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Ceramic coating initially gained popularity as a professional service provided by detailing shops like Tintix. Recently, they’ve become more widely available, affordable, and easy to use.
There are a variety of popular options depending on how seriously you take your car’s care. Some ceramic treatments come in concentrate kits, while others come as hybrid waxes or spray-on and rinse-off products.
Are you asking, what is a ceramic coating? or what is a ceramic coating for cars?
Ceramic coating is a long-term nano-scopic exterior automotive paint treatment and protectant that is applied in a liquid form and cures to form a hard layer on top of the paint. Essentially, it’s the candy shell that protects the paint’s delicious chocolate center.
Ceramic coating is typically composed of silicon dioxide (silica, Si02), which is sourced from natural materials such as quartz and sand. Some types and brands also use titanium dioxide (titania, Ti02) as an additional hardening agent. When applied to a car’s paint, the two create a chemical bond with hydrophobic, or “water-repellent,” properties.
You can only imagine the damage that the sun’s harmful UV rays can do to your car’s paint job. Ceramic coating will protect your car’s paint from oxidizing, preventing it from fading and wearing down to a dull look. This is absolutely critical if you park your car outside.
The rise of air pollution in the environment is a significant concern for homeowners. However, ceramic coating is the perfect solution in this regard. The ceramic coating we provide will protect your car from the chemical stains that arise from the air’s acidic pollutants.
Earlier, cars were given that extra shine by waxing. However, waxing is temporary and will eventually wear off. Both waxing and ceramic coating take a considerable amount of time to be applied. But in the long run, the ceramic coating is better than waxing due to its long life and better finish.
All car owners will find aesthetic appeal here. Ceramic coating, like paint protection film and clear bra, adds gloss and depth to your car's paint. It will give your car a glossy look, bringing the best out of the original paint job.
When it comes to waxing and other types of detailing, washing your car becomes a headache. With ceramic coating, contaminants are more easily removed during washing and you don’t have to worry about the coating wearing off like traditional wax.
Ceramic coating also lasts longer than regular waxes and sealants. Since the coating is infused with the stock paint due to strong chemical bonding, the protection stays put even when exposed to various weather and environmental conditions.
Unlike traditional coatings, which are typically concocted from polymer resins, a ceramic coating is silicon dioxide or silica (SiO2) based. Commonly derived from quartz crystals and sand, silica creates an invisible, extremely resilient “nanotechnology coating” when combined with elements like titanium dioxide, poly silazane, triethanolamine, water, and various other ingredients. Once cured atop a hard surface, this viscous liquid forms a crystal-clear shell, a product that is referred to as a nano-ceramic coating, or ceramic coating for short.
We specialize in car ceramic-coating. We’re #1 Car ceramic coat services provider in Brentwood.
Real garages and detail companies like us TINTIX, have all the right facilities, products, tools, and resources for the job and take the proper timeto make sure the vehicle is 100% prepared for a ceramic coating. Because of our level of attention to detail, ceramic coating jobs can take days and cost from several hundreds of dollars to a couple thousand.
A pro ceramic coating product that we use in TINTIX is an ultra-high-end sealant that must be applied by highly skilled, certified professionals. This translates to the need for controlled environments, expensive equipment, and highly trained staff members, which in turn translates to installation costs.
The installation of a professional ceramic coating takes around seven days to cure. Naturally, this time frame can be drastically reduced if the car’s paintwork is in pristine condition or if the vehicle in question is small in stature.
How much does ceramic coating cost? At TINTIX we have multiple options:
If you ask us whether it is a one-stop solution for all your paint worries, we would slant to the negative. There’s no one product in the market that will guarantee the complete protection of your car. If there were we wouldn’t be discussing ceramic coating, one of the finest car paint protection services available today.
Is ceramic coating worth it? In many cases, ceramic coating your paint is absolutely worth the price. It provides great protection against contaminants and minor scratches, all while making the vehicle much easier to clean up.Is ceramic coating permanent?
A Ceramic Coating creates a permanent or semi-permanent bond with a vehicle’s paint, meaning that it does not wash away or break down and does not require repeated application every few months.
