Ceramic Coating

THE TRUTH ABOUT CERAMIC COATINGS:

WHAT THEY ARE, WHAT THEY DO, AND WHAT THEY DON’T DO

You’ve just bought the car you’ve always wanted and want it to look as good as it did the day you’ve bought it. So you carefully wash it on a regular basis and apply a new coat of wax every few months. But despite your efforts, swirl marks, chips, and stains start to appear! Not only that, water spots, dirt, and grime start sticking to your car right after you’ve washed it!

What if there was a product that could change all that? What if there was a product that would provide protection from environmental hazards and make your car easier to wash, while not requiring reapply the product?

Well we have good news for you! There is. It’s called a Ceramic Coating and it can also add value to your vehicle.

But before you make a buying decision, it’s important to get all the facts straight. If you have done any research online about Ceramic Coatings, you may have come across manufacturers and detailers making some big claims and promises about the performance of their Ceramic Coatings. And you may also have found car care “gurus” or forums criticizing ceramic coatings.

WHAT IS A CERAMIC COATING?

A Ceramic Coating such as Opti-Coat Pro, is a liquid polymer that is applied by hand to the exterior of a vehicle. The coating chemically bonds with the vehicle’s factory paint, creating a layer of protection.

A Ceramic Coating is not a substitute for Paint Protection Film, which provides a more comprehensive for of defensive. Rather, it is a premium wax alternative. A Ceramic Coating creates a permanent or semi-permanent bond with a vehicle’s paint, meaning that it does not wash away or break down and does not require repeated application every few months.

WHAT DOES A CERAMIC COATING DO?

Hawaii's BEST Auto & Bike DetailingWhat Ceramic Coating does is it adds additional protection to your car’s exterior and locks in that like-new appearance with minimal maintenance. The coating achieves this by making the surface of your vehicle which has been protected by the ceramic coat more resilient and easier to clean. Here are the main benefits:

EASE OF CLEANING

One of the most significant features of a Ceramic Coating is its hydrophobic characteristics, which is another and fancy way of saying it repels water. When a vehicle has a hydrophobic Ceramic Coating, water will bead on the surface and basically slide or roll off more easily. and quickly. So in turn this means that mud and grime will have a much more difficult time sticking to your vehicle’s paint and the time spent washing your vehicle will be drastically cut down as contaminants can be removed with less effort.

As we mentioned before, a Ceramic Coating will add value to your vehicle. At Shea's Luxury Detail, we are leading installers of Ceramic Coatings for Honolulu, HI. If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment contact us NOW!

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WHAT DOES A CERAMIC COATING NOT DO?

Despite claims of some manufacturers and detailers, a Ceramic Coating is not some magical miracle, super-cure product that will solve any and all problems for your car so it's important for you to know what a Ceramic Coating does not do.

ELIMINATE THE DANGER OF SCRATCHES, SWIRL MARKS, OR ROCK CHIPS

The scratch-resistance of a Ceramic Coating is often exaggerated. Though some small scratches can be repelled by a Ceramic Coating (as we described above), a coated vehicle will not be completely resistant to rock chips or parking lot scratches. Also, improper and poor car washing techniques or automated drive through car washes will still create swirl marks on your vehicle’s surface. So it is important to know that a Ceramic Coating does not it eliminate the need to wash your car properly in order to avoid swirl marks.

ELIMINATE THE RISK OF WATER SPOTTING

When water evaporates on your vehicle’s surface minerals are left behind creating visible spots or rings. So the problem is that detailers and consumers may assume that the hydrophobic quality of a Ceramic Coating will eliminate water spotting or thier vehicle will be water proof since water slides of the coated surface. While it is true that some water will be repelled from the hydrophobic surface, other water droplets will bead but remain on the vehicle creating the perfect opportunity for water-spotting.

ELIMINATE THE NEED TO WASH

Ceramic Coating keeps your car looking like-new with minimal maintenance, not no maintenance. Even with a Ceramic Coating, you will still need to wash your car regularly in order to maintain its looks. The benefit of a Ceramic Coating is that the cleaning process will be easier and faster. Also, having a Ceramic Coating means that you will no longer have to wax your vehicle! This eliminates a significant part of maintenance for your car’s exterior. So Ceramic Coating does not make your vehicle maintenance-free, but it does mean you will be able to maintain better results with less effort.

SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?

So this means it is important to be educated about a product before making a decision about whether or not it is right for your vehicle. Will Ceramic Coatings benefit your vehicle and add value? Hell yes! Are Ceramic Coatings a magical miracle solution for all of your vehicle’s exterior problems? Hell NO!

LOOKING FOR A CERAMIC COATING IN HONOLULU, HI

If you care about preserving the look and quality of your car’s paint, you can request a quote. We’ll answer all of your questions you may have. We are not in the business of making outlandish promises and pushing a product on you. We are here to help you make the right decision for you and your cars future. So with that being said, we would love to discuss and plan along side you to maintaining your vehicle’s beautiful appearance.

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Ceramic Coating

THE TRUTH ABOUT CERAMIC COATINGS:

WHAT THEY ARE, WHAT THEY DO, AND WHAT THEY DON’T DO

WHAT IS A CERAMIC COATING?

WHAT DOES A CERAMIC COATING DO?

PROTECTION FROM UV DAMAGE / OXIDATION

PROTECTION FROM CHEMICAL STAINS AND ETCHING

EASE OF CLEANING

ENHANCED GLOSS