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Keeping your car's paint in outstanding condition will take time and money, but it makes a big difference in the overall quality and appearance of your car or truck. Lately, many products have showed up that you can buy that claim to be the very best which will protect the paint on your vehicle.

Ceramic coating has truly been at the forefront of everything in the last ten years or so. We will go over whether ceramic coatings are actually worth the expense and whether they would be worth the effort. The ceramic coating industry has increased in popularity over the last decade, providing the best paint and clear coat protection available.

There are plenty of locations across the nation that promote it, from car social media content creators to neighborhood detailing suppliers, and everywhere in between. There are plenty of people who recommend this stuff. The first time people see the price, they are often discouraged. Here's a quick breakdown of what ceramic coating is all about. The key ingredient of a ceramic coating is silicon dioxide or silicon carbide.

This product is liquid, so it could be applied to a car or truck and adhere to the finish of the car.

Once it's hardened, the Silicon dioxide properties and other properties of the coating form an extra protective shell, I guess you could call it, that repels the water and provide some protection from the sun's UV rays and all that good stuff. Traditionally, waxes have ruled the paint protection and auto detailing industries. From using animal fats in the late 1800s and early 1900s to spruce up those old horse carriages, the industry experimented with plant-based alternatives that quickly became more widely accepted. Different waxes were used for detailing cars in the 1900s to ensure they had that nice glamorous shine their owners desired.

If you wanted to keep your paint looking good, repel water and add just that good little bit of layer of protection, adding a good layer of wax was your solution.

One of 360 Products' (available at ADSO stores) products was developed with nano-ceramic technology in order to protect and enhance the paint finish of vehicles. This was a game changer. But like, why?

Why was this new product such a game changer? What were the key differences between car wax and ceramic coatings, and why did ceramic coatings cost so much? The biggest key differentiator between a wax and a ceramic coating is the longevity of the application. The wax will last anywhere from three to six weeks, before you'll need to reapply it. A ceramic coating will, on the other hand, typically last for about two to five years, depending on the quality and application.

A ceramic coating also protects your paint from UV rays and natural things.

In general, it works excellently, and I don't have to sit here and tell you, you've seen mud fall off cars and then they can wash it out with a hose. website There are, however, situations when people seem to overhype it. Some people who promote ceramic coatings stretch the truth just a little bit because ceramic coating has become so popular. I'm saying there are a few myths out there about ceramic coatings.

In the first place, it does not eliminate water spots. Unfortunately, it is the truth, even though it does help. Using a ceramic coating that has hydrophobic characteristics, water and moisture droplets may flow off the surface much more easily, which is why water spots are less likely to appear. But if you let those drops or spots dry on the surface, you're gonna get the water spots, that's just how it goes. Number two, ceramic coating does not help protect your car against rock chips and scratches.

While it might prevent light scratches here and there, I wouldn't consider it more than a 60-70% scratch proof solution. Think about getting some protective film or a Clear Bra for something like that. The third thing is that it's really not that expensive.

Ceramic coatings were expensive when they first came out, possibly up to $1500 a pop Having said that, now you can have your car or truck professionally ceramic coated for only under $700 by a good detailer.

In most cases, when you receive a quote to have your car coated, you might have to have your car's paint corrected first. This is where the extra cost comes from. Or, I mean, if you wanna just get a bottle of the stuff and do it yourself, learn the process, maybe mess it up once or twice, more power to you.

Every new thing costs a bit at first, and over time, it'll eventually come down. That's just how it goes. The cost of ceramic coating your car is primarily covering the application process and having someone else do it for you. Ultimately, it has to be worth it for you and your vehicle.

A nice paintjob on your car is something you ought to protect. You can ceramic coat your car for a couple hundred dollars. The coating process is not restricted to just your car. It is extremely popular to coat your wheels with ceramic coatings. As a result, we've begun offering it as an add-on option when you check out. This way, we can coat your tires before you head out of the door. ( you will see how much easier it is to clean them afterwards)

Additionally, people have ceramic coated seats and other interior parts, a bunch of things that they don't like to have to scrub down to really remove all the dirt, so it makes the whole process very easy.

If you think that's something worth it to you, then go for it. Ceramic coating technology has helped lots of people; many of the people here have it applied to their vehicles because they swear by it. You've got to think about it from all sides, and it's gotta be worth it for you to be protecting your car or part of your car with it.

If your car is your second most expensive purchase, you should invest in something like a coating to keep it in good condition. Would you mind sharing your thoughts on ceramic coating and whether you've had it done in regards to any of your cars, wheels or seats.