Entry level 1 year ceramic coating

Ceramic coatings are mostly made up of Silicon Dioxide or SIO2 which is the main component in glass. Which is why after a ceramic coating is applied to paint it will give the car a much more wet look and add depth. Along with the main benefits of a coating like long lasting paint slickness and making cleaning your car a breeze.

The main reason for having a coating is going to be the self cleaning ability and extreme slickness. Vehicles with a ceramic coating will stay cleaner for longer and clean up much easier due to the non stick ability in ceramic. Debris and grime will come off with ease in the wash process instead of having to scrub or perform a deep clean every single time to get a detailed finish after each wash.

This is why we require the vehicles we perform our maintenance detailing services to, to have a coating installed. Without it, you will be fighting an uphill battle each and every wash unless the car is barley used.

If your goal is to keep this vehicle in great condition, Yes. Constantly having a layer of protection is #1 when it comes to a vehicle in great shape, due to the fact that vehicles without any paint protection will require a deep cleaning during every wash if you want the vehicle to come to a near new finish every time, and vehicles with effective protection like a coating will turn out with a detailed finish after just a simple wash where you aren't fighting with removing baked on grime.

With a ceramic coating you're looking at 3-4 years of protection and extreme slickness, compared to another option like a paint sealant that may last 2-3 months if you're lucky.

Would you rather fight an uphill battle with keeping your car in a detailed condition by paying for more details and spending longer on washes or would you rather have a car that deflects dirt, grime, and bug guts with an extremely slick and glossy surface?

Cars without effective protection, like a ceramic coating, will get dirtier faster and require extra attention after each wash to address the stuck on grime.

Just that one benefit alone is something that will save you time, money and keep your car in near brand new shape with proper maintenance. So I guess this question depends on how clean you like to keep your car.

The actual application of ceramic is the easy part. Your coating will only be as good as the prep process. That being said, after the vehicle is prepped for ceramic, here are the steps:

1. Using a brand new non soak applicator pad, apply the ceramic serum generously to your pad

2. Apply in small sections about the size of half of your drivers door

3. Wait for ceramic to flash (This will vary for different coatings, temperature and humidity)

4. Wipe off the majority of the ceramic with a brand new ceramic leveling towel

5. Flip to new side, or a new towel, and level off the coating focusing on going much past your section to ensure all was wiped off (Ceramic smears in the removal process, and if you miss a spot it's going to be a pain to remove)

6. For extra precaution use another new plush towel to go over the section again to ensure everything is removed

7. When waiting for the coating to cure make sure water doesn't get or dry onto the surface (Cure times can vary)

Most single layer ceramic coating installs last about 1-2 years even for a coating that says it will last 5+ year. Even though the coating still might be on the car, the effective life of the coating has passed. Which means you are not going to get the best benefits of a ceramic coating like the extreme hydrophobics, and slickness.

Although through our experience with mainstream ceramic coatings we have seen that multi layer ceramic coatings effective life will be significantly extended.

The effective life of the ceramic coating we use at MVP will last 3-4 years with 1 singular layer.

Yes and no. New car owners are always shocked when we show them that their vehicle is not perfect from the factory. If a new car has defects, you better bet yours does too. Of course maybe those defects are hardly noticeable, but do you want your detailer to be the type that looks over missed spots because he doesn't think you'll notice them? Just saying, i'm sure that's not all they would be looking over...

But let's say you didn't want to pay for a correction and you're happy with how your paint looks, no it is not a requirement for the paint to be polished. As long as the paint is thoroughly decontaminated properly, it is safe to apply the ceramic coating. Just know those defects that the ceramic coating is going over are not able to be taken out anymore unless you remove the coating.

Absolutely. It is effective at keeping wheels cleaner for a little longer, but it's even more effective in the way that you could get away with using a non acid wheel cleaner and a thorough pressure wash to preform a full wheel cleaning. No agitation needed, unless they havn't been touched in months...

Make sure to use the right coating, in our experience most wheel coatings out there do not last more than about 6 months despite what companies say.

If we are talking about paint coatings, the answer is very carefully. If your ceramic coating job was done professionally, your paint should not have noticeable scratches in it, and it's very easy to scratch your paint while washing it. This is why having or learning from a professional is recommended.

Here are the key steps in washing your ceramic coating safely:

1. Use brand new or completely clean wash mitts and towels

2. Start with the wheel cleaning. This will avoid working against yourself and prevent dirt overspray

3. Use a pre soak foam in your foam cannon to break down dirt and debris so you can have a much more effective rinse

4. Rinse top to bottom, focusing on pushing the dirt off the top surfaces, down the sides and off the vehicle

5. Use CarPro reset ceramic soap in a foam cannon to add lubrication

6. Wash in small sections

7. Dunk wash mitt in bucket

8. Grab a new one or scrub out your used one

9. Repeat until all panels are washed

For more scratch free hand wash techniques, contact us for all the information you need to succeed.

Yes! After years of applying ceramic coatings, with the right tools we have complete confidence in anyone interested in ceramic coating their own vehicle. However, applying the ceramic coating is the easy part, and your ceramic coating will only be as good as the right preparation process. Taking the time to learn how to decontaminate the car, use a polisher, figuring out which pads and polishes will work for the job and buying the necessary polishers is the tough part.

Contact us today so we can help you succeed!