THE BENEFITS OF A CERAMIC COATING
Unlike WAX, this is not a “wax-on-wax-off” type of application. The ceramic coating is a semi-permanent layer to the vehicle. It is commonly referred to as a “sacrificial” layer of protection as it’ll absorb the damage to better protect the paint underneath.
Here are the amazing benefits you get:
Produces the most durable protection that lasts between 3-6 years
Creates a deep level of gloss that’s incomparable to other forms of protection like a wax
Provides unmatched hydrophobic and self-cleaning properties that keeps your car cleaner and makes it easier to wash
*Capable of resisting very light swirls and scratches (this does not make the car invincible)
*Before the coating is installed, the vehicle must first be properly prepped and corrected . If you apply the coating without the proper prep work, you’re not getting all the benefits.
*If it’s not properly installed, you won’t get the desired benefits, and you’ll clearly see where it was applied incorrectly on the paint.
There’s many variables that must be considered during the application process.
Common Myths About Ceramic Coatings
Yes, coatings are long-lasting, durable, and create a crazy gloss on your finish, but that does not mean you can do whatever you want with your vehicle and think the coating will protect it.
It has its limitations and it’s important to understand what you get and what you don’t get from a coating. Too many times we hear customers overshoot the protection aspect of the coating and are then disappointed when something happens to the finish.
The coating will not make your paint scratch-proof. When we say the coating will resist light swirls and scratches, we genuinely mean light swirls and scratches that might be induced when properly washing and drying the vehicle.
If you drag a dry and dirty wash mitt across the paint, you will scratch the paint. If you drag your hand or leg across the paint, you will scratch it.
The coating will not protect your paint from rock chips. The only real option that can actually protect your paint from rock chips will be paint protection film (PPF).
No matter how many layers you apply of any protection, whether it’s wax or ceramic coating, it cannot stop the impact of a rock hitting your vehicle.
The coating still requires maintenance to keep it strong. Just like many other things of value, if you don’t care for the coating, it will degrade overtime and not last it’s intended lifespan.
wash and properly dry, and boost the coating for maximum durability. A coating that was meant to last for 6 years can start to break down at year 3 if not cared for properly.