The short answer is yes. The paint protection offered by ceramic coating is worth the price. It provides a great level of protection against contaminants and minor scratches, while also making cleaning your car easier. However, this paint protection solution isn’t for every car and their owners. It depends on how you use and care for your car.

There is no one-stop solution that guarantee a complete paint protection for your car. However, if you find yourself in the tedious routine of cleaning and waxing your car you are probably better off with getting a car detailing specialist like Craftsmen Automotive Professionals to apply ceramic coating to your car.

You can wax your ceramic coated car. However, it is not entirely necessary. Car wax essentially creates a clear coat over your car’s paintwork whilst giving it that extra shine and gloss affect.

Ceramic coating will also do this, but binding on a chemical level. It is important to note that there are a number of different types of wax available and they are all not created equally.

Using paste or liquid wax can hinder the effects of ceramic coating to fully function. Traditional car waxes are notorious for collecting debris, primarily due to the oil and lubricants within them. As this type of wax soaks up the debris the ceramic coat’s hydrophobic repelling capabilities becomes useless by the wax solution above it.

Synthetic waxes are not a better alternatively either for the same reason. As a result, you will find a dull and hazy wax job.

Although ceramic coating contains self-cleaning properties that makes your car look cleaner for longer, it does not mean you neglect the need for a regular wash.

We recommend using the 2-bucket method. Preparing 2 buckets, one for washing and one for rinsing is generally the safest method for most car enthusiasts.

Yes, you can apply ceramic coating to your car’s windscreen. Many car enthusiasts tend to focus on protecting their car’s paintwork.

Whilst ceramic coating does protect your car’s paint, they can be applied anywhere on your car including the wheels, vinyl wraps, fiberglass, PPF and of cause glass.

Ceramic coating is resistant to chemicals, acid, salts, moisture and UV rays. However, on the other end of the pH scale, alkaline products such as degreases will break down the ceramic coating’s bond to your car paint’s surface.

Before applying ceramic coating to your car, it is important to ensure the finish is in perfect condition and correctly prepared.

At Craftsmen Automotive Professional, we wash your car to remove any trace of wax, glaze or sealant that was applied to your car. The surface is then clayed to remove any contaminants being trapped when applying ceramic coating.

Contaminants between the ceramic coating and your car paint can wreak havoc causing irreversible damage. Lastly, we polish your vehicle and paint correction where necessary removing any scratches and swirls being visible after applying this paint protection solution.

It is important to note that ceramic coating is not a substitute for serious scratches and chips. They are scratch resistant, but not scratch proof. A high-quality ceramic coating application from a professional car detailer like Craftsmen Automotive Professional will enhance the resistance of your car paint to scratches.

Yes, you can drive your car after installing ceramic coating. However, it is important to be aware of the curing process. This may take 2 – 3 weeks depending on the temperature and humidity levels. We recommend parking your car undercover away from the sun for long periods of time as well as washing it until the curing process is complete.