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Trying to keep your car's paint in excellent condition takes money and time, but it makes a huge difference in the overall quality and presence of your car. Several detailing supplies have hit the marketplace in the last few decades that claim to keep the paint of your car in good condition, and some are claiming to be the best.

I'd say for the past ten years or so, ceramic coating continues to be one of the most essential technologies in all of this. We will go over ceramic coatings and when they are worth it. It's not a secret that ceramic coatings have skyrocketed in popularity over the last ten years, and they guarantee to offer some of the best paint protection you could apply to your vehicle.

There are plenty of locations throughout the country that promote it, from car social media content creators to local detailing suppliers, and everywhere in between. Almost everyone swears by this stuff. Many people are put off with the price tag once they first see it. Here's a quick breakdown of what ceramic coating is about. Silica dioxide or silicon carbide are the main ingredients in ceramic coatings, also referred to as nanocoatings.

It will come in liquid form which allows it to be applied to a car or truck and protect 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. Waxes have always been the industry standard for paint protection and car or truck cleaning. What started out as using fats from animals in the late 1800s and early 1900s to give those old horse carriages a good spit shine, quickly and thankfully evolved into some more cruelty-free solutions using plant-based products. Throughout the 1900s, several waxes were used to detail cars and give them that beautiful glossy sheen 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.

One of 360 Products' (available at ADSO stores) products was developed with nano-ceramic technology in order to protect and enhance the paint finish of vehicles. This was a game changer. But like, why?

What made this product so revolutionary? How did car wax differ from ceramic coatings and why did it cost so much? The biggest difference between a wax and a ceramic coating is its longevity. The wax will last anywhere from three to six weeks, before you'll need to reapply it. In contrast, ceramic coatings last for anywhere from two to five years depending on the application and the quality.

Ceramic coating also does a better job of protecting against UV rays and other natural things that can harm your paint.

It will an amazing job and I don't have to sit here and tell you that, you've watched the videos of people throwing mud on their cars and just slides off and they can just rinse it off with a hose and it's been proven time and time again. There are, however, instances when people seem to overhype it. Some people who promote ceramic coatings stretch the truth just a little bit because ceramic coating has become so popular. I'm saying there are a few misunderstandings out there about ceramic coatings.

It doesn't get rid of water spots. Unfortunately, that's the truth, although it does help. Using a ceramic coating that has hydrophobic characteristics, water and moisture droplets may flow off the surface much more easily, which is why water spots are less likely to appear. But if you let those drops or spots dry on the surface, you're gonna get the water spots, that's just how it goes. Ceramic coatings don't protect your car from rocks chips and scratches.

The solution may protect against some light scratches here and there, but I wouldn't say it is scratch-proof. If something like that happens, maybe you should invest in some protective film or Clear Bra. And number three, it's really not as expensive as you might think.

When ceramic coatings first came out, it cost nearly $1500 to have them done. An expert detailer can now professionally ceramic coat your car for right around $700.

In many cases, when you get a quote for having your car coated, you'll need the paint of the car corrected first(paint correction). website That's where a lot of the extra cost comes from. 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. The cost of ceramic coating your car is primarily covering the application process and having someone else do it for you. In the end, you have to decide if it is worth it for you and your vehicle.

A nice paintjob on your car is something you ought to protect. If you want to make sure that your cars painyjob lasts longer, it is a good idea to go ahead and have it ceramic coated. And your car isn't the only thing that can be coated either. It is extremely popular to coat your wheels with ceramic coatings. 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)

Also, people get stuff like their seats and other interior parts ceramic coated, so they don't have to worry about scrubbing them off, and it's just so much easier.

So, if that is something that you find valuable, then by all means, go for it. Ceramic coating technology has helped lots of people; many of the people here have it applied to their vehicles because they swear by it. The protection you are putting on your car or part of your car needs to be worth it for you.

It's an investment and you wanna protect your investment. Let us know what you think about ceramic coating and if you've ever had it done.