Understanding Automotive Paint Products

Understanding Automotive Paint Products

3 Benefits Of Applying A Ceramic Paint Coating

Stanley Garcia

Ceramic paint coatings for your vehicle, as their name would suggest, are a thin coat of ceramic that is sprayed over the paint of your vehicle. This unique method of protecting the finish of your vehicle carries a number of distinctive benefits. Understanding the advantage of having a ceramic paint coating applied on your car can help you understand why you should head to your local body shop to have one applied.

Damage Resistance

Obviously, a thin clearcoat of ceramic over the paint of your vehicle can help protect it from physical damage. However, beyond blocking minor scratches and marring, the ceramic coating will also help prevent rust from setting in by blocking moisture, prevent sun bleaching of your paint which can happen over time, and prevent staining and other discoloration and damage which can be caused by spilled or leaking fluids and chemicals. This can not only maintain the aesthetic of your vehicle for a longer period of time than other protective methods, like waxing, can, but can also guard against physical damage, like rust, occurring to the chassis and body of your car, which can have practical implications for its performance and safety.

Easy Cleaning

Ceramic coatings are extremely smooth, which makes it much harder for dirt and grime to stick onto the surface of your vehicle after a coating has been applied. However, even if debris does become stuck on, the smooth nature of the ceramic coating means that it is extremely easy to wash off, and particles will not be able to linger afterwards. Ceramic coatings are also resistant to water marks and streaking, which can sometimes affect your vehicle after it has been cleaned and dried improperly.

Value

Ceramic paint coatings on your vehicle are a good way to protect the value of your car. However, simply maintaining the paint job is not the only way that a ceramic coating pays dividends. Due to the durability of the coating, it is likely to last the lifespan of your vehicle, which means that you will only have to pay to have it applied once. The added rust protection and longer lifespan that it provides to your vehicle's paint job and chassis is not insignificant and should definitely be a consideration. Further, the reduced amount of time that you will have to spend cleaning your vehicle and repairing minor paint chips and damage also cuts down your long-run costs.

Contact a business like Olson's  Auto Body to learn more.


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Understanding Automotive Paint Products

Hello, my name is Bernie Ainsworth. I am intrigued with all of the different types of paint available for vehicles today. When I was growing up, vehicles only featured normal gloss, metallic or candy tones. Today, you can find color change paints and opalescent finishes that make the car look amazing. Furthermore, you can find paints made from plastic materials that peel back off without damaging the original finish. If you want a new paint job on your vehicle, it doesn't take a whole lot to change its color. However, you may still want to go to the shop if you want a professional finish. I will discuss the best way to decide between a do it yourself project or professional touch. I hope you will find my information useful. Thanks for visiting.