A Ceramic Coating is a layer of protection that hardens over your paints clear coat, protecting it from bird poo, dirt, rain, elements, etc and will last for years to come unlike your traditional wax or sealant which lasts a few weeks to a couple of months.
Although all of these options do protect your vehicles paint and clear coat, the ceramic coating knocks the ball out the park when coming down to which is the best for not only durability, longevity, but also glossiness.
Now when is the best time to get this done? As Soon As Possible! In San Jose, if you have a brand new vehicle or even owned your vehicle for years. You always hear the saying" it is better late than never" but this isn't the case. Once the clear coat is damage there is nothing we can do do to bring it back to life, other than getting it repainted.
While ceramic coatings provide a layer of protection against light scratches, they do not make the surface completely scratch-proof.
For an example, if you wash your car with a dirty wash mitt, it will scratch the paint. If you drive it through the tunnel wash every time, it will scratch the paint. The coating only potects against very minor scratches and swirls.
Ceramic coatings make it easier to clean your vehicle because it creates a hydrophobic surface that repels water and dirt. However, this doesn't mean you can neglect regular washing. Like everything else, it does require proper maintenance.
You'd want to hand wash your vehicle at least once every three months with a ph balance soap, high quality wash mitt and premium drying towels, to get the full potential of the coating.
Applying ceramic coatings is not just about spraying or wiping it on, it's a long and very detailed process that can take anywhere in between 4-12 hours.
It all starts with a hand wash, clay bar, iron decontamination, blow/hand dry, polishing phase to remove a majority of scratches, swirls, and any minor paint imperfections, then an IPA wipe to remove any leftover polish residue. This will ensure the paint is properly prepped and ready for the coating to get applied.
Our prices for ceramic coatings are based on the size and condition of the vehicle but most importantly, how much longevity you want. We offer a variety of ceramic coatings lasting from 2, 3, 5, and 7 years.
Starting price for our 2 year ceramic coating would be $749 and our 7 year $999. Please contact us for a more accurate quote.
We highly recommend not getting your vehicle wet for the first 48 hours and absolutely no car wash for the first two weeks. After those 2 weeks we provide a free wash to make sure everything bonded properly.
Ideally yes. Doing the proper steps and prep work will grantee that the coating will last for years to come. No prep work and the coating won't proper stick to the paint, meaning it fail before said time.
Unfortunately it doesn't. Once your clear coat is damage it would need to be repainted. If you start to see your clear coat peel we can coat over it and help prevent it from spreading before it's to late.
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