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What's the difference between wax, SI02, ceramics, etc.? I'm so confused!
We totally understand, it can seem complicated. Let's break it down as simple as we can.
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Think of a ceramic coating as another layer of clear coat, once applied, it cures and forms a hard barrier over your vehicle. There are hundreds of products that say the are "Ceramic" ranging from $18 over the counter sprays that last a month or so, all the way up to professional applications that last 5+ years costing thousands. The professional product we use lasts 12-24 months.
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SI02 sealants provide great hydrophobic properties, a great shine, as well as protective properties against the elements. Think of it like a combination of rain-x and armor-all fro your exterior that lasts 6-8 months.
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Wax. Ahh, If we had a nickel for every Grandpa who praised wax! It's what they used back in the day, and they aren't wrong. It's hard to beat the deep, warm shine you get from a natural Carnauba wax. Being it is derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, it's organic, and breaks down rather fast, only lasting a few weeks.
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Can you get every scratch out of my vehicle?
In short...No. Most paint is made up of 3 layers on top of your vehicle. A primer layer, a color layer, and a clear coat layer. All three of these layers are approximately 4-5 mils (About as think as a piece of paper). The clear coat layer is, on average, 1.5 mils. Of that, we only have the top 1/3 to work with to remove imperfections (.3-.5 mils). Thats about the thickness of a strand of hair.
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Therefore, we work to minimize the visual impact of deeper scratches by using various compounds and polishes.
Should I go to the car wash in between detailing?
Modern auto car wash facilities typically use rotating soft brushes, but those brushes can retain debris from other vehicles. In turn, that debris acts as an abrasive that gets slammed against your paint. This will lead to scratches and swirl marks. Your best bet is to sign up for one of our maintenance programs.
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