Ceramic Coating: the Good, the Bad, and the Hype

What Is A Ceramic Coating & Do I Need One?

A ceramic coating is a glass-like protective layer that bonds to your vehicle’s clear coat. It preserves the exterior finish of your car in the best possible condition, and returns a higher trade-in or resale value.

The clear coat gives your vehicle that deep shine. The problem is, your vehicle’s surface is full of tiny pores, and over time contaminants will seep in and damage your the exterior. Contaminants include dirt, road salt, tree sap, bug guts, brake dust, etc.

How Does a Ceramic Coating Work?

Ceramic coatings contains Silica Dioxide (Sio2), which is a hard, tiny compound — the same base ingredient found in glass.

After applied, it will “cure” to create a glass-like layer atop your surface. This protects the clear coat from contaminants and scratches.

The thickness of the coating gives you a beautiful, deep gloss. The hardness gives you the long lasting protection.

In many cases, ceramic coating your paint is absolutely worth the price. It provides great protection against contaminants and minor scratches, all while making the vehicle much easier to clean up.

Coatings aren’t for every car or owner though. It really comes down to how you use and care for it.

Ceramic Coating Myths:

1. Your vehicle will be scratch proof — NOT true.

Some companies will even go as far as showing their coating being keyed or scratched with a lighter. The truth is, ceramic coatings are scratch resistant, NOT scratch proof. There’s a big difference. A fancy water resistant watch will work fine if you accidentally leave it on in the shower. Point a pressure washer at it however, and you’re likely to run into problems.

2. Your vehicle will be protected from stone chips — NOT true.

Ceramic coatings are not thick or flexible enough to absorb the impact of a rock hitting your paint at highway speed. The only way to protect your paint from stone chips is with a high quality paint protection film. These films tend to be much more expensive than ceramic coatings.

3. Ceramic coated vehicles can be washed with water only — NOT true.

Perhaps if your car is just slightly dusty, you might be able to get away with rinsing it off and blow drying it. If you’re going to touch your paint though, water is never enough lubrication on its own. Any company that claims you can use only water and a towel to wash your vehicle should be avoided.

To summarize, here are the top benefits of having a Ceramic Coating applied to your car’s paint:

• Up to years of protection

• Deep glossy shine

• Repels contaminants

• Car is easier to wash

• Repels water

• More scratch resistant

Where can you get your car exterior protected by a Ceramic Coating?

If you’re looking for the most convenient, hassle-free car cleaning and detailing service in Vancouver, you’re in the right place.

Particularly, if you prefer someone reliable, and with extensive experience in high-end and luxury automobiles.

And even more so, someone who treats you with consideration… who cares about your time as much as you do… and who gives you the service and attention you rightfully expect…

Then Clean My Car is the right service for you.

However, our premium car cleaning and detailing services are not for everyone. If you’re more interested in a cheap car wash, we are definitely not the people to contact.

Let me tell you how this works:

We pick up your car from your home or office, and bring it over to our shop downtown. Then deliver it back to you clean, in just a few short hours.

Here’s my personal guarantee to you:

You’ll love your service, or your money-back. Guaranteed.

(That’s right. We don’t keep your money if the service is not right for you.)

Not quite ready to book an appointment right now? Click here to request the Free CAR OWNER’S INFORMATION KIT (including everything you need to know about selecting the RIGHT car cleaner in Vancouver, and a complimentary $100 car cleaning Gift Card — plus a copy of my book, “Confessions Of a Car Cleaner: How To Have Your Car Cleaned Properly, At the Lowest Possible Price”)