Ways to Protect Your Paint

There are many ways to protect the paintwork on your car. Some are good, some are excellent, and others are outstanding. Which you should choose depends on a variety of factors, from how much weekly effort you want to put into paintwork maintenance to how efficient you want the protection to be.

The following looks at all the options you have to keep your ride’s paintwork looking fabulous.

Three Different Methods to Protect Paintwork on Your Vehicle

• Protect paint, level 1: car wax
• Protect paint, level 2: paint protection film
• Protect paint, level 3: ceramic coating 

Protect paint, level 1: car wax

Car wax is the entry-level choice for car paint protection. It needs to be applied by hand and, let’s be honest, is a laborious process. An application only lasts for a limited period, typically a few weeks (if you’re lucky). However, there’s definitely a place for its use, especially on older vehicles that are showing some signs of environmental damage.

In such cases, regular waxing can eke out the viable lifespan of a car’s looks, although it can’t prevent continued degradation or damage from physical objects. 

Protect paint, level 2: paint protection film

Now we’re talking… This wonderful product is becoming hugely popular—and with good reason. Paint protection film (PPF), also known as clear bra, provides a tough protective layer over a vehicle’s factory paintwork.

Having it installed provides the following benefits:

• Protects from physical damage, such as rock chips and minor scratches
• Protects from environmental damage, including UV rays and chemicals (bird droppings, acid rain, etc.).
• Prevents paint fade
• Removes the need to wax your car every few weeks
• Helps make car cleaning easier. Most PPF is hydrophobic, meaning water and liquids bead and roll away
• Has self-healing properties. Any minor damage will return to its original form with the application of a little heat (yes, it really is like magic)
• Allows the factory paintwork to remain in pristine condition
• Lasts for many years

Protect paint, level 3: ceramic coating

Ceramic coating is, quite simply, a marvel of modern technology. It uses nanotechnology to coat the vehicle with an ultra-hard, perfectly transparent exterior shell that provides a rock-hard barrier that contaminants can’t pass through. This means that the paintwork below remains as clean and beautiful as the day it left the production line.

Ceramic coating is also extremely hydrophobic, plus it gleams in a manner that you won’t quite believe when you first see it. Forget the shine you get from hours of waxing and polishing—this is gleam taken to a whole new level.

As well as applying it over a car’s original paintwork, it’s also a popular addition over a car wrap—especially if you go for a textured or highly patterned option. The coating will make the colors literally ‘pop’ in front of your eyes. We’re talking head-turning stuff here…

Ceramic coating is extremely long-lasting. It’s considered a valuable upgrade to any car. The best time to install it (apart from over a new car wrap) is when the original paintwork is in great condition. That way it stays beautiful, meaning the vehicle will be worth more when the time comes to trade. 

Ready for PPF or Ceramic Coating? Contact Auto Supershield for the Ultimate Installation

At Auto Supershield, we know a thing or two about paint protection products. That’s why we’re the go-to provider for Floridians in the know—this savvy bunch knows they get great value for money, top-quality products, impeccable installation, and all from a friendly, customer service-orientated team.

Want to join them? Visit our website at https://www.autosupershield.com/ceramic-coating and get in touch. 

We promise there’ll be no hard sell… Just honest advice about your paint protection options and outstanding service if you choose to become a customer.

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