Chicago winters are brutal. Road salt, slush, freezing temps, street parking, lakefront moisture, industrial fallout, and year-round grime beat down your paint fast. Black cars dull out. White cars stain. Daily drivers lose their shine in a year or two.
That’s why Chicago drivers come to Great Gatsby Auto Spa for ceramic coating that actually lasts.
We’re one of the busiest hand carwash shops in the city, serving over 2500 customers a month with a 4.9 star rating. Our coating techs know Chicago paint problems better than anyone.
This is long-term protection built for real Chicago driving.
Our ceramic coating shop is located in Logan Square, just minutes from Avondale, Irving Park, Roscoe Village, and Wicker Park. Chicago drivers trust Great Gatsby Auto Spa for high-end paint protection because we work on real, daily-driven vehicles, not garage queens.
Straightforward. No hype. Coatings that hold up to Chicago’s worst.
A solid protection option for daily drivers who want better shine and easier maintenance without committing to a long-term system.
Protects Against:
Gloss Level:
Paint Correction:
Recommended for most vehicles. Coating bonds best on corrected paint.
Durability:
Up to 12 months with proper washes.
Our most popular option. Built for Chicago winters and year-round street parking.
Protects Against:
Gloss Level:
Paint Correction:
Highly recommended. Ideal for restoring gloss before sealing it in.
Durability:
Up to 36 months with proper maintenance.
Your paint is under attack all year:
Ceramic coating solves these issues with a hardened layer that:
This is protection designed for real city driving.
Depending on the package, anywhere from 1 to 3 years with proper maintenance.
It reduces light swirls and micro-scratches, but it doesn’t make paint “scratch-proof.”
Almost always. Correction ensures the coating bonds properly and seals a clean, glossy finish.
Yes. Our indoor, climate-controlled shop handles installations year-round.
Regular hand washes and avoiding automatic brushes. Our Car Wash Subscription is the ideal maintenance plan.
No. Wax isn’t necessary once the coating is installed.
Yes. It prevents salt from bonding to the paint and makes winter washes much easier.
Yes. We offer upgrades for wheels, plastic trim, headlights, and glass.
Let us know and we will call you back and answer any questions.
Ceramic coating locks in whatever condition your paint is in. If the surface has swirls, scratches, dullness, or oxidation, the coating will seal all of that underneath.
Most Chicago vehicles benefit from:
Corrected paint + ceramic coating gives you the deepest shine and longest durability.
Ceramic coating costs in Chicago depend on vehicle size, paint condition, and the selected coating package. Vehicles with heavy swirls, scratches, or oxidation may require paint correction before coating.
During your consultation, we inspect the paint and recommend the right solution based on your driving habits and budget.
