JMattMobile Detailing

Ceramic coatingin Exeter, NH & the Seacoast.

Paint correction and a 3-year or 8-year ceramic coating, done at your home or work across the NH Seacoast. No deposit. You don't pay until the job is done and you're 100% satisfied.

$8003-year coating, about 6 hours
$1,5008-year coating, about 8 hours
In your drivewayWater and power if you need them
Porsche Taycan after: ceramic coating and exterior gloss Porsche Taycan before
Porsche Taycan. Ceramic coating and exterior gloss.

What a coating actually does.

A ceramic coating is a liquid that bonds to your car's clear coat and hardens into a thin, slick layer. It isn't a wax that washes off in a few weeks. It's built to last years, which is why JMatt offers it as a 3-year or an 8-year coating.

It's worth being straight about what it won't do, too. Here's both.

  • Deep glossThe coating goes on over freshly corrected paint, so it locks in a clean, glossy finish.
  • Water beadingRain and rinse water bead up and roll off instead of sitting on the paint.
  • Easier washesSalt, pollen, bugs and road grime have a harder time sticking, so washing takes less work.
  • UV and chemical resistanceA protective layer between the sun, bird droppings and road chemicals and your clear coat.
  • Not scratch-proofIt won't stop rock chips, door dings or deep scratches.
  • Not maintenance-freeA coated car still needs washing. It just gets clean faster.

3‑year or 8‑year? Side by side.

Both start with paint correction and both are done in your driveway. The 8-year adds more correction work, a longer-lasting coating and coated wheel faces. Final price depends on your car's size and condition, and Jacob confirms it before he starts.

The 3-year and 8-year ceramic coatings compared
Feature3-year8-year
Starting price$800$1,500
Time at your placeabout 6 hoursabout 8 hours
Paint correction firstYesPaint correctionYesAdvanced multi-step paint correction
Coating3-year ceramic coating8-year premium ceramic coating
Wheel faces coatedNoYes
A good fit ifYou want years of gloss and easier washes at the lower priceYou're keeping the car a long time and want the longest-lasting protection

What's included

Signature Ceramic Coating (3-Year)

Three years of protection

Starting at $800About 6 hours at your place.

Paint correction followed by a 3-year ceramic coating: deep gloss, strong water beading and easier washes.

  • Full exterior prep and decontamination
  • Paint correction
  • 3-year ceramic coating
  • Extreme water beading
  • UV and chemical resistance

8-Year Ceramic Coating

Eight years, plus the wheels

Starting at $1,500About 8 hours at your place.

Advanced paint correction, an 8-year ceramic coating and coated wheel faces for the longest-lasting protection.

  • Advanced multi-step paint correction
  • 8-year premium ceramic coating
  • Ceramic coating on the wheel faces
  • Maximum durability and gloss
  • Slick, self-cleaning finish

How a coating day goes.

Everything happens where the car is parked: your driveway, your garage or the lot at work. Jacob brings the equipment, plus water and power if you don't have a spigot or an outlet handy.

Plan on about 6 hours for the 3-year and about 8 hours for the 8-year. Jacob books every day, 8 AM to 7 PM.

  1. 1
    Walk-around. Jacob looks over the paint with you and notes any chips or damage that are already there.
  2. 2
    Wash and decontamination. Foam pre-wash and hand wash, then iron remover and a clay bar to pull out what washing leaves behind.
  3. 3
    Paint correction. Paint depth readings and a test spot first, then machine polishing to take out swirls and light scratches, checked under an inspection light.
  4. 4
    Panel wipe and coating. Polishing oils are wiped off so the coating can bond, then it goes on panel by panel. On the 8-year, the wheel faces get coated too.
  5. 5
    Cure check. Every panel gets checked for high spots before Jacob calls it done.
  6. 6
    Walk-around, then pay. You look the car over together and he explains the aftercare. Only then do you pay, by card, cash or check.

Looking after a coated car.

