Easier Wash Days
Water beads on the coated surface, helping everyday dirt release more easily when you wash.
Duncan & the Cowichan Valley
Ceramic Coating
In Duncan, BC
Lasting gloss. Easier washing.
Protect your vehicle’s finish with a ceramic coating, personally prepared and applied by Jamie at EXIN Custom Detailing.
Packages from $949 CAD + taxLight preparation polish included.
Tell us what you drive. We’ll confirm the package and price before work begins.
Owner-Operated
Personal Attention From Jamie
Shop Located In Duncan, BC
Unit 3, 3012 Boys Road
49 Five-Star Reviews
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Love The Finish. Make Looking After It Easier.
What ceramic coating does for your vehicle.
Lasting Gloss
Enhance your paint’s gloss and clarity, then help preserve that finish with a durable protective coating.
Everyday Protection
Add a protective layer that helps your paint withstand weather, road grime and everyday exposure.
Ceramic Coating Pricing
Three protection options. A clear starting price.
We’ll recommend a package and confirm the preparation your vehicle needs.
2-Year Protection
- Up to 2 years of ceramic protection
- Light preparation polish included
- Coating applied to painted surfaces
Choose this if you want the benefits of ceramic protection with the lowest upfront investment. A practical starting point for easier wash days and a glossy finish over a shorter ownership horizon.
From $949CAD + tax
3-Year Protection
- Up to 3 years of ceramic protection
- Light preparation polish included
- Coating applied to painted surfaces
Choose this if you plan to keep your vehicle for several years and want a longer protection period without moving to the highest-priced package. A balanced option for an everyday vehicle you care about.
From $1,249CAD + tax
5-Year Protection
- Up to 5 years of ceramic protection
- IGL Kenzo’s two-part coating
- Light preparation polish included
Choose this if you are keeping your vehicle long term and want the longest protection option offered here. IGL Kenzo’s two-part system suits owners who want to invest in a finish they will maintain for years.
From $1,499CAD + tax
Durability is up to the stated term and depends on use and maintenance. Final pricing depends on your vehicle and preparation needs. Additional paint correction is quoted separately.
Good Protection Starts With The Preparation
Every Package Includes
The foundations of a glossy, easier-to-maintain finish — whichever coating you choose.
- 01Wash & Decontaminate
Exterior washing and paint decontamination prepare the surface.
- 02Light Preparation Polish
A light polish is included. More extensive correction is quoted separately.
- 03Professional Coating Application
Your selected ceramic coating is applied to the painted surfaces.
- 04Inspection & Aftercare
A final inspection and guidance on caring for your coating.
A Closer Look At Our Work
From weekend cars to daily drivers.
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Meet the person looking after your carPersonal Care.
Personal Care.
Meet Your Ceramic Coating Expert Jamie.
Your vehicle’s coating is personally applied by Jamie, the owner of EXIN Custom Detailing. We’ll explain what your paint needs, including any additional correction, before you commit to the work.
Whether it’s your daily driver or the car you save for the weekend, the conversation starts with what you want to improve and how you use your vehicle.
Jamie · Owner, EXIN Custom Detailing
Local Drivers. Real Experiences.
What Local Drivers Say
Customer feedback on exterior work, detailing and personal service.
5.0/ 549 Google ReviewsAcross All EXIN Services
“Jamie was great! Car has never looked better. He removed a whole lotta dog hair and detailed the inside, outside and graphine coated. Highly recommend!!!!”
“Fantastic work and service by Jamie. I gave him the task of fixing a previous owners attempt at polishing our car, and he totally transformed…”“Fantastic work and service by Jamie. I gave him the task of fixing a previous owners attempt at polishing our car, and he totally transformed it! Prompt, professional, and can work magic with paint finishes.…”
“Brought my F150 in for a paint correction and full interior detail. It's a work truck that lives on jobsites, so it had years of swirl marks…”“Brought my F150 in for a paint correction and full interior detail. It's a work truck that lives on jobsites, so it had years of swirl marks, water spots and drywall dust ground into every seam. What came back looked showroom new.…”
“Excellent work. I have a well preserved 27 year old car. After Exin Custom was finished polishing the exterior the car looks almost new. The…”“Excellent work. I have a well preserved 27 year old car. After Exin Custom was finished polishing the exterior the car looks almost new. The service was excellent and timely.”
