Making AEGIS

A USA-made thin-film ceramic coating (paint) with industry-standard 3rd party tested durability + UV Resistance. Developed and created by a family-owned business, AEGIS partners with independent labs to test their coatings against established ASTM standards.

AEGIS began as an idea in 2018, shaped by decades of generational expertise in surface finishing. Chris and Rebecca, both deeply rooted in a family tradition of coatings, saw a glaring market gap: while thin film ceramic coatings were gaining popularity for their durability, heat resistance, and aesthetic finish, many products on the market fell
short when it came to scalability, UV resistance, or customer support.

Aegis Coatings

“Our goal isn’t just to be another option,”

“It’s to be the right option—for applicators, for manufacturers, for anyone who’s looking for something better.”

- Chris Sicilia

In an era when domestic sourcing and sustainability matter more than ever, Aegis proudly manufactures all of its coatings in the United States using VOC-exempt solvents.

The company’s coatings are compliant with environmental regulations and designed for long life cycles—reducing the need for frequent reapplication or replacement.

Made in the USA

The coating has been developed and produced in the USA since its inception, and is made to provide new opportunities to coat with ceramic paint especially with outdoor products - IE fishing, camping, automotive and other usages.

With a multi-step process, ingredients are optimized to provide best performance in HVLP spray equipment and application situations.

One of the most common frustrations with existing thin-film coatings is their sensitivity to
sunlight. Many epoxies and ceramics discolor, yellow, or lose gloss when exposed to UV rays over time. Powder coatings are often used as a workaround for outdoor exposure, but they come with their own limitations—especially when tight tolerances are involved.

Aegis coatings, in contrast, are designed from the start to resist UV degradation.

According to preliminary QUV testing and customer results in the field, Aegis coatings show little to no color shift or gloss loss, even under prolonged sunlight exposure. That opens the door to applications in industries that have traditionally avoided thin films
for outdoor parts—such as marine, aerospace, and sporting goods.

Made and Bottled in the Pacific Northwest

Every batch is tested and bottled in the AEGIS facility in Washington state.