Ceramic Coating Benefits
Protects
Enhances resistance to chemical attack
Resists acid rain, tree sap, bird dropping, and bug splatter
Enhances resistance to swirling
Creates an abrasion resistant topcoat
Enhances resistance to oxidation
Resists UV degradation and oxidation
Semi-permanent sealing
Chemically-bonds to the paint, very hardly wears off
Candy-like gloss
Fills the pores, levels the clear-coat
Ease of maintenance
Creates a super smooth surface, sheets water, runs the dirt off
What Is Ceramic Coating
As cars evolve, so too do the ways we maintain and protect them. Today, ceramic coatings are the go-to paint protection systems on the market. By definition, they are high-solid inorganic coatings. Very much like glass, they are silica (SiO2) based, and this reflects into their end-use properties, such as chemical inertness and hardness. Due to their high inorganic content and the lack of self-leveling ability, they can only be manually applied by hand. Right after application, the coating transforms into a super-slick inorganic shell that seals the paint and dramatically enhances its chemical and physical properties.
What Are the Benefits of Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating not only gives automotive paint a candy-like look, but also changes the chemistry and morphology of the paint surface. One of their well-known benefit is their extraordinary protection against dirt and chemicals that attack your car's paint and make it look older even in the early stages of your ownership.
Our professional series CARPRO CQuartz™ ceramic coatings are extremely chemically stable and do not break down under harsh conditions. Our coating has also exceptional water beading and dirt run-off capability. The hard shell that they create improves resistance to scratching and protects the paint against chemical etching, UV rays, and oxidation.
Is Ceramic Coating Permanent
Ceramic coatings are permanent, but it is better to regard them as semi-permanent. Compared to an automotive finish - e.g. clear coat, base coat, primer - they create a much thinner film on top of the original finish, which in turn makes it relatively easier to remove a ceramic coating by mechanical means. This is one of the reasons why we perform paint correction before installing a ceramic coating. A professional paint correction not only maximizes the lifetime performance of the coating but also lowers the possibility of - knowingly or unknowingly - removing the ceramic coating by wet sanding or heavy compounding.
Does Ceramic Coating Repair Scratches
Ceramic coatings are not formulated to repair scratches. Their high inorganic content does not allow them to form a thick layer or self-level. Before ceramic coating, however, almost almost all paint surfaces need correction. Paint correction not only removes imperfections and surface-bonded contaminants, but also enhances gloss, preps the finish, and increases the durability of the coating.
Etching
Deep Scratches
Fingernail Scratches
Car Wash Scratches
Buffer Marks
Primer
Base Coat
Clear Coat
Ceramic Coating
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