paint protection

What Car Wax Does And Does Not Do To Protect Your Car

Wax technology has undergone many advancements over the years. The best car waxes can offer a brilliant, deep shine while protecting your car‘s paint from minor environmental hazards. In this blog post, we will look at some of the benefits and limitations of car wax. Today, car waxes are typically made of Carnauba, a yellowish wax produced by the leaves of the carnauba palm found in northeastern Brazil. It is this wax that gives the leaves of the palm their water-beading and repelling properties. A good paste or spray wax can protect your paint for 1 … Read More

What Your New 3M PPF Will do to Protect Your Car

Do you often worry about the appearance of your car? We don’t blame you, it’s a big investment and at the end of the day everyone wants to have the nicest looking car on the block. It seems like there are a million miracle products out there that promise permanent and complete protection for your car, but they can’t all be that great, can they? Since you’re here reading this you’re clearly the type to do your homework and in … Read More

3M Paint Protection Film

Paint protection films are a great way to protect the finish on your new car. They offer durability and toughness without altering the appearance of your vehicle at all, and they can even protect your car in ways that a ceramic coating can’t. There have been many advancements in the PPF world in recent years from manufacturers like SunTek, XPEL and more recently – 3M, who just introduced their latest Pro Series 4.0 Paint Protection Film. Enter 3M Paint Protection … 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

Protect Car Paint From Sun Damage With These Tips

Buying a new car is a happy occasion, but it can also come with some anxiety. You value your investment and want to keep that new car look but it seems like everything is out to damage your paint, even the sun. The sun’s powerful UV rays can oxidize and fade car paint, as well as degrade the rubberized trim. This is especially true in Florida where the sun beats down on our cars almost every day. Fortunately, it doesn’t need … 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

Automotive Paint Protection Has Come a Long Way

As long as there have been cars, there have been car enthusiasts worried about ruining their car’s paint job. The wear and tear a car endures on a daily basis creates the perfect opportunity for damage to the car’s exterior finishes. Let’s take a look at the history of automotive paint protection up to present times.* As you can see, automotive paint protection has come a long way. Some of the highlights include: Car Wax In the 1940s, a Chicago company … Read More

What are Ceramic Coatings for Car Paint and Why Should I Care?

For new car buyers, the intense joy of owning a brand new car is equaled only by the agony of watching the paint on their brand new vehicle get damaged from environmental debris, oxidation or scratches. That is why car enthusiasts are forever on a quest to find the best protection for their car’s paint that the industry has to offer. In the past, this protection took the shape of a wax job for your car that provided little protection against real threats … Read More

How to Protect Your Car & Paint From Florida Weather

Florida’s tropical climate often seems idyllic to visitors, who rave about the cool summer breeze wafting the scent of the ocean into the mainland, while regular rainfall keeps the temperature from growing too hot or cold. Unfortunately, the effect of so much humidity and salty air on your car is far from idyllic. Let’s talk about some of the grim effects that Florida’s weather can have on vehicles: Salty Air If you live near the Space Coast or spend a … Read More