For decades, the most widely-accepted finish maintenance methods for your vehicle were just that: maintenance. They required constant upkeep, and generally didn’t offer much in the way of longevity; the typical car wax doesn’t last more than a month, and offers little resistance to environmental wear. It wasn’t until affordable ceramic coatings entered the market that there was finally a consumer-grade product that could truly offer long-term protection for your vehicle; simply put, an automotive ceramic coating is a microscopic layer of protection that is applied directly to the clear coat on your vehicle. Ceramic coatings are naturally hydrophobic, resistant to heat, scratches, and chemical damage, and offer protection from UVA and UVB rays that would otherwise dull the color of your paint.

Ceramic coatings or traditional wax?

Before you invest in a ceramic coating, it’s helpful to understand exactly what your purchase will offer over a more traditional wax in terms of longevity, durability, environmental resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

• Wax is still considered the standard for short-term paint protection; with a popularity dating back decades, car wax is a cheaper but less effective and significantly less durable option for finish protection. With a low resistance to heat, water, and general wear, wax is unlikely to last more than a month before degrading completely.
• Ceramic coatings, on the other hand, are a relative newcomer to the consumer detailing scene. While a ceramic coating is considerably more expensive than car wax, it’s also guaranteed to last for at least 5-years, and is unrivaled in durability, wear resistance, and color protection.
• Compared to a typical, standard car wax, a ceramic coating is virtually unaffected by extended exposure to heat, water, or general wear, adds a noticeable shine to your finish, and lasts for at least 5-years.

Where else can we apply a coating?

While the finish is the most common surface that we apply coatings to, nearly every part of your vehicle can be protected with some form of specially formulated ceramic coating; aside from paint protection, we generally offer coatings for your wheels and windshield, which both experience inordinate amounts of road wear. In addition, we’re also equipped to coat motorcycles and RVs; in fact, we’ll coat almost any vehicle that you might have in your driveway! The coatings that we offer at Better Auto Detailing come in both 5-year and 10-year guaranteed packages, depending on your budget, and boast unparalleled durability that no other consumer-grade vehicle protection method can offer. If you’re interested in safeguarding your vehicle from wear and tear with the best ceramic coating on the market, then Better Auto Detailing is here to help. To request your free quote, call us at (404) 432-1461, email us at [email protected], or fill out our Request a Quote Form to get started.