The first step in applying a ceramic coating is to thoroughly “decontaminate” and wash the exterior of the vehicle. The ceramic coating needs to be able to bond with the paint so that it “sticks.”

Applying a ceramic coating on a dirty vehicle (or a vehicle that has another type of finishing product on it already) causes various problems.

Initially, the coating might not correctly adhere. Secondly, the finish might not look as envisioned. Lastly, it’s likely that the ceramic coating can interact with other substances on the paint of your vehicle.

After your car is cleaned thoroughly, the ceramic coating gets applied to the vehicle in a form of a liquid. A certified technician is going to apply the coating by hand to all panels of the vehicle’s exterior painted surfaces.

The ceramic coating should “cure” before it could protect your vehicle effectively. It takes an average of twenty-four hours for curing, and while the coating is still curing, your vehicle should not get exposed to rain.

WAX

Wax’s the most utilized paint protection option since it’s the most affordable. Wax gives your car a glossy finish and helps in keeping daily grime from being stuck to your paint job.

While waxes could provide protection to your paint job against dirt & dust, they can’t protect against scratches, rocks that get thrown up from the road, as well as any type of chemical that may come into contact with your paint job.

There are 4 types of wax that you could pick from when waxing your car: rubbing compound, spray wax, liquid wax, and paste wax. Each wax type differs in how it’s applied.

The average wax job would last between 2 & 4 months, but the life of your wax job is depending on how frequently you wash your car and the quality of wax you use.

SEALANTS

Sealants offer a glossy finish while also protecting your paint job. A good quality sealant will protect your car against everyday grime as well as tree sap, UV rays, and chemicals utilized on the roadways.

The average sealant job could last between 3 and 6 months, but the life of your sealant depends on whether it regularly comes in contact with detergent. Frequent exposure to chemicals also could lessen the life of your paint sealant.

CLEAR PAINT PROTECTIVE FILM

A clear paint protective film’s a thermoplastic urethane film that you apply to your paint job in order to protect against more substantial damage. The protective film is not generally used on the whole vehicle, but it gets applied to areas of the car that are more likely to experience damage.

For example, the front of the vehicle’s more vulnerable to rock chips, so this is an area that’s common to apply the film.

The paint protection film’s a lot longer-lasting compared to sealants & waxes. A good film can last between five and ten years. That said, the protective film does not protect the entire vehicle.

When applied to your vehicle’s paint, the liquid ceramic coating will react with the surface of the paint and creates a chemical bond. This chemical bond is keeping the ceramic coating adhered to your vehicle (even when washed!) This bond differs from waxes and other protectants that only adhere to your vehicle’s paint.

Long-Lasting Protection

A ceramic coating could last between 2 & 4 years. Wax lasts between 2 & 4 months. Sealants last between 3 & 6 months. Clear paint protective film definitely last the longest at 5 to 10 years, but it does not cover the entire paint job.

Longer-lasting protection also means having to make lesser applications of paint protectant yearly. So, while it may seem costly to have an expert apply the ceramic coating, you’re only going to need to get this done a few times a year as opposed to waxing which needs to be done every two months or so.

Full Coverage

Ceramic coating protection covers all painted exterior surfaces of the vehicle and offers the most inclusive paint protection than film, sealant, and wax.

More Diverse Protection

A ceramic coating protects your car’s paint job against a broad range of offenders which includes road chemicals, road salt, tree sap, and UV rays. Something like wax, but offers small amounts of protection by keeping lighter grime & dust from adhering to your paint job.

If you’re applying your own ceramic coating & do not know what you’re doing, you are risking the finish of your car. Improper application can:

• Leave hazing on the surface of the paint
• Leave streaking on the surface of the paint
• Create high spots
• Create distracting reflections

Briefly, the improper application could cause the paint job of your car to look hideous.

You can take comfort in the fact that ceramic coating – even when applied improperly – isn’t going to damage the paint of your car. You’ll have to put up with a horrible finish on your paint until that coating wears thing, though.

Can you get the ceramic coating removed yourself? Yes, but you probably do not want to. If your application goes badly, you’ll have to

1. Wait it out for a few years.
2. Sand, polish and refinish your vehicle.
3. Head to the professionals and let them do the job for you.

In comparison to other paint protectants, the ceramic coating’s the simplest of protectants when it comes to maintenance. After application, ensure to wash your vehicle as you usually would (after the ceramic coating has cured!) to keep it clean!

Your ceramic coating will begin to show signs of wear after between two and four years depending on your vehicle use. For instance, if you drive daily for 6 hours, your ceramic coating will be shorter-lived compared to someone who drives an hour a day, every other day.

Your ceramic coating will also show signs of wear earlier on if you wash your vehicle every single day versus once a week.

Deciding whether a ceramic coating is worth it for you is a personal choice that’s depending on your style of life. Try answering these questions whilst determining whether you must invest in a ceramic protectant…

• Why do you want a ceramic coating?
• Is your car exposed enough that a ceramic coating would be a worthwhile investment?
• Can you afford the professional application of a ceramic coating?
• Are you seeking basic protection for your vehicle (as in a water repellant) or are you seeking a protective shield that’s industrial-grade?

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