Short answer: one 50ml bottle of Pure Gloss Pro 9H coats up to 3 small hatchbacks, 2 family cars or 1 large SUV. One bottle is always enough for one car. Coating several? The 3 × 50ml bundle (£199) covers up to 9 small hatchbacks, 6 family cars or 3 SUVs. Detailers ordering 10 or more bottles can apply for trade pricing. How far a bottle goes depends on vehicle size, paint condition, technique and how many surfaces you coat.
How many bottles for how many cars?
| What you plan to coat | What to buy | Coating cost per car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car of any size | One 50ml bottle (£79) | £79 (a small hatchback leaves enough for 2 more) |
| 2 family cars or 3 small hatchbacks | One 50ml bottle (£79) | About £40 per family car, £26 per small hatchback |
| 2 SUVs | Two 50ml bottles (£158) | £79 per SUV |
| 3 SUVs, up to 6 family cars or up to 9 small hatchbacks | 3 × 50ml bundle (£199, £66 a bottle) | About £66 per SUV, £33 per family car, £22 per small hatchback |
| Detailers coating cars every week | 10+ bottles on a trade account | Trade price, sent on approval |
"Up to 3 cars" is based on small hatchbacks and is the most a bottle covers. A family car takes about half a bottle and a large SUV or van about a whole one. Coating wheels, trim and chrome as well uses more. If you only need two bottles, two singles (£158) cost less than the bundle. The bundle saves you money once you need three (£199 instead of £237).
How much coating does each size of car use?
| Vehicle | Coating used per car | Cars per 50ml bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Small hatchback | About 17ml | 3 |
| Family hatchback, saloon or estate | About 25ml | 2 |
| Large SUV, 4x4 or van | About 50ml (a full bottle) | 1 |
These are typical amounts for one thin layer on the paint. Coating wheels, trim and chrome as well uses more.
Coating a large SUV or van, or several cars in a row? Message us before you start and we'll help you work out how many bottles to order.
What changes how much you use
- Vehicle size. More painted area takes more coating.
- Surface condition. Well-prepared, clean paint gives the most even result. See the prep guide before you open the bottle.
- Applicator loading and technique. Pro 9H goes on as a thin, even layer, panel by panel, with the applicator block in the box. A heavily loaded applicator uses the bottle faster. The application guide shows how much to put on and how to level it.
- Extra surfaces. Pro 9H can also go on exterior plastic, aluminium and chrome. Coating those as well as the paint takes more product.
- Layers. One layer is enough. If you choose to add a second, it uses more coating per car (see below).
How many layers does a car need?
Pro 9H is applied as one thin, even layer over each panel, left to flash for about 3 minutes at around 15°C and then levelled.
One layer is all Pro 9H needs. A second layer isn't necessary: it's entirely up to you. If you'd like to add one, allow extra coating for it and message us before you start so we can talk you through the timing.
Whatever you decide, don't add other products on top while the coating cures. Wait 15 days before washing the car or adding a maintenance coat. The cure time guide has the day-by-day chart.
50ml, 3-pack or trade: which should you buy?
50ml bottle (£79): for coating your own car. One bottle covers up to 3 small hatchbacks, 2 family cars or 1 large SUV, so it suits a single car or a household with two smaller cars. Applicator blocks are in the box.
3 × 50ml bundle (£199): for several cars or a first batch of jobs. That's £66 a bottle, £38 less than three singles, and up to 9 small hatchbacks, 6 family cars or 3 SUVs. It suits enthusiasts with more than one car and detailers who want stock before moving to trade.
Trade (10+ bottles): for detailing businesses. UK detailers can apply for a trade account. Trade prices aren't shown on the site: once you're approved, your price applies automatically at checkout on orders of at least 10 bottles of Pro 9H 50ml. Trade customers can also be listed on Find a Detailer. See the trade page to apply.
Compare both sizes on the Pro 9H ceramic coating collection.
Plan the whole job, not just the bottle
The coating is only part of the cost. Wash and decontamination products, panel wipe and, if the paint needs it, a polisher all add to a first DIY job. Our guide to how much ceramic coating costs in the UK puts real prices on each item.
On the day, work in small sections, check each one for high spots from several angles, then keep the car dry for at least 8 hours and allow about 3 hours before driving.
Frequently asked questions
- How many ml of ceramic coating do I need for a car? About 17ml of Pure Gloss Pro 9H for a small hatchback, about 25ml for a family car and about 50ml (a full bottle) for a large SUV or van.
- How much ceramic coating do I need for an SUV? About a full 50ml bottle per large SUV, 4x4 or van. For three SUVs, the 3 × 50ml bundle (£199) is the better buy. Not sure about your vehicle? Message us before you start.
- How many bottles of ceramic coating do I need? One 50ml bottle for 3 small hatchbacks, 2 family cars or 1 SUV. For more, the 3 × 50ml bundle (£199) is the better buy. Detailers ordering 10 or more bottles can apply for trade pricing.
- How many layers of ceramic coating does a car need? One. Pro 9H doesn't need a second layer; adding one is entirely up to you and uses more coating.
- Is the 3-pack worth it? Yes, if you'll use three bottles: £199 instead of £237, so £66 a bottle, or about £33 of coating per family car across 6. If you only need two bottles, two singles (£158) cost less.
- Can I buy ceramic coating at trade prices? Yes, if you run a UK detailing business. Apply on the trade page. Once approved, your trade price applies automatically at checkout on orders of 10 or more bottles of Pro 9H 50ml.
- How long does an opened bottle keep? 6 months from opening, so plan to use the rest of a bottle within that time.
Shop Pure Gloss Pro 9H: £79 for 50ml or £199 for three, free UK delivery, same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm and 30-day returns (terms apply).