About Elite Coatings and Films
Founded in 2017 by Bryant Shivelhood in Statesboro, Georgia. A protection shop for cars, trucks and boats.
Rated 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews.
Our story
Bryant started Elite in January 2017. After a few months of detailing vehicles, he saw the same need in the boating industry, researched the products and processes, and started working the marinas around Savannah.
After more than a year and a half on the road, Elite opened its first shop in Statesboro in 2018 and hired another full-time employee. A second location for vehicles followed in 2022. When Elite moved into its larger shop at 23060 US 80 E, the second location closed in 2023.
Boats and coatings each took their own training. Bryant went to gelcoat and fiberglass repair school, and he learned ceramic coating application from a mentor in Australia. He still researches new products and methods to this day. He credits his faith in God for where Elite is today.
Today Elite Coatings and Films does ceramic coatings and films: ceramic coating, paint protection film and the paint correction that goes under them, and film and ceramic coating for boats. We also put clear film on countertops and outdoor kitchens, and teach other detail shops to coat boats in our System X training. Detailing, boat restorations and maintenance packages are done by Elite Mobile Detailing, our detailing side.
The team
Bryant Shivelhood, founder. Keith Brantley, Coatings and Films Specialist. Randi Shivelhood, Office Manager and Film Specialist.
In the press
Read Bryant’s story in Voyage Savannah Magazine (2022) and CanvasRebel Magazine (2023).
Brands we install
We are Certified Installers for System X ceramic coatings, CovrGard paint protection film and Yacht Armor marine protection film, and we use Starke Yacht Care on boats. Each brand backs its product with its own warranty.
You may have met us at the boat show in March, in the Yacht Armor booth.
Insured, at the shop or at your place
We carry general liability coverage up to $2 million aggregate, and we are insured to transport cars and boats. Bring it to the shop, have us come to you, or have us pick it up and drop it off for a fee. Cars and trucks are usually with us 2 to 5 days, boats 3 to 7. See where we work and recent jobs.
Certified Installers for System X ceramic coatings, CovrGard paint protection film and Yacht Armor marine film. Insured, and protecting paint and gelcoat in Statesboro since 2017. Rated 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews
Reviews from boat and truck owners
Rated 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews. A few of them, word for word.
★★★★★They did a great job on my boat I would definitely recommend. Sent a text message alert of the scheduled date, communicated through the process, and kept all their timelines and promises.
Justin on Google
★★★★★Bryant and Keith did an amazing job bringing my gel coat back to life and went the extra mile for me and my boat. Thank you!
Tony and Kim C. on Google
★★★★★Bryant and crew did a great job on my 21 year old F150. It was very dirty and they brought it back to life. Great job.
Tom M. on Google
What we protect
Every service has a posted starting price. The final number comes after we see it in person.
Ceramic coating
A hard, slick layer over the clear coat. Gloss that lasts and faster washes.
From $1,200Paint protection film
Clear film that takes the rock chips and scratches so the paint does not.
From $1,200Paint correction
Machine polishing that removes swirls and haze before anything is sealed in.
From $600Ceramic coating vs PPF
What each one stops, what each costs, and when to get both.
Read the guideCeramic coating cost
Every package and price, what moves the number, and the cost per year.
Read the guideBoat paint protection film
Film on the hull and high-wear spots against scuffs, fender rash and sun.
From $25 per sq ftBoat ceramic coating
A hard, slick layer over polished gelcoat. No waxing, easier washdowns.
From $75 per footBoat ceramic coating vs PPF
What each one does on gelcoat, what each costs, and when to use both.
Read the guideBoat PPF cost
Price per square foot, worked examples, and how it compares to a coating.
Read the guide