When it comes to protecting your vehicle's paint and maintaining its showroom shine, ceramic coating has emerged as a popular choice among car enthusiasts and professionals alike, as an additional step when detailing your car. However, one question that comes up a lot from skeptical owners: "Is ceramic coating a scam?" Let's explore what ceramic coating really does for your car, its benefits, and whether it's worth the investment. We think you'll see that it's the opposite of a scam.
Ceramic coating refers to a chemical polymer solution applied to a vehicle's exterior to protect it from external paint damage. Typically applied by hand, it blends with the car's paint and creates an additional hydrophobic layer of protection. This technology has revolutionized how people protect their vehicle's exterior surfaces from harmful contaminants like UV rays, acid rain, and bird droppings.
While the benefits are clear, the skepticism around ceramic coatings often arises from unrealistic expectations. Some manufacturers claim it to be a miracle solution that eliminates all risks of scratches, chips, and dirt. However, ceramic coatings are highly effective in protecting your vehicle's paint, but they are not invincible. Car owners really need to understand that no solution will make your car completely impervious to every form of damage.
The cost of ceramic coating can vary depending on the quality of the product and the size of the vehicle. While it might seem high initially, considering the longevity and protection it offers, ceramic coating provides excellent value over time. It reduces the need for frequent detailing and helps maintain the car's resale value.
Selecting the right provider for ceramic coating services is the most important step. Look for reputable detailing services like San Diego Select Mobile Detailing. We're known for our expertise with ceramic coating in San Diego. But ensure whoever you choose uses high-quality products and have good reviews from previous customers.
Ceramic coating is far from being a scam; instead, it's a scientifically proven method of protecting your vehicle's exterior and enhancing its appearance. By understanding what ceramic coating does and does not do, you can make a smart decision that aligns with your needs and expectations. Approach the experts to get professional advice and service.
If you're looking for ceramic coating in San Diego, contact us today at San Diego Select. We have someone ready to answer any questions about car detailing. Ceramic coating is not just great protection for your vehicle, it's a sound investment.
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Perfection & Protection.
Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect.The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.