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15% Off Premium Services and Gift Cards: Paint Protection Film, Clear Bras, Ceramic Coatings, Tint. Capitol Shine is now your one-stop shop for all things paint protection and detailing. Through February 2020, we are offering 15% off all premium services.
Read MoreNow Is The Time To Protect Your Investment! Capitol Shine is now your one-stop shop for all things paint protection and detailing. Choose from: XPEL Automotive Window Tint, XPEL Paint Protection Film and Clear Bras, Ceramic Pro Nanoceramic Surface Protection or Automotive Sealants.
Read MoreOver the years, Capitol Shine has transformed from an auto detailing shop offering hand washes and interior shampoos into a one-stop, full-service detailing, paint correction and paint protection company.
Read MoreAn Interior Protective Coating helps prevent stains and makes cleanup easy. Our Ceramic Pro formulas help dirt, liquid, mud and yes, even dirty snow stay collected on the top surface, meaning it won’t become ingrained into your seat or carpets. Works on leather, cloth, plastic, suede, rubber and more. Capitol Shine’s Ceramic Pro Interior formula is:
Read MoreThe Battle For Paint Protection
We talk all of the time about our different paint protection options, which include Ceramic Pro, Opti-Coat, Sportcoat Pro and Paint Protection Film. However, what may not always be clear is what the difference is between these products. What’s the difference between a ceramic coating, traditional auto wax, sealants, films and clear bras?
Read MoreWith successful products, no matter the industry, there are always copycats. Recently, we’ve seen many new “paint protection” products advertised on social networks like Facebook and YouTube – some of them even using some of our actual Ceramic Pro videos or knockoff logos!
Read More**OCTOBER 2019 PROMO: From October 1-31, 2019, Capitol Shine is offering 10% off Clear Bras, Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Pro and Sportcoat Pro. Mention promo code “OctoberProtection” when scheduling HERE**
Over the years, Capitol Shine has transformed from an auto detailing shop offering hand washes and interior shampoos into a one-stop, full-service detailing, paint correction and paint protection company.
Read MoreSimply put, Ceramic Pro is a permanent nanoceramic protective coating, not a traditional wax or sealant. It protects against minor scratches, graffiti, dirt, aging, premature oxidation, weathering, road salt, rock chips, bugs, bird droppings and even acid rain. It offers excellent scratch, thermal (1382 degrees), UV, oxidation, corrosion and chemical resistance.
Read MoreNo matter where you go in the metro area – Washington, D.C. – Arlington – Alexandria – Bethesda – there’s not doubt that space is limited. That means smaller parking spaces, tighter spots, and, unfortunately, little to no buffer space. Even if you park between the lines, the car beside you may not (as the picture above shows). Sooner or later, someone will open their door too far and ding your ride. It’s inevitable.
Read MoreWhen choosing a new car, many people assume that just because a car is on a dealership lot it means that it’s in mint condition. The interior leather looks crisp and the paint looks shiny and new…you already know where we’re heading with this topic – just because the paint is new does not mean it isn’t damaged; what we refer to in the auto detailing industry as “paint defects.”
Read MoreWe talk all of the time about our different ceramic coating options, which include Ceramic Pro and Opti-Coat. However, what may not always be clear is what the difference is between these products. We often hear, “What’s the difference between a ceramic coating, traditional auto wax, sealants, films and clear bras?” Not to worry, we’ve done the research for you.
Read MoreThis past weekend was wet and soggy. Luckily, we can now experience some sunny weather before more expected rain this Thursday through next Monday. It could be worse – 2018 saw record breaking rainfall numbers (source), so hopefully 2019 eases up. Regardless, the fact of the matter is that in the Washington, D.C. area, your car and its paint experience all of the elements – rain, sun, ice, snow, pollen…
Read MoreOver the past week or two, many of us have noticed a difference when walking to our cars – a yellowish tint overlaying the entire surface. If you’re lucky enough to park in a garage, or in case you haven’t noticed, it’s pollen season. Pollen not only makes your car, truck, van or SUV look like you’ve had a hastily executed yellow paint job, it can also have harmful effects…
Read MoreAt Capitol Shine/Ceramic Pro DC, we talk a lot about protection for your paint, but what about protection for your wheels? In cities like Arlington, D.C. and Bethesda, parallel parking can take a toll on your wheels and tires, not to mention general wear and tear. Luckily, we can help protect your wheels using the same process we do with paint: Capitol Shine’s Ceramic Pro formula.
Read MoreOne of the newest protection products we offer is Paint Protection Film, what many also call clear bras. Our films are extremely durable, can be removed and replaced, provide excellent rock chip protection and self healing effects. Xpel PFF is the industry’s first self healing paint protection film. Unlike other films, our paint protection films provide ultimate self-healing effects for a chip free bumper, scratch free hood, mirror caps, headlights, fog lamps and more.
Read MoreNow it’s easier than ever to find the information you need with www.ceramicpro-dc.com. The new website has all the details on packages available, frequently asked questions, informational videos, how combining Ceramic Pro and Paint Protection Film adds even more protection, protection options for your wheels and more.
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