Ceramic Coatings and Paint Corrections
Facts About Car Ceramic Coating
Want your car to look as pristine as the day you drove it off the lot? You wash it regularly, apply wax every few months, and do your best to maintain its shine. Yet, over time, swirl marks, chips, and stains inevitably appear. Plus, water spots, dirt, and grime seem to stick almost instantly after every wash.
Benefits of Ceramic Coating:
✅ Shields paint from UV damage
✅ Maintains a lasting, high-gloss finish
✅ Reduces the frequency of car washes
Keep vehicle cleaner for longer
A quality Ceramic Coating, creates a hydrophobic surface, which makes it more difficult for dirt, mud, and grime to bond with your car’s paint.
Makes vehicle easier to wash
One of the most significant features of a Ceramic Coating is that it is hydrophobic, which is a fancy way of saying it repels water. When a vehicle has a hydrophobic Ceramic Coating, water will bead on the surface and slide off more easily.
This means that mud and grime will have a more difficult time bonding to your vehicle’s paint, and when you wash your car, contaminants can be removed with less effort.
Protects from chemical stains / etching
Another danger for your car is chemical staining from naturally acidic contaminants. By creating a chemically resistant surface, a Ceramic Coating can keep some contaminants from bonding to your vehicle’s paint. The result is that your vehicle will be more resistant to staining and etching, provided the contaminant is removed in a timely manner.
Protects from UV damage / oxidation
Another potential danger for your paint is oxidation caused by UV exposure. This results in a faded look to your paint. A Ceramic Coating is UV resistant, reducing the amount of oxidization, meaning that it will protect your paint from fading.
Enhances gloss
If you want your paint to pop with gloss, you will want to add a Ceramic Coating. The ultra smooth surface that a Ceramic Coating enhances the reflective properties of your car’s paint and clear coat, adding to the depth and clarity of your paint. The result is that your car will really pop with gloss and shine.
A long-term solution
A Ceramic Coating does all of this with just one application! Unlike a traditional wax or sealant, a Ceramic Coating does not wash away or break down and does not require repeated application every few months. After one application, your vehicle experiences all of these benefits for years.
What Are the Limitations of Ceramic Coating for Vehicles?
For the reasons listed above, Ceramic Coating does preserve your vehicle’s exterior and reduce ongoing maintenance needs. Therefore, if you choose to have Ceramic Coating applied, you will be adding value to your vehicle.
However…
Despite the claims of some manufacturers and detailers, Ceramic Coating is not a miracle, super-cure product that will solve any and every problem for your car. Thus, it is important for you to know what Ceramic Coating does not do.
Ceramic coating does not:
- Eliminate the danger of scratches, swirl-marks, or rock chips
- Eliminate the risk of water-spotting
- Eliminate the need to wash
For ultimate protection, add a layer of Paint Protection Film (PPF) to the most vulnerable parts of your vehicle, then place a Ceramic Coating over every painted surface.
Correcting the #1 Myths About Ceramic Coatings for Cars
Among all the misconceptions we hear in relation to Ceramic Coatings, there's one that takes the cake.
Ceramic Coating is not a substitute for Paint Protection Film (PPF).
Yes, both products protect your paint (that’s why some people call ceramic coating “ceramic paint protection”), and there is some overlap in what they do. Nonetheless, PPF and ceramic coating are fundamentally different products that achieve different, complementary aims.
That means if you want serious automotive paint protection, you need a combination of Paint Protection Film and Ceramic Coating, not one or the other.
What Parts of a Vehicle Can You Apply Ceramic Coating To?
In addition to providing unrivaled gloss, superior hydrophobic protection, and enhanced scratch resistance with a single application, the Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating can be applied to a broad range of surface types, including:
Ceramic Coating for Paint & PPF
This is what this page has been talking about so far. With ceramic coating is flexible and thin, designed specifically for use on painted surfaces and PPF (paint protection film).
With a Ceramic Coating on top of your car’s paint or PPF, you get:
- Superior hydrophobic protection
- Improved scratch resistance
- Unmatched gloss
Wheel & Caliper Ceramic Coating
Wheel and Caliper Ceramic Coating is proven to endure the wear and tear and constant heat that your vehicle’s wheels and calipers endure every day. Why ceramic coating for wheels and calipers? It provides:
- Resistance to stains, chemical etching, corrosion, and other harsh contaminants
- Ultimate shine
- Water and dirt repellence, making your wheels and calipers easier to clean
Glass Ceramic Coating
With Ceramic Coating, your windshield, windows, and back glass surfaces will be clear, protected from contaminants, and easy to clean for years to come. It provides:
- Hydrophobic water and dirt resistance
- Protection against damaging UV rays, insect acids, oxidation, corrosion, and contaminants
- Counteraction against stains and chemical etching
Upholstery Ceramic Coating
Upholstery Ceramics are a premium defense against stains and retains the factory feel and finish of your car’s interior. It provides:
- Protection against spills
- Stain prevention
- Preservation of the factory feel and finish
Plastic & Trim Ceramic Coating
Plastic & Trim is a thin, flexible ceramic coating that provides outstanding performance on plastic and trim surfaces. You’ll get better longevity, durability, and protection against unsightly blemishes with their special formula. It provides:
- Unmatched protection against fading from UV rays and oxidation
- Water, dirt, and road grime repellence
- Preservation of the original look and feel
