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Keeping your car's paint in excellent condition will take money and time, but it makes a huge difference in the overall quality and presence of your car. Lately, many products have showed up that you can buy that claim to be the very best which will protect the paint on your vehicle.

Then one that has really been in the forefront of all this and I would say the last 10 years or so, has been ceramic coating. We will discuss whether ceramic coatings are worth the expense and whether they will be worth the work. It's not a secret that ceramic coatings have exploded in popularity over the past ten years, and they guarantee to provide among the best paint protection you can apply to the car.

There are a number of places throughout the country that promote it, from car social media content creators to neighborhood detailing shops, and everywhere in between. There are a lot of people that swear by this stuff. People get turned off by the price the first time they look at it. Let's start by understanding what ceramic coating actually is. A ceramic coating is often called a nano coating and contains the main component silicon dioxide, or in most cases, silicon carbide.

It will come in liquid form that allows it to be applied to a car and protect finish.

After it hardens, the silicon dioxide and other coating characteristics form an additional protective shell that repels water and protects against UV radiation. For the longest time and I am talking about a long, long time, waxes dominated the paint protection and auto detailing industry. From using animal fats in the late 1800s and early 1900s to spruce up those old horse carriages, the industry experimented with plant-based alternatives that quickly became more widely accepted. A variety of waxes were used to detail automobiles and give them the beautiful, glossy sheen that their owners desired during the 1900s.

If you wanted to keep your paint looking good, repel water and add just that good little bit of layer of protection, adding a good layer of wax was your solution.

One of 360 Products' (available at ADSO stores) products was developed with nano-ceramic technology in order to protect and enhance the paint finish of vehicles. Due to this, everything changed. But like, why?

How did this new product change the game? What were the key differences between car wax as well as ceramic coatings, and why did ceramic coatings cost so much? Ceramic coatings offer much longer lifespan than wax coatings. You'll need a reapplication after about three or six weeks with a good wax. A ceramic coating will, on the other hand, typically last for about two to five years, depending on the quality and application.

Ceramic coating also does a better job of protecting against UV rays and other natural things that can harm your paint.

In general, it works excellently, and I don't have to sit here and tell you, you've seen mud fall off cars and then they can wash it out with a hose. However, sometimes people just like to over-hype it just a little bit. It is quite common for those who promote ceramic coating to stretch the truth just a tad. The product and ceramic coating in general are subject to a few common misconceptions.

First and foremost, it does not eliminate water spots. I'm sorry, it's the truth, although it does help. Because of the hydrophobic properties of the ceramic coating, water and water droplets will run website off the surface much faster, that is why you see it so clearly in the videos, so that water spots are reduced. In the videos you'll see that the ceramic coating is extremely hydrophobic, so the water sticks to the surface of the coating, not the surface itself, so it runs off much, much more easily, hence reducing the likelihood of water spots. In addition, a ceramic coating cannot prevent rock chips and scratches.

Even though it may protect against light scratches here and there, I wouldn't see it as a 100 proof solution. Think about getting some protective film or a Clear Bra for something like that. And third of all, it's really not as expensive as you might think.

It was pretty expensive when ceramic coating first came out, costing upwards of $1500 However, you can now have your vehicle professionally ceramic coated for just under $700 by a professional detailer.

A lot of times when you're going to get a quote for having your car coated, you might need to have your car paint corrected first which is where a lot of that extra cost comes in. You can even just get yourself a bottle from the information and diy, understand the process, possibly mess it up a few times.

Every new thing costs a bit at first, and over time, it'll eventually come down. That's just how it goes. The cost of ceramic coating your car is primarily covering the application process and having someone else do it for you. Ultimately, it has to be worth it for you and your vehicle.

A nice paintjob on your car is something you ought to protect. If you want to make sure that your cars painyjob lasts longer, it is a good idea to go ahead and have it ceramic coated. The coating process is not restricted to just your car. Ceramic coatings for your wheels for instance, is extremely popular. Having this done is so popular that we have started offering packages as an add-on when you're checking out. We can literally do it for you before you leave and it makes cleaning your tires so much easier.

In addition, we've seen people get things like their seats and other interior parts ceramic coated, a bunch of things they don't want to worry about scrubbing down to get all the dirt off, and it makes the process so much easier.

It's up to you if it's something worth it to you. Honestly, the technology of ceramic coating has helped a ton of people and I know a ton of people here have it done to their vehicle because they just absolutely swear by it. Therefore, it has to be worth it to you to put on a car or part of your car that you want to protect.

In the event that your car is your second biggest purchase, you may want to consider something like a coating to help maintain its value. So please tell us what you think about ceramic coating and whether it is something you've done to your car, wheels, or seats.