2,000+ Hours of Sun a Year
Kelowna gets among the highest sunshine hours in Canada. A ceramic coating is UV-stable in a way wax and sealant simply aren't — it resists the oxidation that fades and chalks Okanagan paint.
Ceramic Coating
Kelowna, BC
Multi-year paint protection prepped and applied properly — full decontamination and correction first, then a hard, UV-stable, hydrophobic coating built for Okanagan sun, sap, ash, and winter brine.
The Prep Is the Coating
A ceramic coating is a permanent-feeling layer of glass-like resin that bonds to your clearcoat. Which means whatever is on the paint when it goes down is sealed under it — for years.
That's why the honest version of this service is mostly preparation. We decontaminate, clay, and then machine-polish the paint to remove swirls, etching, and oxidation before a drop of coating is applied. A coating over uncorrected paint locks the defects in and makes them permanent, which is exactly what a cheap coating job gets you.
Roughly eighty percent of a coating booking at Peak Detailing is prep. The coating itself goes on in an afternoon.
What It Protects Against
Why Coating Makes
More Sense Here Than Most Places
Wildfire Ash
Alkaline ash bonds to clearcoat during heat cycles. On a coated surface it sits on top of the coating instead of the paint, and rinses off before it can etch.
Ponderosa Pine Sap
Sap is acidic and cures hard within days in summer heat. A coating buys you the time to get it off before it becomes a paint-correction job.
Hard Water & Sprinkler Overspray
Orchard and vineyard irrigation leaves mineral deposits that etch below the surface once baked in. Hydrophobic coating means far less water sits on the panel to begin with.
Highway 97 Road Brine
Salt and calcium chloride from November to March. Coated paint and a coated undercarriage give the brine nothing porous to hold onto.
Resale Value
Okanagan vehicles are judged hard on paint condition and undercarriage rust. Coated vehicles present measurably better at trade-in time.
The One Most People Skip
Undercarriage Coating
for Winter Road Brine
Highway 97, the Okanagan Connector, and the Coquihalla are treated with salt brine and calcium chloride through the winter. Unlike dry rock salt, brine is a liquid — it wicks into seams, box rails, suspension pockets, and frame cavities, and it keeps working long after the road surface dries.
Undercarriage ceramic coating puts a chemical barrier between that solution and bare metal. Four things follow from it:
- Rust and corrosion prevention — a barrier between brine and frame rails, brake lines, and suspension components
- Easier maintenance — a hydrophobic, non-stick underside means seasonal washes actually rinse the grime off instead of smearing it
- Longer component life — slowing oxidation on brake lines and suspension is the difference between a service and a replacement
- Resale value — a clean, rust-free underside is the first thing a dealer looks at on an interior-BC trade-in
Get Started in 60 Seconds
Get a Ceramic Coating Quote
Straight Answers, Written Down
Coating pricing depends on vehicle size, paint condition, and how much correction the paint needs first. Jordan will tell you honestly what yours needs.
- Free written quote — no obligation, no hidden fees
- Same-day response during business hours
- Owner-operated — you talk to Jordan, not a call centre
- One vehicle at a time, in a climate-controlled indoor bay
Prefer to call? (250) 555-0182
Our Process
Simple. Honest.
One Vehicle at a Time.
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Tell Us About the Vehicle
Send the form or call. We ask what you drive, what condition it's in, and what's bothering you about it.
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Free Written Quote
Jordan reviews every request personally and sends a line-by-line quote — usually same day, always within 24 hours.
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Book Your Day
We take one vehicle at a time. You get a firm date, not a window, and your car isn't sitting half-done overnight.
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Walkthrough & Handover
We walk the vehicle with you before you pay, in daylight. If something isn't right, it doesn't leave until it is.
Common Questions
Ceramic Coating FAQs
Is ceramic coating worth it in the Okanagan?
Yes — the Okanagan is close to a worst-case environment for automotive paint, which is exactly why ceramic coating pays off here. Kelowna sees over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, wildfire ash through late summer, ponderosa pine sap, hard-water and sprinkler etching through orchard country, and salt brine on Highway 97 and the Coquihalla all winter. A ceramic coating from Peak Detailing puts a hard, UV-stable, hydrophobic barrier between your clearcoat and all of it, and makes ash, sap, and mineral spotting rinse off instead of bonding.
Do you offer undercarriage protection for winter road salt?
Yes. Highway 97, the Okanagan Connector, and the Coquihalla are treated with salt brine and calcium chloride from roughly November through March, and that solution keeps corroding frame rails, brake lines, and suspension components long after the road dries. Peak Detailing offers undercarriage ceramic coating that creates a hydrophobic barrier against brine and makes seasonal undercarriage washes far more effective. It is the highest-value protection you can add to a vehicle that winters in the Okanagan.
How much does auto detailing cost in Kelowna?
In Kelowna BC, a full interior and exterior detail on a mid-size car typically runs $250 to $400, and a truck, SUV, or van generally runs $350 to $550 depending on size and condition. Paint correction is quoted separately by the stage of correction required. Ceramic coating packages start around $900 for a one-year coating and run to $2,500 or more for multi-year systems with paint correction included. Peak Detailing provides free written quotes with no hidden fees.
How long does a full detail take?
A full interior detail at Peak Detailing takes 4 to 6 hours, and a full exterior detail takes roughly 2 to 3 hours. A combined interior and exterior detail is a full-day service. Paint correction adds 1 to 3 days depending on the stage required, and a multi-year ceramic coating is a 2 to 4 day booking because the coating has to cure properly between layers. We book one vehicle at a time — your car is never parked half-finished.
Where We Work
Serving Kelowna & the
Surrounding Okanagan
Based in Kelowna and serving the Central, North, and South Okanagan plus the Shuswap. Choose your community for local detailing information.
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