Pricing
Ceramic coating prices
Four tiers, one price list. This page is the single source for ceramic coating pricing at Offshore; every other page on the site points here.
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Short answer
Ceramic coating at Offshore Window Tinting in Wailuku starts at $499 for the 2-year Essential tier on a sedan, $999 for the 5-year Premium tier, $1,499 for the 10-year Elite tier and $2,499 for the Lifetime tier. Trucks and SUVs add from $100 over sedan pricing, heavy swirl marks or scratches that need extra paint correction are quoted on top, and Hawaii GET is added to the total.
Key takeaways
- Every tier price is a sedan starting price before Hawaii GET; trucks and SUVs add from $100, with full-size three-row SUVs at the top of the surcharge.
- The higher tiers include more paint correction: a decontamination wash at 2 years, light correction at 5, full correction at 10 and Lifetime.
- Wheel coating is included from the 5-year tier and glass coating from the 10-year tier.
- Paint condition is the one variable that cannot be priced from a photo; heavy defects mean extra correction time.
- Coatings are FEYNLAB; the final price is confirmed at the paint inspection before any work starts.
Options
Essential (2-year)
from $499
- Decontamination wash (clay bar and iron removal)
- Single-stage ceramic coating
- Sedan starting price
Premium (5-year)
from $999
- Light paint correction
- Multi-layer ceramic coating
- Wheel coating included
Elite (10-year)
from $1,499
- Full paint correction
- Premium multi-layer coating
- Wheel and glass coating included
Lifetime
from $2,499
- Full paint correction
- Highest-grade coating
- Coverage terms confirmed in writing for your project
How it works
- 01Request a quote
Send your year, model, color and a note on paint condition. The shop replies with the tier price for your vehicle class.
- 02Paint inspection
At drop-off the paint is inspected under lights to confirm how much correction the tier includes and whether any extra is needed. The price is fixed before work starts.
- 03Wash and decontamination
Every tier starts with a full wash, clay bar and iron decontamination so the coating bonds to clean paint, with no salt or red dirt left in the seams.
- 04Correction and coating
Correction to the tier's level, then the coating is applied panel by panel indoors, out of the sun and wind.
- 05Cure and pickup
The coating cures for 24 to 48 hours before the vehicle leaves. You get care instructions and the written coverage terms at pickup.
Pricing
| Essential (2-year), sedanDecontamination wash + single-stage coating | from $499 |
|---|---|
| Premium (5-year), sedanLight correction + multi-layer coating, wheels included | from $999 |
| Elite (10-year), sedanFull correction + premium coating, wheels and glass included | from $1,499 |
| Lifetime, sedanFull correction + highest-grade coating | from $2,499 |
| Truck / SUV surchargeAdded to any tier; three-row full-size SUVs at the top of the range | from $100 |
| Single-stage paint correction add-onLight swirls and water spots beyond what the tier includes | from $299 |
| Multi-stage paint correction add-onHeavy swirls and light scratches | from $599 |
How the tiers are priced
Every number on this page is a starting price for a sedan, before Hawaii GET (4.712%), and the ceramic coating service page, the vehicle guides and the blog all defer to it. The tiers climb for two reasons: the coating is applied in more layers, and the paint correction included before it goes on gets more thorough.
A 2-year Essential coating goes on after a decontamination wash. The 5-year Premium adds light correction. The 10-year Elite and the Lifetime tier include a full correction, which is most of the labor in the job and the reason those tiers cost what they do.
That ordering matters because a coating locks in whatever is under it. Swirls that are coated are swirls you keep for the life of the coating. So the question is not only “how long do I want it to last” but “what does my paint look like now.”
Truck and SUV pricing
Trucks and SUVs add from $100 over the sedan price for the same tier. The surcharge scales with painted surface area, so a full-size three-row SUV such as a Tahoe or Expedition sits at the top of the range. If you are not sure where your vehicle lands, say the model on the quote form and the shop will tell you before you book.
What changes the price at inspection
Paint condition is the only thing that cannot be settled from a photo. At drop-off the paint is inspected to decide whether the correction included in your tier will get the result the tier promises. On most daily drivers it will. On a dark car that has been through automatic brush washes for a few years, or one that has been scrubbed clean of red dirt with the wrong towel, it may not, and the extra correction is quoted as a paint correction add-on before anyone touches the car. Nothing is added after work starts.
New vehicles are the easy case. Factory paint with a handful of dealer-prep swirls usually lands at the tier’s starting price, which is why a coating in the first month of ownership is cheaper than the same coating after a few years of Maui sun and salt air.
What you get at pickup
Every tier leaves after the coating has cured for 24 to 48 hours, with care instructions and the written coverage terms for the tier. Premium includes coated wheels; Elite includes coated wheels and glass. The shop asks for a seven-day wait before the first wash, then hand washing with pH-neutral soap and no brush car washes. Owners who want the coating to go on over film rather than paint should read the paint correction and ceramic coating page, since PPF changes the prep.
If you want the number for your vehicle, request a quote with the model, color and a sentence about how the paint has been washed. That is enough to price the tier; the inspection only confirms it.
Questions
What are ceramic coating prices on Maui?
At Offshore: Essential 2-year from $499, Premium 5-year from $999, Elite 10-year from $1,499 and Lifetime from $2,499, all sedan starting prices before Hawaii GET. Trucks and SUVs add from $100.
How much does ceramic coating cost for a truck?
Take the sedan price for the tier you want and add the truck and SUV surcharge, which starts at $100 and rises with size. A full-size three-row SUV sits at the top of that range because it has the most painted surface.
What is included in the price?
The wash and decontamination, the level of paint correction listed for the tier, the coating itself, and the cure time at the shop. Premium adds wheel coating and Elite adds wheel and glass coating. Only correction beyond the tier's level is extra.
What warranty comes with each tier?
The 2-, 5- and 10-year tiers are named for their coverage term; the exact written terms for your coating are confirmed before installation. The FEYNLAB coating also carries its own manufacturer warranty, 1 to 7 years depending on the product.
Why might my quote come in higher than the starting price?
Two reasons: vehicle size, and paint condition. If the paint has heavy swirl marks, scratches or oxidation that the tier's correction will not remove, the extra correction time is quoted at inspection before starting.
Do new cars cost less to coat?
Usually. New paint needs little or no correction, so a new car often lands at the tier's starting price. Dealer-prep swirls are common, though, which is why the paint is still inspected under lights first. A car that just came off the boat from the mainland gets the same check.
How long does the job take?
The 2-year Essential coating is available same day or next day. A coating with paint correction typically takes one to two days, and the 10-year tier with full correction takes two to three days.
How long before I can wash the car?
Wait seven days before the first wash so the coating fully cures. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral soap and avoid brush car washes.
Can I finance a coating?
Not yet. Offshore's online payments are not live; when they open, Affirm will be offered for automotive work, including coatings, subject to an eligibility check. Until then the shop confirms your price and takes the deposit directly.
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