Washing Your Own Car Like a Professional

Protect The Exterior Of Your Car With A Ceramic Coating

12 November 2021 by Tina Hill

Damage or other problems to the paint of your car can have a major impact on the appearance of the car, and it can also lead to expensive repairs to correct corrosion. Ceramic coatings are among the most effective and durable solutions for protecting the exterior paint of a car, but there are many people that will fail to appreciate the value of this option.

Myth: Ceramic Coatings Are Only Worth Doing For New Cars

A common misconception about ceramic coatings is that they are only worth investing in for new cars. In reality, these coatings can be used to protect cars of almost any age as long as the exterior is free of damage. Rust and severe paint chips will need to be repaired before the ceramic coating can be applied, as these problems may stop the ceramic coating from bonding to the exterior paint.

Myth: A Ceramic Coating Will Change The Appearance Of Your Vehicle

While it may seem like ceramic coatings will take away from the appearance of the car, these coatings are completely clear. Furthermore, they can have their own shine, which can help to accentuate the appearance of the vehicle. It is also important to consider that the exterior paint of the car will gradually degrade in quality without this protective layer. This could have a far bigger impact on the appearance of the car's paint than the ceramic coating will create. To keep this coating as discreet as possible, it should be applied by an experienced technician to ensure that the coating is as uniform as possible across the entire exterior.

Myth: Ceramic Coatings Will Have To Be Applied As Every Few Months

One of the reasons that car owners may have a preference for ceramic coatings is that this option offers protection that is far more durable than wax or other traditional protective coatings. In most cases, a ceramic coating is capable of lasting for several years before it will need to be refreshed. You can help the ceramic coating to last as long as possible with regular washing of the exterior. This will remove particles that could grind away at the ceramic coating. Fortunately, washing a car with a ceramic coating will not be much different from cars without these coatings. However, you will want to avoid acidic car shampoos or other cleaning products, as these substances could degrade the ceramic coating to the point where it is no longer offering effective protection.

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