About

BUILT FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

Formula Detailing is a mobile auto detailing service based in North Port, FL. We bring professional-grade interior and exterior care directly to your driveway — from a quick refresh to full multi-stage paint correction and ceramic coating.

SERVICE AREA

Bradenton to Punta Gorda — and most of SW Florida in between.

HOURS

Mon – Fri • 3:30 PM – 6 PM • Sat & Sun • 8 AM – 6 PM

WHAT WE DETAIL

Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs. No boats.

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The Standard

WE'RE NOT JUST DETAILERS.

Anyone can throw soap on a car. We don't. Every vehicle that leaves our care is treated like it's going on a showroom floor — because that's the only standard we know how to work to. No shortcuts. No "good enough." No excuses.

NO CUT CORNERS

Every step in the process gets done in full. We'd rather take longer than skip a stage you'd never see.

PRO-GRADE PRODUCTS

Only professional chemistry — no consumer-shelf wax, no all-in-one shortcuts. The products pros actually use.

TRAINED, NOT GENERIC

Real process knowledge for paint correction, ceramic coatings, leather, and interiors — not a YouTube crash course.

ACCOUNTABLE FINISH

Keys don't come back until it meets our standard. If it's not right, we fix it before you ever see it.

We demand excellence from our own work before we ever ask you to be impressed by it.

We install

SYSTEM X® MAX G+

Hyper Gloss 9H Coating

9H

Pencil hardness

Lifetime

Mfr. warranty

10+ yr

Durability

+30%

Glossier finish

0.9 mil

Film thickness

Ultra

Hydrophobic slickness

Paint · Gel coat · Wraps · PPF

Protect what you drive

WHY CERAMIC & ONGOING CARE.

Florida sun, salt air, love-bug season, sap, sprinkler spots — your paint takes a daily beating. A professional ceramic coating bonds to your clear coat and turns it into a slick, hydrophobic shield. Pair it with regular maintenance washes and your vehicle keeps that just-detailed depth for years, not weekends.

  • Hydrophobic, self-cleaning surface
  • UV + oxidation protection (no fade)
  • Resists bug guts, sap & bird droppings
  • Deeper gloss and richer color depth
  • Easier washes, far fewer swirl marks
  • Protects long-term resale value

We recommend a maintenance wash every 4–6 weeks to keep the coating performing at its best. Skip the tunnel washes — they're what cause the swirls a coating is supposed to prevent.

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The Coating, In Depth

INSIDE SYSTEM X® MAX G+.

System X® is one of the most established ceramic coating brands on the planet — independently tested, IKR-certified, and installed only by trained, authorized detailers. MAX G+ is their flagship Hyper Gloss consumer formula: a true SiO₂ nano-ceramic that cross-links into a permanent, glass-like layer on your clear coat. This isn't a spray sealant, a "graphene wax," or a 6-month topper — it's a structural coating with a written lifetime warranty when professionally installed.

TRUE SiO₂ NANO-CERAMIC

MAX G+ is a real silica (SiO₂) based coating — not a hybrid wax. The molecules bond into a dense, cross-linked matrix that becomes part of the surface, not a sacrificial film sitting on top.

0.9 MIL CURED THICKNESS

Cures to roughly 0.9 mil (≈23 microns) — measurably thicker than typical consumer coatings, giving you more material to absorb wash marring, road grime, and minor contact before the clear coat sees it.

+30% GLOSS GAIN

Independently measured to add up to ~30% additional gloss over a polished clear coat. The result is the wet, liquid look people associate with high-end show cars — and it's the paint itself, amplified.

HEAT & CHEMICAL RESISTANT

Stable through extreme heat cycles and resistant to acidic contaminants — bird droppings, bug acids, tree sap, industrial fallout, and Florida sprinkler water spots have a much harder time etching the paint.

FULL UV & OXIDATION BLOCK

Blocks UV-A and UV-B at the surface so the clear coat below stops oxidizing, hazing, and fading. Critical for daily-driven cars in SW Florida sun — especially reds, blacks, and dark blues.

EXTREME HYDROPHOBICITY

Contact angle of 110°+ means water beads up tight and rolls off, taking dirt with it. Less standing water = fewer mineral spots, faster touchless rinses, and dramatically easier maintenance washes.

The Install Process

A COATING IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PREP.

Every imperfection you don't correct before coating gets sealed in for the life of the product. That's why a real System X® install is a multi-day process — not an afternoon job.

  1. 01

    DEEP WASH + DECONTAMINATION

    Foam bath, iron remover, tar removal, and clay treatment to strip every bonded contaminant from the clear coat.

  2. 02

    PAINT INSPECTION + MEASUREMENT

    Paint depth readings and inspection under direct light to map swirls, scratches, water spots, and any prior damage.

