New Car Prep
New Car Paint Protection in Modesto, CA
New car protection means checking, correcting and sealing the paint right after delivery, before daily driving wears on it. Skylab Ceramic Details protects new cars in Modesto with GYEON ceramic coatings and STEK paint protection film. Call (209) 871-7060 for a free quote.
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- GYEON Certified
- Owner on every car
Starting price: Coating from $1,000
Why people bring their cars to Skylab
- Ceramic coating packages from $1,000
- STEK PPF for rock chip protection
- Paint checked under studio lighting first
- Acura TLX Type-S full protection on YouTube
Schuyler (Skylar) Ricketts works on every car himself, in a studio built for paint: hexagon lighting, digital paint gauges and infrared curing.
Why protect a new car right away
Paint is never in better shape than the day you take delivery, and the first chips and wash marks come quickly. Protecting it early keeps the factory finish under film and coating instead of trying to fix it later. Modesto sun is strong, with July afternoons averaging about 95 degrees, so a protective layer earns its keep from the first week.
New does not always mean perfect
New cars can arrive with light marring from transport, lot washing or dealer prep. Skylar inspects the paint under studio lighting before anything is applied. If it needs a light polish, single-step correction starts at $700. Then the coating locks in a clean finish rather than sealing small defects under a glossy layer.
Want it done right the first time?
Send a photo or two and tell us about the car. Free quote, no pressure.
Build your protection package
There are three common paths. Ceramic coating alone, from $1,000, for gloss and easy washing. STEK PPF on the front, quoted for free, to stop rock chips from highway driving. Or both, with film on the impact areas and coating over the whole car. You can watch a full protection package on an Acura TLX Type-S on Skylab's YouTube channel.
Questions
Should I ceramic coat a brand new car?
Yes, it is one of the best times. The paint has the least wear it will ever have. Skylar checks it first and polishes out any delivery marring so the coating goes over a clean finish. GYEON packages start at $1,000.
Do new cars need paint correction?
Some do. Light swirls and marring can happen during transport, lot washing and prep. Skylar inspects every new car under studio lighting before protection goes on. If the paint is clean, it goes straight to film or coating.
PPF or ceramic coating for a new car?
They do different jobs. PPF is a clear film that stops rock chips. Ceramic coating adds gloss and makes the car easier to clean. If you drive a lot of highway miles, film on the front plus coating everywhere is a strong combination.
How long does new car protection take?
A GYEON Infinite base coating takes 1 to 2 days and the base plus top coat package takes 2 to 3 days. PPF time depends on coverage. Skylar gives you a timeline with your free quote at (209) 871-7060.
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Call, text or send the form. Schuyler answers personally and limits how many cars he takes each month.