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Gloss Lab Auto DetailingCape Coral, FLDetailing / Ceramic / PPF

Measuredbefore it’stouched.

Detailing, ceramic coating and paint protection film for people who want to know what is on their paint before we put anything else on it. One car in the bay at a time, in a former boat hangar on a Cape Coral canal.

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A deep green coupe with flawless paint in a bright white detailing hangar
118µm Paint reading / Hood, after correctionFactory range 90 to 140 µm. Every panel is read before and after.

What does your paint say?

Pick the line that matches what you see under a lamp. We confirm it with the gauge before we give you a number.

A1Maintenance wash & deconGrime, bug splatter, iron fallout, water spots2 to 3 h0 µmfrom$149
  • Hand wash with pH-neutral soap, wheels and wheel wells
  • Iron and tar removal, clay bar, glass cleaned inside and out
  • Sealant for 3 to 4 months of beading

2 to 3 h0 µmGood for: cars already in decent shape

B2Paint correctionSwirls, haze, light scratches, dull clear coat1 to 2 days−2 to −5 µmfrom$450
  • Gauge reading on every panel decides how much we can safely take
  • Test spot first, then one-step or two-step polish
  • Final wipe-down checked under the lamp, then in daylight

1 to 2 days−2 to −5 µmGood for: before ceramic, or to bring back depth

C3Ceramic coatingPaint you want to keep looking wet2 to 3 days+1 to +3 µmfrom$850
  • Correction included at the level your paint needs
  • 1, 3 or 5 year coatings, applied in a dust-controlled bay
  • Cure time explained in writing: no wash for 7 days

2 to 3 days+1 to +3 µmGood for: new cars, and cars that live outside

D4Paint protection filmRock chips, bug acid, sand on the highway2 to 4 days+150 to +200 µmfrom$1,400
  • Self-healing film, cut to the car, edges wrapped where it is safe
  • Partial front, full front or full body
  • Price shown is a full front (bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors)

2 to 4 days+150 to +200 µmGood for: daily drivers and long highway miles

E5Interior resetSun-baked leather, sand, pet hair, odors4 to 6 hn/afrom$220
  • Vacuum, steam and extraction on seats and carpets
  • Leather cleaned and conditioned, no greasy shine
  • Vents, seams and door jambs, not just what shows

4 to 6 hn/aGood for: before you sell, or after a beach summer

F6Boats & RVsChalky gelcoat, oxidation, waterline stainsBy quote−5 to −15 µmQuote
  • Same lamps, same hangar, bigger polisher
  • Gelcoat compound and polish, then marine-grade sealant
  • We come to you in Cape Coral for work under 4 hours

By quote−5 to −15 µmGood for: boat owners on the canals

Paint change in µm: minus is clear coat removed, plus is film added. One µm is a thousandth of a millimeter; a human hair is about 70. Prices are demo prices for a fictional shop.

Cars come in the way boats do.

The empty hangar bay with an open door onto a canal

The shop is a former boat-repair hangar on a Cape Coral canal. The habits came with the building: log it, photograph it, measure it, then work.

Florida is hard on paint. Sun, salt air, sand and a daily rain shower do their work every year, so we start by finding out how much clear coat you have left and plan around that.

There is one car in the bay at a time, and the person who quotes the job is the person who does it.

Reception sheetEvery car, every time

  1. Walk-around under the lamp

    Every panel is photographed and logged with you present, so nothing is a surprise later.

  2. Paint reading

    We put the gauge on each panel and write the numbers down. They decide what is safe to polish.

  3. Written scope

    Price, hours and what is not included, on paper before anyone touches the car.

  4. The work

    One car in the bay. Panels are re-read after any polishing step.

  5. Handover

    We show you the finish under the lamp first, then in the sun outside the door.

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Opening hours

(239) 555-0142
1234 Example Canal Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
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  • Monday8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM to 2 PM (by appointment)
  • SundayClosed
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Demo: fictional business. The phone and address are examples and do not exist.

Asked at the counter.

Short answers. For your car in particular, send the form and we will read the paint first.

01Do I need paint correction before a ceramic coating?
Almost always. A coating locks in whatever is under it, swirls included. On a new car with a clean reading we may only need a light polish.
02How long does a ceramic coating last in Florida?
The 5-year coating is rated for five years with yearly maintenance washes. Sun and salt air are hard on paint, so we recommend a wash every two to four weeks.
03Is paint protection film worth it?
If you drive highways, yes: it stops the rock chips that a coating cannot. It is thicker than paint, which is why we start with the gauge and wrap edges only where it is safe.
04Can I leave the car for the day?
A maintenance wash or an interior reset is same day. Correction, coating and film take one to four days because curing cannot be rushed.
05Will a coating stop scratches?
No. It adds gloss and makes the surface slick and easy to clean, but it is not armor. Film is the product for impacts.
06Do you work on boats?
Yes, by quote. Gelcoat oxidation is the same problem as dull clear coat, just on a bigger surface.

Notes from the bay.

Short, practical, written by whoever did the work.

OCT 2026Why we measure paint before we polishA thousandth of a millimeter decides whether a polish is safe.
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Factory paint on most cars is roughly 90 to 140 microns thick, and the clear coat is only the top third of that. A single aggressive polish can take 5 microns or more.

On a repainted panel the reading can be three times higher or, worse, much lower. Without the gauge you are guessing. With it, you know which panels can take a two-step and which should only get a light finish.

SEP 2026Ceramic coating or wax in Cape Coral sunWax is a few weeks. Ceramic is years. The catch is the prep.
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Carnauba wax feels good and lasts roughly a month in Florida heat. A ceramic coating is a hard, thin layer bonded to the clear coat and resists UV and salt far longer.

The catch is that it seals whatever is under it, so the paint has to be clean and corrected first. That is where most of the labor, and most of the price, really goes.

AUG 2026What paint protection film does and does not coverFilm takes the hit. A coating takes the shine.
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Clear film absorbs rock chips, bug acid and light abrasion, and its top layer heals light scratches with heat from the sun. A coating does none of that.

Film does not make the car invincible and it does not hide existing damage: we correct the paint first, then lay the film over a clean surface.

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