Ceramic Coating
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the benefits of a ceramic coating?
- No need to wax or seal the vehicle for the life of the coating. Ceramic coatings create a barrier that is harder, more chemical resistant, and longer lasting than any wax or sealant. Applying any products “on top” of a coating other than maintenance products sold by the coating manufacturer can impede a coatings protective abilities.
- Makes cleaning your vehicle easier. Dirt releases easier, and faster resulting in less time and effort needed to make your vehicle look like it has been freshly detailed.
- While NOTHING is “scratch proof” some professional grade coatings do make the surface harder than original clear coat, thus greatly reducing the amount of swirl marks accumulated over time vs. a non-ceramic coated vehicle with proper washing and drying techniques.
- UV and chemical protection. Ceramic coatings provide protection against harmful UV rays and chemicals far beyond any wax or sealant. Most professional grade coatings are very chemical resistant and can only be damaged or removed by extremely high or low PH products.
What are some of the downsides of a ceramic coating?
- Up front cost. While a coating may provide many benefits, the upfront cost is prohibitive to some. However, when calculating a prospective clients time, energy, product expense, or the cost of having a detailer wax or seal a vehicle multiple times per year, the cost of a ceramic coating can be significantly less over the life of a vehicle.
- Ceramic Coatings, like any other surface on a car, are susceptible to water spotting from hard minerals from many water sources. Only washing the vehicle in the shade, early mornings, or late in the evenings in hot climates helps. Using good quality microfiber towels, a leaf blower or air compressor to help dry the vehicle quickly can help as well. Water spotting can be removed safely from most coatings but are not covered under any known coating warranty or guarantee as they are preventable.
- Ceramic coatings can still be scratched and chipped. While some coatings do provide a measurable degree of hardness vs. factory clear coat, no coating is scratch or chip proof. This is a common misconception that is regularly spread by many dealerships and even some detailers looking to make a quick sale.
How do I take care of a ceramic coated vehicle?
This simplest answer to this question is to wash it, completely dry it, and take it to your detailer as needed for decontamination or maintenance. Maintenance from a detailer may consistent of high PH washing to deep clean the coating, chemical decontamination with iron removal chemicals, maintenance products meant to reinvigorate or increase slickness, or even spot polishing and recoating of small sections in case of damage.
This simplest answer to this question is to wash it, completely dry it, and take it to your detailer as needed for decontamination or maintenance. Maintenance from a detailer may consistent of high PH washing to deep clean the coating, chemical decontamination with iron removal chemicals, maintenance products meant to reinvigorate or increase slickness, or even spot polishing and recoating of small sections in case of damage.
At New Wave Auto Detailing, we pride ourselves on honesty, and education. If you have questions at any time we would love to hear from you!
You can contact us:
Call or text: 5168526062
E-Mail: wmolzon@newwaveautodetailing.com
You can contact us:
Call or text: 5168526062
E-Mail: wmolzon@newwaveautodetailing.com