“Wow I am so very impressed Jamie was here at 8 am and it’s 3:30 and he just left. He did an exceptional job on both the inside and outside of my…”“Wow I am so very impressed Jamie was here at 8 am and it’s 3:30 and he just left. He did an exceptional job on both the inside and outside of my Honda CRV. It’s like picking up a new car all over again. Will definitely use his services again”
“Had a wonderful experience having my vehicle detailed. Professional, Prompt and detailed oriented. Jamie understands client service and the…”“Had a wonderful experience having my vehicle detailed. Professional, Prompt and detailed oriented. Jamie understands client service and the attention to detail is outstanding. I highly recommend. My vehicle has never looked better.”
“Incredible professionalism. Flexible with our busy schedules for drop off and pick up times. Better product than many detailers we’ve had in the…”“Incredible professionalism. Flexible with our busy schedules for drop off and pick up times. Better product than many detailers we’ve had in the past and reasonable pricing. Maybe 10% more than “Bucket Bob” that lives down the street but the value far surpassed any we’ve had before. Highly recommend.”
“Jamie was awesome to deal with, a real eye for detail (No Pun Intended) would highly recommend him and his services without hesitation Paul G”
“Exin did an incredible job with both our cars! Professional, prompt, high standards/level of detail - car cleaner than driving off the lot. Highly recommend!”
“Excellent communication; good advice and fast turnaround.”
“needed a quick detail and they were able to fit me in and did a stellar job at a reasonable price. Very happy and my Truck looks brand new…”“needed a quick detail and they were able to fit me in and did a stellar job at a reasonable price. Very happy and my Truck looks brand new again!! Got that feeling again of picking up a new Truck haha”
“The experience with EXIN Custom Detailing was beyond my expectations. My vehicle was returned to me on time and looked brand new.…”
“Jamie is fantastic! Our cars always look and feel like new when we have them detailed. Highly recommend!!”
“Jamie is 100% Professional and a real nice guy to deal with. He made my 3 year old car look like new again. Not an easy job as I have a dog and…”“Jamie is 100% Professional and a real nice guy to deal with. He made my 3 year old car look like new again. Not an easy job as I have a dog and she is ruff on my car.…”
“Service was amazing. Mobile service showed up on time was prepared to do the job. The detail was completed it a great timeframe and the quality…”“Service was amazing. Mobile service showed up on time was prepared to do the job. The detail was completed it a great timeframe and the quality was amazing My truck looks brand new and I could not be happier. I will be pushing our companies entire fleet to be completed by EXIN”
“Jamie was top notch service, from booking to execution. He took the time and care to get into every nook and cranny of my SUV and made sure I…”“Jamie was top notch service, from booking to execution. He took the time and care to get into every nook and cranny of my SUV and made sure I was happy at the end. Will definitely use his services again!”
“We brought in the dirtiest car in the history of time and with very little notice it came back looking like brand new! Amazing job!”
“Jamie always does a professional job, leaving our vehicles looking new again, with no lingering chemical smells or greasy residue. He arrives on…”“Jamie always does a professional job, leaving our vehicles looking new again, with no lingering chemical smells or greasy residue. He arrives on time and gets the job done!”
“I have had Jamie detail my vehicle for multiple years now and ive always been very happy with the whole experience, everytime I get my vehicle…”“I have had Jamie detail my vehicle for multiple years now and ive always been very happy with the whole experience, everytime I get my vehicle back it looks like it just came off the lot.”
“Jamie has detailed several vehicles for our family and always does a fantastic job. It is very evident he takes pride in his work. Thanks again Jamie.”
“Very professional experience, did a phenomenal job on a vehicle that has worked hard for a landscape company. By the time Jamie was finished I…”“Very professional experience, did a phenomenal job on a vehicle that has worked hard for a landscape company. By the time Jamie was finished I was shocked it could be so clean.…”
“Highly recommend this mobile detailing business. Jamie arrived to our house on time and was very professional from start to finish. He did an…”“Highly recommend this mobile detailing business. Jamie arrived to our house on time and was very professional from start to finish. He did an excellent job of making our old vehicle look brand new…”
“Jamie went above and beyond the call of duty. He was polite, on time, and worked very efficiently. He will most definitely be getting more work…”“Jamie went above and beyond the call of duty. He was polite, on time, and worked very efficiently. He will most definitely be getting more work from our company.”
“Spectacular service! Really knew his stuff, friendly and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend his mobile service. Having my 1988 car…”“Spectacular service! Really knew his stuff, friendly and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend his mobile service. Having my 1988 car detailed at my home was extremely convenient!”
