What is Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating involves the application of a liquid polymer to the exterior of a car which bonds with the car’s paint, creating a thin layer of protection. This thin layer of protection prevents damage from road debris and provides an extra layer of gloss and durability making the surface much more resistant to fading, staining and dirt accumulation.
Ceramic coatings also make the car much easier to clean and maintain as dirt accumulates less on a ceramic coated car. This is because the ceramic coating creates a barrier on the surface of the paint, preventing dirt and grime from adhering to it. This not only means that your car will be much easier to clean but it will also decrease the amount of time spent cleaning your car, as the dirt and grime will be much easier to remove.
Benefits of Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating offers a wide range of benefits. Here are some of the most common benefits of ceramic coating that you should consider:
1. Improved durability: Ceramic coating will help your car’s paint to stay looking cleaner for longer and make the paint job more resilient against oxidation, corrosion, fading and staining.
2. Improved gloss and shine: Ceramic coating will give your car a deeper, richer shine and luster.
3. Easier to clean: As mentioned above, ceramic coating will make it easier to keep your car’s exterior clean as dirt and grime will not be able to adhere to the surface as easily.
4. Scratch and swirl resistance: As ceramic coatings tend to be harder than regular paint, they provide additional protection against light scratches and swirls.
5. UV protection: Some ceramic coatings may offer protection against UV rays, helping to keep your car’s paint job looking newer and fresher for longer.
Applying a Ceramic Coating
It is important to make sure that your car is properly prepared prior to applying a ceramic coating. The prep work helps to create a surface that is suitable for bonding with the ceramic coating, ensuring that it adheres to the surface well.
The ceramic coating is then applied with a soft foam applicator. The applicator helps to evenly spread the coating on the surface of the car, and it is important to make sure that you apply the coating in even, overlapping strokes.
Once the coating has been applied, it is important to allow the ceramic coating to fully cure, as this will ensure optimal durability for your car’s coating. Depending on the brand of ceramic coating that you have chosen, each coating will have different curing times, so it is important to check the instructions carefully.
Conclusion
Ceramic coating is an excellent way to improve the look and durability of your car’s paint job. It offers improved gloss, easier cleaning, improved sealant durability, scratch and swirl resistance and even UV protection. Applying a ceramic coating is not a difficult task but it is important to make sure that your car is properly prepared prior to application to ensure optimal durability and performance.