You love your car. And your car paint looks great when you drive it off the lot. Then, over time, your car paint starts losing its luster. It gets light scratches, and birds have left some stains. The rain spots won’t go away. This article discusses the layers of car paint and why ceramic coating is important.
As a professional detail shop, we see car paint damage daily. Car owners who waited to get their cars coated. Then notice these minor defects. Even a simple car wash can wreak havoc on your car paint. It won’t be long before the top coat starts to break down.
Did you know your car paint has 3 layers?
Layers of your car’s paint include a primer, base coat, and clear coat. Check out our paint correction page to see a visual. There are two types of car paint. First, there’s soft, clear coat paint. Soft, clear coat paint is more susceptible to scratches and micro-marring. Common manufacturers that use soft paint are Japanese auto brands like Honda, Nissan, and Mazda.
The other type of car paint is hard paint. Hard, clear coat paint is more resistant to scratches, swirls, marks, and other minor defects. Common manufacturers that use hard paint are German luxury brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. American cars range from soft to hard paint.
Detailing is an investment in your car
Without any protection, your car paint can scratch easily. For example, you can scratch your clear coat by setting your coffee cup on the roof of your car. Or by dragging your fingers across your trunk to wipe off pollen.
Applying ceramic coating to soft, clear coat paint will help reduce marring. It also reduces micro swirls. For hard paint, ceramic coating locks in your car paint. It adds a layer of protection. Ceramic coating is a great way to preserve your car’s paint. As well as making it easier for you to wash and keep clean. Your car paint isn’t covered by insurance. So get ahead of the rest and protect your car paint today. Until the end of April (2025), you get a free windshield coating when you purchase the Kenzo ceramic coating. Use our contact form, fill out the form below, or give us a call for an estimate.
The benefits of ceramic coating are
- Superior gloss depth
- Clarity
- Hydrophobic properties (repel water)
- Self-cleaning properties
- protections for months or years
You can’t go wrong with a car coating at Unlimited Detailing. We make sure your car gets the right coating the first time. Car ceramic coating helps with regular maintenance and care. Experience the difference. Unlimited Detailing uses IGL coatings. We’ve done research that we’ll share in an upcoming post on why we chose IGL. For now, book your next detail with us.
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