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SEMA 2025: DEG - Ceramic Coatings In The Body Shop
I-CAR · May 28, 2026
Summary
This article highlights an I-CAR SEMA 2025 presentation by the DEG and SCRS regarding the impact of ceramic coatings in collision repair. It outlines key considerations for technicians, including how to identify these coatings, understand their differences, assess panel conditions, and manage coating expectations during the refinishing process.
What to do on the job
Identify the presence of ceramic coatings on vehicle panels prior to refinishing and account for the necessary surface preparation and reapplication steps in the repair plan.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the additional labor and material costs associated with identifying, stripping, and reapplying ceramic coatings on repaired or replaced panels. It serves as industry-recognized evidence from DEG and SCRS that ceramic coatings require special refinishing considerations and are not included in standard refinish times.
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