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Mercedes-Benz ceramic coating
Paint correction and a FEYNLAB ceramic coating on Maui for Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey and Designo finishes, from C-Class sedans to GLS SUVs and AMG models.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore ceramic coats Mercedes-Benz sedans, coupes and SUVs at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku with FEYNLAB coatings in 2-year, 5-year and 10-year packages from $499 for a sedan, with GLC, GLE and GLS SUVs carrying a surcharge from $100 for the extra surface area. Every package starts with decontamination, and the 5-year and 10-year tiers include machine paint correction so the coating locks in corrected paint, not swirls. A sedan is usually done in one day; a full-correction SUV takes two to three.
Key takeaways
- Dark Mercedes colors like Obsidian Black and Selenite Grey show every swirl, so the paint is corrected under lights before the coating goes on.
- Bird droppings and bug acid left to bake in the Maui sun can etch Mercedes clear coat; the coating takes that chemical hit instead of the paint.
- GLC, GLE and GLS bodies have more panel area than a C-Class, which is why SUVs carry a surcharge from $100 over sedan pricing.
- AMG models that see hard driving should get front PPF first, then the coating over the film and the rest of the paint.
- Dealer-applied wax or sealant is stripped before coating; a coating bonded over it would fail early.
Options
Essential (2-year)
from $499
- Decontamination wash, iron remover and clay bar
- Single-layer FEYNLAB ceramic coating
- Hydrophobic water beading and UV protection
- Paint correction recommended separately if needed
Premium (5-year)
from $999
- Single-stage machine paint correction
- Multi-layer FEYNLAB coating
- Wheel faces coated
- Chemical etch resistance against bird droppings and bug acid
Elite (10-year)
from $1,499
- Full multi-stage paint correction
- Professional multi-layer FEYNLAB system
- Wheels and glass coated
- Annual inspection service
How it works
- 01Paint assessment
Send the model, year and color. At drop-off the paint is inspected under lights so the correction stage matches the condition, not a guess.
- 02Decontamination
Wash, iron remover, clay bar and a solvent wipe. Any dealer wax, sealant or old coating comes off here so the FEYNLAB coating bonds to bare clear coat.
- 03Paint correction
Single-stage polishing on the 5-year package, multi-stage on the 10-year. Obsidian Black and Selenite Grey get the most time here because they hide nothing.
- 04Coating
Applied panel by panel in the indoor bay, leveled and inspected under lights before the next panel. Wheels and glass are coated on the tiers that include them.
- 05Cure and pickup
The coating needs 24 to 48 hours to cure, then you get a walkthrough, the wash guidance and the warranty registration.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Paint
- Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey and the other dark metallics are the colors that need a coating most. They look deep when corrected and look tired after one swirl-filled year of automatic washes. The coating adds gloss, but the correction underneath is what makes a black Mercedes look wet.
- Designo colors
- Designo finishes are exclusive to Mercedes, cost more to repair and are hard to match. The coating is a sacrificial layer over them, so etching and UV fade land on the coating instead of a color the body shop cannot reproduce.
- Models
- C-Class, E-Class and S-Class sedans and coupes quote at sedan pricing. GLC, GLE and GLS SUVs carry the surcharge for panel area; a three-row GLS sits at the top of it.
- AMG
- AMG cars get driven harder, and the front bumper, hood and mirrors take the chips. Coating does not stop a rock. Front PPF does, so on an AMG we put film on the nose first and coat over it.
- Wheels
- AMG and sport-package brake pads shed heavy dust that bakes onto the wheel faces. The 5-year and 10-year packages coat the wheels so the dust rinses off instead of bonding.
- New from the dealer
- A new Mercedes usually arrives with a dealer sealant or wax on it. That layer is stripped before coating. Transport film marks and lot-wash swirls are corrected at the same time.
