Professional Ceramic Coating in Appleton, WI for New Vehicles.
You don’t need another sales pitch. You need enough information to make the right decision for your vehicle. I specialize in ceramic coating for new and nearly-new vehicles and help you understand what it does, what it does not do, what it costs, and whether it makes sense for you.
Want a quote for your vehicle?
Tell me what you drive. I’ll take it from there.
The focus is narrow on purpose.
Coatings by the Bay is not a general detailing shop. I focus on ceramic coating for newer vehicles, limit how many clients I serve, and work on one vehicle at a time so the service stays personal and consistent.
Last two model years only.
The service is built around new and nearly-new vehicles with cleaner, more predictable paint and fewer unknowns from years of prior ownership.
Clients per month.
I intentionally cap the schedule instead of trying to push as many vehicles through the shop as possible.
Vehicle at a time.
Your vehicle is not one job among several being rushed through a production line. It gets my attention from preparation through coating.
Some people want everything we have to offer. Others just want their vehicle protected.
Neither choice is right or wrong.
A standard ceramic coating package gives your vehicle professional protection without committing to years of included service. Concierge is for the person who wants me to stay involved and handle the professional exterior care for the next five or eight years.
Concierge Service
You want the protection, but you also want the professional exterior care planned from the beginning instead of figuring it out year after year. This is the swipe the card once and enjoy years of not pulling it back out solution. (You even save a little for bundling on the front end!)
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Full exterior ceramic coating Paint, rims, exterior glass, plastics and trim are included.
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Single-step paint correction Included with the initial Concierge installation.
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Years of professional exterior care Annual maintenance and inspections plus included Priority Exterior Visits for five or eight years.
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VIP booking experience for every visit From the initial installation through every annual maintenance and Priority Exterior Visit, Concierge clients receive the VIP booking experience throughout the life of the package.
Standard Ceramic Coating
You want the vehicle professionally prepared and protected, and you are comfortable handling normal ownership and scheduling future professional maintenance as needed.
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Professional preparation Exterior detail, decontamination, prep polish and final surface preparation.
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Ceramic coating protection Choose paint-only or full exterior protection based on what you want coated.
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Ongoing care stays flexible You continue normal washing and schedule future professional maintenance separately.
Both options have transparent pricing. You can calculate your exact package without providing contact information.
You do not need Concierge to get a professionally protected vehicle, and choosing a standard ceramic coating package does not mean you are settling for less protection. Concierge simply includes more of the future ownership experience from the beginning.
Ceramic coating is not right for everyone.
The best way to decide if it makes sense is to understand both sides. Ceramic coating does some things extremely well, but it also has real limitations that should be clear before you spend the money.
The benefits are real.
- ✓ Adds gloss and a deeper, richer appearance
- ✓ Makes routine washing and cleanup easier
- ✓ Provides strong chemical resistance
- ✓ Eliminates the need for traditional waxing
The limitations matter too.
- × It does not prevent scratches
- × It does not stop rock chips
- × It does not prevent water spots
- × It does not make your vehicle maintenance free
See the work, not a stock photo.
Every vehicle below was actually coated by Coatings by the Bay. These short after-videos show the finished result, explain what was installed, and give you a better idea of what to expect from the service.
See a completed ceramic coating installation.
Real vehicle. Real installation. A quick look at the finished result and the protection applied.
Another finished installation.
Different vehicle. Same process.
See what the finished product looks like.
Looking for a specific ceramic coating brand?
Ceramic Pro. System X. Opti-Coat. Gtechniq. IGL. CarPro. There are a lot of professional ceramic coating brands competing for your attention, and it is completely reasonable to compare them.
I have worked with and been certified through multiple professional coating systems over the years. That experience has made me less concerned about the logo on the bottle and much more concerned about who is preparing your vehicle, applying the coating, and standing behind the finished result.
I already did the homework for you.
My Top 10 guide compares major professional ceramic coating brands, their products, durability, warranties, and installation requirements without requiring you to buy a specific one.
Professional brands certified
Experience across multiple coating systems instead of being tied to one manufacturer's product line.
Years of experience
Years of seeing what actually matters during preparation, installation, maintenance, and long-term ownership.
Vehicles coated
Real repetition across different manufacturers, paint systems, vehicle shapes, and ownership situations.
Vehicle at a time
No production line. The focus stays on the vehicle in front of me from preparation through final inspection.
A great product still depends on a great installation.
Proper preparation, application, inspection, and aftercare guidance are what turn a good coating into a good ownership experience.
That is why I would rather help you understand the process than try to convince you that one logo automatically makes the service better.
