7 Ceramic Coating Benefits for Your Vehicle

There are over 276 million registered vehicles in the United States. Many American families own at least one vehicle, with some metropolitan areas averaging over two vehicles per household. 

Your vehicle is an important extension of your household. It takes you to the grocery store, work, kid's soccer games, and sometimes, across the nation. In our complete guide, we are going over ceramic coating benefits and why every car owner should consider adding a ceramic coating to protect their vehicle's paint. 

Because let's face it - everyone loves a shiny and new-looking car. Are you still interested? Keep reading on and learn more about our top 7 benefits of ceramic coatings!

What Are Ceramic Coating Benefits?

Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer. It binds to car paint, protecting against corrosive damage from bird droppings to UV ray damage. 

It can also prevent scratches and light debris damage to a lesser extent. Although, for better protection and self-healing against debris, you may want to look into paint protection film (more on that below). 

Before you dive into searches on how to do it yourself, ceramic coating is best applied by professionals who use high-quality coatings and have the expertise working with various car models and brands. 

1. Ultimate Paint Protection From Debris

Why should you opt for ceramic coating a car? It is primarily used for paint protection.

Road debris such as rocks, branches, and gravel can wreak havoc on your vehicle's paint. Rock chips, scratches, and dents are all common occurrences. 

While ceramic coatings are not a miracle worker, they can provide a layer of protection against harmful debris. How does this work?

Ceramic coating is a vehicle protective coating that adheres to your vehicle's surface. It is completely transparent and usually contains quartz as its primary active ingredient. Once the quartz crystallizes, it chemically bonds to your car and acts as a shield. 

2. Easy To Clean

Ceramic coatings are easier to clean than wax or traditional paint jobs. It acts as a hydrophobic barrier that repels water, debris, bird droppings, and more. You will require less cleaning between use, and once you finally wash it, the process is simple, easy, and requires less time!

3. Better Durability Than Wax

Other sealants like wax wear off quickly. If you ask, "is ceramic coating worth it compared to wax?" the answer is a resounding yes! Ceramic coatings last between two and six years, while wax jobs last for only a few months. 

Additionally, System X ceramic protection only takes the experts at Xtreme Auto Glass and Window Tint 15 to 20 minutes to apply, and it won't need replacing for six years.

4. Improved Aesthetics

Ceramic coatings help improve your car's paint, giving it a newly waxed look all the time. Wax and other sealants sit on top of your vehicle's paint and wear off easily, leading to frequent re-applications that take time and money. The ceramic coating adheres to the paint's surface, enhancing colors and glossy finishes. 

5. Less Maintenance and Long Term Costs

Upfront ceramic coating costs are between $1,500 and $5,750. After that, you should be good for years to come. You will spend less money on cleaning products and paint jobs. 

Wax can also add up over time. Quality wax products cost anywhere from $50 to $95, and professional applications cost around $130. 

Unfortunately, these wax jobs only last three to six months before you'll need another coating. That doesn't even include the price of a new paint job!

Waxing your vehicle doesn't provide the level of protection found in ceramic coating applications. You will continue to run the risk of paint damage and new paint costs in the long run. 

How much are you looking at spending on new paint?

Average hourly paint jobs cost $85 to $125 per hour. These prices can quickly add up to thousands of dollars. 

6. Protects Against Harmful UV Rays

Did you know that UV rays can fade your car's paint? Ceramic coatings can be applied exteriorly or interiorly, protecting paint and dashboards. 

As the coating adheres to your car's paint, it repels water and dirt. The surface also reflects UV rays, preventing long-term paint damage. Using it on your interior helps you out when you forget to place your UV windshield protector. 

7. Works With Paint Protection Film

Ceramic coating and paint protection film often go hand-in-hand. If using both, you should have experts apply paint protection film first before a ceramic coating. 

By utilizing both techniques, you will have the ultimate car paint protection. Paint protection film (PPF) or clear bra film is a polyurethane membrane applied to specific car parts prone to debris and rocks or over the entire vehicle. 

It has self-healing properties that help repair imperfections in the membrane when rocks or debris scratch it. PPF is durable, protects against UV rays, and keeps your paint looking new, much like ceramic coatings. 

The benefit of adding a ceramic coating is that you give your car additional protective layers, and it provides a glossier finish. Some car owners complain that PPF can yellow over time. This may be due to environmental causes, improper maintenance, or poor installation. 

Most high-quality PPF won't yellow, but they don't always provide a glossy paint finish like ceramic coatings. 

Get Your Car Ready for Summer

Summer is a great time for road trips, and long drives with the windows rolled down. Unfortunately, the sun can quickly fade your car's paint, and more drivers on the road mean a greater likelihood of encountering debris and other corrosive substances. 

Ceramic coating benefits include protection against all these factors and help give you that "new car look" every time you pull it out onto the road. Are you ready to get started? Visit us at Xtreme Auto Glass and Window Tint.

Contact us today for a ceramic coating quote and get your car ready for the road this summer!