Vehicles
Tacoma ceramic coating
A coating that makes trail mud rinse off and keeps Maui sun off the paint, on every Tacoma trim from SR to TRD Pro, applied in Wailuku.
- 5 · 45 Google reviews
- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore ceramic coats the Toyota Tacoma on Maui with FEYNLAB coatings in 2-year, 5-year and 10-year packages, priced from $499, $999 and $1,499 at sedan rates plus a truck surcharge from $100. The coating makes mud, bugs and road film rinse off and blocks the UV that fades Tacoma paint. On a TRD Pro or Trailhunter that runs trails, we recommend adding PPF on the front end as well.
Key takeaways
- Every Tacoma trim gets the same process: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter.
- A coated Tacoma sheds dried mud with a rinse instead of a scrub, which is the first difference you notice.
- Truck pricing is the sedan ladder plus a surcharge from $100 for the extra panel area.
- Coating does not stop rock chips or trail scratches; front PPF is the pairing for a truck that goes off-road.
- Most packages are one to two days, with a 24-hour cure before pickup.
Options
Essential (2-year)
from $499
- Wash, clay bar and iron decontamination
- Single-layer FEYNLAB coating
- Hydrophobic water and mud beading
- UV protection on all painted panels
Premium (5-year)
from $999
- Light machine paint correction
- Multi-layer FEYNLAB coating
- Wheel faces coated
- Bug and bird-dropping etch resistance
Elite (10-year)
from $1,499
- Full multi-stage paint correction
- Professional multi-layer FEYNLAB system
- Wheels and glass coated
- Annual inspection
How it works
- 01Tell us the truck
Year, trim, cab and bed length, and whether it sees trails. That sets the panel area and the package.
- 02Decontamination
Full wash, clay bar and iron remover. Embedded red dirt and road film come out of the paint so the coating bonds to clean clear coat.
- 03Paint correction
A light polish on the 5-year package, multi-stage on the 10-year, to remove wash swirls and the fine brush scratches trail trucks collect.
- 04Coating
FEYNLAB is applied panel by panel in the indoor bay, including the bed rails and tailgate.
- 05Cure and pickup
The truck cures for 24 hours in the shop. You get the wash guide and the warranty registration at pickup.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Trims
- SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter are all coated the same way. The trim changes the wheels and the amount of black exterior trim, not the process.
- Body
- Cab and bed length set the panel area, and with it the truck surcharge from $100 over sedan pricing. Tell us the cab and bed when you ask for the quote.
- Paint
- Tacoma paint sits in the sun at trailheads, jobsites and beach park lots. UV dulls dark colors first; the coating keeps it off the clear coat and makes dried mud and bugs come off with water.
- Coverage
- On a TRD Pro or Trailhunter that runs trails, we recommend ProLayers PPF on the hood, bumper and fenders for rock chips, with the whole truck coated over the film.
Pricing
| Essential 2-year coatingSedan base, truck surcharge applies | from $499 |
|---|---|
| Premium 5-year coatingIncludes light correction and wheel faces | from $999 |
| Elite 10-year coatingIncludes full correction, wheels and glass | from $1,499 |
| Truck surchargeAdded for Tacoma panel area | from $100 |
Built for a truck that gets dirty
The Tacoma is built to get dirty: red dirt trails, Upcountry ranch roads, dirt beach-access roads and weekends at the boat ramp. That is where a ceramic coating earns its keep. The cured FEYNLAB layer is hydrophobic, so mud dries on top of it instead of bonding into the paint, and a garden hose takes off what used to need a brush. The same surface sheds bug residue from highway drives and bird droppings from a day parked at the beach before they etch.
Every trim, same process
SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter all get the same process. The trim changes the wheels and how much black exterior trim the truck carries, not how the coating goes on. What sets the price is panel area: Tacomas are quoted on the sedan ladder plus a truck surcharge from $100, so tell us the cab and bed length with your quote request. The truck ceramic coating page covers how that surcharge scales across sizes.
UV and the Maui sun
A truck that sits at a trailhead or jobsite all day takes more sun than a commuter car. UV oxidizes clear coat and dulls dark colors first. The coating keeps it off the paint and holds the gloss, and on the 5-year and 10-year packages the paint is machine-corrected first so the gloss you lock in is the truck at its finest.
TRD Pro and trail trucks
A coating is not armor. It will not stop a rock off the tires ahead or a kiawe branch on a narrow trail. On a TRD Pro or Trailhunter that goes off-road, the usual plan is Tacoma PPF on the hood, bumper and fenders, then the coating over the film and the rest of the truck so every panel washes the same way. If you want to know which layer does what, PPF vs ceramic coating lays it out.
Scheduling
The 2-year package is a one-day job. The 5-year and 10-year packages take one to three days because of the correction, and every truck cures for 24 hours in the shop before pickup. Wait a week before the first wash, then hand wash or use a touchless wash. Request a quote with the year, trim, cab and bed and we will send the package price and drop-off dates.
Questions
How much does ceramic coating cost for a Tacoma on Maui?
Packages start from $499 for the 2-year, $999 for the 5-year and $1,499 for the 10-year, plus a truck surcharge from $100. Request a quote with the cab and bed length for the exact figure.
Is ceramic coating worth it on a Tacoma?
For a truck that gets muddy or parks outside, yes. Mud and bugs rinse off, the paint keeps its color in the sun, and washing takes a fraction of the time.
Will a coating protect my Tacoma from trail scratches?
It resists light wash marring and chemicals, not branches or rocks. For trail protection, PPF on the front end and the vulnerable panels is the answer.
How long does a Tacoma coating take?
One day for the 2-year package and one to three days for the 5-year and 10-year, including a 24-hour cure.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
Ready to protect your vehicle?
Most tint and impact-zone PPF are same day, full wraps in three days. Homes and businesses start with a site visit.