Is Ceramic Coating a Ripoff?

Not at all.

Ceramic coating is a highly valuable tool for giving and maintaining the glossy finish of your vehicle as well as providing it with protective qualities. However, there remain many misconceptions and myths around ceramic coating.

Getting your vehicle ceramic coated depends on your vehicle and how it’s being used.

MAINTENANCE

Ceramic coating your vehicle won’t make it so that your vehicle does not need a wash ever again, however, it’s ability to repel dust and dirt makes it so that washing your vehicle becomes much easier.

Though, washing a ceramic coated vehicle does come with a certain set of conditions such as not washing your vehicle under direct sunlight and using pH-neutral soaps and shampoos which are designed for ceramic coated vehicles.

PROTECTION

In terms of protection, ceramic coatings outright give better protection than waxes or sealants.

Ceramic coatings also tend to last far longer, typically multiple years. Ceramic coatings are unrivaled in protecting against dirt, water and the sun, making the vehicle much easier to clean.

Though ceramic coating offers additional protection, it does not make your vehicle scratch-proof. Ceramic coatings only go as far to make your vehicle scratch resistant and will not protect it from large substances such as stone chips. 

DIFFERENT CERAMIC COATINGS

Not all ceramic coatings are of the same quality.

The quality of the ceramic coating depends on the chemicals and compounds being used. Silicon dioxide, silicon carbide and graphene based coatings are the most widely available coating products available.

Among those mentioned before, silicon dioxide based coatings are the most well known and widely used product since it is able to provide a slicker finish and deeper colour than silicon carbide and graphene based coatings.

Professional grade products will provide better protection and last longer but will cost more and be more difficult to apply than DIY ceramic coating kits.

OTHER DRAWBACKS

Ceramic coating is typically more expensive than standard waxes and sealants.

However, the higher pricing is well compensated in the additional protection provided by the ceramic coating.

Installation without any consequences on your vehicle can also be quite difficult if done without sufficient knowledge and skills. These consequences normally involve damage to the vehicle’s paint job.

It is highly advised to seek qualified professionals who have the facilities and tools available to apply the coating to your vehicle.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Ceramic coating is completely worth the money. Even with a couple of drawbacks, ceramic coating provides much better protection than standard waxes and sealants.

If you are looking for reliable long-term protection for your vehicle, ceramic coating may be just the solution for your vehicle.