What Can Ceramic Coatings Do for You?
Ceramic coatings are the latest advancement in paint protection, and often have motorists questioning the point of waxing their cars. The only way to decide if ceramic coatings are right for you and your car is to do a side-by-side comparison with automotive wax. When it comes to performance, ceramic coatings can’t be beaten. Coatings are more durable, more heat resistant, and longer-lasting than any wax on the market.
The Ceramic Coating Advantage
When a coating is successfully applied to a vehicle, the coating bonds to the existing clear coat on a molecular level. This bond is permanent. Imagine never having to wax your car again, yet reaping the benefits of a flawless exterior. Check out the following comparison between automotive wax and premium ceramic coatings:
Heat Tolerance: Wax can only withstand temperatures up to 150 degrees, whereas some ceramic coatings can endure over 1000.
Scratch Resistance: Wax does nothing to protect your vehicle from scratches. Ceramic coatings act as a self-healing layer of armour to protect your car’s clear coat from abrasion.
Chemical Resistance: Wax is easily broken down by acids and other corrosive elements found in bird droppings, tree sap, acid rain, and industrial fallout. Ceramic coatings resist chemical breakdown, meaning your car will stay safe.
Longevity: Wax needs to be reapplied every month or so, whereas a high-quality ceramic coating can last for over 5 years.
Some people we talk to are put off by the one-time expense of ceramic coatings. While it’s true that a bottle of wax is cheaper than an application of a ceramic coating, the fact is that no wax provides anywhere close to the level of protection provided by a high-quality ceramic coating. Investing in ceramic coatings will pay for itself over the life of the vehicle, as you will save money on scratch repair and paint correction, as well as by commanding a higher resale price when you decide to sell your vehicle.
Are you thinking it’s time to take the next step to protect your vehicle’s future? Just give us a shout, we’re always happy to chat.