Ceramic Coating in Miami, Installed in Hollywood

We are not the same as other companies. Real work, real prep, real warranty, done in a state-of-the-art facility. Here is what that looks like in practice at 500 North Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Hollywood, FL 33020.

The Auto Lab applies IGL ceramic coating in 3, 4 and 5-year packages at our Hollywood shop, a short drive from Miami. Every package includes wash and decontamination, an inspection under lights, paint correction as needed, and coating on the paint plus glass, wheels, trim and exhaust tips. Work is by appointment and takes days, not hours, in our climate-controlled shop. We offer free pickup and drop-off, no questions asked, anywhere from Palm Beach to Miami.

Why Miami paint takes a beating

Paint around Miami takes a beating. The sun here is strong year-round, and UV is hard on clear coat. Salt air from Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic leaves a film that holds moisture against the finish. Afternoon storms, beach parking, bird droppings and irrigation sprinklers all leave their mark. A bonded ceramic coating helps water and dirt sheet off, so the car is easier to wash and the paint stays glossier for longer.

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that bonds to prepared clear coat. Once it cures, water beads and sheets, bug splat and fallout are easier to remove, and the paint keeps a deeper gloss between washes. Swirls and etching already in the clear coat will still show, which is why we correct the paint first when defects are there. A coating will not stop rock chips. If you want film on the bumper or other high-impact panels, we also install paint protection film.

Real work

We have protected 3,000+ cars, including daily drivers and high-end vehicles, in this Hollywood shop. The Auto Lab started in Canada, and this Hollywood location is our second shop. Customers have left 175+ Google reviews. Reviews mention a new Sierra that received paint correction, ceramic coating and a wrap; ceramic work on a BMW 330i, an Infiniti Q50 and a black BMW 740i; and a 4-year coating plus window tint, with Jordan walking the owner through the job. The shop photos on this page are from the same Hollywood location.

A ceramic coating here is a 3 to 5-year relationship, not a one-day transaction. Many of the cars we coat are new or recently purchased, including cars that sit in Miami sun between commutes. A 3-year package often fits a shorter ownership window. The 4 and 5-year packages extend the warranted term if you plan to keep the car longer. Jordan or Nick will look at the paint with you and recommend a package before any work is scheduled.

Why we coat indoors

Real prep depends on the room the coating cures in. The coating needs a clean, dust-free, climate-controlled shop. In an open driveway, dust, wind, pollen, Miami construction debris and exhaust can land in the finish while it hardens. Indoor inspection lights also show swirls, scratches and oxidation that ordinary daylight can hide. If those marks are coated over, they are sealed in.

That is why this work happens at 500 North Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Hollywood, FL 33020, on a lift, in an indoor bay with lighting you can read in the paint. Prep takes days: decontamination, inspection, paint correction when it is needed, and panel prep, then the coating and its cure time. The shop photos show that bay: a two-post lift, interlocking tile floors, and an enclosed workspace.

What happens after you drop the car off

Once the car is in the shop, the work follows six steps. This takes days, not hours.

1. A full wash and decontamination, to remove iron, tar and grime.
2. An inspection under shop lighting, looking for swirls, scratches and oxidation.
3. Paint correction. This is not skipped if defects are there.
4. A panel-prep wipe, so the IGL coating can bond.
5. The coating is applied in our climate-controlled shop, with the proper cure time between stages.
6. A final inspection under the lights, then an aftercare walkthrough before you leave.

Real warranty

We install professional IGL ceramic coatings, sold only to registered shops. You cannot buy them as a consumer and apply them in a driveway. IGL installers have to be trained, tested and certified by IGL, and The Auto Lab is an IGL-certified shop. Packages run 3, 4 and 5 years, and the minimum warranty is three years. The warranty is registered with IGL, and both the shop and IGL stand behind the work. No coating lasts forever. What lasts is a proper install, and a shop that is still here in 3, 4 or 5 years to honor that warranty.

These packages include once-a-year maintenance. A ceramic coating is a 3 to 5-year relationship, which is why it matters to work with a shop you want to stay with for the long term. If anything looks off during that time, call the shop.

Every 3, 4 and 5-year package includes:

• A full wash and decontamination
• Inspection under shop lighting
• Paint correction if defects are there
• A panel-prep wipe
• The IGL paint coating for that package, listed above
• Coating on glass, wheels, trim and exhaust tips

Wheels-off coating and interior, leather, glass and trim coatings are available too, including IGL Ecocoat Window, Ecocoat Wheel, Ecocoat Leather and Ecocoat Trim. We do not list package prices on this page because the quote depends on the vehicle and the condition of the paint.

Done in our Hollywood shop

The work is done indoors at 500 North Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Hollywood, FL 33020. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday are by appointment only.

Aftercare

At pickup, Jordan or the team sits down with you for a walkthrough: how to wash the car, which products to use and which to avoid, and other care tips. You also leave with a take-home pamphlet. Packages include once-a-year maintenance, and you can call if anything looks off during the warranty term. If a water spot or bird dropping sits on the finish, wash it off as soon as you can with a coating-safe soap. Save heavier correction for the shop.

If the shop feels far, and how to book

We coat cars for owners across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties from this shop. We offer free pickup and drop-off, no questions asked, anywhere from Palm Beach to Miami, plus shuttle options. Customers come from Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Pembroke Pines and all over South Florida. Some drive 45 minutes to more than an hour; others have us come get the car. Because the coating is meant to protect the car for 3 to 5 years, that trip is the small part of the job.

The best next step is to bring the car in, or let us pick it up, so we can look at the paint together and match a 3, 4 or 5-year package to how long you will keep it. Book a shop visit. Or call 954-404-6888 during weekday hours. You can also email info@theautolabflorida.com.

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