Ceramic coating in Shrewsbury: a hard coat over corrected paint
Cartec Ceramic Guard isn't a wax and it isn't a sealant. Once cured it forms a hard, slick surface that takes the day-to-day abuse instead of your lacquer.
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We won't coat paint that isn't right
The coating is optically clear. Whatever is in the paint when it goes on is what you'll look at for years – coating uncorrected paint just seals the swirls in. So we never sell Ceramic Guard as a standalone add-on.
The car is washed, decontaminated and clayed, then machine polished in our in-house bay. Only once the paint is right does the coating go on.
The coating takes the abuse
Stays cleaner
Water, road salt and traffic film sit on the surface rather than bonding to it. Cartec quotes a water contact angle of around 110°.
Etch resistance
Far better resistance to bird lime, tree sap and fuel – and Cartec rates it against chemicals from pH 2 to pH 13.
UV protection
Helps stop reds and dark blues going flat over a few summers.
Deeper finish
Optically clear over corrected paint, for a deeper, wetter-looking gloss.
Why SiCarbon+?
Most coatings are built on silicon dioxide (SiO₂). In Ceramic Guard, Cartec swapped the oxygen for carbon to create what they call the SiCarbon+ molecule.
According to Cartec's brochure, a typical SiO₂ coating loses around 30% of its layer as it cures, while SiCarbon+ loses at most around 5%. A denser layer means better scratch resistance, flexibility and adhesion – Cartec says it can only be removed by heavy polishing or abrasives.
Ceramic Guard at a glance (source: Cartec)
- SiCarbon+ nano coating with added polymer technology
- ~110° water contact angle, very smooth finish
- Resists road dirt, salt, UV and chemicals pH 2–13
- Standard 3-year warranty when specialist-applied
- Ceramic Guard 4life: +1 year per annual inspection & maintenance
- Guarantee follows the vehicle – transferable (conditions apply)
- Also suits matt paint, wheels, side/rear glass, plastics, headlights
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Ceramic Guard UK FAQ & guarantee ↗
Warranty terms are Cartec's and depend on application by a Ceramic Guard specialist. MP Auto Detailing is an approved Cartec Ceramic Guard specialist.
What happens
Wash, decontaminate, clay
Everything bonded to the paint comes off before any machine goes near it.
Measure & correct
Paint depth checked, swirls lifted, finish corrected.
The coating goes on
Ceramic Guard applied over corrected paint, where it cures hard and slick.
Curing time
We'll tell you how long to keep the car dry before normal use.
Aftercare
Maintenance washing only
Gentle, correct washing keeps the coating doing its job. We'll walk you through it at handover.
No automatic car washes
Hand maintenance washing only – or bring it back to us.
Cartec aftercare products
Cartec recommends Ceramic Wash monthly and Ceramic Glaze every three months. Ceramic Guard Xtender is Cartec's spray booster. Browse at Cartec UK ↗
Cost depends on the size of the car and the condition of the paint, so every car is quoted individually: price on request. Bought your car from MP Auto Group? Ceramic Guard may already be included – ask before you book.
Why we use Cartec
We've tried plenty of products over the years, and Cartec is the range we trust on our own cars and yours. As an approved Cartec Ceramic Guard specialist, we use Cartec's professional range and Ceramic Guard coatings on every ceramic coating in Shrewsbury that leaves our bay. It goes on over properly corrected paint, never as a shortcut, and comes with Cartec's 3-year warranty, tied to the vehicle (conditions apply). Aftercare is simple: Ceramic Wash and Ceramic Glaze keep it performing. If you want car detailing in Shrewsbury with paint protection that lasts, for drivers from across Shropshire, this is how we do it.
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How much does ceramic coating cost in Shrewsbury?
Ceramic Guard is price on request, and paint correction is always done first. Prices depend on the car's size, its condition and the work needed, so every car is quoted individually. Get in touch with your reg or a few photos and we'll come back with a quote.
Can I have a ceramic coating without paint correction?
No. The coating is optically clear, so applying it over uncorrected paint just seals the swirls in. Correction first, then the coat.
Is there a warranty on the coating?
Cartec gives a standard three-year warranty on Ceramic Guard when it's applied by a Ceramic Guard specialist using the correct method, and Ceramic Guard 4life extends it a year at a time with annual inspection and maintenance. Conditions apply – see Ceramic Guard's FAQ. MP Auto Detailing is an approved Cartec Ceramic Guard specialist.
How soon can I use the car after coating?
The coating needs time to cure. We'll tell you exactly how long to keep the car dry before using it normally.
Can a coated car go through an automatic car wash?
We say no – hand maintenance washing only. We'll talk you through it at handover, and you're welcome to bring the car back to us for washing.
How do I look after a Ceramic Guard coating?
Gentle, correct hand washing. Cartec recommends their Ceramic Wash shampoo monthly and Ceramic Glaze every three months to keep the water-repellent effect at its best.
Do you coat wheels, glass or matt paint?
Cartec says Ceramic Guard can go on matt paint, wheels, side and rear glass (not the windscreen), colour-coded bumpers, plastics and headlights. Ask and we'll tailor it to the car.