Question 1

What do you look at before you coat my car?

Accepted Answer

We look the paint over, tell you if it needs polishing first, and settle the package with you before any work starts. What you put in the quote request helps us plan that conversation.

Question 2

How do I get from Northville to the shop?

Accepted Answer

Go north to Novi and take I-696 east. Novi borders Northville to the north, and I-696 begins in Novi as a left exit branching off I-96.

Question 3

What does a coating change about washing the car?

Accepted Answer

It cuts the time you spend washing, helps shield the paint from chemicals and UV, and keeps the shine longer than wax or sealant. Winter adds salt, which speeds up rust on cars, and a coating makes that road film easier to rinse off.

Question 4

How long should I plan the 21-mile trip for?

Accepted Answer

Expect 3 days or more when the paint needs correction before the coating, and agree the drop-off and pickup days when you book. While it is here, the car sits inside our shop, which is climate-controlled (heated and cooled), insured, and gated with an alarm.

Question 5

How do I wash a coated car?

Accepted Answer

Wait 7 days for the first wash, then use a pH-neutral car shampoo and skip harsh chemicals and automatic car washes.

Question 6

What is Northville like, and which nearby cities have ceramic coating pages?

Accepted Answer

Northville lies in both Oakland and Wayne counties, divided almost equally between them, and had 6,119 residents at the 2020 census. Novi borders it to the north. These cities have ceramic coating pages, linked below.

Question 7

What else can the shop do for a Northville car?

Accepted Answer

The coating goes on the paint, not on leather or the cabin, so the interior has its own page, next to the shop's other work, linked below.

Question 8

How do I get a ceramic coating price near Northville?

Accepted Answer

Send the quote form or call (248) 881-8204. What you pay depends on the coating, how large the vehicle is and how much correction the paint needs, and the financing page covers payment plans.

Question 9

Where is a Northville car's paint assessed before a coating?

Accepted Answer

At the Madison Heights shop, not in Northville. The trip is north to Novi, then I-696 east to I-75 exit 65. Northville is about 21 miles west-southwest of the shop, and Eight Mile Road is the county line. Paint correction comes first when the paint needs it. A coating lasts 2 to 9 years depending on the product.

Question 10

Why do Northville drivers come to Madison Heights for a ceramic coating?

Accepted Answer

Northville drivers plan the trip because Northville is about 21 miles west-southwest of the shop, in a straight line. Novi borders Northville to the north, and I-696 begins in Novi as a left exit branching off I-96. From I-696, exit 18 leads to I-75 north, then exit 65 is 14 Mile Road. The shop is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The install is at the Madison Heights shop, not a mobile stop in Northville. Hours, parking and how to book are in Visiting the shop, further down this page.

Question 11

Which coatings are used on a Northville car?

Accepted Answer

Choose the prep before you choose the bottle. The long I-696 run from Novi leaves film a coating makes easier to wash, after the paint is corrected at the shop. Gtechniq, Gyeon, CarPro and P&S are the coatings, and Rupes tools do the paint correction. The product-by-product list is further down this page. Coatings last 2 to 9 years, depending on the product.

Question 12

How do I book a coating appointment from Northville?

Accepted Answer

Leave the car at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Go north to Novi, where I-696 begins as a left exit off I-96, then I-696 east to exit 18 and I-75 north to exit 65. Northville is about 21 miles west-southwest of the shop in a straight line. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome when possible. We're open Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, and closed Sunday.

Question 13

Which ceramic coatings does Elite Auto Lab use?

Accepted Answer

We use professional-grade coatings from Gtechniq, Gyeon, CarPro and P&S. Our coatings last 2 to 9 years, depending on the product, and they need proper maintenance. More in how long ceramic coating lasts.

Ceramic Coating Near Northville, MI