Ceramic coatings have recently gained popularity as a long-lasting solution to protect car paint. When properly applied and maintained, they protect your car’s finish for years from environmental damage caused by UV rays, chemical pollutants, bird droppings, and tree sap.
However, there are a lot of misconceptions about ceramic coating and if it protects your car against chips or scratches. That’s why in this post, we’ll take a closer look at ceramic coatings and what they do and don’t do.
What Is Ceramic Coating On A Car?
Ceramic coating is a liquid chemical polymer solution that protects a vehicle’s paint finish from damage. Typically applied by hand, it creates an additional layer of protection that seals the paint, repelling water, dirt, and grime and protects it against UV rays, oxidation, bird droppings, acid rain, and chemicals.
Many people think of ceramic coating as something similar to a clear bra or film, but it is more like traditional wax or sealant products. However, unlike traditional wax, which lasts up to a year, the ceramic coating will last years with proper care and maintenance.
The downside to ceramic coating is the cost, which typically runs more than $1,000 for a professional application. That’s not to say it isn’t worth it. In fact, it can be a good investment to protect the finish of your car, saving you thousands of dollars on paint correction or even a new paint job down the road.
Will Ceramic Coating Protect My Car’s Finish From Chips Or Scratches?
Another problem with ceramic coating is that people assume it will protect their car’s paint from chips. But it won’t.
Just like a cooking pan with ceramic or Teflon coating, the ceramic coating on your car will scratch and chip if you’re not careful. It also won’t protect your car’s finish from rock chips, scrapes, or scratches. So while it’s great for protecting against environmental damage, it doesn’t offer a lot of protection from physical damage caused by other objects.
So is ceramic coating worth it? If your primary goal is long-term paint finish protection against environmental damage, the answer is probably yes. But if you’re looking for protection against paint chips, scrapes, or scratches, we offer better and much cheaper options.
All-Fit Products Protect Your Vehicle Against Physical Damage
All-Fit Automotive offers the best way to protect your vehicle against physical damage like scratches, scrapes, or rock chips. At the same time, it adds a stylish look to your ride. We offer a full line of inexpensive, high-quality products to keep your car looking good while enhancing its appearance, including:
- Bumper Scrape Guard protects the underside of your bumper or lip splitter. It’s ideal for preventing damage from speed bumps, parking curbs, and other obstacles.
- Edge Trim protects your vehicle’s edges from chips and scrapes. The 10-foot-long rolls come in 12 colors and offer plenty of protection for doors and trunk lids.
- Flex Trim provides an ideal option to protect other areas of your car while adding a custom look. Offered in chrome, carbon fiber, or blackout accents, it comes in 10-foot rolls and is available in widths from 1/4 up to 1 inch.
- Dual Flex Trim protects any surface with an edge. It’s great for bumpers, spoilers, and the area around your trunk. Offered in four colors for a custom look, it is one inch wide and comes in 10-foot-long sections.
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Protection Products From All-Fit Automotive
All-Fit Automotive has over a decade of experience producing award-winning aftermarket products that are high quality, affordable, and made in the U.S.A. If you have questions about our products or need help customizing your ride, don’t hesitate to call or contact us!
