The south-shore calendar runs beach season into salt season with no real break in between. That is the backdrop for every ceramic coating job we do in Mastic — Mastic Road traffic and the William Floyd Parkway do the rest. We cover it at our Medford shop, with pickup and dropoff available from Mastic, about 10 miles from the shop.
What Mastic does to a car
Beach sand inside and salt mist outside mean south-shore cars need the decontamination step far more than an inland car does. Salt spray off the Great South Bay carries further inland than people expect, and it settles into door shuts and wheel wells where a quick wash never reaches.
Salt and sand attack unprotected surfaces continuously, which is the argument for ceramic coating over another round of wax.
Locally that plays out along Mastic Road and the William Floyd Parkway , and around Montauk Highway. Those are the roads and places the cars we work on in Mastic actually spend their time, and it shows in what we find at the walkaround.
Getting your car to Medford from Mastic
Ceramic Coating is shop-only. It needs controlled dust, stable temperature, proper lighting and an overnight cure — none of which exists in a driveway.
About a 20-minute drive from Mastic. Most customers bring the car in; if that is awkward, we collect it and return it cured.
What’s included
| Package | Coupe / Sedan | SUV / Truck | Minivan / 3rd-Row SUV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Ceramic Coating | $850$750 | $950$850 | $1050$950 | About 8 hours |
| Level 2 Ceramic Coating | $1050$950 | $1150$1050 | $1250$1150 | A full shop day or more |
All prices are starting prices. Heavy staining, pet hair, sand and salt buildup add time, and we quote that before we start — never after.
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Recent ceramic coating work
Where Mastic sits
Ceramic Coating in Mastic — questions
Do you actually cover Mastic?
Yes. Ceramic Coating is performed at our shop at 266 Middle Island Rd Suite 7, Medford, about 10 miles from Mastic. You can bring the car in, or we can pick it up from Mastic and return it when the work is finished and cured.
How far is your shop from Mastic?
About 10 miles — call it 20 minutes door to door. We are at 266 Middle Island Rd Suite 7 in Medford, near LIE Exit 64. Traffic on Mastic Road can move that either way.
What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?
How much correction happens underneath, and how many layers go on top. Level 1 is an enhancement polish at 40–60% defect removal plus one layer of CSL, for 2–3 years. Level 2 is a full multi-step correction at 80–90% plus CSL and EXO V5, for 5–6 years, and adds wheel faces and all exterior glass. On swirled paint, Level 1 locks the swirls in.
Does a ceramic coating prevent scratches?
No — this is the most oversold claim in the category. It resists light marring and chemical etching, not rock chips, keys or brush-wash swirls. For chips you want paint protection film.
Do I still have to wash the car?
Yes. A coating makes washing easier and less frequent, not unnecessary. Skip it for months and contamination builds on top — then people conclude the coating stopped working.
Nearby towns
- Ceramic Coating in Moriches about 20 min from the shop
- Ceramic Coating in Shirley about 15 min from the shop
- Ceramic Coating in Center Moriches about 25 min from the shop
- Ceramic Coating in Mastic Beach about 20 min from the shop
- Ceramic Coating in Yaphank about 10 min from the shop
- Ceramic Coating in Manorville about 25 min from the shop
