1-Year Ceramic Coating in Happy Valley & Surrounding Portland Metro
What we see in Portland garages
Hilltop homes, big garages, serious vehicles. Happy Valley is ceramic country for us - a lot of the high-tier coatings we install go on driveways out here.
How we approach it
Our entry-level professional ceramic coating gives you everything that makes ceramic worth doing - gloss, hydrophobic beading, easier washes, real protection from contaminants - for about a year of life. It's the perfect introduction for daily-drivers, lease cars, or owners who like to refresh their protection annually.
What to expect on the day
Unlike a wax or sealant (which last weeks to months), a ceramic forms a covalent bond with your paint's clear coat. Water sheets off, dirt has a much harder time sticking, bug splatter and tree sap rinse off way easier, and your wash time can drop by half. Plus the gloss kick is real - most clients say their car looks deeper and wetter the first time they see it after curing.
Where Tidy is different
Mobile to your driveway, garage, or our partner location anywhere in the Portland metro. Includes proper paint prep - wash, decontamination, and one-step polish - before any coating goes on. Skipping that step is what makes cheap ceramic jobs fail; we never skip it.
What's included
Every job comes with the same checklist. No surprises.
- Two-bucket foam wash and full paint decontamination
- Iron-remover and clay-bar full vehicle
- One-step machine polish to remove light defects
- IPA wipe-down to remove polish oils
- 1-year professional ceramic coating applied to all painted surfaces
- Wheel face coating included
- Optional add-ons: glass coat, plastic trim coat, interior coat
- Aftercare instructions and free first maintenance wash
How it works
Inspection and prep
We assess paint condition, agree on prep level, and ensure the surface is correction-ready before any coating goes on.
Decontaminate and polish
Full decon plus one-step polish - coatings only stick well to a clean, properly prepped surface.
Coating application
Coating applied panel-by-panel and leveled per manufacturer spec, then allowed proper flash time.
Cure window
Vehicle stays dry for the cure window (typically 24 hours minimum). We'll review aftercare with you in detail.
Why this matters in the Pacific Northwest
The PNW is brutal on paint
Pacific Northwest weather is hard on paint. Constant rain carries acidic fallout; pollen-loaded summer sun bakes contaminants on. A coating gives the paint a sacrificial layer to take that abuse instead.
Why technique actually matters
Hydrophobic beading isn't just cosmetic - water sheeting off the car carries dirt with it. Coated cars stay visibly cleaner between washes by a wide margin.
City vs. backroad realities
1-year coatings are the easiest entry point. Most owners try this tier, love it, and step up to 3, 5 or 9-year coatings on their next car.
Resale & long-term value
Larger lots with hillside exposure mean more sun, more wind-blown debris, and more opportunity for paint defects. Long-term ceramic protection makes the most sense for these vehicles.
What affects the price
Every property is different. These are the things we look at when we quote.
- Vehicle size
- Paint condition and required prep level
- Whether you add glass, trim or interior coats
- Whether we're starting from a fresh Premium Show or doing it all together
Related services
We service the entire Portland metro
We service every neighborhood in Happy Valley, including Eagle Landing, Mt Scott, Sunnyside, Pleasant Valley. Same crew, same standards across the whole city.
Ready to book your detail?
Tell us your vehicle, your zip, and what kind of finish you're after. We'll come back same-day with a real quote and a slot on the calendar.