About Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield:
Where Real Protection Meets Real Craftsmanship
At Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield, we believe protecting what you value should never feel like an afterthought. Your car, boat, RV, or aircraft is more than just a machine. It is an investment, a source of pride, and in many cases, part of the lifestyle you have worked hard to build. That is why we created a company focused on premium ceramic coating and surface protection in Belleair and across Pinellas County. Our work is built on craftsmanship, convenience, and a genuine respect for the things our clients care about most.
Why We Started Salt & Sun
Ceramic Shield
Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield was built on a simple idea: valuable surfaces deserve better protection, especially in a place like Florida. Between harsh UV exposure, relentless heat, salt air, oxidation, moisture, and everyday wear, vehicles and vessels in this region go through a lot. We saw a real need for a service that did more than make surfaces look good for a few days. We wanted to offer long-term protection that restores gloss, helps prevent deterioration, and keeps finishes easier to maintain over time.
From the start, our mission has been clear. We provide premium surface protection that helps defend against UV damage, oxidation, and environmental exposure while bringing back the rich finish that makes a vehicle, boat, RV, or aircraft stand out. We are here to help people protect their investment with solutions that are practical, professional, and built around real-world conditions.
The Experience Behind
Our Company
Our founder, Mark Victor, did not arrive in this industry by accident. His path into ceramic coating and professional surface protection came from years of experience in business, construction, restoration, and client service. Before launching Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield, Mark spent more than 15 years building companies, negotiating major contracts, and helping clients make confident high-value decisions.
That experience shaped the way we do business today. Mark worked on projects ranging from real estate investment packaging exceeding $210 million to managing multi-million-dollar construction projects. Along the way, he built a reputation for integrity, problem-solving, and following through on exactly what he promised. Those same standards now define the way we serve every Salt & Sun client.
Just as important, Mark’s years in construction and renovation gave him hands-on experience with surface restoration, materials, finishing systems, and protective coatings. He learned how surfaces break down over time, how weather and oxidation affect different materials, and what it takes to restore and preserve them properly. That practical understanding made the move into ceramic coating technology feel like a natural next step rather than a dramatic career change.
Meet Mark Victor, Our Founder
For Mark, protecting vehicles is not just a service. It is the result of a long career spent understanding how people invest in what matters to them. He has always worked in spaces where trust matters, details matter, and long-term value matters. That mindset carries into every service we offer.
What makes Mark’s leadership style especially important to our company is the blend of business knowledge and craftsmanship he brings to the table. He understands how to advise clients clearly, but he also understands the surfaces themselves. He knows what sun, salt, oxidation, and environmental exposure can do over time, and he knows how proper preparation and premium protection can make a major difference.
That combination of technical knowledge, sales expertise, and meticulous attention to detail is what helped shape Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield into the company it is today.
Meet Edward Howell
Our Sales Consultant
Edward Howell plays an important role in how we serve clients and guide them toward the right protection plan. Based in Belleair, Edward brings more than two decades of consultative sales experience across automotive, furniture, construction, and relocation services.
His career has always centered on understanding client needs and finding the right solution with honesty and professionalism. He has developed export markets in the Caribbean for a major furniture company, earned recognition as a top producer in national moving consulting, and built long-term success through relationship-based service.
Edward also brings valuable project management and ownership experience. As the owner of Howell Enterprises, he managed remodeling projects for upper-end residential clients in South Florida, overseeing hiring, permits, purchasing, materials, and quality control. That background makes him especially effective when helping our customers evaluate options for ceramic protection on vehicles, boats, RVs, and aircraft. He understands both the consultative side of service and the practical side of making sure quality is never overlooked.
What Makes
Our Company Different
There are a lot of companies that offer detailing or protective services, but our approach is more specialized and more convenient by design. One of the biggest things that sets us apart is our mobile-first model. We bring elite ceramic coating services directly to our clients, whether that means your home, your marina, or your hangar.
