The Benefits of Ceramic Coating in Addition to Paint Protection Film

Protection From the Elements

When people think about protecting the paint on their car, they usually think about physical damage. Something that many people forget is damage from the elements such as heat, sunlight, acid rain, and even smog. These can slowly eat away at the standard coating of car paint and will start to damage the paint beneath.

PPF or ceramic coating on a car hardens on the surface to protect from these elements. Blocking UV rays means paint won't fade as fast, and will stop any other elements from damaging the paint.

Keeps Paint Fresh and Clean

Despite how much protection these coatings offer, they're still completely transparent. As the paint below will stay looking fresh for longer, your car will maintain that brand-new look for years. It's also easier to clean it, so when it does get a bit dirty, you shouldn't have any trouble.

Prevents Swirls and Chemical Stains

When using polish, wax, or paint sealers, you can create tiny scratches or swirl marks. This can happen if there's any debris, dirt, or microscopic materials on the surface when you're wiping it. These can grind into the clear coat, leaving behind permanent marks.

With PPF or ceramic coating, such contaminants won't cause any damage. This is another thing that keeps your car looking brand new.

Material

The first difference to note is the material. Ceramic coating is a liquid product that's applied using a sponge. It's spread onto the surface of your car, left to dry, and then buffed off.

PPF is a vinyl material that's laid over the surface of your car and smoothed out. Once there are no bubbles, a hot air machine will adhere it to the paint.

To most people, the material isn't too important. What matters more is the level of protection they each offer.

Level of Protection

Ceramic coating makes your car easier to clean by providing a hydrophobic surface. Washing your vehicle once every couple of weeks will keep it looking brand new for years. This characteristic also prevents water spots from forming after your car dries.

PPF offers superior protection from things like rocks and other debris that can hit your car while driving. Bear in mind it doesn't make your car invincible. Scratches and chips are less likely, but can still happen from more significant impacts.

One of the noteworthy properties of PPF is that it's self-healing. If small scratches do occur, you can often remove them by applying heat to the area.

Applying Both Ceramic Coating and PPF

These two paint protection solutions have distinct characteristics that make them compatible. If you choose to combine them, you can get the benefits of both.

Your car will have improved protection from debris on the road, UV rays, chemicals, and other elements. It will also have a hydrophobic finish, so you'll easily be able to keep it clean.

It's important to bear in mind that you shouldn't try to do this yourself. Many people attempt to apply protective coating to their vehicles and simply end up causing more damage. If you want to achieve the best results without damaging your car, you should have a professional technician take care of it.