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 MoreTraditional window tint has been reinvented! Capitol Shine’s paint protection department, Ceramic Pro DC/Xpel, now offers window tint. Automotive window tint isn’t just about keeping a low profile anymore. XPEL PRIME not only looks cool, it feels cool. It outperforms other types of films to keep you comfortable and protected.
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 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 MoreAdvancements in paint protection have led to not only ceramic coatings (like Ceramic Pro), but also things like Paint Protection Film. What kind of vehicles use paint protection film (also called PPF)? Here’s a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which has a MSRP of $293,200, that recently underwent the application of Xpel Paint Protection Film. Specifically, this Porsche received stealth PPF, which has a satin-type look:
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 MoreWe’ve all seen a car with a thick, leather bra on the front like the one pictured above. Listen, we have NOTHING against protecting a car’s paint – it’s what we’re all about! However, since the front end of a car can make or break the look, we would like to offer an alternative to the leather bra look in the form of Paint Protection Film.
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 MoreThere have been many studies done on color and the meaning behind them. At Ceramic Pro DC, we see a wide variety of different colored vehicles on a daily basis, and we thought it would be interesting to explore some of the meanings behind these colors.
Read MoreWe offer 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. The question is, “Which package works for me?” We understand that different drivers have different requirements, different driving environments, different routes and different budgets. So, let’s take a look.
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.
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