Paint Correction
One-step, two-step, and three-step correction plus wet sanding. Removes swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation.
Learn moreServing Fayetteville, WV
Auto detailing and ceramic coating near Fayetteville, WV
About 25 minutes down US-19 from the New River Gorge — and built for the vehicles that actually get used out there, not just the ones that stay clean.
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A muddy or dust-covered SUV, Jeep, or truck fresh off a gravel road, before cleaning. Dirty is the point — this photo should look like a real adventure vehicle.
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The drive
About 20 miles straight down US-19
Fayetteville to Beckley is a short run — roughly 20 miles south on US-19, generally around 25 minutes. Of the areas the shop serves regularly, it's one of the easiest trips, which makes booking maintenance work far less of a production than it is for customers driving in from an hour out.
That proximity matters more than it sounds. Services that benefit from being done at the right time of year — Woolwax before salting season, a spring wash after it — are realistic to schedule when the drive is 25 minutes rather than a half-day commitment.
Oak Hill, Lansing, and the surrounding Fayette County communities are the same trip.
Local conditions
Gorge country is rough on vehicles
Vehicles around Fayetteville see a genuinely different mix of abuse than a town car in a flat suburb does.
- Gravel access roads throw stones into rocker panels, wheel arches, and the lower doors — areas most people never think to protect.
- Mud and river silt that dries into interiors after a day on the water and works deep into carpet fiber.
- Packed dirt in wheel wells holding moisture against metal, which is where corrosion starts quietly.
- Gear transfer inside — wet ropes, muddy boots, coolers, and bike parts against upholstery.
- Tree sap and organic fallout from parking under cover, which etches clear coat if it sits.
- Route 19 highway miles stacked on top of all of it.
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Interior of an outdoor-use vehicle before cleaning — muddy floor mats, dirt ground into carpet, gear marks on upholstery. Honest and un-staged works best.
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For adventure vehicles
Two honest recommendations
Vehicles that actually get used outdoors need a different priority order than showpieces do. Two things are worth saying plainly.
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Underneath matters more than the paint
If the vehicle runs gravel and forest roads regularly, packed mud in the wheel wells and salt in winter are doing more long-term damage than swirl marks ever will. An undercarriage wash plus Woolwax is the higher-value service.
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A coating helps, but it won't stop gravel
A ceramic coating makes mud and dust rinse off dramatically more easily — a real benefit when the vehicle gets filthy every weekend. It will not stop stone chips. For that, Liquid Protection Film on rockers and the front end is the answer.
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Interiors respond well to proper deep cleaning
Ground-in silt, dried mud, and gear odor all come out with interior deep cleaning rather than a vacuum and an air freshener. Fabric protection afterward makes the next season considerably easier.
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The same adventure vehicle after detailing — clean but clearly still a working vehicle, not a showroom piece. Shot outdoors.
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Posted pricing
Same pricing, wherever you drive in from
There's no travel surcharge and no different rate for out-of-town customers. The numbers below are the numbers.
Paint correction
One-Step Correction
Removes light scratches, restores factory shine
$250
Two-Step Correction
Removes deeper scratches and defects
$500
Three-Step Correction
Best fit for darker colored vehicles
$600
Wet Sanding
Reduces orange peel, removes clear coat scratches
$300 / panel
NanoPro Ceramic coating
5-Year Coating
Long-term gloss and hydrophobic protection
$300
10-Year Coating Most popular
Maximum durability for long-term ownership
$500
Lifetime Coating
Backed for the life of your ownership · includes full interior detail
$700
A one-step correction is required before any ceramic coating. Skipping it means no warranty plus a $125 decontamination fee to strip existing wax or polish. A $75 wash applies to paint-correction-only jobs with no coating to follow. Detailing, Woolwax, dry ice cleaning, and Liquid Protection Film are quoted per vehicle.
Services
Everything available at the Beckley shop
NanoPro Ceramic Coating
NanoPro Ceramic in 5-year, 10-year, and lifetime coverage. Applied over corrected paint, backed by warranty.
Learn moreCar Detailing
Hand wash and wax, interior deep cleaning, glass, engine bay, headlight restoration, and odor removal.
Learn moreTruck Detailing
Bed liners, tailgates, wheel wells, and work-related interior wear — detailing built around how trucks get used.
Learn moreWoolwax Undercarriage Washing
Undercarriage wash to clear road salt, followed by Woolwax to slow corrosion before it starts.
Learn moreDry Ice Cleaning
Dry ice pellets lift grease and grime with no water and no chemicals. Ideal for engine bays.
Learn moreLiquid Protection Film
A liquid-applied PPF alternative that bonds to paint and headlights in a clear, self-healing layer.
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Frequently asked
Fayetteville customer questions
How far is Fayetteville from Ceramic Works?
Around 20 miles, generally about 25 minutes south on US-19 to Beckley. It's one of the shorter trips of any area the shop serves regularly, which makes seasonal services like fall Woolwax application much easier to schedule.
What do New River Gorge access roads do to a vehicle?
Gravel and forest roads throw stones into rocker panels, lower doors, and wheel arches, and pack dirt into wheel wells where it holds moisture against metal. The paint damage is visible; the corrosion starting underneath usually isn't until it's well advanced.
Do you detail vehicles used for rafting, climbing, and camping?
Regularly. Vehicles that haul wet gear, muddy boots, and coolers need genuine interior deep cleaning rather than a vacuum, and they get treated as working vehicles rather than showpieces. Fabric protection afterward makes the following season noticeably easier to manage.
Can you get dried mud and river silt out of carpet and upholstery?
Usually, yes. Dried silt works deep into carpet fiber where ordinary vacuuming can't reach it, so it needs extraction rather than surface cleaning. Long-set stains may lighten substantially without vanishing entirely, and you'll get a realistic assessment before the work starts.
Is undercarriage protection worth it for Fayette County driving?
It's arguably the highest-value service for a vehicle regularly on gravel and forest roads. Packed mud holds moisture against frame and suspension components year-round, and winter salt adds to it. Woolwax applied in fall addresses both.
Do you work on Jeeps and off-road vehicles?
Yes, and they're a regular part of the work. Off-road vehicles typically need more attention underneath and in the wheel wells than a street vehicle, and lift height isn't an obstacle — just worth mentioning when you call so the visit can be planned.
Will gravel road driving chip a ceramic coated vehicle?
Yes. A ceramic coating is only microns thick and provides essentially no impact resistance — it's chemical protection, not physical armor. If gravel is part of your regular driving, Liquid Protection Film on the rocker panels and front end is what actually addresses stone chipping.
Do you serve Oak Hill, Lansing, and the rest of Fayette County?
Yes. Fayette County customers make the same short trip down US-19 to Beckley. Anywhere in the New River Gorge area is well within the range of customers who come through regularly.
When's the best time to book before tourist season?
Ahead of it rather than during. Spring is a sensible window for correction and coating so the finish is protected before the busiest months, and fall is the right time for Woolwax before road crews start salting. Call or text 304-923-5664 to get on the schedule.
Should I get Liquid Protection Film if I drive Route 19 regularly?
It's worth considering. Four-lane highway miles produce a steady pattern of stone chipping on the hood and front bumper, and those panels are exactly where LPF delivers the most benefit per dollar. Full-vehicle coverage is rarely the best value; the leading surfaces are.
Get the gorge off your vehicle
Mud, river silt, gravel dust, and a season's worth of gear hauling. Send photos and find out what it needs.
