PRO
4 Years
PRO can only be applied by CARPRO accredited installers. This coating comes with a full 4 year warranty. Designed to help combat fine line swirls and protect against all contaminats.
Glass, Alloy & Trim Coatings
GLASS
18 Months
The brand new GForce is a high clarity, durable and hydrophobic glass coating, designed to promote extreme hydrophobicity from 30mph while increasing glass durability, with the result being the visible reduction in wiper swirls on your windshield.
ALLOY / METAL
2 Years
TRIM / PLASTIC
18 Months
Offering a durable, heat-resistant, and hydrophobic barrier. It provides long-lasting protection (up to 1-2 years) against brake dust, road grime, UV rays, and high temperatures, making surfaces easier to clean and restoring faded trim to a rich, non-greasy finish
As climate on Earth keeps getting more extreme, protecting delicate surfaces from harmful UV rays becomes even more important. CQUARTZ DLight is the brand new coating formulated for long-lasting protection of headlights, PPF, and other plastics.
Interior Coatings
LEATHER
2 Years
CQUARTZ Leather & Vinyl has been tested against a variety of chemicals and conditions including mud, grease, dye transfer, crayons, and even super glue! CQUARTZ automotive Leather & Vinyl does NOT fade or yellow in extreme UV and protects the existing materials with UV inhibitors integrated into the formula to provide the ultimate in UV protection as well.
FABRIC
protects the fabric from liquids seeping in and ultimately staining and discolouring your car natural look. Also protects against UV rays which can affect natural fabric colours, particularly on convertible tops.