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The Best Way To Prepare Your Car for a Ceramic Coating- (CLAY BAR DETAILING)

It's tricky to keep your car's paint in good shape and it can be pricey to do this, but it's a worthwhile investment when it comes to the overall look and appearance of the car. A lot of products have hit the marketplace in recent years that claim to be the very best and can keep your paint of your vehicle in tip-top shape.

Then one that has really been in the forefront of all this and I would say the last ten years or so, has been ceramic coating. We'll discuss ceramic coatings and if they are worth every penny. In the last ten years, ceramic coatings have gained enormous popularity, offering some of the best paint protection available.

You will find it endorsed almost everywhere, from detailing shops to car content creators. There are plenty of people who swear by this stuff. The first time people see the price tag, they usually are discouraged. I want to first talk about what ceramic coating is. A ceramic coating is also called a nano coating and has the main component silicon dioxide, or in most cases, silicon carbide.

It comes in a liquid form which allows it to be put on to a vehicle and fully protect vehicle's finish.

When the coating hardens, the Silicon dioxide and other characteristics of the coating combine to produce an additional protective layer that repels water and provides some protection from the sun's UV rays and other such things. For the longest time and I mean a long, long time, waxes ruled the paint protection and auto detailing industry. It used to be that when old horse carriages needed a good shine, they used animal fats. But that quickly changed, thankfully, into more cruelty-free solutions using plant-based products. As early as the 1900s, different waxes were used to detail vehicles and give them that shiny, glamorous appearance that 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.

Using nano-ceramic technology, 360 Products (found at ADSO stores) has a series of products that help protect your vehicle's painted surface. This was a game changer. But like, why?

What made this product so revolutionary? Is there anything that separates a car wax from a ceramic coating, and why is it so expensive? The biggest difference between a wax and a ceramic coating is its longevity. Generally, a wax will last between three and six weeks before a reapplication is necessary. A ceramic coating will, on the other hand, typically last for about two to five years, depending on the quality and application.

It's better to use ceramic coating because it protects against UV rays and other things that can damage your paint.

I'm not going to tell you this, but it does do a great job, you've probably seen people throwing mud on their cars and it just falls off, and they just rinse it off with a hose. There are times when people overhype things a little bit. It is my understanding that some detailers and people who promote ceramic coating tend to stretch the truth just a bit because it is so popular. I'm saying there are some misconceptions out there about ceramic coatings.

It doesn't get rid of water spots. Unfortunately, that's the truth, although it does help. With the hydrophobic properties that the ceramic coating has, it allows water and water droplets to run off the surface much, much easier, that's why you see it in the videos, which reduces the number of potential water spots. In the videos you'll see that the ceramic coating is extremely hydrophobic, so the water sticks to the surface of the coating, not the surface itself, so it runs off much, much more easily, hence reducing the likelihood of water spots. Number two, ceramic coating does not help protect your car against rock chips and scratches.

I would not consider it a scratch-proof solution, even though it may provide some protection from light scratches. If something like that happens, maybe you should invest in some protective film or Clear Bra. The third thing is that it's really not that expensive.

It was pretty expensive when ceramic coating first came out, costing upwards of $1500 But now you can have your car professionally ceramic coated by the inventors of the stuff itself, for right around $700.

A lot of times when you're going to get a quote for having your car coated, you might need to have your car paint corrected first which is where a lot of that extra cost comes in. If you don't mind getting a bottle of the stuff and trying it yourself, learning the process, maybe messing it up once or twice, go for it.

Every new thing costs a bit at first, and over time, it'll eventually come down. That's just how it goes. Getting your car ceramic coated however involves paying someone to apply the coating. Let's face it, it has to be worth it for you and your car.

The paint on your car should absolutely be protected if it has a really nice paint job. Spend a couple hundred dollars, go get your car ceramic coated. And your car isn't the only thing that can be coated either. Ceramic coatings for your wheels for instance, is extremely popular. 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)

In addition, we've seen people get things like their seats and other interior parts ceramic coated, a bunch of things they don't want to worry about scrubbing down to get all read more the dirt off, and it makes the process so much easier.

It's up to you if it's something worth it to you. A lot of people here have ceramic coating done to their cars because they swear by it. All in all, it's gotta be worth it to you, it's gotta be worth it to be putting on your car or part of your car.

This is an investment, so it is best to protect it. So let us know your thoughts on ceramic coating down below and whether or not you've had it done to any of your cars or your wheels or seats, cause that's a thing apparently.