I’d rather teach you about ceramic coatings than talk you into one.
I’m George, and I’m the person behind Coatings by the Bay. I quote the work, answer the questions, prepare the vehicle, install the coating, and stand behind the finished result.
After more than 1,000 ceramic coating installations and over a decade of experience, I have learned that the best client is not the person who was sold the hardest. It is the person who understood exactly what they were buying before the vehicle ever arrived.
That is why so much of this website is built around education. I talk openly about what ceramic coatings do well, what they do not do, maintenance, pricing, preparation, installation, products, and the expectations that can cause disappointment when they are never explained.
The person answering your questions is also the person preparing and coating your vehicle.
I would rather explain why ceramic coating may not fit your expectations than sell you something you will regret.
I have worked with multiple professional coating systems, so the recommendation is built around the service and installation, not convincing you that one logo is the answer.
You do not have to take my word for it.
The best proof is what customers say after the vehicle is finished. Coatings by the Bay has built its reputation one installation at a time.
Look beyond the star rating. Read what customers say about the communication, education, process, and finished result. Those are the parts of the service that matter most to me.
Recent Google Reviews
Want to understand ceramic coating before you buy?
Start with the questions most people have before they book. The goal is to help you make a more informed decision, even if that decision is not to buy a coating.
See Your Ceramic Coating Pricing
Choose the level of service that fits you and calculate your package without submitting your contact information.
Top Ceramic Coating Brands Compared
Compare major professional coating brands while learning why the installer and process usually matter more than the logo.
Compare the Brands →Is Ceramic Coating Right for Me?
Take a quick quiz to see whether ceramic coating actually fits your vehicle, expectations, maintenance habits, and ownership goals.
Take the Quiz →How to Clean a Ceramic Coated Vehicle
Learn how to properly wash, dry, and maintain a ceramic coated vehicle so the coating continues performing the way it should.
Read the Aftercare Guide →Come to the Appleton studio, or I can bring the installation to your garage.
Coatings by the Bay serves newer vehicles from the private Appleton / Grand Chute studio and through qualifying mobile ceramic coating installation across Wisconsin.
Private Appleton Studio
A controlled indoor environment focused specifically on ceramic coating installations for newer vehicles. One vehicle is scheduled at a time so the process stays focused from preparation through final inspection.
- ✓ Indoor controlled installation environment
- ✓ One vehicle at a time
- ✓ Serving Appleton, Green Bay, and the Fox Valley
Mobile Ceramic Coating
If your property has a suitable heated, enclosed garage or similar workspace, I can bring the professional ceramic coating process to you. You provide the indoor space plus basic water and power. I bring the lighting, polishers, preparation equipment, coatings, and cleanup supplies.
- ✓ Client-provided heated, enclosed workspace
- ✓ Basic water and electrical power required
- ✓ Ceramic coating itself is always installed indoors
- ✓ Clean, no-mess service with no cleanup project left behind
Mobile service frequently reaches clients in communities like:
Not listed? That does not necessarily mean you are outside the service area. Mobile availability depends on distance, vehicle, schedule, and whether your property has a suitable indoor workspace for the installation.
Text George your ZIP code and get a real answer.
Tap the button below and your phone will open a text message to George. Add your ZIP code and send it. I can tell you whether mobile ceramic coating is available in your area and whether your installation space sounds like a fit.
Text George My ZIP Code 920-659-0023A few answers before you reach out.
These are some of the questions that come up most often. If you want to go deeper, I have a much larger FAQ library covering ceramic coating ownership, installation, maintenance, pricing, and more.
Will ceramic coating prevent scratches or rock chips?
What is the difference between Standard and Concierge?
Can I take a ceramic coated vehicle through an automatic car wash?
Why do you only work on vehicles within the last two model years?
What is included with full exterior ceramic coating?
Do new vehicles still need polishing before coating?
Browse the full ceramic coating FAQ library if you want to keep researching before contacting me.
You should have enough information to decide what fits.
You have seen the limitations, real customer vehicles, reviews, installation options, and the way I approach ceramic coating. If it feels like the right fit for your vehicle, choose whichever next step makes the most sense for you.
Build a five or eight year package that includes the initial installation and years of professional exterior care.
Build My Concierge PackageChoose the ceramic coating protection you want and calculate your package without committing to years of included service.
Calculate Standard PricingBoth calculators are completely transparent. You can see your package pricing without providing contact information.
Tell me about your vehicle and what you are looking for. I will personally review it and get back to you.
No call center and no sales team. If there is something you still want to understand before requesting a quote, send a text.