3-Year Ceramic Coating in Hillsboro & Surrounding Portland Metro
What we see in Portland garages
Silicon Forest commuters know Tidy. We do a serious amount of EV detailing and ceramic work in Hillsboro - Teslas, Rivians, Mach-Es, and the rest. Soft paint, sensors everywhere, our process is dialed for it.
How we approach it
The 3-Year Ceramic is the sweet spot for most owners. Deeper gloss, harder cure, and three times the durability of our 1-year coating - at a price that's nowhere near three times higher. If you keep cars 3–5 years, this is the tier that pays for itself in resale, easier maintenance and a paint surface that holds up to PNW conditions.
What to expect on the day
We do the same thorough prep as our higher tiers: wash, full decontamination, one-step polish, IPA wipe, then panel-by-panel coating application with proper flash and leveling. The result is a slick, deeply-glossy finish that beads water aggressively for years, not months.
Where Tidy is different
Mobile in the Portland metro. Cars stay with us in our partner controlled-environment bay overnight for cure on premium tiers like this - keeps dust, dew and contamination off the fresh coating during the critical first 12 hours.
What's included
Every job comes with the same checklist. No surprises.
- Everything in the 1-year coating prep process
- Premium 3-year ceramic coating on all painted surfaces
- Wheel face coating included
- Glass coat add-on available (highly recommended)
- Plastic trim coating to prevent fading
- Controlled cure environment overnight
- Annual maintenance check-in included
- Aftercare kit (pH-neutral wash soap, microfibers)
How it works
Booking and prep estimate
We confirm vehicle, paint condition and any correction needed before pricing the job.
Multi-day prep
Wash, decon, polish, IPA wipe - usually a half to full day depending on vehicle.
Coating application
Coating goes on panel-by-panel under controlled lighting, leveled and inspected before moving on.
Overnight cure
Vehicle held in controlled environment for full hard-cure cycle.
Why this matters in the Pacific Northwest
The PNW is brutal on paint
Three years is enough to outlast most lease terms and own about half a typical ownership cycle - meaning the coating earns back its cost when you sell or return the car.
Why technique actually matters
PNW weather rewards real ceramic protection. Beading and self-cleaning effects mean you wash less and never worry about water spots from morning dew.
City vs. backroad realities
Step-up clients from our 1-year coating typically come back for 3-year on their next car - once you experience how easy a coated car is to maintain, going back is hard.
Resale & long-term value
EV paint tends to be softer than legacy makes, which means correction and ceramic work demands extra care. Our process is built for it - light pads, finishing polishes, and coatings that actually bond to factory clear coats.
What affects the price
Every property is different. These are the things we look at when we quote.
- Vehicle size and paint condition
- Single-stage vs. multi-stage prep correction
- Coating add-ons (glass, trim, wheels-off, interior)
- Whether the vehicle requires longer prep due to defects or contamination
Related services
We service the entire Portland metro
We service every neighborhood in Hillsboro, including Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, AmberGlen, Witch Hazel. 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.