Ceramic Coatings are created to bond with the deepest levels of your paint forming an invisible shield locking out daily hazards, while locking in a vehicle that looks better than new!

Ceramic coatings, once cured, provide a glass like shield that is bonded with the deepest levels of your paint. They are highly heat resistant, which allows the coating to block out UV rays seeking to damage and fade your paint, while locking in the new car like appearance of your vehicle. Additionally, our ceramic coatings are extremely hydrophobic, which means chemically speaking they hate water! This is a good thing as when water hits the surface it beads and rolls off, in turn, making it significantly easier to keep your car clean.

Ceramic coatings are very different than that of a wax, or even a sealant.

1. True ceramic coatings molecularly bond to the deepest levels of paint, creating a barrier that lasts for years if cared for properly. The majority of waxes/sealants will only last a few months, maximum.

2. IGL Ceramic Coatings create a surface that repels and blocks out UV Rays - this prevents what is known as oxidation and fading, which means your paint will always look fresh.

3. Coatings produce a highly repellent, hydrophobic surface, where dirt, dust, debris, etc. is unable to adhere to the surface. AND...due to the hydrophobic properties, they clean easier than ever. It has never been easier to keep a car looking new!

4. Ceramic coatings match the chemistry of modern clear coat much better than wax. Cars were historically waxed because cars used to be made our of wood. Modern automotive paint requires modern solutions, and that solution is ceramic!

We can go more in depth on this, but its pretty simple - ceramic coatings are far superior and last much longer than waxes.

Ceramic coatings create a hard glass like surface that is bonded to the deepest levels of your paint. This prevents many hazards from reaching and damaging your paint. Coatings are extremely hydrophobic, which means they repel water. This prevents any form of moisture from ever reaching or contaminating your paint. Things like acid rain, chemically polluted liquids, bird droppings, brake dust, etc. take significantly longer to have negative effects on the surface. With simple, consistent cleaning, the effort required to have a perfectly glistening finish could not be lower.

Coatings are also excellent at preserving paint integrity by repelling UV rays, thus enhancing the life of your paint, preventing paint fade, breakdown, and general failure.

Ceramic coatings are not the same as paint protection film (PPF). Ceramic coatings will not prevent rock chips, scratches, or swirls. If gloss is your goal, ceramic will suffice! If protection from blunt forces is your goal, consider packaging with our clear bra PPF wrap services.

This is best answered in two parts:

1. Who applied the coating?

Just as not all coatings are the same, nor are two installers the same. Although, we have a deep respect for others, we far too often seen failed applications from other installers due to improper preparation, rushed application, and then poor education on upkeep/maintenance. We spend hours in the preparation phase alone, to ensure appropriate bonding during application and further longevity of the coating.

2. How is it cared for?

Ceramic coatings make your life much simpler when it comes to upkeep and caring for your car. As with everything, they also need some TLC of their own. For a daily driven vehicle, touchless gas station washes with consistent wipe downs are our recommended maintenance process. Ceramic coating helps make automated touchless washes far more effective, achieving great results and saving you lots of time. Maintenance is the best part of ceramic coatings. It is very satisfying to know you can clean your car and achieve outstanding results with minimal effort. Maintenance is our passion, reach out with any questions! We are always happy to show you.

This is an excellent question! We could write a book on this. But we will spare you the details. In short, this is all we do. This is our livelihoods. We feed our families by the sweat of our brow performing these services on your car. On average a typical coating process will take us 12-16 hours. This is all we do and "DIY" by definition means this is not all you do.

Any coating worth installing is not easy to install. If it is easy, it isn't very good. Why? Because of how ceramics bond. To us, "DIY" coatings mean "spend your own time for half of the result."

It really isn't worth it. The existence of that DIY coating you are considering is part of what makes our process that much more valuable. What we do has to be better. Why waste your time and settle for far less?