A History of Firsts

Technology Driven Product Innovations

Given the ongoing material advancements in automotive vehicle surfaces, long-term protective coatings needed to evolve to protect and beautify today’s vehicles. At ECP, we have built on a series of innovative product technologies and services over the years to achieve just that.

1970

The First To Provide Fully Insured Warranties Backed By An A-Rated Insurance Company.

The First to Offer Full Repair Warranties, Including Repainting and Replacing.

1975

The First to Include Replacement of Interior Surfaces, if Unable to Clean.

1987

The First To Offer Surface Corrosion Protection.

1990

The First to Develop Environmental Protection for Painted Surfaces.

1991

The First to Provide New Vehicle Coverage for Pre-Driven Vehicles.

1993

The First to Offer Profits in Every Department® That Included a Full Line of Reconditioning, Detailing, Prep, Service Chemicals, Facility Maintenance Products, Shop Supplies, Fasteners, and Equipment Specifically for New Car Dealerships.

1995

The First Appearance Protection Company to Offer Internally Managed Retro, Reinsurance, and Profit-Sharing Programs.

1998

The First to Offer 10‑Year Plus Warranty Coverages.

1998

The First to Offer Private Labeling of a Complete Protective Coatings Program.

1999

The First to Open a National Training Center.

2000

The First to Offer Private Labeling of Vehicle Care Products.

2001

The First to Offer Optional Protection Products for F&I Sales.

2003

The First to Offer Rips, Tears, Punctures, and Burns Interior Protection.

2005

The First to Develop Foam-On/Spray-on Product Applications.

2007

The First to Offer Alloy Wheel Protection.

2009

The First to Offer Protection on Headlights, Trim, and Moldings.

The First to Offer Headliner and Floormat Protection for Interiors.

2011

The First Appearance Protection Provider to Have a Fully Staffed Compliance Department.

2017

The First to Offer Diamond Ceramic® Paint Protection (Patented), With Nothing Like It on the Market.

The First to Offer All-In-One Interior Protection™ (Patented), Designed for Today’s Complex Interior Materials, Combining Fabric Protection and Leather/Vinyl Protection Into One Product.

2018

The First to Release a Windshield Protection Product That Actually Strengthens Glass and Repels Water, Offering Full Replacement That Includes an O.E.M. Option.

2019

The First to Offer the Tornador® Line of Portable Cleaning Equipment, Exclusively to North America.

2020

The First To Introduce Diamond Ceramic with Graphene™ Exterior Protection (Patent-Pending), A Nano-Technology Product Developed With Real Diamonds For A Sparkling Finish, Ceramic For Durability, And Graphene For A Wet, Mirror-Like Shine.

2022

The First to Develop a Complete Program of All F&I Product Options That Can Be Private Labeled for Agents and Dealer Groups – Agent’s Choice™.

Often Imitated…Never Duplicated, since 1969

Programs and/or coverage may not be available in all areas, please inquire. Certain exclusions may apply, see a copy of the written warranty for complete details.