A coating makes washing easier, not optional. Before he leaves, Jacob goes over an aftercare card with you. The basics are simple:

  • Hand wash itA pH-neutral car soap and a clean wash mitt. Rinse well first.
  • Skip the brush washAutomatic washes with brushes are rough on any finish, coated or not.
  • Dry it softA clean microfiber drying towel, not a squeegee or an old bath towel.
  • Don't let it sitGet bird droppings, bugs and tree sap off soon, before they bake on.
  • Keep it regularA coated car cleans up fast, so a regular wash keeps it looking new.
  • Or let us do itThe JMatt Care Club is a monthly exterior and interior wash in your driveway, from $120 per month.

Real JMatt coating and correction work.

Every photo here is a JMatt job, done in a customer's driveway. More in our work.

Lexus after: paint correction, mirror finish Lexus before
Lexus. Paint correction, mirror finish.
White BMW X5 in a driveway after a ceramic coating
Ceramic coating day, BMW X5.

What Seacoast drivers say.

From real Google reviews of JMatt. Read more reviews.

No deposit. You don't pay until the job is done and you're 100% satisfied.

“Came to my house with all of his supplies, including water and power. Made my son's car look like showroom again. He was even able to get out the scratches off the car.”
Kathie, Google review
“My Jeep Wrangler looks like it's brand new and fresh from the dealership. Jacob's careful attention to detail is what made my car look this way.”
Allison, Jeep Wrangler

Ceramic coating questions.

Anything else, text Jacob. More on the FAQ page.

How much does a ceramic coating cost?

The 3-year coating starts at $800 and the 8-year starts at $1,500. Both include paint correction first. The final price depends on the size and condition of the car, and Jacob confirms it with you before he starts.

How long does a ceramic coating take?

Plan on about 6 hours for the 3-year and about 8 hours for the 8-year, done at your home or work. A car that needs more correction can take longer.

What is mobile detailing?

We bring the professional detailing shop to you. Our fully equipped vehicle arrives at your home or office, and we do the work right in your driveway.

What do you need from me?

Ideally, access to a water spigot and a power outlet. If you're at an apartment or office without access, let us know. We can bring our own water and power.

Why does paint correction come before a ceramic coating?

A coating locks in whatever is under it. Polishing out the swirls and light scratches first means the coating seals in a clean, glossy finish instead of the defects.

What's the difference between the 3-year and 8-year coatings?

Signature Ceramic Coating (3-Year): Paint correction followed by a 3-year ceramic coating: deep gloss, strong water beading and easier washes. 8-Year Ceramic Coating: Advanced paint correction, an 8-year ceramic coating and coated wheel faces for the longest-lasting protection.

Is a ceramic coating scratch-proof?

No. A coating adds a hard, slick layer that resists UV and chemicals and makes the car much easier to wash, but it won't stop rock chips, door dings or deep scratches. How you wash the car still matters.

How do I wash a coated car?

Hand wash it with a pH-neutral car soap and a clean wash mitt, rinse well and dry with a soft microfiber towel. Skip automatic washes with brushes. Jacob goes over the aftercare with you before he leaves.

Do I pay a deposit to book?

No. No deposit. You don't pay until the job is done and you're 100% satisfied.

How does payment work?

You don't pay anything until the job is completely finished. Once we're done, you inspect the vehicle with Jacob. Only when you're 100% satisfied do we take payment: card, cash or check.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. JMATT MOBILE DETAILING LLC is licensed and insured.

Which towns do you cover?

Exeter, NH, Portsmouth, NH, Rye, NH, Hampton, NH, North Hampton, NH, New Castle, NH, Greenland, NH, Stratham, NH, Durham, NH, Dover, NH, Brentwood, NH, East Kingston, NH, Newburyport, MA. Somewhere nearby that isn't listed? Call or text (978) 684-3666 and ask.

Book your ceramic coating.

Pick the 3-year or 8-year, your car and an open time. No deposit. You don't pay until the job is done and you're 100% satisfied.