Ceramic coating: Should you use it on your car?

Have you ever heard of ceramic coating? This unique product is a great way to not only add a layer of protection to the exterior of your car but also keep your resale value high by keeping your paint looking like new. If you've never heard of it or are unsure if it's a good investment, Toyota of Orlando's body shop is here to help. Our techs are going to explain what ceramic coating is and what it can do for your car so you can schedule your appointment at our Toyota Collision Center today. 

What is ceramic coating? 

First - what is ceramic coating? Basically, it's similar to wax in that it's applied to your car's paint and helps protect it. The similarities end there, though - ceramic coating is very different from your typical car wax. It's actually a liquid polymer that has to be applied carefully by hand to ensure an even coat, which is why it's recommended that you let our Orlando body shop techs take care of it for you. Once applied, it chemically bonds with your car's paint and forms either a semi-permanent or permanent bond. This means it repels moisture better than wax, protects better than wax, and also lasts longer than wax. 

Toyota of Orlando explains the perks of this unique product 

So, what can ceramic coating do for your car? Here are some perks our Orlando body shop techs presented to us when it comes to this unique product and its capabilities. 

#1: Protection 

Ceramic coating is a great way to protect your car's paint. It forms a barrier between the car paint and everything else, which means it fights off oxidization and UV rays (which cause your paint to fade) and chemical staining. It can even help to prevent small scratches and dings. All in all, it helps to keep your paint intact better than a simple car wax would, and for longer.

#2: Gloss 

Who doesn't like a car that looks brand new all the time? Ceramic coating also helps enhance the shine and gloss of your Orlando Toyota's paint, so you'll be putting your best foot forward every time you hit the road. 

#3: Easy cleaning

No need for elbow grease after you apply ceramic coating - while you'll still have to wash your car, you won't have to work as hard at it. Ceramic coating repels moisture (which also means it repels rust) so water easily beads up and slides off. This means mud and grime will also bead up and slide off when you wash, so your days of scrubbing are long gone. On top of that, you don't have to keep reapplying ceramic coating like you do a car wax, so you'll save both time and energy when detailing your car. 

Have more questions or want this product applied to your Orlando Toyota? Call us! Our Toyota Certified Collision Center in Orlando is ready and waiting to answer all of your questions and get you on the road to paint protection and a newer-looking car today. You can reach us at (407) 298-6006 or swing by and see us at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 across from Millenia Mall.