ecp history of firsts

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

history of firsts fully insured warranties

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

history of firsts full repair warranties

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

1975

history of firsts replacement of interior surfaces

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

1987

history of firsts surface corrosion protection

The First To Offer Surface Corrosion Protection.

1990

history of firsts environmental protection for painted surfaces

The First to Develop Environmental Protection for Painted Surfaces.

1991

history of firsts new vehicle coverage for pre-driven vehicles

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

1993

history of firsts Full Line of Reconditioning, Detailing, Prep, Service Chemicals, Facility Maintenance Products, Shop Supplies, Fasteners, and Equipment Specifically for New Car Dealerships

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

history of firsts internally Managed Retro, Reinsurance, and Profit-Sharing Programs

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

1998

history of firsts 10‑Year Plus Warranty Coverages

The First to Offer 10‑Year Plus Warranty Coverages.

10 year warranty

1998

history of firsts Private Labeling of a Complete Protective Coatings Program

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

1999

history of firsts National Training Center

The First to Open a National Training Center.

2000

history of firsts Offer Private Labeling of Vehicle Care Products

The First to Offer Private Labeling of Vehicle Care Products.

2001

history of firsts Optional Protection Products for F&I Sales

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

2003

history of firsts Rips, Tears, Punctures, and Burns Interior Protection

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

2005

history of firsts Develop Foam-On/Spray-on Product Applications

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

2007

history of firsts Alloy Wheel Protection

The First to Offer Alloy Wheel Protection.

2009

history of firsts Protection on Headlights, Trim, and Moldings

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

history of firsts Headliner and Floormat Protection for Interiors

The First to Offer Headliner and Floormat Protection for Interiors.

2011

history of firsts Appearance Protection Provider to Have a Fully Staffed Compliance Department

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

2017

history of firsts Diamond Ceramic® Paint Protection (Patented)

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

history of firsts All-In-One Interior Protection™ (Patented), Designed for Today’s Complex Interior Materials, Combining Fabric Protection and Leather/Vinyl Protection Into One Product

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

history of firsts Windshield Protection Product That Actually Strengthens Glass and Repels Water, Offering Full Replacement That Includes an O.E.M. Option

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

history of firsts Tornador® Line of Portable Cleaning Equipment, Exclusively to North America

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

2020

history of firsts 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

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

history of firsts Complete Program of All F&I Product Options That Can Be Private Labeled for Agents and Dealer Groups – Agent’s Choice™.

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.