#1 CERAMIC COATINGS AVAILABLE TO VEHICLE OWNERS IN BURLINGTON, NC

The longevity of a ceramic coating varies based on how well the coating is cared for, what package you select here at Proper Shine Detailing, and what the vehicle is put through. Typically, our fully-cured ceramic coating formulas hold strong on your finish from between 1 to 5 years, but with meticulous maintenance from our detailing packages, that estimate can extend even further. We have observed our ceramic coatings to last an impressive 10 years in some cases! We cannot stress enough how proper care is crucial in this equation.

Without question, yes! Both a ceramic coating and vehicle wax you can buy at a local auto store are used to create a shine on the vehicle's surface, ceramic coatings last much longer, work more effectively, and look BETTER than traditional waxes. Ceramic coatings have nanoparticles that bond with the paint on a molecular level, ensuring durability, whereas waxes typically sit on the surface and degrade over a much shorter period, especially as your vehicle is detailed. The fact that ceramic coatings do not need to be reapplied multiple times a year like waxes also makes them a superior product.

Maintaining a vehicle with a ceramic coating is relatively straightforward, though it is recommended that a professional takes care of the maintenance regardless. We at Proper Shine Detailing provide a regular hand wash and clay bar decontamination to help keep the coating in prime condition and highly hydrophobic. We avoid using any abrasive washing materials that could potentially harm the ceramic coating. Trusting us to decontaminate your ride will also maintain the warranty of your ceramic coating package.

Ceramic coatings do NOT offer scratch resistance to any vehicle they are installed on. They do bond with your finish and DO sit between your vehicle’s surfaces and road hazards; however, their surfaces are hard, hydrophobic, and often vulnerable to all that may affect your vehicle’s clear coat. They may block certain defects from reaching your clear coat, but in the process, they will get scratched or nicked. What they ARE resistant to is surface stains, as they allow contamination to be easily removed.