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What Is Ceramic Coating and Why You Should Get It

Written by Michael Paul on . Posted in car detail, paint, paint restoration, restoration, Uncategorized.

You want your car or truck to look great and maintain that brand-new presence like when it came off of the showroom floor. You may have heard about ceramic coating. But what is it, what does it do, and why should you invest in it? Here are some answers to help you decide for yourself.

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What Is Ceramic Coating?

It’s a nano-ceramic polymer coating that reacts with your car or truck’s clear coat finish to form a thicker coating and second layer for extra protection. It provides UV protection, is very weather-resistant, and resists acid rain and normal wear. In fact, it’s so durable that ceramic coatings are often used in the aerospace industry.

What Ceramic Coating Protects Against

These are the things your manufacturer warranty doesn’t cover, but a ceramic coat protects against.

  • Corrosion
  • Acid rain
  • Road de-icing materials
  • Bird droppings
  • Hard water spots
  • Tree sap
  • UV damage
  • Insects
  • Paint overspray from road work
  • Aerosol spray paint

Oxidation, chemical stains, and etching are other variables protected with a ceramic coating.

According to J.D. Power:

That long-lasting protection is the main reason car owners choose a ceramic coating over the other options. Essentially a hard shell, a ceramic coating will prevent water stains, road grime, bird droppings, and other substances from reaching and harming the paint. With a quick rinse, they’ll simply slide right off.

And that brings us to an interesting word: hydrophobic. Typically, anything related to “phobic” has a negative connotation, but in this case it’s all positive. A ceramic coating will create a hydrophobic layer that essentially repels water, meaning mineral deposits and dirt have less opportunity to damage the paint surface.

How Long Does It Last?

Our ceramic coating comes with a fully-insured two year warranty, but independent laboratory tests show it lasts far beyond the two years of warranty coverage.

Minimal Maintenance

While you still need to keep your car detailed and as clean as possible, a ceramic coating makes all of that easier. Not only that, but you don’t have to wax every few months. If this layer of protection interests you, call us – your local ceramic coating professionals at 850-248-2270. 

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