“2024 Hummer Ev SUV I only bring my vehicles to Jamie……”
“I’ve been having Jamie clean my vehicles for years, I have pets and commutes daily so my vehicle normally needs a pretty extensive detail when I…”“I’ve been having Jamie clean my vehicles for years, I have pets and commutes daily so my vehicle normally needs a pretty extensive detail when I get it done. He always returns it in like new condition and I’m always satisfied.…”
“Jamie did a great job on our Goldwing motorcycle. Exin is very professional, courteous and reasonable. We will definately use their services…”“Jamie did a great job on our Goldwing motorcycle. Exin is very professional, courteous and reasonable. We will definately use their services again. Christy Konschuh 8 reviews a year ago Such professional service. This was made easy by the courteousness of Mr. Curtis. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who loves a meticulous ride!”
“Such professional service. This was made easy by the courteousness of Mr. Curtis. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who loves a meticulous ride!”
“Beyond impressed by the work done to my car. Single mom with an almost feral 3 year old so my car was pitiful and it now looks brand new! He…”“Beyond impressed by the work done to my car. Single mom with an almost feral 3 year old so my car was pitiful and it now looks brand new! He spent the time, put in the elbow grease and had the attention to detail to make my car look show room ready! Could not recommend more highly!…”
“Jamie was punctual and did a fabulous job! I love having a clean car again. Thank you.”
“Amazing!! Looks like a brand new car! Very happy…great communication and love the reminders!”
“Wow! What an amazing experience and at such a reasonable price. I use my car for work and it was a disaster. I did not think that it would come…”“Wow! What an amazing experience and at such a reasonable price. I use my car for work and it was a disaster. I did not think that it would come out spot free. To my sheer amazement it was as shiny as the day I took it off the car lot. Thank you Jamie for doing what I did not think was possible.…”
“Dropped off a 20 year old dirty pet friendly family car and said good luck. Jamie did an amazing job, 10/10. Highly recommend it.…”
“Excellent detailing job, I would highly recommend Jamie. Loved that he came right to our house, very nice person and exceptional work👍”
“Super nice people to deal with and did excellent work will definitely be coming back”
“Great service, communication and my car looks great!”
“New The best experience, very kind. Very thorough with the detailing. Highly recommend!”
“New Our go to detailing service on the island. I can’t recommend Exin custom Detailing enough! If you’re looking for…”
“New Excellent service and fast!”
“Great service from Jamie. Great job.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the excellent attention to detail and service I received on my latest visit to EXIN Custom Detailing. Their service…”“I couldn’t be happier with the excellent attention to detail and service I received on my latest visit to EXIN Custom Detailing. Their service goes above and beyond my expectations. I had my 28 year old BMW spring cleaned and fix a couple…”
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From Your First Question
To A Protected Finish
- 1
Tell Us About Your Vehicle
Share its year, make and model, plus any paint concerns.
- 2
Get A Recommendation And Quote
We’ll discuss your coating options and preparation needs, then confirm the price.
- 3
Book Your Coating
Arrange your visit to our Duncan studio and receive guidance on looking after the finish.
A Real Shop. Right Here In Duncan.
Visit EXIN Custom Detailing at Unit 3, 3012 Boys Road. Our local workshop has dedicated work lighting and detailing equipment on site.
Equipped For The Details
Dedicated work lighting and detailing equipment help Jamie assess the paint and work carefully.
A Dedicated Indoor Shop
A fixed Duncan location gives your vehicle an indoor workspace for preparation and coating application.
Care Through To The Finish
Careful preparation, a final inspection and practical aftercare guidance help you enjoy the result.
EXIN Custom Detailing
Unit 3, 3012 Boys Road
Duncan, BC V9L 6W4
Got Questions About Ceramic Coating
Will Ceramic Coating Remove Scratches Or Swirl Marks?
The coating itself does not remove scratches. Polishing improves the paint first; the coating then helps preserve that finish. Every package includes a light preparation polish. Heavier swirls, deeper scratches and neglected paint may need additional correction, which is quoted separately. Deep damage through the clear coat may require paint repair rather than polishing.
Is Ceramic Coating Worth Considering For My Daily Driver?
Yes—if easier washing and keeping your paint looking good matter to you. A daily driver sees road film, wet weather and frequent washing, so easier cleaning can be useful even on a vehicle that is not a show car. Coating still needs regular care. The best package depends on how long you plan to keep the vehicle, where it is parked and your budget.
Can You Coat A New Car Or An Older Vehicle?
Both can be suitable. A new car can still have transport contamination or light wash marks, so it needs preparation before coating. An older vehicle can benefit too, provided the paint is sound. Faded, peeling or damaged clear coat cannot be repaired with a coating. The paint’s condition determines the preparation needed, rather than the vehicle’s age alone.
