Exterior Detailing

Protect Your Investment: Ceramic Coating for Vinyl Decals and Racing Stripes

One of the great things about owning a car is the ability to customize the exterior to your liking, whether that be advertising your business, vinyl decals of your favorite sports team, or enhancing the paint job up with racing stripes. Anytime you put extra effort and money into your car like this, you want to protect your investment. Vinyl decals can present some unique challenges when it comes to protecting your car. You need to make sure that you’re … Read More

PPF vs. Ceramic Coatings Part 1: Chemical Resistance

This is just the first in a 3 part series where we’ll compare ceramic coatings to paint protection films. Our first metric is chemical resistance. The chemical resistance of a coating determines how well it stands up to chemical components like windshield washer fluid, gasoline, coolant, battery acid or most anything with an acidic component. Your car is exposed to many of these things on a daily basis, so it’s important that whatever you choose to protect your paint is … Read More

Ceramic Coating Over Paint Protection Film and Vinyl

When you buy an expensive car, you want as much protection as possible. There are many ways to protect your car’s paint from the wear and tear of driving, like paint protection films (also known as polyurethane films). Unfortunately, you may find that you’re not completely satisfied with the product you’re currently using. For starters, many PPF products have a texture to them – commonly referred to as “orange peel”. The degree of this texture varies from brand to brand, but overall … Read More

Properties of Ceramic Car Coatings Part 2: Hardness

In the first part of this series, we described the chemical resistance offered by ceramic coatings. Another important property of ceramic car coatings is their hardness. Defining Hardness For paint protection coatings, hardness is a mechanical property which can be calculated based on how resistant a car’s surface is to outside force. In other words, hardness signifies how well a material can resist scuffs and minor scratches on its surface. Ceramic Coating Hardness As has been mentioned before, a ceramic … Read More

Properties of Ceramic Car Coatings Part 1: Chemical Resistance

Ceramic Coatings are fast becoming the most popular choice for car owners who wish to provide the very best in paint protection for their vehicles. But what exactly is it that makes ceramic coatings so effective at paint protection? Let’s answer that question in detail by looking into the various properties of ceramic car coatings. Chemical Resistance Ceramic coatings are also known as nano-coatings because the ceramic coating bonds with the car’s paint job at the molecular level. This type of bond is … Read More

A Comparison of Dealership Paint Protection Packages and Certified Ceramic Coating Installation

If you’ve recently bought or are in the process of buying a new car you know that dealers will try to push all sorts of extras on you, from rust-proofing to so-called “paint protection packages.” The question is, are any of these extra services worth it? In the case of a dealership paint protection package, it’s advised that you pass. What is a Dealership Paint Protection Package? Typically, a paint protection package from a dealer is nothing more than a glorified … Read More

Want Superior Surface Protection for Your New Porsche? Apply a Ceramic Coating

A new Porsche is not cheap, but you didn’t need us to tell you that. Any time you get a new car this expensive there can be some anxiety about taking it out for a spin. What if it rains? What if it gets scratched up in the parking lot? Shouldn’t your new sports car be a joy to ride and a pleasure to drive? If you’re anxious about wear and tear on your new Porsche all the time, doesn’t … Read More

The Ceramic Pro Porsche Club of America Ceramic Coating Package

The Porsche Club of America (PCA) has long been a source of pride for its members and the envy of outsiders. Dedicated to spreading knowledge about the best ways to take care of your Porsche, the Porsche Club of America has entered into what promises to be a significant partnership with Ceramic Pro to provide the next level of car protection for its members. Better Quality Protection Porsche owners are aware of the anxiety that is experienced every time they take … Read More

For Best Results Deliver Your New Car Directly to Your Ceramic Coating Installer

So you’ve decided to get a ceramic coating for your brand new car. It’s a smart step towards providing the most modern and effective method of paint protection for your vehicle that the market has to offer. But what should your next step be? If you were thinking of letting the dealership give your car a courtesy detail service before you pick it up, then think again. The best option is to make arrangements to have your new car delivered … Read More

I want to protect my new car’s paint. What are my options?

A new car is a big investment, and you want to protect that investment. You take pride in your car’s appearance and you want to maintain the resale value as much as possible. Unfortunately, there are many things that can damage your new car’s paint including harmful particles from the environment and UV damage from the sun. Unless you want to keep that beautiful new car in the garage for the rest of its days, the best way to protect … Read More