RX-01
from £200
1–2 days
Ceramic Coating
The dedicated coating service, with preparation and tier chosen around vehicle size, paint condition and the protection required.
See prices and inclusionsPaint preparation and protection
Ceramic Coating in Edinburgh
Longer-term paint protection for Edinburgh vehicles, applied only after the surface has been cleaned, decontaminated and prepared correctly. Mobile appointments require a suitable dry, sheltered space for application and curing.
- Starting point
- from £200
- Appointment
- 1–2 days
- Coverage
- Edinburgh
VDS treatment file
Service first. Location second. The same preparation standard wherever the van is working.
The honest diagnosis
The coating is only as good as the surface underneath it
Ceramic coating forms a durable, hydrophobic layer that makes routine washing easier and helps paint resist road film, salt, UV exposure and chemical contamination. It adds gloss, but it does not hide scratches and it does not make the car stone-chip or scratch proof.
That is why preparation takes most of the appointment. The vehicle is washed and chemically decontaminated, bonded contamination is removed, and the paint is machine polished to the level its condition requires. Oils and residue are then removed before the coating is applied panel by panel and checked under lighting.
For mobile work in Edinburgh, controlled conditions matter more than the postcode. The car needs a clean, dry and preferably enclosed or well-sheltered space, followed by an uninterrupted curing period. An exposed street is not the right setting for a multi-year coating, however convenient the address might be.
Treatment options
Choose the work the vehicle needs
These are the strongest matches for Edinburgh. Prices come from the main service catalogue and rise only where vehicle size, condition or the treatment specification changes.
RX-02
from £210
~6–8 hours
New Car Protection
A more focused option for a recently collected car needing light refinement, interior protection and a one-year ceramic sealant.
See prices and inclusionsRX-03
from £300
~8–12 hours
Enhancement
For moderate swirl marks where a fuller single-stage polish should happen before long-term ceramic protection.
See prices and inclusionsRX-04
from £450
1–2 days
Correction
For more severe defects that need multi-stage correction before the finish is locked in with a coating.
See prices and inclusionsLocal fit
What changes in Edinburgh
The treatment standard stays fixed. Access, vehicle condition and the space available determine whether the mobile setup is right for the job.
Inspect before promising
New paint can still carry dealer wash marks; older paint may need correction before protection. Daylight photos start the conversation, but an in-person inspection may be needed before the final quote.
Shelter is part of the specification
A garage, carport or other clean protected space keeps rain, dust and falling debris away during application and the initial cure. We will not treat unsuitable conditions as an afterthought.
Aftercare protects the investment
The car must stay dry during the initial cure and should not be washed during the period advised at handover. After that, pH-neutral products and safe wash methods preserve the coating's behaviour.
The VDS treatment plan
Diagnose, prescribe, then do the work
01
Diagnose
Send the Edinburgh postcode, vehicle details and honest photos. We identify the likely service and flag anything that needs an inspection.
02
Prescribe
You get a clear treatment, price basis, expected result and access requirements. If a smaller package will solve it, that is what we recommend.
03
Treat
We complete the agreed work, inspect the finish and hand the vehicle back with the aftercare that applies to the service—not a generic sales script.
Faster, firmer quote
What to send with your enquiry
- Edinburgh postcode and photos of the working and curing space
- Vehicle make, model, age and collection date if new
- Daylight paint photos, including the worst swirls or scratches
- Whether the vehicle can remain dry and unused during the initial cure
- How the car is normally washed and where it is stored
Practical coverage
Edinburgh and nearby areas
This is a useful coverage guide, not a promise that every street suits every service. Postcode, access, weather and—for coating work—shelter are confirmed before booking.
- Corstorphine
- Murrayfield
- South Gyle
- Currie
- Balerno
- Juniper Green
- Kirkliston
- South Queensferry
- Wider Edinburgh with suitable facilities
Other treatments to discuss for your visit
Cloudy headlights, engine-bay grime or a persistent cabin smell may need a separate treatment. Send your postcode and photos; we confirm access, suitability and availability before booking.
Straight answers
Edinburgh service questions
Can ceramic coating be applied outside in Edinburgh?
Only when the conditions are genuinely controlled. The paint must remain clean and dry during application and the initial cure. For a multi-year coating, a garage, carport or similarly protected space is strongly preferred; an exposed street is usually unsuitable.
Does ceramic coating remove scratches?
No. The machine-polish preparation reduces suitable defects before the coating is applied. The coating protects and adds hydrophobic behaviour, but it does not fill deep scratches or stop stone chips.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Edinburgh?
VDS ceramic coating starts at £200 and is tiered by vehicle size and coating specification. Paint condition can change the preparation required, so photos or an inspection are used to confirm the treatment and final price.
How soon can I wash the car after coating?
Wait at least seven days unless the product-specific handover advice says otherwise. Once cured, use a pH-neutral shampoo and safe wash method; harsh chemistry and automatic brushes shorten the useful life of any finish.
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Your vehicle. The right treatment.
Check availability in Edinburgh
Send the postcode, make and model, the service you are considering and photos where condition matters. We will confirm what is practical and price the actual work.