The Difference Between Waxing and Tesla’s Ceramic Coating

March 7, 2023

The Difference Between Waxing and Tesla’s Ceramic Coating 

For die-hard car owners, the laborious task of regular paintwork waxing is part and parcel of good vehicle care. However… Today’s savvy drivers know that there’s a way to remove the need to sacrifice a day of your life every few weeks, replacing it with something far more enjoyable.

Such as doing what your Tesla is made to do… Cruise the streets!

Getting a ceramic coating installed on your ride not only negates the need to ever wax on—wax off again; it’s also far more effective at keeping your paintwork in pristine condition and looking fab!

Read on to discover the true differences between waxing and ceramic coating for your Tesla.

Waxing vs. Tesla Ceramic Coating: all your questions answered

  • Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: paint protection level
  • Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: longevity
  • Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: the shine!
  • Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: the value for money

Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: paint protection level

There are some huge differences between waxing and a ceramic coating. The greatest of these is the level of paint protection. While waxing will help water bead and roll away for a finite amount of time, what it doesn’t do is prevent the many (many) environmental attacks that your paintwork is subjected to every day.

These include:

  • Small stone chips
  • Bird droppings
  • Tree sap
  • Acid rain
  • Salt (something that’s especially relevant if you live close to the ocean)
  • Miniscule scratches caused by scrapes, such as brushing against a hedge or other vegetation

A ceramic coating, on the other hand, provides a definitive layer of rock-hard protection from all of these. Because it bonds to the paintwork, it doesn’t wear away with washing and general wear and tear—it’s there for its full lifespan, doing a sterling job at keeping the paintwork pristine.

Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: longevity

Waxing lasts (if you’re lucky) a few weeks. Then you need to dedicate mucho-effort and time to  redoing it.

A high-end, professional ceramic coating lasts years! The best come with a 4-year guarantee. Just think of all those extra driving days you’ll gain when you don’t have to spend the day waxing your car every few weeks (plus the benefits to your sanity…).

Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: the shine!

A ceramic coating makes the paintwork gleam in a way that brings tears to your eyes. Sure, a newly waxed car looks nice—but this is nowhere near the shine you get from a ceramic coating. It’s especially special if you have metallic paintwork, as the individual flakes of paint truly ‘pop’ when you look at it.

Waxing vs. Tesla ceramic coating: value for money

While the cost of a professional ceramic coating might seem expensive at first, consider this.

  • The cost of good quality wax over 4 years or more adds up to hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars.
  • Your time is worth a great deal. Let’s say you wax your car every 4 weeks over 4 years. That’s 52 days over time. The average hourly salary in the USA is $27.61. If you spend around 4 hours waxing the paintwork that adds up to a massive $5,742.88…! And if you earn more than average, then that figure could be dramatically more…
  • The resale value of the vehicle will be increased. The state of the paintwork can have a dramatic effect on used car prices. Keeping it pristine with a ceramic coating can increase a future sale by hundreds or even thousands of dollars

As you can see, the benefits of a ceramic coating over waxing are huge—and the very reason so many Tesla owners are upgrading their vehicle with an installation. There’s really no comparison between this and old-school wax. So what are you waiting for…?

Get the Ultimate Tesla Ceramic Coating at Auto SuperShield

Upgrading beautiful Tesla cars with the latest ceramic coating is a specialty at Auto SuperShield. Not only do we have the best installers, but our paint prep is meticulous, and our custom-designed installation studio means your precious Tesla has the work carried out in the perfect environment for the ultimate result.

Or… If you prefer, you can opt for paint protection film. We’re pretty awesome at doing that as well. Find out more at https://www.autosupershield.com/paint-protection-films and call us today to discuss your requirements.

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