A ceramic coating is a liquid nano-applied to your car’s paintwork that cures into a durable, invisible layer. It chemically bonds with the surface, creating a high-gloss, hydrophobic barrier that repels water, dirt, and contaminants. Coatings will boost the appearance and lower the maintenance of your vehicle.
But what are the key considerations and benefits of investing in a ceramic coating?
- Firstly what brand is it and what grade? (so this will be useful to know when or if you come to sell the car on) also so you know how long it will last or should last. Ceramic coatings are graded according to how glossy & hydrophobic they are, along with how much they increase paint hardness. One of the brands we work with, IGL Coatings are innovators in the world of coatings. They have introduced the worlds first low carbon graphene technology coatings. Arcane presents a step forward in sustainable surface vehicle protection. https://blog.iglcoatings.com/ecocoat-arcane/
- Who will be applying the coating? A coating is like putting clear lacquer over your paintwork. But the important thing to consider is mobile car detailing vs professional car detailing. A unit-based car detailer will apply a coating in a climate-controlled, clean air environment. This is to reduce contamination, because when the coating hardens you will see the patches or impurities if not applied correctly or in the open air, making this crucial for ceramic coating care.
- Will it be polished first? Even with a new car, a car detailing expert will always polish the entire vehicle prior to coating. This paint correction process ensures a completely uniformed appearance, with no swirls or scratches. Used cars will need a full multi-stage correction polish. All the paintwork discrepancies will need to be flattened out, a coating is like a magnifying glass to the surface beneath.
If you are being offered a coating from a dealership, ask the above questions and discuss how it’s being washed and prepared too. The wrong detailing products or tools and a poor washing technique may well be scratching your new paintwork before you’ve even seen it, especially with ceramic coating. Check out our wash guide to understand more about the importance of good maintenance. https://surreydetailing.co.uk/2024/03/05/vehicle-maintenance-guide/
Car detailing cost? – A professionally applied ceramic coating from Surrey Detailing starts from as little as £675 plus vat for a new vehicle, £975 plus vat for a used vehicle. See our top grade coating here from IGL Coatings. https://surreydetailing.co.uk/ceramic-coatings/
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