FAQs
What is a ceramic coating?
A ceramic (Sio2) coating is a liquid polymer applied to the exterior of a vehicle to protect its paint from various external factors. This coating chemically bonds with the vehicle's factory paint, creating a protective layer that can withstand contaminants, UV rays, chemicals, and minor scratches. Ceramic coatings offer several benefits such as enhanced gloss, hydrophobic properties (water repellency), ease of cleaning, and long-lasting protection compared to traditional waxes or sealants. They are popular among car enthusiasts and professionals for maintaining the appearance and resale value of vehicles.
Is ceramic coating worth the cost?
Short answer is yes. With a ceramic coating, you are playing the long game to ensure your paint stays in optimal condition. It also pays itself back with maintenance of your cars coat being far easier than with other sealants.
What is a Ceramic Spray sealant?
A ceramic spray sealant is a type of protective coating for vehicle surfaces, similar to traditional ceramic coatings but in a spray form. It typically contains SiO2 (silicon dioxide) nanoparticles, which chemically bond with the paint surface upon application.
While is offers similar protection to ceramic coatings, it is not as durable and doesn’t last as long, typically around 6 months.
What is wax?
Wax is a more traditional form of protection paint and enhancing gloss. While it does outperform ceramic sealants, it is not as durable and more difficult to apply. Great for getting peak gloss to get your car looking its best.
What is a paint correction?
Paint correction is a process used to restore and enhance the appearance of a vehicle's paintwork by removing imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and other surface defects. It is the process that has replaced buffing and polishing as it can get the same results but covers a wider range of defects.
Paint correction stages.
A single-stage correction is great for removing oxidation, light swirl marks, light scratches and friction marks from paint rubbing on paint. This can leave the paint glossier and in better condition.
For paintwork that is in worse condition, a two-stage correction may be required. This can remove deeper scratches and defects but with heavier compounds, new defects can be left in the paint requiring a second stage to restore the paint to ideal condition.
A three-stage correction has the objective of removing orange peel, a ripple effect that is common with resprayed surfaces along with new cars from factory. The leveling process smooths the paint but leaves defects requiring a further two stages to get it perfect. A great option for resprayed cars or show cars.