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Ceramic Coating

3M™ Ceramic Coating — professional-grade paint protection that bonds to paint, glass, PPF, vinyl, wheels, and trim. Up to 5-year durability, 4-hour cure, and the warranty backing of one of the most trusted names in surface protection.

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Built different

Why shops pick Glacier ceramic coating.

01

Multi-surface protection

3M™ Ceramic Coating (39901) is engineered to bond on paint, glass, PPF, vinyl, wheels, and plastic trim. One coating system, every surface that takes ceramic.

02

Up to 5-year durability

Maximum water-beading hydrophobicity for up to five years with proper care and maintenance — the longevity premium customers will pay for.

03

4-hour fast cure

Cures in 4 hours with no special equipment. Cars in and out the same day. Faster turn than competing professional ceramic systems.

04

Glass Pre-Treatment included

3M™ Glass Pre-Treatment (39903) prepares the windshield for ceramic application — durable water repellency that holds up across windshield wiper cycles.

05

Ceramic Boost Spray for maintenance

3M™ Ceramic Boost Spray (39905) is the maintenance refresh for coated vehicles. Customers come back for boost service — recurring revenue, not a one-and-done install.

06

3M warranty + authorized installer program

Customer-facing warranty backed by 3M’s authorized installer program. Trust signal at the point of sale.

Specifications

At a glance.

Detailed spec sheets, performance test data, and warranty terms available on request through your trade account.

Product line
39901 (Coating), 39903 (Glass Pre-Treatment), 39905 (Boost Spray)
Surfaces
Paint, glass, PPF, vinyl, wheels, plastic trim
Durability
Up to 5 years (with maintenance)
Cure time
4 hours, no special equipment
Installer requirement
3M Authorized Installer
Boost Spray durability
Up to 6 months as standalone
Who installs it

Built for the shops that install daily.

Standalone coating shops

Day-to-day coating work for daily drivers, luxury, and exotic vehicles.

PPF + coating combo installs

Front PPF, ceramic over the rest, glass pre-treatment on the windshield. The premium combo customers pay full price for.

Detail shops upgrading service

Convert wash customers into protection customers. Recurring boost service generates repeat revenue.

FAQ

Common questions.

Does Glacier make its own ceramic coating?+
Not yet. Ceramic coating is one of two product categories where we stock a partner brand — 3M — instead of manufacturing our own. The chemistry is mature, 3M is the established standard, and we’d rather sell that than dilute the category with another also-ran.
What's the difference between 39901, 39903, and 39905?+
39901 is the main 3M™ Ceramic Coating — the bonded layer that protects paint and exterior surfaces. 39903 is the Glass Pre-Treatment used on windshields before applying ceramic for water repellency. 39905 is the Ceramic Boost Spray used for maintenance refresh on coated vehicles, or as an entry-level coating with up to 6 months of standalone protection.
How does ceramic coating compare to PPF?+
PPF is a physical film that absorbs rock chips, abrasion, and minor impact. Ceramic coating is a thin chemical bond that adds slickness, gloss, hydrophobicity, and chemical resistance but doesn’t stop physical impact. Premium installs use both — front PPF, ceramic over the rest, glass pre-treatment on the windshield.
Do I need to be a 3M Authorized Installer?+
Yes — for the customer-facing warranty to apply, the installer must be 3M Authorized. Glacier helps trade customers navigate the authorization process when needed.

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