You can do many different things to help protect your car from damage. One of the choices is ceramic coating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably know ceramic coating helps prevent sun damage, makes your car easier to clean, and protects against dings and scratches. But how exactly does it work? Let\u2019s take a look! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry. We aren\u2019t talking about the chemistry you may have hated from high school. Well, we are, but in a much more understandable way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ceramic coating is made from polymers known as resins. In simple terms, it is a long molecule with repeating parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the great things about these resins is that they bond well together, creating solid attachments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they aren\u2019t great at bonding with other things, such as paint. When you want to coat your car with this can be a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, additives are placed into the polymer. These additives bond with the polymers and your vehicle\u2019s paint is a middleman linking the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As this ceramic coating cures your vehicle, it organizes itself as a thin, strong chain of molecules across your car. The parts pointing away from your vehicle are hydrophobic, repelling water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The molecular structure of ceramic coating provides many essential uses for maintaining your vehicle. Below are some of the functions and how the chemistry behind ceramic coating influences them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hydrophobic property of ceramic coating derives from a methyl group (CH3) facing outward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It repels water, causing it to bead up on your paint. It makes it much easier to wash and dry your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the strength of the bonds between molecules means that dirt and other pollutants can\u2019t easily penetrate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, they stay on top of the clear coat, making it easier to wipe them away (whereas they would often stick to paint). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably know that the sun sends many kinds of light rays, including ultraviolet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These UV rays can cause your car\u2019s paint to fade in color. It happens because it accelerates a natural process known as oxidation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, the ceramic coating does not allow UV rays to penetrate to hit your car\u2019s paint, preventing this fading from taking place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another outstanding characteristic of ceramic coating comes from its hardness and durability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is due to the strong bonds created between the molecules. These bonds are created by a process known as cross-linking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It means that it is difficult to penetrate the ceramic coating. It does not make it scratch-proof; however, it is very scratch-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to protect your car, there are several options, including ceramic coating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The helpful staff at Steam Team Auto Spa is happy to answer your questions<\/a> about ceramic coating and other options to maintain your car\u2019s quality and value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n