What is a CERAMIC COATING?

Hi everyone, I'm Jason from Chicago Auto Pros and I've created a video series that will explain everything you need to know about

ceramic

coating

s. This is a five-part video series that includes explanations of

what

a

ceramic

coating

is, who should get a ceramic coating which ceramic coating is right for you coating mists and coating maintenance Jason's detailed advice in this first video me You will see exactly

what

a ceramic coating is. You may often hear them called different names ceramic coatings nanotechnology glass coatings and quartz coatings, but generally speaking, they are all the same, your long-term protection options Before we talk about ceramic coating options, we will look at why you need Protect your vehicle's paint Firstly, your vehicle's paint is made up of a primer coat, a base coat or a color coat and the top coat which is a clear coat layer, the clear coat is what gives your vehicle's paint that shine and depth, if you choose not to protect this layer the exterior of your vehicle will begin to deteriorate very quickly, your vehicle is exposed to all types of elements such as the sun's ultraviolet rays, dirt , road debris and salt, tree sap, pollen, bird droppings, all of these things will damage discoloration and cause your vehicle's paint to rust.

Leaving Your Car Looking Old and Dirty If you want to prevent damage to your vehicle's paint and keep it looking new, you need to use something to protect it from these elements, think of these protection options as sacrificial layers that will absorb the damage rather than your clear coat layer There are now four main types of protection for your vehicle's paint: you have carnauba wax: polymer sealants, ceramic coatings, and paint protection films. The first and most common protection that you have probably already heard of and know about is carnauba wax. They are very easy to use, remove with wax and are a good protection for your vehicle's paint.

The problem with wax is that you have to reapply it every six to eight weeks for it to be effective. The wax settles on top of the paint and does not form a very strong bond, detergents can remove them easily and because they have a low melting point they can literally melt on a hot day leaving the paint unprotected. A better protectant for paint is a paint sealant. Paint sealants are synthetic polymers that adhere. better with their clear coat as it makes them more heat resistant than waxes. They are as easy to apply as wax, but will last six to eight months instead of weeks.

Both waxes and paint sealants can be removed from the car if you use a harsh product. chemical to wash it, the newest protection technology is a ceramic coating, they usually contain silica dioxide, which is an incredibly hard polymer like glass. It takes a little more skill to prepare the paint and apply it, but the result is a thick layer of glass that protects your vehicle's paint, this thickness gives it an incredible deep shine, the hardness gives it long-lasting durability and, Unlike waxes and sealants, they are resistant to detergents and chemicals. When properly maintained, ceramic coatings will last for several years.

Ceramic coatings are unique because they have a very low slip angle where water slides down any surface that is not perfectly level. The car stays cleaner for longer. It also makes cleaning the vehicle much easier and safer. Dirt has a hard time sticking and because of the hardness of the coating, it reduces fine scratches and swirls. caused by the paint protection film washing off, which I will cover in a different video series, and a ceramic coating are two different things. Paint protection film is a polyurethane film that is designed to absorb damage. Provides physical protection against small impacts and road debris.

They won't prevent rock chips, but they will provide protection like a wax or wood paint sealant, so in summary, a ceramic coating will protect your car like a wax or paint sealant, but a ceramic coating is much more thicker, more durable, have better scratch resistance chemical resistance are very hydrophobic which will keep your car cleaner longer and will last for years instead of weeks, so now that you have a better idea of ​​what a coating is ceramic, are you in your car for a ceramic coating watch the next video in the series where I explain who should and who should not get a ceramic coating