You have just bought your dream car. 

It looks smooth, sleek, and fabulous, and you want it to remain this way, for a long time. 

So, you wash and wax it regularly, ensure it has no scratches, park it in a covered garage and generally observe all the manufacturer recommendations on keeping the exterior looking good. 

But, regardless of your hard work, stains, chips, and swirl marks start to inhabit its exterior. Filth, dust, and water spots are clinging hours after thoroughly washing it. You start wondering if you can find a solution to this menace.  

Well, what if there was a product that alters this narrative and keeps your car shiny and beautiful? 

The auto-detailing industry has dramatically advanced, and one of the latest innovations is ceramic coating (Nano-ceramic coating).  

What is a ceramic coating for your car? Let’s explore more.

What is a ceramic coating?

Ceramic coating as a chemical polymer solution that is applied to a car’s exterior to protect the paint from damage. 

Typically, the ceramic coating product is applied by hand, and it chemically bonds with the factory paint, creating a supplementary layer of protection. It is a semi-permanent or permanent solution depending on the polymer and coating used.  

Due to its robust properties (quartz or resin nanotechnology base), the ceramic coating doesn’t require repeated application. It doesn’t break down or wash away in normal and natural weather conditions like rainfall and sunlight. 

Why consider a ceramic coating for your car? 

When appropriately applied, a ceramic coating can provide an abundance of benefits to your car. Here are the top benefits of ceramic coating.

1. Long-lasting car protection

Car owners love protecting their vehicle factory paint by applying sealants and waxes. Whereas the traditional vehicle coating like wax does wear off due to acidic components, bird droppings, weather, and other atmospheric elements, ceramic paint coating lasts longer. 

The unique coating compounds bond with the exterior stock paint creating a stronger bond that also resists vibrations and heavy shocks. 

2. Safeguards your car from paint damage

Ceramic coating preserves the car’s original factory paint coat. It shells it from different damaging sources like:

• UV Rays

The ultraviolet rays can oxidize your car’s factory paint causing it to fade, dull, and rust. Rust affects your car’s structural integrity and its resale value. 

But with a layer of a ceramic paint coating, your car is protected from harsh UV rays, thus reducing deterioration and retaining its original factory paint.

• Scratches

Ceramic coatings are scratch resistant. This means it protects your car against the finer scratches like wash clothes, swirl marks, scratches from bikes, people, or bushes. 

Remember, a ceramic coating isn’t scratch-proof; thus, it doesn’t eliminate the likelihood of your car paint getting scratched by bigger items.

• Chemicals

Some harsh chemicals like generic cleaners, shoe polishes, brake fluids, bird droppings, and natural acidic contaminants can cause extensive damage to your car paint. However, applying a high-quality ceramic coating layer stops the chemicals from resting with your car paint, preventing peeling off, fading, or staining. 

3. Simplifies car cleaning

The most significant element of ceramic coating is its hydrophobic features. This means its ability to repel water. A car coated with hydrophobic ceramic coating can bead water off its surface, making it slide smoothly. As such, grime and mud find it hard to stick to the car paint while washing becomes pleasurable as you can remove grime effortlessly. 

4. Maintains the car cleanliness

The more a car has a pitted surface, the faster dirt clings and into it. As you move around or park, grime and dust can easily build on the car’s scarred external surface.

But the molecules found in ceramic coating ensure the car outer surface remains level. As such, the grime that comes into contact with your car exterior rolls off, ensuring  your car remains cleaner continually.

5. Enhances your car’s look

Cars with ceramic coatings have a shiny gloss and look newer because the factory paint remains protected. 

As such, a functional ceramic coating enhances the reflective properties of your vehicle’s clear coat and paint, adding to its clarity and depth. This makes the car retain its aesthetic and value for longer. 

6. Cost-effective

While the initial application cost of ceramic coating is quite expensive compared to other coatings, its benefits compensate for the price. 

Let’s do the math.

Waxing needs reapplication four times per year, with each application costing roughly $200. That’s $800 yearly. That means over five years, waxing will cost $4,000. 

But with professional ceramic coating that lasts five years, the initial cost ranges from $500-$1,500, depending on the prep work and labor-intensity, thus saving $2,500 or more. 

However, the price can become a notable drawback, but instead of a professional job, you may opt for a DIY. 

Ceramic coating kits range from $20-$150, and with DIY, you can protect your car against various elements and enjoy an additional shine.

Furthermore, the ceramic coating protects your car paint from additional damages that can be expensive to fix. Spending money on damage prevention is inexpensive than repairing the scratches.

Timewise, the benefits are enormous. 20 times for waxing vs. 1 application over a 5 year period.

So, is ceramic coating for your car worth it?

We say, yes. The comprehensive protection against grimes and other environmental elements, boosting the car value while making maintenance and cleaning effortless, not to mention the time saved, we say a ceramic coating is a worthy investment for every car owner.

Author: John Swan