Will Coating Stop Stone Chips Or Make The Paint Scratch-Proof?
No. Ceramic coating is a thin surface treatment, not an impact-absorbing film. Stones, poor washing techniques and physical contact can still damage the paint. Its main benefits are gloss, easier cleaning and resistance to everyday environmental exposure. If stone-chip protection is your priority, paint protection film is a different type of protection to consider.
How Long Will The Coating Last?
The packages offer up to two, three or five years of durability with appropriate care. Exposure, mileage, storage and washing habits all affect performance. Regular washing and removing contamination help the coating perform; it is not a maintenance-free treatment. Choose a duration that fits your ownership plans rather than assuming the longest package is essential for every vehicle.
Will I Still Need To Wash My Vehicle?
Yes. Dirt, road film and minerals still collect on a coated vehicle, but they are generally easier to remove. Use a gentle hand wash with a coating-safe, pH-neutral shampoo and clean microfibre equipment, then dry the surface rather than letting water evaporate. Avoid abrasive brush washes and aggressive products. The initial curing period needs extra care before normal washing resumes.
Can Water Spots Or Contamination Still Occur?
Yes. Water beading does not prevent minerals from being left behind when droplets dry, and bird droppings or tree sap still need prompt attention. Wash in the shade and dry the vehicle after rinsing. If beading becomes weaker, contamination may be masking the coating rather than the coating having disappeared. Use suitable maintenance products instead of aggressive polishing or household cleaners.
What If I’m Not Sure Which Package I Need?
Start with your ownership plans and budget. The two-year option has the lowest starting price; three years offers a longer protection period; five years is aimed at longer-term ownership. Existing swirls or scratches may make preparation more important than extra coating years. You can request a quote without choosing a package—describe the vehicle and what you want to improve, and Jamie can recommend an option.
What Can Change The Starting Price?
Vehicle size and paint condition can change the amount of work. Larger vehicles, stubborn contamination and additional paint correction may require more time. The listed price includes a light preparation polish; extensive correction is a separate item. Your quote should identify the preparation, surfaces being coated and total price before work begins, so you can decide what fits your priorities.
How Long Will I Need To Leave My Vehicle?
For planning, allow roughly one to three days for preparation, coating application and the initial cure. A straightforward vehicle may need less time than paint that requires extensive correction. This is a planning range, not a guaranteed EXIN turnaround. Jamie will confirm the actual drop-off and collection schedule for your vehicle before you book.
Does The Durability Term Mean There Is A Warranty?
Durability and warranty are different. The two-, three- and five-year terms describe the coating’s potential service life with appropriate care; they are not promises against every type of damage. Any applicable warranty has its own written conditions, exclusions and maintenance requirements. Stone chips, physical scratches and neglected care should not be assumed to be covered. The terms for your chosen product should be confirmed with your quote.
How Do I Book, And Is Payment Required For A Quote?
Complete the free-quote form below or call Jamie with your vehicle details and paint concerns. You do not need to select a package first, and no payment is required to request a quote. If you are ready to arrange your service, use Book Now to open EXIN’s OrbisX page. Any appointment, deposit and final preparation requirements are confirmed before the work begins.
Where Will My Coating Be Applied?
At EXIN’s indoor shop: Unit 3, 3012 Boys Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4. An indoor workspace keeps preparation and application out of direct sun and changing weather, with dedicated lighting to inspect the finish. Arrange your visit in advance so there is time set aside for your vehicle and a clear plan for drop-off and collection.
Are Glass, Wheels And Trim Included?
The packages shown focus on painted surfaces. Glass, wheel finishes and exterior trim can need different products and preparation. If you want those areas protected too, include them in your request so the quote clearly lists which surfaces are covered. Do not assume a paint-coating package automatically includes every exterior surface.
When Can I Wash The Car Or Drive In The Rain?
The first day after application is especially important: the fresh coating needs protection from water and contamination while it begins curing. Full curing takes longer than the initial collection time. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive washing during that early period, and follow the instructions supplied for the actual coating before the first wash. Jamie will explain when the vehicle is ready to leave the shop and how to manage wet weather.
Get Your Free Ceramic Coating Quote
Tell us what you drive and what you would like to improve. You do not need to know which coating to choose—we can help with that.
- Personally prepared and coated by Jamie
- Professional application at our Duncan shop
- Clear recommendations and a quote for your vehicle
- Guidance to keep your finish looking its best
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Call Jamie: (250) 710-9883Already Know What You Want?
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