We've treated a lot of vehicles with ceramic coatings over the years. We often use the phrase "hydrophobic" when describing how it repels water, but what do we mean by that?
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It's still hot and sunny out, so right now through Labor Day, save 25% off Capitol Shine's Window Tint, also known as Window Protective Film.
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XPEL FUSION PLUS is a ceramic coating developed to perform with PPF (paint protection film) and painted surfaces. This ceramic coating offers excellent gloss, superior hydrophobic protection and improved scratch resistance with a single application.
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Capitol Shine has evolved over the years to offer more and more services. We do standard washing, vacuuming, buffing out scratches and wheel cleaning, apply window tint and ceramic coatings, but we also offer a variety of add-on services such as:
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In case you haven't noticed, things are starting to heat up on a daily basis, and that can mean trouble for your car's paint. This past week saw temperatures approaching 100 degrees, and the summer is just starting…
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Capitol Shine offers Window Tint, also known as Window Protective Film. Window tint has been available for what seems like forever, but with advancements in technology, the tint of today is a whole different story than it used to be.
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The DC Metro area is full of pet friendly areas: Parks, restaurants, walking trails and more. We love driving our pets around. Unfortunately, that also means ending up with pet hair in our car's interior…
Read MoreWe work on all shapes and sizes of vehicles, doing a variety of services. One item we love doing is Paint Correction, a term used by auto detailers to describe the process of restoring the paintwork of a vehicle. This involves fixing paint imperfections, hazing, swirl marks, etching, acid rain marks, buffer trails, fine scratches and RIDS, or Random Isolated Deep Scratches…
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Capitol Shine brings you the ultimate options when it comes to paint protection, vinyl, window tinting, auto detailing and more. One of our newest vinyl products is INOZETEK Premium Wrapping Film. This vinyl is thicker and superior to many other vinyls on the market.
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Over the past few weeks, many of us have noticed a difference when walking to our cars – a yellowish tint overlaying the entire surface. In addition to triggering our allergies, pollen just seems to stick to cars. Sure it looks bad, but are there negative effects for your paint? Well, this is what pollen looks like on a microscopic level…
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Spring is finally here! Time for weekend drives with the windows down, long road trips and maybe even a car show. To get your vehicle ready, we're offering 20% off our premium services. Too sunny out? Try our Window Tint! Too much rain? Our Ceramic Coatings help avoid water spots and replaces wax…
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Depending on where you live (an apartment complex vs. a house), it can sometimes seem easier to clean your car yourself. After all, why take the time to make an appointment and pay someone else to do something you can do, right?
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As Capitol Shine customers, you have come to us for many years, entrusting us with the protection of your vehicles through our detailing, ceramic coatings, and film services. Now let us protect your commercial buildings with the launch of our new sister company, Surface Shell.
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Vinyl Wrapping can change your vehicle’s color while preserving the original paint underneath. This can be removed at a later time and return the vehicle to its factory color. In addition to changing the color of your car, vinyl can…
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Capitol Shine's Window Tint, also known as Window Protective Film, offers unparalleled protection against the sun AND is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation. We use XPEL PRIME which outperforms other types of films to keep you comfortable and protected, all backed by the industries only lifetime transferable warranty.
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Show your cars some love this Valentine's Day. Right now when you purchase a detailing for your first car, you'll get 30% off the second car's detailing! Choose from…
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Until January 31, 2022, take 20% off all of our services! Choose from…
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The recent snow has caused our vehicles to get dirtier than usual. No need to worry, Capitol Shine has your back! From January 17-31, 2022, take 20% off all of our services! Choose from…
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It's a new year, and many start off the new year with a new car, truck, van or SUV. Have you recently purchased a new car? Maybe you've purchased a slightly used car from a dealership? There's nothing quite like owning a new vehicle -
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