Popular Car Paint Protection Options & Types
Without a doubt, a vehicle is one of the most significant investment decisions of our lives. Therefore, like all investments, we need to take all necessary steps to protect our car. When we talk about protecting the car, most people think about avoiding collisions and keeping the interior as clean as possible. However, most of us disregard the paint job completely. Why?
We tend to think that regular washing and avoiding collisions (major or minor) will protect the paint. But that is not entirely true. Sure, a thorough wash will protect the paint from dust and other contaminants. Nevertheless, the paint requires a lot more. Now, you might be thinking about what more could be done?
Well, that is exactly what we will discuss in today’s blog post. Let’s start.
Ceramic Coating
Perhaps one of the best investments that you can do to protect your car’s paint is ceramic coating. For those of you who are unaware of it, do not be worried. We will explain it in simple terms. Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is applied by hand on the vehicle’s exterior. The polymer creates an extra layer on the paint surface by chemically bonding with the paint.
Afterwards, it acts as an additional layer of protection. There are several types of ceramic coating available, and PitStopArabia offers all those types to customers in the UAE. If you are thinking about applying the coat at home, make sure to clean the exterior with water. Now, dry it off and then start the ceramic coating application process.
As mentioned earlier, there are different types of coats. Now, the durability of the coat depends on the type. Depending on the type, the coat will last anywhere between 3 to 9 months. Once the coat starts to fade, you will need to re-apply it. The best thing about a ceramic coat is that it requires very little maintenance.
Wax
If you are not a fan of ceramic coating, you can avail our waxing services. While one can easily apply wax at home, there are plenty of reasons to opt for a professional wax. The top reason is that professionals understand the requirements of the paint much better than anyone else. They know which wax to use on the vehicle and have access to tools which add extra shine to the paint.
Just like ceramic coating, there are different types of waxes available in the market. Some of them last up to 6 months, while others are good for 3 months. It is pertinent to mention that waxing is more of a paint enhancing product rather than a protection one. Nevertheless, waxing does offer some paint protection.
Paint Sealant
Most customers opt for a sealant along with the wax. The sealant is a chemical polymer that seals the wax and protects the paint from harmful chemicals. Together, the wax and sealant, do a more effective job of protecting the paint job. For instance, common damages to the paint from ultraviolet rays, dust, and mud are efficiently dealt with by the two.
Clear Paint Protection Film
These films are applied to the vehicle's paint to protect against paint damage. There are several brands of film available in the UAE and worldwide. How to judge a film’s protection? The general principle is that if the firm is clear and thick, it is of good quality. In other words, the thicker and clearer it is, the better it is for your vehicle’s paint. Unlike wax or sealant, the film protects against scratches and road debris. It is better to opt for a protection film the moment you buy your car. This will ensure that the paint is exposed to minimal damage, improve the vehicle’s durability and resale value.
General Tips for Car Paint Protection
- Remove bird droppings, bugs, and other contaminants right away. Otherwise, they can damage the paint job very quickly.
- Opt for handwashing the car as compared to a pressure washer. Certain pressure washers are so powerful that they will damage the paint.
- Use paint maintenance services at least twice a year.
Wrap Up
If you own a vehicle, we recommend that you opt for any of these services right away. Otherwise, you will regret it when you spend hundreds and thousands of your hard-earned money on restoring the car's paint.