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Most Asked Questions about Ceramic Coating: Answered
With this new trend popping up and everyone is curious, a lot of question arises. What is ceramic car coating? How much does it cost? Where can we get one? How long will it last? This can be overwhelming so we have gathered up all information about ceramic car coating and we have answered them. Below are the most asked questions and the answers we gathered.
What is ceramic car coating?
This coating is like ceramic paint that binds with the car’s original body paint. When these two binds, it creates a protective layer against rust, dirt, mud, and stains.
How long does this last?
Depending on the preparations like cleaning before applying the coat, most DIYs can last up to three years, five years for those high end brands that costs more. Either of the two, or even getting a professional to apply the coat, is worth every penny you spend because it lasts long.
How do you maintain the ceramic coating?
Just like any other coating, the best way to maintain it is to do regular hand washing, not machines or equipments, with the use of a pH neutral soap. You should not use car wax or sealants for it may affect the coating.
Do you need multiple layers of ceramic coating?
You need only one coat of ceramic coating on your car. For some, they might apply a second layer but it is only to ensure that every surface is well coated. Some auto shops might recommend a second coating but one layer coat is more than enough.
Can you use wax?
Car waxes can dull your ceramic coating although it does not do any other damage than that. If you want your car to stay shiny and flashy, then avoid applying wax over to your coated car.
With this said, you can now decide whether or not your car needs a coating or not. It is entirely up to you but ceramic coating is widely recommended especially to people living in areas which changing weathers. Make sure you do your research and only buy the most authentic ceramic coat products there is. It may be pricey but it will last up to five years if carefully applied and maintained regularly. Your car will now be protected and looking good everyday even with minimal efforts in cleaning.
Kenneth is a proud native of sydney, born and raised there. However, he pursued his education abroad and studied in Australia. Kenneth has worked as a journalist for almost a decade, making valuable contributions to prominent publications such as Yahoo News and The Verge. Currently, he serves as a journalist for The Hear Up, where he focuses on covering climate and science news. You can reach Kenneth at [email protected].
