Ceramic coating · Aviation-grade
Nikola installs aviation-grade ceramic coatings that bond to paint, wheels, glass, and trim—deep gloss, hydrophobic behavior, and chemical resistance for 7+ years on the standard system and 9 years on the self-healing variant. Ceramic protection starts at $695 including preparation.
A coating locks in whatever sits beneath it. That is why every Nikola installation starts with wash, iron decontamination, clay, and the level of paint correction the finish actually needs—only then is the ceramic applied, panel by panel, under inspection lighting.
The same aviation-grade chemistry Nikola uses on aircraft brightwork goes onto automotive paint: hardness, UV stability, and chemical resistance specified for machines that live outdoors and move fast.
Water beads and sheets off, road film wipes away, and washes get faster and safer. Maintenance is simple: ceramic-safe wash chemistry, no automatic brushes, and an annual inspection to keep the warranty and the behavior at full strength.
Ceramic protection
From $695Preparation + entry ceramic system7+ year system
Quoted after inspectionFull decontamination + correction as needed9-year self-healing
Quoted after inspectionTop-tier chemistry, wheels and glass optionsVehicle size and paint condition set final preparation needs; everything is confirmed in writing after inspection.
“I had a full Paint Protection Film installation, ceramic coating on the body and wheels (aviation-grade), along with a complete detailing service — and the transformation exceeded all expectations.”
S. FamilyDodge Durango 392 · full protection bundle
They solve different problems. Film physically absorbs rock chips and scratches; ceramic delivers gloss, chemical resistance, and easy washing. High-impact zones benefit from film, the whole vehicle benefits from ceramic, and many owners combine both—film first, ceramic over everything.
Typically one to three days depending on the vehicle's size and how much correction the paint needs before coating. The vehicle cures indoors before delivery, and aftercare guidance comes in writing with the warranty terms.
Begin with a conversation
Tell Nikola about the vehicle and receive a written recommendation—options, warranty, timing, and investment—before anything is booked.