protected for years to come.

A ceramic coating is a liquid pre-polymer, typically silicon dioxide (SiO₂) or a hybrid SiO₂/TiO₂ formulation. Applied to prepped paint, it flashes off its carrier solvents over 15–30 seconds, then begins to cross-link, the molecules chemically bond to the clear coat and to each other, forming a glass-like bond.

That bond is what gives a coating its properties. A hardness of 10H on the pencil scale means it will resist marring from washing techniques that would swirl untreated paint. A low surface energy (measured in dynes) means water beads and sheets rather than sitting on the panel, taking road grime with it as it leaves. And a chemically inert surface means bird droppings, fuel spills, insect acids and brake dust cannot etch the paint the way they would otherwise.

But a coating is only as good as its preparation. Any swirl, contamination or oil residue that is trapped under the coating gets locked in for the life of the film. That is why every coating we apply is preceded by full paint correction, IPA panel wipe-down and, where required, a dedicated coating prep spray. The finish under the coating has to be perfect, because the coating will preserve it exactly as it is.