should I have a ceramic coating installed on my new VEHICLE?
One of the most often questions we get asked as professional detailers is whether or not it makes sense to have a brand new vehicle ceramic coated? Should it be done immediately? Or does it make sense to wait a while? The answer is always: Get in done as soon as possible!
Auto dealers are not in the business of paint preservation. You may not think that a new car, fresh from the factory, will need any detailing at all, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Most new cars arrive at the dealership with a protective coating of wax or a thin paint sealant. The coatings are typically a spray-on product applied at the factory to help protect the surface during transit. But these weak coatings are not strong or durable. In fact, they can be removed by using a simple decontamination car shampoo in most cases.
When not protected properly, even new cars are susceptible to UV/IR lighting, weathering, acid rain, industrial fallout, bird droppings, tree sap, and more.
Like any other protective coating, optimal results occur when the surface or substrate is clean and free of contaminants or debris. Factory paintwork is rarely immaculate, even on high-end cars. Indeed, there won’t be the various dings and dents you’ll find on older cars, but that doesn’t mean the paintwork will be immediately ready to accept protective coatings.
To have a ceramic coating properly applied, a clean and damage-free surface is needed to enhance the vehicle’s appearance. This is accomplished through paint correction or polishing the vehicle. If there is damage or small scratches on the car’s paintwork, the ceramic car coating will enhance those imperfections. This is why it is important to have a professional remove any imperfections before applying a ceramic coating.
There are so many benefits to having a ceramic coating applied to your new vehicle. No other paint coating offers the level of protection and durability that a ceramic coating can. Having a ceramic coating installed on your new vehicle will protect your car’s paint from blemishes and damage while keeping it cleaner for longer. The coating will create intense water beading and dirt run-off that gives the new car an extremely glossy shine. After application, it also makes follow-up car washes easier and shields the car from harmful UV rays.
If you’re considering a new car, truck, or SUV purchase and want to keep it as protected as possible, get in touch with O’Kelly’s Auto Detailing and Finish Specialist, or view our current detail packages to schedule your appointment today.
