What is pAINT PROTECTION?

A ceramic coating is not a magical armor. It can’t do everything, sadly. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what ceramic coating can – and cannot – do:

It’s hydrophobic: This means the ceramic coating is essentially self-cleaning. The result: your car’s paint remains cleaner for longer in between washes.

It is anti-stick: You know how mud and dirt can cling onto a vehicle? This isn’t an issue for cars that possess a ceramic coating, as it is a repellent for both mud and dirt.

It lasts for years: Instead of regular waxing or other methods that last a couple of months at best, you can be safe in the knowledge that a ceramic coating lasts for several years.

A waxed look at all times: Speaking of waxing, you also don’t miss out on that shine and gloss, which is typically associated with wax.

Protection against UV rays, oxidation, and stains: The ceramic coating ensures several potential issues are stopped in their tracks. You no longer have to worry about the sun or chemicals causing stains.

Last forever: ‘Nothing lasts forever,’ and that’s also the case with ceramic coating.

While some expensive coatings can last up to a decade in special circumstances.

Eventually, your coating will need reapplication when it reaches the end of its life.

• Protect against scratches and deep swirl marks: Even though some manufacturers will claim differently, a ceramic coating does not make your car resistant to scratches. The same can also be said for deep swirl marks caused by washing.

• Eliminate the need to wash your car: Unfortunately, and although the frequency is cut down, you will still need to wash your car from time to time.

Paint correction is a common term used by both professional and amateur auto detailers worldwide; it describes the process of restoring and revitalizing the paintwork of a vehicle.

This is achieved mostly by eliminating surface imperfections, which dull, oxidize, or haze the surface by reflecting light in different directions.

These surface imperfections include scratches and swirl marks and are corrected by removing a small amount of coat from the car surface using polishing machines or buffers to apply micro-abrasive polishes. This process levels out the surface.

If your paint has swirl marks and scratches, you don’t technically need it. Still, it is highly recommended as, once you get your car coated, any scratch or swirl mark that was not adequately removed will still be visible and could even be magnified. You will also not be able to remove those imperfections in the future without removing your ceramic coating at the same time.

Paint corrections should be your choice if you want to get the most durability out of your coating. It will ensure that the clear coat is flat, even at a microscopic level, which will make sure the car coating bonds better to your paint. This leads to the finished surface being durable and looking great.

There’s no easy answer to this question. Sometimes, your car’s paint may not need it, for example, if it is brand new with no imperfections – but this is extremely rare, most brand-new cars come with swirl-marks due to the transportation or improper washing techniques at the dealership.

In most cases, some correction however minor is still recommended before applying Paint Protection to get the best result.