CAR CARE BLOG
Getting Paint Protection Film in Winter vs Summer: Which Season is Best?
Winter vs. summer can be a tricky decision when it comes to applying paint protection film (PPF) to your vehicle. Both seasons have their unique challenges and benefits, which are essential for you to understand if you're considering this valuable investment.
Essential Ceramic Coating Maintenance Tips for Year-Round Protection
Ceramic coatings create a protective layer on your car, enhancing its durability and shine. Proper maintenance is essential to preserve these benefits throughout different seasons.
The Facts About Ceramic Pro ION Coatings
With Ceramic Pro ION, your vehicle will maintain its showroom shine and exceptional hydrophobic properties, making washes less frequent and much easier.
Tips for Car Washing After a Ceramic Coat
Caring for your ceramic coated car goes beyond the regular suds and rinse routine; it's about preserving the hydrophobic and protective qualities that keep your vehicle looking sleek and repelling water effectively. Whether you're a car enthusiast or a daily commuter, knowing the best practices for maintaining that gleaming exterior will prolong the life of the ceramic coating and enhance the performance of your vehicle's paint.
Can I Apply Ceramic Coating to Vinyl Wrap?
Ceramic coatings utilize nanotechnology to guard and enhance the aesthetic of a vehicle's surface. They're commonly recognized for their use on car paint, but their application extends to the protection of vinyl wraps as well. Vehicle enthusiasts often select vinyl wraps for both personalizing and safeguarding the original paintwork. Since vinyl is markedly distinct from standard body panel finishes, some might question the safety of using ceramic coatings on these wraps.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CERAMIC COATING WHEELS & CALIPERS
Ceramic coating your wheels and calipers is more than just an aesthetic choice; it's an investment in the protection and longevity of these vital components. With daily driving, your wheels and brakes are exposed to a barrage of contaminants, from brake dust to road salts, which can compromise not only the look but also the integrity of these parts. Ceramic coatings offer a durable shield, repelling these abrasive substances and making cleaning a breeze.
Ceramic Pro Coating vs Xpel PPF: Comparing Car Paint Protection in Reno
Car enthusiasts in Reno understand the value of keeping their vehicles pristine in the midst of harsh weather conditions and the occasional stray pebble on the road. Paint protection technologies have advanced tremendously to offer more robust solutions for maintaining that showroom shine. Among the leading options for safeguarding a car's exterior, Ceramic Pro and Xpel have emerged as popular choices. Both of these products bring distinctive benefits and technologies to the table, targeting different aspects of vehicle protection.
Ceramic Coatings vs. Paint Protection Film for Your Porsche
At Ceramic Pro Reno, we’re often asked by Porsche owners what’s better – Porsche ceramic coatings vs paint protection film? Whether you own a vintage Porsche 911 or the GT2 RS track monster, you bear the great responsibility of protecting and preserving your investment. In this guide, we'll explore the differences, advantages, and potential drawbacks of ceramic coating vs paint protection film, so you can make an informed decision.
Unlocking the Benefits of Ceramic Coatings
Are you considering installing a ceramic coating on your car but unsure of what it really is and what it can do for you? Look no further! In this post, I will provide you with the right information so you can make an informed decision with realistic expectations.
Introducing The New Ceramic Coating King: Ceramic Pro ION
The future of surface protection is here!
Seriously, I am really excited to introduce you to our latest offering, Ceramic Pro ION®. Ceramic Pro ION is set to revolutionize the automotive paint protection industry in 2023 and beyond. There’s no doubt about that!
What’s Next For Auto Detailing in 2023 and Beyond
Having spent time this year closely analyzing the auto detailing industry (and overseeing countless detailing jobs at VIP Autospa), I'd like to take a minute to outline five trends that have caught my eye that could greatly impact the industry in 2023 and beyond.
Do Ceramic Coatings Wear Out?
In many ways, a ceramic coating is the most misunderstood paint protection option on the market today. The often conflicting information on the internet has done very little to help buyers in making their purchasing decisions. Yet the longevity of a ceramic coating is one of the most important factors. Today we are going to cut through the jargon and give you the answer.
Ultimate Armor Deluxe
This year, Ceramic Pro 9H has been without a doubt the most popular detailing product at our detailing shop. And rightly so. Just when we thought it could not get any better, Ceramic Pro introduced Kavaca PPF and Kavaca Window Tint. Initially, we offered each of these products as individual packages. That was until we found that our customers kept asking if it was possible to get all three car protection products together. The result: Ultimate Armor Deluxe package.
Window Tint 101
Have you seen those cars with peeling, bubbling, or fading dyed window films? Not only does it look ugly, but the deterioration of these films can affect the driver's visibility, making driving downright dangerous! Given all this bad news, it's not surprising that many motorists refrain from installing any form of window film on their vehicles. Well, that was until a new groundbreaking window tint came on the market recently, thanks to nanotechnology. 🎉 This is the same technology that gave us the ceramic coatings we love so much.
Top Three Myths About Ceramic Coatings
If you read a lot of the stuff online, you might be left wondering if a ceramic coating is a miracle car-care product or just a bunch of fluff wrapped in marketing jargon. As a person who deals with ceramic coatings all day, every day, it doesn't sit well with me when people share half-truths and sometimes blatant lies to get a sale. So let's debunk a few myths about ceramic coatings.
Ceramic Coating the Interior of Your Vehicle
Taking care of a vehicle's interior (just like the exterior) is all about long-term, durable protection. You've probably noticed that interior surfaces like leather and plastics need regular conditioning. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays will damage anything exposed to them for an extended period of time — including unprotected interior surfaces of your car. Fortunately, there's an A+++ solution.
Surprising & Everyday uses of Ceramic Coatings (that aren’t paint protection)
Did you know that the applications of ceramic coatings go beyond paint protection on your car? Besides protecting your cowboy boots (see video!), ceramic coatings can keep your house clean, safeguard your iPhone, and restore the shine on your BBQ grill. And, in the future, it will completely transform your air travel.