That convenience matters. People with valuable assets often do not want the hassle of transporting them across town or leaving them somewhere unfamiliar. We built our business around meeting clients where they are and making premium surface protection easier to access.
We also offer protection systems that are Boeing-approved and CARFAX-registered, which reflects the level of quality and credibility we aim to bring to every project. We are not interested in shortcuts or one-size-fits-all service. We focus on high-performance protection that is tailored to the material, the environment, and the way each asset is used.
What We Protect
At Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield, we work across multiple categories because the same principles of protection apply to many high-value surfaces. We specialize in marine ceramic coatings, automotive ceramic coatings, RV coatings, aircraft protection solutions, and gelcoat restoration.
Marine Ceramic Coatings
Florida’s saltwater environment can be brutal on boats. Sun exposure, oxidation, salt residue, and constant moisture can wear down surfaces quickly. Our marine ceramic coat services are designed to defend against those conditions while restoring deep gloss and helping keep surfaces hydrophobic and easier to clean.
Automotive Ceramic Coatings
Cars and trucks face their own version of environmental stress, especially under intense sun and daily exposure. Our automotive ceramic coatings help preserve appearance, reduce maintenance, and support a finish that stays cleaner and looks better longer.
RV Ceramic Coatings
RVs take a beating from travel, weather, and long hours in direct sunlight. Our high-performance RV coating services help protect large exterior surfaces and make upkeep much easier over time.
Aircraft Surface Protection
Aircraft owners need solutions that reflect both precision and reliability. Our specialized plane coating services are designed to help protect surfaces while maintaining a cleaner, more polished appearance.
Our Commitment
to Quality and Results
We are serious about preparation, product quality, and long-term performance. For us, ceramic protection is not just about shine. It is about defense. It is about making surfaces more resistant to UV damage, oxidation, and buildup while keeping them easier to maintain.
We also believe great service should feel personal. When clients come to us, they are trusting us with something valuable. We do not take that lightly. We focus on clear communication, honest recommendations, and workmanship that reflects the level of investment our clients have made in their vehicles and vessels.
That commitment shows up in how we inspect surfaces, how we explain options, and how carefully we apply each solution. We want the result to feel worth it the first day and continue proving its value long after the appointment is over.
Why Clients
Choose Us
Clients choose us because they want more than a cosmetic improvement. They want protection that makes sense for Florida conditions and a team that understands both the technical side and the service side of the job. They also appreciate that we make the process convenient.
Our clients want their boat protected at the marina. They want their RV serviced where it is parked. They want their aircraft coating handled with care. They want their car protected without adding more hassle to their schedule. We built our mobile-first model around those needs because convenience should not come at the expense of quality.
Protect What You Value
With Confidence
At Salt & Sun Ceramic Shield, we believe premium protection should feel personal, professional, and genuinely worth the investment. Our company was built on experience, craftsmanship, and a clear understanding of what Florida sun and salt can do over time. Whether we are restoring gloss to a boat, protecting an RV, coating a vehicle, or helping preserve an aircraft finish, our goal stays the same: deliver lasting results with convenience and care. When you trust us with something valuable, we take that seriously. That is why we bring the right protection directly to you and do the job with pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in ceramic coating and surface protection for boats, cars, RVs, and aircraft, along with gelcoat restoration and premium mobile service.
Yes. Our business is mobile-first, which means we bring our services directly to your home, marina, or hangar.
Our coatings help defend against UV exposure, oxidation, salt-related wear, environmental buildup, and the general deterioration that comes with Florida conditions.
No. While marine ceramic coating is a major part of what we do, we also protect automobiles, RVs, and aircraft.
We combine premium protection, hands-on craftsmanship, mobile convenience, and products that are Boeing-approved and CARFAX-registered.
You can contact us, visit our website, or book your service to discuss the right ceramic protection solution for your vehicle, boat, RV, or aircraft.