Pricing
| Mercedes sedan or coupe, Essential 2-yearC, E and S-Class | from $499 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes sedan or coupe, Premium 5-yearIncludes single-stage correction and wheel faces | from $999 |
| Mercedes sedan or coupe, Elite 10-yearIncludes full correction, wheels and glass | from $1,499 |
| GLC, GLE or GLS surchargeAdded to sedan pricing; GLS at the top of the range | from $100 |
| Single-stage paint correction booked aloneLight swirls and water spots | from $299 |
Why Mercedes paint needs a coating on Maui
Mercedes clear coat is not unusually soft, but the colors Mercedes sells are unusually honest. Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey and the dark Designo metallics show every wash swirl and every water spot the moment the sun hits them.
Add the Maui sun, which bakes a bird dropping into the clear coat, plus salt air near the coast and red dirt dust that call for frequent washes, and a dark Mercedes spends most of its life either being cleaned or showing that it needs to be. The ceramic coating page covers the FEYNLAB packages in general; this page is about what changes when the car is a Mercedes.
What the coating does on a Mercedes
A ceramic coating is a hard, chemically bonded layer over the clear coat. On a Mercedes it does three jobs. It takes the chemical hit from droppings, bug acid and hard tap water so the clear coat does not etch. It blocks UV so the dark metallic does not go chalky at the hood and roof first. And it sheds water and dust, which means fewer washes and less swirling from the washes you do.
What it does not do is stop rocks. An AMG C 63 or GLE 63 that gets driven the way it was built to be driven will chip its bumper and hood regardless of the coating. For those cars the order is front paint protection film first, then the coating over the film and the rest of the body.
Correction before coating
The coating locks in whatever is under it. That is why the 5-year and 10-year packages include machine correction, and why we recommend it on almost every black or grey Mercedes even on the 2-year tier. A single-stage polish removes the lot-wash swirls a new car arrives with. A multi-stage correction, on the 10-year package, brings a three-year-old Obsidian Black E-Class back to the depth it had on the showroom floor. If you only want the paint correction without a coating, that is available on its own.
Sedan, SUV and wheels
C, E and S-Class sedans and coupes quote at the sedan rate. GLC, GLE and GLS bodies carry a surcharge for panel area, with the three-row GLS at the top of it. AMG and sport-package wheels collect brake dust fast; the 5-year and 10-year tiers coat the wheel faces so the dust rinses off, and the 10-year tier coats the glass as well so rain beads off the windshield at highway speed.
Care after pickup
Give the coating a week before the first wash, then hand wash with a pH-neutral soap and a clean mitt. Skip automatic brush washes for the life of the coating. Rinse droppings off when you see them rather than at the next wash. Done that way, the 10-year package on a garaged Mercedes is a realistic ten years. Send the model, year and color with your quote request and we will tell you which tier fits the paint you have.
Questions
How much does ceramic coating cost for a Mercedes on Maui?
From $499 for a sedan on the 2-year package, from $999 for 5-year and from $1,499 for 10-year. GLC, GLE and GLS SUVs add a surcharge from $100 for the extra panel area.
How long does the coating last on a Mercedes?
Two, five or ten years depending on the package. Hand washing and keeping the car out of automatic brush washes is what keeps it at the long end.
Do I need paint correction on a new Mercedes?
Usually some. Dealer prep and lot washes leave light swirls that show plainly on Obsidian Black. The 5-year package includes a single-stage correction, which is enough for most new cars.
Will the coating stop rock chips on my AMG?
No. A coating resists chemicals, UV and light marring, not impacts. For an AMG we recommend front PPF first and the coating over it.
Can you coat Designo paint?
Yes. The coating bonds to the clear coat the same way, and Designo colors are where it earns its keep because repairs are expensive and matching is hard.
How soon can I wash it?
Wait a week for the coating to fully cure, then hand wash with a pH-neutral soap. Avoid brush washes for the life of the coating.
How long is my Mercedes at the shop?
One day for a sedan on the 2-year package, one to two days on the 5-year, two to three for a full-correction GLS on the 10-year.
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