We coat a lot of Porsches at our Richmond Hill shop — 911s, Caymans, Cayennes, Panameras, Taycans. Here’s exactly what we recommend and why.
Porsche Paint Is Different
Porsche’s clear coat is thinner than most cars, especially on special colours like Speed Yellow, Miami Blue, and Chalk. It’s also more sensitive during machine polishing — use too much heat or the wrong compound and you’ll see uneven results under direct light.
This matters because ceramic coating adds gloss, and gloss shows everything underneath it. Applied over uncorrected paint, it makes swirl marks and water spots more visible — not less.
What We Recommend
Step 1: Paint correction first. Every Porsche we coat goes under LED inspection lighting before anything else. Even new cars come off dealer lots with light swirling from improper prep washing. We correct what’s there before the coating goes on — always.
Step 2: Choose the right coating tier.
- 3-year coating — good for a lease or a car you plan to sell within a few years.
- 5-year coating — our most common recommendation. Strong protection through several Ontario winters without long-term commitment.
- 9-year coating — for owners keeping the car long term, particularly 911s and GT models where resale condition matters years from now.
Step 3: PPF on impact zones (optional but recommended). If you use the 407 or 404 regularly, the front bumper and hood will chip — it’s a matter of when, not if. We apply paint protection film to those areas first, then ceramic coating over the film and the rest of the car in the same job.
What the Process Looks Like
The full job runs one to two days:
- Full decontamination wash — removes embedded road salt, tar, and brake dust
- Paint inspection under LED lighting and thickness gauge check
- Paint correction — stage matched to what we find
- IPA wipe-down to strip polish residue before coating
- Ceramic coating applied panel by panel, with proper cure time before the car goes back outside
We don’t rush the cure stage. A coating that hasn’t fully bonded before hitting Ontario weather won’t last what it’s rated for.
One Thing to Know About Dealer Detailing
Most Porsches sold at GTA dealerships get a “protection package” at delivery. In almost every case, that’s a basic sealant applied without real surface prep — not professional ceramic coating. It’s not the same product, and it won’t last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a new Porsche need paint correction before ceramic coating?
Almost always yes. New cars pick up swirl marks during transport and dealer prep. Ceramic coating amplifies gloss — and with it, any imperfections underneath. A light correction pass before coating gives you a clean base to protect.
How long does ceramic coating last on a Porsche?
3 to 9 years, depending on the product tier and how the car is maintained. Hand washing or touchless washes extend the life significantly. Brush-based automated washes are the fastest way to degrade a coating.
Should I get PPF or ceramic coating on my Porsche?
Both, ideally. PPF stops rock chips on the front bumper and hood — ceramic coating handles salt, UV, and contamination across the whole car. Combined, they cover every threat Ontario roads present.
How much does ceramic coating cost for a Porsche?
It depends on the correction stage needed and the coating tier you choose. We quote after inspecting the car — a well-maintained 911 and a neglected Cayenne need very different amounts of prep work before the coating goes on.
Book a Free Paint Assessment
Bring your Porsche to MDM Auto Detail — 11352 Yonge St, Unit 1, Richmond Hill. We’ll inspect the paint, tell you what stage of correction it needs, and recommend the right coating tier for how you use the car.
Call (647) 370-3443 or book online. Serving Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, and the GTA.
