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 Plus 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.