Benefits of Ceramic Coating 

Ceramic coating is certainly the buzzword when it comes to [paint protection products. Any online search brings up a plethora of results extolling its virtues. But how much of this is true and how much is hyperbole?

After all, professional ceramic coating doesn’t come cheap. So, how do you decide whether it’s right for your vehicle?

Read on to find out the real story behind ceramic coating—and that includes both the good points and the not-so-good. Only when you’re armed with both sides of the story can you truly make an informed decision… 

Ceramic Coating: A brief overview

• What is ceramic coating? 

What is Ceramic Coating?

Ceramic coating is a paint protection product that’s usually added to a vehicle soon after it’s come from the factory or following a respray. It can also be applied over a car wrap. The product is applied in a liquid form that then bonds to the factory paintwork (or wrap) below, forming a rock-hard, totally transparent upper coating. This provides a robust layer of protection below and, if applied correctly, lasts for many years. 

Ceramic Coating: the pros and cons 

• Ceramic coating pros
• Ceramic coating cons 

Ceramic coating pros

There are many advantages to installing ceramic coating on a vehicle.

• Protects from chips and scratches: Stone chips and light scratches to the paintwork become a thing of the past, thanks to the super-hard makeup of the coating.
• Prevents paint fade: UV rays are unable to penetrate through to the paintwork, meaning that the color remains vibrant and true.
• Stops chemical damage: Such as that caused by bird droppings or acid rain.
• It’s hydrophobic: Water and liquids simply bead and run away. This means it takes far less effort to keep the car looking pristine. Sure, you still need to wash it, but the whole wash-shampoo-wax routine that you’d normally need to do is reduced to simply wash and rinse—no waxing required…
• Makes the car shine—and we mean, shine! Ceramic coating reflects the light in a way that no amount of polishing and waxing can ever do. Cars that have the coating installed gleam with an intensity that’s almost hard to imagine—you really have to see it to believe it.
• Increases resale value: Because the factory paintwork below the coating remains in pretty much pristine condition, this positively affects the car’s worth when the time comes to trade.  

Ceramic coating cons

OK, so there’s always a downside to everything. However, with ceramic coating, the list is genuinely very short and mainly has to do with poor or inappropriate installation.

• Should only be installed over paintwork that’s in good condition: A ceramic coat that’s applied over a vehicle with paint damage will seal this in forever (or, at least until the coating is removed). Imperceptible damage, such as paint whirls, will become more apparent if ceramic coating is added over the top.
• Must be installed in the correct environment: This needs to be a temperature-controlled, semi-sterile location. The car must be washed, clay barred, and dried to perfection before the coating is applied. It then needs a couple of days to cure in an ambient temperature before heading back out into the big wide world.

In addition, the cost is something that might put you off. A high-quality, correctly applied installation doesn’t come cheap. And if it does…? Well, that should cause alarm bells to ring. However, the benefits that you get from a good installation—plus the increase in resale value—completely offset the cost of application.

To sum up… For cars with great paintwork, a ceramic coating can be the perfect way to protect from damage, reduce cleaning effort, and ensure that the resale value is as high as possible. But it’s vital to have a quality installation done, as a poor job not only doesn’t last as long but could actively damage the paintwork it’s designed to protect.

Any provider that values its reputation will only apply a ceramic coating on a vehicle with great paintwork. They’ll also insist on having the car for at least a couple of days to ensure the right prep, application, and curing are all carried out correctly. 

Considering Ceramic Coating? Contact Autobahn of Boca Today 

At Autobahn, we pride ourselves in caring for some of the most luxurious vehicles on the road today—and this includes paint protection. If you’re contemplating getting ceramic coating installed on your car, then come speak to us. 

We promise that you’ll get a professional, honest, and straightforward opinion as to whether ceramic coating is the way to go. You can also speak to us about other vehicle servicing needs, such as oil changes, repairs, and regular maintenance for some of the most prestigious marques on the road (including BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche, and Audi).

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