  3. 03

    MULTI-STAGE PAINT CORRECTION

    Machine polishing in stages to safely remove defects and restore true clarity — this is what creates the gloss the coating then locks in.

  4. 04

    PANEL WIPE + SURFACE PREP

    Full IPA / SiO₂ prep wipe to strip every trace of polishing oil so the coating bonds directly to bare clear coat.

  5. 05

    MAX G+ APPLICATION + LEVELING

    Coating is applied panel-by-panel, allowed to flash, then leveled by hand under proper lighting to a uniform finish.

  6. 06

    CONTROLLED CURE

    Vehicle rests in a dust-controlled environment so the coating fully cross-links before it sees water or sunlight.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

MAX G+ ships with a manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty when installed by an authorized System X® detailer and registered with the brand. The warranty is tied to your VIN, transferable on resale, and covers loss of gloss, UV fade, oxidation, and chemical etching under normal use.

  • Registered to your specific VIN
  • Transferable to next owner (boosts resale)
  • Annual inspection keeps the coverage active
  • Backed by the manufacturer — not just the installer

VS. EVERYTHING ELSE

Carnauba wax

6–8 weeks. Burns off in Florida sun. No real protection.

Spray sealant

2–4 months. Easy to apply, easy to wash away.

DIY 'ceramic' kit

6–12 months. Thin layer, minimal SiO₂, no warranty.

Pro 1-year coating

~12 months. Decent gloss, no real longevity.

System X® MAX G+

10+ years, lifetime warranty, true 9H hardness.

One install. A decade of protection. The deepest gloss your paint is chemically capable of holding — and a manufacturer warranty that follows the car, not the calendar.

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Frequently Asked

SYSTEM X® FAQ.

Straight answers about how long MAX G+ lasts, how to take care of it, and exactly what the lifetime warranty covers.

How long does System X® MAX G+ actually last?
MAX G+ is rated for 10+ years of real-world durability and carries a manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty on the paint. Actual lifespan depends on prep quality, climate, and how the vehicle is maintained — coatings that get regular proper washes routinely outlast their rated life. We've designed our process around the longest end of that range.
When can I wash the car after install?
Keep the vehicle dry for the first 24 hours and avoid heavy rain, sprinklers, or any washing for the first 7 days while the coating fully cross-links. After that, you're cleared for normal hand washes. Full chemical cure continues for about 2–3 weeks — we'll walk you through a do/don't list at handoff.
How do I wash a ceramic-coated car?
Two-bucket hand wash with a pH-neutral, coating-safe shampoo, a clean microfiber mitt, and a dedicated drying towel. Wash top-down, rinse often, and dry immediately to avoid mineral spots. Skip dish soap, all-purpose cleaners, and tunnel/brush washes — those are the #1 cause of premature coating wear and swirl marks.
How often should I wash it?
Every 2–3 weeks is ideal in Southwest Florida. The coating's hydrophobic surface makes washes dramatically faster — most maintenance washes take 30–45 minutes because dirt doesn't bond to the surface the way it does on bare clear coat.
Do I still need to wax it?
No. MAX G+ replaces wax entirely. Adding wax or off-the-shelf sealants on top can actually mask the coating's hydrophobic properties and make it look like it's failing when it isn't. If you want extra slickness, use a coating-compatible SiO₂ spray topper — we'll recommend one.
What does the lifetime warranty actually cover?
It covers loss of gloss, UV fade, oxidation, and chemical etching from things like bird droppings, bug acids, tree sap, and water spots under normal use. It's registered to your VIN, backed by the manufacturer (not just us), and transferable to the next owner if you sell the car.
What can void the warranty?
Automatic tunnel/brush washes, harsh degreasers or wheel acids on the paint, abrasive polishes, aftermarket waxes/sealants applied over the coating, and skipping the required annual inspection. Collision damage and repainted panels aren't covered — but those panels can be re-coated and added back to the warranty.
Is there an annual inspection?
Yes. To keep the lifetime warranty active, we do a quick annual inspection and decontamination wash. It's a short appointment, it keeps the coating performing like day one, and it gives us a chance to catch anything early before it becomes a problem.
Does it protect against rock chips and scratches?
MAX G+ is rated 9H on the pencil hardness scale, so it adds real scratch resistance against wash marring, light brushes, and fine swirls. It is not body armor — for true rock-chip protection on a daily-driven car, you want paint protection film (PPF) on the front end, with MAX G+ layered on top.
Can it be applied to a used or older car?
Yes — and it's one of the best things you can do for one. We start with a full paint correction to remove years of swirls, water spots, and oxidation, then lock that restored finish in under the coating. Most older cars look better after our process than they did off the lot.
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