When a brand new vehicle comes to the dealership the paint is usually pristine, showing off all the sparkles (metallic) and reflecting everything around it. Over time, as paint is exposed to the elements and environmental contaminants, paint may become oxidized and begin to peel away from imperfections. How do you combat this style of deterioration? For a lot of years it was common practice to wash and wax every one to three months to preserve our paint. Our new gold standard is ceramic coating which can last from one to five years depending on which service you opt for.
The environment around you is full of things that cause damage to your paint even when you are extremely mindful. Bird droppings, tree sap, UV rays and acid rain from our active fire seasons all cause your paint to age more quickly. Just like our skin requires moisturizing to maintain its youthful appearance, our paint needs care to maintain that mirror shine finish. With ceramic coating we finally have a lasting way to protect existing paint and even extend its beauty as long as it is cared for properly between treatments. Look for our care tips in future blogs.
Possibly one of our favorite things about ceramic is its ability to keep our client’s vehicles shining long after our service is completed. The smooth top layer after a full ceramic coating treatment will allow dirt and rain alike to flow right off of your vehicle’s surface. Unlike wax this product actually chemically bonds to your clear coat to create a lasting barrier from the elements. In this image you will see what it looks like as it is flashing on a carefully prepped surface. Timing is everything when it comes to this part of the process.
Here you will see a closer view of the the finished shine of a full service ceramic coating treatment. Notice the details in the reflection? Mirror smooth finish like it just drove off the lot after visiting Shinerz! It is easy to see why this has become our most highly booked service. Bring your vehicle by today for a free estimate and let us show you what ceramic coating for elite protection service looks like.