A chemical bond
The ceramic forms a chemical bond with the paint: it does not sit on the surface like a wax, it becomes one with the original clear coat.
Long-term protection
Automotive ceramic coating in Nivelles
Wash after wash, unprotected clear coat dulls and fills with micro-scratches. A ceramic coating acts as a second, harder clear coat chemically bonded to your paint: water beads off, dirt sticks less and the shine lasts for years. It is applied as the finishing stage of a polish carried out at our Nivelles workshop: the polish corrects and prepares the paint, the ceramic seals the result.
- Gtechniq & Innovacar accredited centre
- Applied over polished, prepared paint
- Warranty up to 9 years / 135,000 km
The principle
A second clear coat, chemically bonded to your paint
Born of nanotechnology, a ceramic coating does not just sit on the bodywork: it bonds with the original clear coat to form a durable protective layer.
A harder layer
This nanotechnology “second clear coat” is harder than the factory finish: it takes everyday aggressions in place of your paint.
Hydrophobic and water-repellent
Water beads and rolls off, carrying part of the dirt with it: the bodywork stays clean longer and washing gets easier.
Ceramic or wax?
Three differences that change everything
A wax embellishes for a few weeks; a ceramic protects for years. Here is what separates them in practice.
| Criterion | Traditional wax | Ceramic coating |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | A few weeks to a few months, endlessly reapplied. | 5 or 9 years depending on the chosen option, in a single application. |
| Hardness | No added protection: the clear coat faces everything alone. | A layer harder than the original clear coat, protecting against micro-scratches and contamination. |
| Warranty | None. | 5 years / 75,000 km or 9 years / 135,000 km depending on the chosen option. |
Options & prices
Two levels of protection, the same exacting standard
The bodywork ceramic is the finishing option of a polish carried out in the workshop — 1, 2 or 3 steps depending on the condition of your paint. The sequence is always the same: the polish corrects and prepares the clear coat, then the ceramic is applied to that flawless surface. The option's price depends on the vehicle's size, and the simulator gives you an instant range.
Ceramic coating 5 years / 75,000 km
The ideal balance of duration and budget
From €299 VAT incl.
As an option with a 1-, 2- or 3-step polish — the ceramic is applied to freshly corrected, prepared paint.
Ceramic coating 9 years / 135,000 km
The most durable protection in the range
From €399 VAT incl.
As an option with a 1-, 2- or 3-step polish — the longest-lasting protection, applied to corrected, prepared paint.
“From” prices based on a city car — the exact price of the option depends on the vehicle's size (compact, saloon, SUV…). The ceramic is added to a polish (1, 2 or 3 steps): its price covers the application, with preparation done by the polish. Final quote after inspection.
Estimate my coatingAdditional areas
Protect the most exposed areas too
Ceramic is not just for bodywork: some areas can be treated on their own or alongside the full vehicle.
- Wheels€399 VAT incl.
- Glass€229 VAT incl.
- Convertible soft top€199 VAT incl.
Wheels, glass and soft top: fixed price, whatever the vehicle's size.
Downtime & care
What to plan for before and after the treatment
Vehicle downtime
Allow 3 days for a new vehicle and 5 to 7 days for a used one, whose preparation requires more work.
Two weeks without washing
After application, the ceramic layer finishes curing: no washing at all during the first 2 weeks.
No automatic car washes
A single pass through an automatic car wash voids the warranty. The vehicle is maintained by hand washing, with suitable products.
Matte paints welcome
Matte finishes are treated with dedicated products, without altering the texture of the finish.
FAQ
Your ceramic coating questions
The questions we hear most before a vehicle comes in for a coating.
A nanotechnology protection that bonds chemically with the paint, like a second clear coat harder than the original. It makes the bodywork hydrophobic and water-repellent, and stays effective for years — 5 or 9 depending on the chosen option.
The ceramic is always applied as the finishing stage of a polish carried out in the workshop — 1, 2 or 3 steps depending on the condition of your paint. The sequence is simple: the polish corrects and prepares the clear coat, then the ceramic seals that perfectly clean surface — that preparation is what determines how long it lasts. The simulator puts your polish and your ceramic option together in a few clicks.
It protects the paint against everyday micro-scratches and contamination, but does not prevent them entirely: it is not armour plating. Regular, appropriate care remains essential to keep the result over time.
No washing during the first 2 weeks, while the layer fully cures. After that, a regular hand wash with the right products is enough. Automatic car washes are permanently off-limits: one pass voids the warranty.
Allow 3 days for a new vehicle and 5 to 7 days for a used one, whose paint requires more correction work. That preparation is carried out by the polish that accompanies your ceramic.
The workshop is in Nivelles, in Walloon Brabant, 30 minutes from Brussels and close to the E19 and E420 motorways. A ceramic treatment keeps the vehicle for 3 to 7 days: you only travel to drop it off, then to collect it. For a treatment applied by a Gtechniq and Innovacar accredited centre and guaranteed for years, the journey is worth it — wherever you come from in Belgium.
Yes. Matte finishes are treated with specifically adapted products that protect the finish without changing its texture or look.
Yes. Training is available at the centre to learn the right techniques and choose the right care products.
Your estimate in under 30 seconds
Choose your vehicle size, your polish and your ceramic option: the simulator instantly shows an indicative range. The final quote is confirmed after inspecting the vehicle.