Paint Protection or Ceramic Coatings & Protecting Your Vehicle
Do you care about your car? Do you care about the physical appearance of your car’s exterior? If so, you’ve probably done some research about the products available for protecting and preserving your car’s paint, and you’ve probably come across some information about two different products: Paint Protection Film and Ceramic Coatings. What’s the difference between these two products? What will they accomplish for your car? And what will be the best solution for protecting your car’s paint?
Let’s take a look at the difference between Paint Protection Film & Ceramic Coating.
WHAT IS A PAINT PROTECTION FILM?
Paint Protection Film is a transparent, urethane material that can be applied to any exterior painted surface on your vehicle. In short, automotive Paint Protection Film preserves the quality of your car’s paint by reducing the risk of multiple kinds of damage, such as…
- Chips and scratches caused by rocks and road debris
- Swirl marks created during washing
- Chemical stains caused by acidic contaminants
- Chemical etch marks caused by acidic contaminants
- Hard water spots from mineral deposits
- Oxidation (fading) from UV exposure
WHAT IS A CERAMIC COATING?
A Ceramic Coating is a liquid polymer that is applied to the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. After application, it chemically bonds with the vehicle’s factory paint, establishing a layer of protection and a hydrophobic surface. The hydrophobic properties of a Ceramic Coating make it harder for contaminants to bond with your car’s paint. This has two main benefits for the car owner.
- It helps keep the car cleaner for longer.
- It makes the car easier to clean when the time does come for a wash.
A Ceramic Coating will also help reduce the risk of certain kinds of damage, such as…
- Chemical stains caused by acidic contaminants
- Chemical etch marks caused by acidic contaminants
- Oxidation (fading) from UV exposure
HOW ARE PAINT PROTECTION FILMS AND CERAMIC COATINGS DIFFERENT?
- Despite these similarities, Paint Protection Films and Ceramic Coatings do have significant differences and serve different purposes.
- Paint Protection Film is thicker than Ceramic Coatings. Moreover, Paint Protection Film has a chemical composition that allows it to self-heal; that is, it returns to its original form after receiving an indentation or abrasion. These qualities make Paint Protection Film able to absorb rock chips, small scratches, swirl marks, and hard water spots without being permanently disfigured.
- A Ceramic Coating does not have that ability. Despite the wild claims of some manufacturers and installers, a Ceramic Coating does not eliminate the risk of rock chips, scratches, swirl marks, and water spots.
- However, Ceramic Coatings do have their strength, particularly in terms of the hydrophobic surface they create. Some Paint Protection Films are equipped with a hydrophobic clear coat, but they often do not perform at the same level as a full Ceramic Coating. Moreover, when you apply a Ceramic Coating to your vehicle you get the benefits of its hydrophobic properties on every surface without having to apply film to the whole vehicle.
Looking to protect your vehicle with Paint Protection Film? Sunray Tint is a proud installer of LLumar Paint Protection Film. Call us today at 817-337-4500 for your FREE no obligation estimate. Feel free to stop by our Keller, TX Tint location at 1495 S MAIN ST. SUITE 103, KELLER, TX 76248.
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