ceramic coatings

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Yes. Ceramic Coating products are formulated to be safe for all surfaces, including your paint and clearcoat. It will not void manufacturer warranties. 

Yes. Ceramic Coating products are versatile and available to protect any area of the vehicle you choose. Our products do an excellent job at protecting your chrome/polished finishes from corrosion, oxidation, and discoloration. It’s also phenomenal on plastic, headlights, and glass! 

Yes. Once your Ceramic Coating is applied, you won’t need to wax your vehicle and there’s no need for abrasive washes. Ceramic Coating is a permanent replacement to wax and sealants. 

Ceramic Coating is a glass coating and when cured, becomes harder than paint. Glass can, obviously, scratch and chip, but it is more resistant than your clearcoat. 

The first step will involve several deep, thorough cleanings of your vehicle to ensure that it is free of all dirt and contaminants. The next step will be to correct the imperfections in your paint, such as swirls and scratches. Once the vehicle is properly prepped, the coating process will begin and each panel of your vehicle will have the Ceramic Coating applied, leveled, and layered to achieve the coating package that you have selected. 

The process of Ceramic Coating will take between 1-5 days, depending on the condition of your paint, the size of your vehicle and the level of protection that you choose. 

Ceramic Coating requires a strong attention to detail and an understanding of how solvent based coatings work. It’s best that it be applied by trained and certified professionals, like those at Renegade Auto Spa. 

Curing time is 2-3 weeks depending on environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature. Take special care during the curing process. Don’t wash your car during this timeframe. Avoid parking under trees, especially if they are shedding, to prevent sap from contacting your fresh coat. Avoid allowing bird droppings, sap or pollen to sit on the car and bake in the sun (if you notice water spots, bird droppings, bugs, tree sap or other contaminants in the first couple of weeks, immediately remove it following our care instructions). 

Yes. Ceramic Coating will protect your vinyl or PPF from accidental spills, stains, oil/grime, and UV rays. This product is completely flexible and will not crack or peel from your vinyl or film. As with all surfaces, Ceramic Coating offers a self-cleaning effect allowing your wrap to be very easily cleaned without the necessity of special cleaning agents. 

Yes. Ceramic Coating products can be applied to glass and acts as a water repellent. 

Ceramic Coating will not prevent water spotting, but it will make removing those spots a lot easier. Because Ceramic Coating creates a protective layer over your vehicle’s components, it does not allow the minerals to corrode or etch the surface that’s being protected, thus prolonging the life of your metals, paints, gelcoats, films, and plastics. A Ceramic Coated surface is much more resistant to water spots than your clearcoat.  

 Remember that Ceramic Coating is a silica-based product, meaning that it is a “glass” coating. Just as your glass windshield can get rock chips, so too can a Ceramic Coating, but less frequently than your clearcoat. 

No. Ceramic Coating is intended to be a long-lasting product and cannot be washed away like waxes or sealants. It can only be removed using abrasion (wetsand/compound/polish) 

Water and a mild soap or dish soap will do the trick, but we also carry some waterless detail sprays and silica infused soaps that are optimized for Ceramic Coated vehicles. They offer additional baseline protection with improved hydrophobic properties. 

Wait 10-14 days before the first wash. This allows the solvents to completely cure. If you notice that your vehicle gets water spots, bird droppings, tree sap, etc. during this period, remove it with a mild soap or car wash soap (specifically formulated for Ceramic Coating) with no wax – and work on the paint very gently. 

• Car Washes:  Touchless car washes only - never use a car wash with automatic brushes and never select the “spray wax” option. 
• Home washing:  Quality car wash soaps (specifically formulated for Ceramic Coating) that do not contain wax – don’t wax or polish.  350 gsm microfiber cloth for wash and dry – never use abrasive towels.  Wash in the shade – never in the sun. 

We will provide detailed washing instructions post-installation.  We also carry products for purchase to help properly care for your Ceramic Coated vehicle. 

Yes. To maintain your warranty, you need to attend an annual service. This is to ensure that the Ceramic Coating is performing properly for the entire length of the warranty. If an annual inspection is missed, the warranty defaults to the lesser package at the time of the missed annual inspection. 

Yes. Ceramic Coating products are available for suede, leather, plastics, rubber, and textile.