Ceramic PAINT PROTECTION

When it comes to protecting the paint on your car you have a few options that vary in strength, effectiveness, ability and application frequency. Ceramic Coatings are by far the strongest, most effective, and long lasting paint protection method.

Unlike wax, ceramic coatings are nano-glass particles suspended in a liquid. The coating is applied to your vehicles paint where the nano-glass particles adhere to the surface and the liquid evaporates. This leaves a glass hard, hydrophobic protective surface that repels contaminants, protects against UV and even has micro-scratch resistant properties (hardness of 9H pencil). 

The reasons to get Ceramic Paint protection are many, and the value is clear.

1. Protection. If you wish to sustain the quality of your car’s paint, or protect it from micro-scratches, bird droppings, pollution, UV radiation, then look towards a Ceramic Coating.
2. Gloss. The clear and glass-hard finish of a ceramic coating provides a very deep gloss that rivals even a double wax of synthetic and carnauba wax, with the added benefit of a coating that does not diminish.
3.  Time savings. Topgear suggests that you wax your car every 2 months. Preparing and coating your car in a wax is a time and resource costly activity. using a ceramic coating means you get all the benefits of a top quality wax, and more with coatings required every 12 months.
4. Ease of cleaning. Ceramic coatings are extremely hydrophobic, which means they repel water. Not only is this property ideal for repelling contaminants, it makes washing your car considerably easier. Drivedetailed.com provides a guide on how to properly carry out a maintenance wash on your ceramic coated vehicle here.

Scott and his team at Little Knocks strive for the highest quality finishes in their work, which means using the best tools and materials. If you have ever looked into professional grade car care products, you will know the American manufacturer 3D.

3D has been an industry leader in car detailing products for over 20 years and is the choice for many detailers and auto body shops. The 3D ceramic coating product was developed to match the highest standards of their product range backed by their brand name. Little Knocks chooses to only use the finest products to protect their high quality auto body finishes.

The 3D brand Ceramic Coating that we use at Little Knocks is a high quality professional grade product, which is rated to last (after being expertly applied by our automotive pain specialist) approximately* 12 months before a maintenance or re-application is required. 

* The amount of longevity you will get from your ceramic coating will depend on many factors including where you park your car, how often you use it, where you live and how you wash and maintain your car.

Find a Ceramic Coating Guide here: https://drivedetailed.com/how-do-i-wash-my-car-after-ceramic-coating/

A ceramic coating is expertly applied in less than a day by Scott, our automotive paint technician. Once applied your car will need to cure inside our workshop for at least 24 hours. Optimal curing will take up to 7 days, so within this time you will need to ensure your car is adequately protected. 

The cost of ceramic paint protection is often over inflated by some car dealerships as a way to add profit to a sale. Inflated prices can start at $800 and can go into the thousands. In actuality the costs for a quality ceramic coating are considerably lower than this and is reflected in Little Knocks Ceramic Paint Protection starting at $400.