What it costs, and how we quote it
Petty Shine is at 357 Branson Mill Road in Randleman, North Carolina. Auto detailing, ceramic coating, paint protection film, window tint, dent repair and wheel repair are all quoted the same way here, on the vehicle they are being done to.
So this page is not a price list. It is what moves the price on each of those services, what actually separates one tier from the next, and what happens when the vehicle is in front of us.
You get your quote before any work starts, free and with no pressure. That is the part worth knowing, and it is the part a starting price never told you.
What actually moves the price.
None of these are guesses. Each one is something we can see on the vehicle, and each one is the reason two of the same model can quote differently on the same day.
A price given before anyone has looked at the vehicle is a guess with a dollar sign in front of it. The honest version is to say what the guess would be made of, and then go and look.
What happens when you bring it in.
Four steps, and the first one is the only one that needs anything from you. The vehicle in the photograph came in for paint correction and left black again.
Year, make and model is enough to start step one. The form is at the bottom of this page and it goes straight to the shop.
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What separates one tier from the next.
Every ladder on this site is stacked, so each level carries the work below it. What changes going up is the work, and the work is what you are choosing between.
Detailing, 5 levels
What separates them is what happens to the paint. The lower levels clean it and put protection on top of it. The higher ones cut and polish the defects out of it permanently.
Interior, 3 levels
What separates them is how far each surface gets taken. A Level 1 interior is included with every exterior detail, so it is only a separate number when the inside is the whole job.
Ceramic coating, 3 tiers
What separates them is how much correction happens before the coating goes on, and what chemistry goes on afterward.
Gtechniq describes Crystal Serum Ultra as a hard 10h top layer over a softer 7h base, which it says gives improved swirl resistance over a regular 9h coating. That tier carries a 9 year guarantee, issued by Gtechniq rather than by us. You must register within 30 days of application. The number is on the window sticker.
Gtechniq states Crystal Serum Ultra can only be applied by a Gtechniq Accredited Detailer. You cannot buy it and you cannot have it applied by a shop that is not accredited. This shop is listed as a Gtechniq Accredited Detailer in Gtechniq's own directory, which is worth checking before you book anywhere.

3 Year Coating
3year guarantee, from Gtechniq
A driver who wants real protection without a long commitment.
CoatingNo product published for this tierNamed before work beginsStep 01Wash and paint decontaminationStep 02One step paint enhancement polish to remove light to moderate swirls and scratchesStep 03All exterior surfaces cleaned and prepped for coatingStep 04Ceramic coating application5 Year Coating
5year guarantee, from Gtechniq
Long term ownership and vehicles that live outside.
Base coatGtechniq C1 Crystal LacquerTop coatGtechniq EXOv5Step 01One step paint enhancement polish for light to moderate defectsStep 02Optional two stage heavy cut and polish for deeper defectsStep 03Exterior surfaces prepped for coatingStep 04Base coat of Gtechniq C1 Crystal LacquerStep 05Top coat of Gtechniq EXOv5Accredited application only
The Petty Shine
9year guarantee, from Gtechniq
New vehicles, show cars, and anyone chasing maximum gloss.
Base coatGtechniq Crystal Serum UltraTop coatGtechniq EXOv5Step 01Wash and paint decontaminationStep 02Full paint correction, tailored to the vehicle, to remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidationStep 03Base coat of Gtechniq Crystal Serum UltraStep 04Top coat of Gtechniq EXOv5
The rest, and what each one is priced on
Get the real quote, free.
Tell us the year, make and model and what you want looked at. It goes straight to the shop and comes back with a price for that vehicle.
Judson and his team were extremely professional throughout the entire process, from quoting and scheduling to the final inspection. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were outstanding. I would highly recommend Petty Shine for anyone looking for top-notch auto detailing and ceramic coating services.
