Coating – The Truth Exposed (6 Minutes Read)
In a perfect world, every car on the road would be eternally pristine, as if it had just rolled-off the assembly line. Unfortunately, we live in a world where no amount of washing or waxing can protect our vehicles from surface scratches, rock chips, paint stains, and UV ray fading.
Luckily, the advent of modern coating products has given car owners a major weapons upgrade in the war against the elements, as well as things like bird droppings, acid rain, tree sap, oxidation, and more.
Now don’t get us wrong. A high-quality coating is not going to make your car bulletproof.
What is Coating?
Unlike traditional coatings, which are typically concocted from polymer resins, a 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, polysilazane, 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 coating.
Why not Wax?
While wax may add a lustrous level of shine to a car’s paintwork, it falls short in staying hard for prolonged periods of time. Yes, we know it may sound like an erectile dysfunction infomercial, but natural carnauba, spray waxes, and waxes only for a while before they go limp. Simply put, the protective layer they provide is not nearly as permanent as a true coating, and will not protect surfaces from things like scratches and falcon feces. Considering the time and money spent on stripping and reapplying car wax monthly, coating’s benefits became very obvious.
A paint coating not only offers rock-hard paint protection, but hydrophobic/water-repellent properties as well. This transparent layer of armor resists UV rays, repels road grime, and prevents scratches, chemicals, extreme heat, and swirl marks from eating into your car’s paintwork. When properly applied and cared for, this semi-permanent shield will last for years, requiring little more than a quick rinse when dirtied.
If money is of no concern, and protecting your show machine at all costs is the objective, having a professionally installed car coating applied to your vehicle is the best option. The peace of mind associated with this service, along with the meticulous attention to detail that a trained coating installation professional provides, offers more benefits than we can mention.
