Chicago Ceramic Garage
Chicago Ceramic Garage is an automotive paint protection and detailing shop on North Pulaski Road in Chicago, Illinois, focused on correcting vehicle paintwork and then sealing it against future damage. The team is licensed, insured, and extensively trained in both XPEL and STEK paint protection products, and it installs self healing XPEL paint protection film in Partial Front, Full Frontal, Track, and Full Body packages, each of which carries a 10 year warranty. Ceramic coating work is offered through the Gold Package, a 4 year XPEL coating paired with Elite Level 1 paint correction, and the Platinum Package, an 8 year XPEL Premium V2 full body coating paired with Elite Level 2 paint correction. Both include a double ceramic application and infrared curing. Standalone paint correction is available as Elite Level 1, a single stage polish with a six hour turnaround, and Elite Level 2, a two stage compound and polish with a ten hour turnaround, and both finish with a paint sealant. Window tinting uses Prime XR Ceramic IR film in 5, 15, 20, 35, 50, and 70 percent shades, with installs kept inside Illinois limits that require front side windows to pass more than 35 percent of light. Tesla owners have dedicated ceramic coating, paint protection film, paint correction, accessory installation, and vinyl wrap options from 3M, Avery, and KPMF. The shop also offers pick up and drop off service, and quotes are requested through a quick quote form or by phone.
Services
Paint protection film
Self healing XPEL urethane clear bra installed in Partial Front, Full Frontal, Track, and Full Body packages.
from Starting at $875
Ceramic coating
Gold and Platinum XPEL ceramic coating packages with double application, infrared curing, and paint correction included.
from Starting at $950
Window tinting
Prime XR Ceramic IR film in 5, 15, 20, 35, 50, and 70 percent tint levels for front windows, sides and rear glass, or windshield.
from Starting at $250
Paint correction
Elite Level 1 and Elite Level 2 correction packages that decontaminate, compound, and polish before protection is applied.
from Starting at $600
Paint sealant
Paint sealant is included with the Elite Level 1 and Elite Level 2 paint correction packages.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4226 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
FAQs
What paint protection film packages do you offer?
Chicago Ceramic Garage offers four XPEL paint protection film packages. The Partial Front covers the front bumper, partial hood, mirrors, and partial front fenders starting at $875. The Full Frontal covers the front bumper, full hood, mirrors, and full front fenders starting at $1,850. The Track Package adds rocker panels and the front section of the A pillar starting at $2,350. The Full Body Package covers the entire exterior starting at $6,250. Every package includes a 10 year warranty.
How much does a ceramic coating cost?
The Gold Ceramic Coating Package is a 4 year XPEL coating starting at $950 and includes Elite Level 1 paint correction, a double ceramic application on paint and body work, infrared curing, and coating on exterior vinyl, plastics, headlights, and taillights. The Platinum Ceramic Coating Package is an 8 year XPEL Premium V2 full body coating starting at $1,500 and includes Elite Level 2 paint correction, wheel faces, and the windshield.
Is a ceramic coating better than a paint protection film?
It depends on what you want. Paint protection film is a self healing urethane film that resists minor abrasions, scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and rock chips. A ceramic coating is hydrophobic, repels UV rays, and keeps the finish glossy and free of stains and water spotting. The two can also be combined, with a ceramic coating applied over an existing paint protection film.
What does paint correction include?
Elite Level 1 Paint Correction starts at $600, runs about six hours, and includes a level 1 exterior detail, paint decontamination, single stage polishing, and a paint sealant, aiming for 75 percent or more defect removal. Elite Level 2 starts at $950, runs about ten hours, and adds a two stage compound and polish for up to 90 percent removal of deep defects.
How much is window tinting and how long does it take?
Tinting the front two windows starts at $250, the windshield starts at $300, and all side windows plus the rear glass start at $650. Most window tinting jobs are completed within two to three hours, though the exact time depends on the size of the vehicle and the type of tint chosen.
What tint percentages are legal in Illinois?
Illinois requires front side windows to allow more than 35 percent of light through. Chicago Ceramic Garage offers 5, 15, 20, 35, 50, and 70 percent shades in Prime XR Ceramic IR film and will help you pick a level that stays within the local rules while still cutting heat and glare.
Do you work on Teslas?
Yes. Chicago Ceramic Garage has Tesla specific services including ceramic coating starting at $850, paint protection film starting at $875, paint correction starting at $500, and accessory installation. Full exterior vinyl wraps from 3M, Avery, and KPMF are offered only to Tesla owners.
Does removing paint protection film cost extra?
Yes. The cost of removal varies depending on the vehicle and how much film needs to come off, so the shop asks that you contact them directly for an accurate quote.