Have a new car? Protect the varnish with a ceramic coating. The EU has made changes
In accordance with the European Union directive and environmental regulations, automotive paints had to change their composition and therefore their properties. At present, it is no longer possible to use toluene or lead for their production. too difficult.
Instead of this toxic metal, water is used. The coating deteriorates quickly, so the number of customers of auto paint shops and body repair companies is growing exponentially. We are definitely more ECO. But how does this affect the durability of the paintwork in our cars?
Repair every two years. But then what?
“The first scratched, pitted, tarnished and splattered cars reach us on average two years after leaving the dealership. Sometimes they claim for a complete repainting, deep polishing, and usually it costs from PLN 1500, says Jacek, owner of a detailing studio.
But with the current paint thickness, which has also been significantly reduced due to the new regulation, such polishing on a car can be done two, maximum three times. Something that is to protect the environment and our health, unfortunately, takes a toll on the pocket.
How much is quartz?
Quartz coatings have become popular since the EU changes. It was the first attempt to protect paint from everyday use and harsh environmental conditions. However, their life and strength in many cases slightly exceeded the life of a good hard wax. Only the use of ceramic protection has really revolutionized the parts market.
High-quality ceramic coatings not only increase the hardness of the paintwork, but also improve the appearance, as they make it vitreous and hydrophobic, as well as deepen the color. They also provide excellent protection against environmental factors and UV rays. They can even be called liquid glass, provided that these are really original ceramic coatings, and not a marketing ploy.
Ceramics - ceramics are not the same. What should I pay attention to when choosing paint protection?
The product itself is important, as well as the method of its application, as well as the number of layers applied. Good coatings such as the original Ceramic Pro 9H must be SGS hardness certified to within 9H. “Many manufacturers take advantage of customer ignorance by deliberately mixing pencil and Mohs scales and labeling coatings as 10H, for example. In fact, the hardness of these products is much lower and the service life is shorter, and the service life of our top coat can be up to five years, says Jaroslav Osko, president of Ceramic Pro Poland.
How to protect your car from winter?
Protecting your car body with a ceramic coating can be a good idea, especially in winter when low temperatures make the paint more susceptible to damage. Reinforced with ceramics, it will retain its salon condition longer.
Interestingly, ceramic coatings are used not only to protect the body, but also other surfaces such as leather and fabric upholstery, plastics, rims, windows and headlights. - In the autumn-winter season, so-called. invisible rug. It is a product that, thanks to its hydrophobic properties, improves visibility while driving in the rain to the point where the use of traditional windshield wipers is not required. It also facilitates the maintenance of double-glazed windows and, which is especially important in winter, significantly speeds up the removal of frost,” praises Osko.
However, not all Ceramic Pro finishes are available for retail sale. – Our top product, 9H, can only be used by authorized technicians. This occupation requires not only a lot of experience, but also a dust-free, dry room with a certain temperature and humidity. We have created such conditions in each of the 37 authorized points of Ceramic Pro 9H. Our technicians meet the very strict Ceramic Pro standards in terms of skill, experience and detail knowledge. Therefore, choosing a detailing studio from ceramicpro.pl, you are guaranteed the highest quality service, assures the President.
