Why RVs need more protection than cars.
A Class A motorhome presents 3–4× the surface area of a passenger car, sits outdoors essentially full-time, and travels through every conceivable climate. Gel-coat fiberglass, painted aluminum, and clear-coated graphics each weather differently. Without protection, the typical RV exterior shows visible oxidation by year three, chalky fade by year five, and clear-coat failure on graphics by year seven — at which point restoration costs run into five figures.
A properly applied ceramic coating arrests that timeline. The hydrophobic surface sheds water spots, the UV barrier dramatically slows oxidation, and the slick finish makes routine washes vastly easier — important when the vehicle in question is 35 feet long.
What's included in the package.
- Full pre-wash and decontamination with filtered water
- Iron and clay-bar treatment over the entire body
- Single- or two-stage gel-coat polish (severity-dependent)
- Mask and protection of decals, graphics, and trim
- Indoor application of ceramic coating, panel by panel
- Indoor 24-hour minimum cure
- Written warranty card and care guide
- Optional add-ons: awning, roof seal, wheel coating, slide-out tracks
Pricing — per linear foot.
RV coating is priced per linear foot of vehicle length. The price-per-foot includes the full process: prep, polish, decontamination, coating, and indoor cure. Final pricing is set in person after a walkaround.
| RV Class | 3-Year Coating | 5-Year Coating | 7-Year Coating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel TrailerUp to ~30 ft | $80/ft | $100/ft | $120/ft |
| Class B / Camper Van | $85/ft | $105/ft | $125/ft |
| Class C Motorhome | $90/ft | $110/ft | $130/ft |
| Class A MotorhomeFull-body paint adds 10% | $95/ft | $115/ft | $135/ft |
| Fifth Wheel | $85/ft | $105/ft | $125/ft |
Common add-ons
- Awning ceramic treatment: $200–$400
- Roof seal coating: $400–$800 depending on roof type and length
- Wheel coating, all wheels: $250–$400
- Slide-out track service: $150 per slide
- Heavy oxidation removal (gel coat past surface fade): quoted individually
The Coach Care maintenance plan.
Coatings on RVs perform their best when maintained on a schedule — and given how much exposure these vehicles face, that schedule is more important than on a garaged car. Our Coach Care plan is a semi-annual maintenance program: two scheduled visits per year for a full filtered-water wash, coating top-up, awning treatment, roof inspection, and any touch-up needed. Coach Care members get priority booking for full re-coating when it's time.