Ceres · Stanislaus County
Ceramic Coating in Ceres, CA
Ceres sits just south of Modesto on Highway 99, so Skylab's studio is close by for Ceres drivers. Skylab Ceramic Details installs GYEON Infinite and graphene ceramic coatings that protect paint from Valley sun, dust and water spots, from $1,000. Call (209) 871-7060 for a free quote.
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- GYEON Certified
- Owner on every car
Why people bring their cars to Skylab
- GYEON Certified installer, listed on GYEON's installer map
- The owner does the work on every car
- Paint measured with a digital gauge before anything is polished
- Black paint restoration is a specialty
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Schuyler (Skylar) Ricketts works on every car himself, in a studio built for paint: hexagon lighting, digital paint gauges and infrared curing.
What comes out of the hose in Ceres
In 2024, nearly 70 percent of the water delivered in Ceres was treated Tuolumne River water from the regional plant, with the rest from 12 city wells. The city's report lists hardness averaging 78 mg/L but ranging up to 330, depending on the source. River water is softer than well water, but any water left to dry on hot paint can spot.
Coating more than the paint
A full coating covers more than the painted panels. Skylab can coat plastics and trim, wheels, brake calipers, glass and the grille, and on the full-exterior level the coating is airbrushed into the gaps between panels. Coated glass sheds rain, coated wheels release brake dust, and coated trim keeps its color longer in the sun.
Want it done right the first time?
Send a photo or two and tell us about the car. Free quote, no pressure.
Living close to the studio
Being next door to Modesto makes drop-off and pick-up simple. Ceramic Basic takes one to two days, Exclusive two to three, and Revolution two to four. The studio at 1503 Lone Palm Ave is insured, with 24/7 security cameras, so the car is secure while the coating cures. Ask about mobile service if that suits you better.
Questions
Where is Skylab's studio for Ceres customers?
The studio is at 1503 Lone Palm Ave, Modesto, CA 95351. Ceres sits just south of Modesto on Highway 99, so the trip is short. Call (209) 871-7060 to book, or ask about mobile service.
Is it worth coating wheels and glass for a Ceres daily driver?
For many owners, yes. Coated wheels are much easier to clean, and coated glass helps rain bead and clear. These add-ons fit into the same visit as the paint coating. Ask for them when you request a quote.
Where does a Ceres customer's car stay while the coating cures?
Inside the Modesto studio. It is an insured shop with 24/7 security cameras, and coatings are cured with infrared lamps before the car goes home. Multi-day packages stay indoors the whole time.
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See Why People Drive to Skylab
Call, text or send the form. Schuyler answers personally and limits how many cars he takes each month.