WHAT ARE CERAMIC COATINGS?

First up, let’s briefly touch on the elephant in the room: loads of shops and dealerships talk about ceramic coatings as the be-all and end-all of vehicle protections. They talk about scratch resistance and making an old car look new. Don’t get us started on “9H hardness” and all that. Basically, all coatings offer that. Most of what you’re going to read about is marketing hype and buzzwords, things to get you absolutely hooked without diving deeper. Luckily, you’re here reading this and we really like facts and transparency so, let’s clarify some things.
Ceramic coatings serve to ease maintenance and protect against surface contaminants. This is achieved with professionally-applied coatings that essentially fill the tiny gaps in normal paint structure, and using chemicals that promote hydrophobicity. The bonus features of a properly applied coating (more on that in a few) are enhanced visual depth and gloss of painted surfaces.
While all coatings offer a ‘hardness’ level, the scratch resistance offered is primarily to stop potential swirls during a handwash process. If you drag a coated car through an automated carwash like Delta or Royal, you *will* scratch and trash the visual condition of the coating, and eventually, the paint. If you’re looking for scratch and swirl protection, they’ve got you covered.
Professional application matters. Why? Because a bad install can cause real damage. We operate in a controlled environment on many levels, with products only available to skilled/certified dealers. Over-the-counter products don’t cut it in this arena - this isn’t WebMD and your buddy’s advice. This is asking the doctor what’s best, and being prescribed a solution.
Hydrophobicity and slickness are the two most useful features in practice. It basically means that things don’t want to stick to the painted surfaces as they would normally. Water beads and sheets off, reducing the likelihood of water spots and mineral deposits. Bird droppings have less opportunity to stay in place and burn into your paint. Salt spray all winter long tends to streak off the car rather than sit and crust. Bug splatter cleans off with less effort. Snowfall tends to slough off with minimal scraping. Even ice buildup on the glass scrapes off easier! Your quick trip to the touchless carwash looks more like you spent the day washing it. If you DO take the time to wash it yourself, it's incredibly satisfying for how quickly it cleans and returns to its shiny best. What does that yield? A car that looks younger, longer.
In the end, budget matters, and we’ll help you find the best results. Below, you’ll find some packages that fit every budget.