How Does A Ceramic Coating Work?
At Orange Ya Dirty, we're proud to offer professional ceramic coating services to car owners in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and all of Charlotte County, FL.
Ceramic Coating Preparation:
Before installing a ceramic coating, and before doing ANYTHING for that matter, we have to ensure that the paint is not only clean, but completely stripped bare! This requires a little more than simple car washing. During the paint stripping and decontaminating phase, we walk through major ceramic coating preparation stages.
First, Orange Ya Dirty SHAMPOO washes your vehicle. We use several different shampoo’s depending on the condition/need of the vehicle. This step usually involves a wax/polish stripping agent introduced into the shampoo.
Next is the ‘iron decontamination phase.’ If you’re not from the detailing world, that phrase means nothing to you. Most people aren’t aware of the tiny contaminants that sit on your car’s paint that are not removed through the washing process. These microscopic contaminants are single handedly responsible for long term paint DAMAGE! We’ve got the chemicals to remove them!
Nearing the end we move into ‘clay barring’ the paint. After you wash your car… run your hand across the paint. What do you feel? Likely not a smooth surface, but rather a surface that LOOKS CLEAN and yet is bumpy like sandpaper. The clay bar phase of our ceramic coating preparation process allows us to remove any and all of the final contaminants that are embedded in the paint leaving a smooth and glassy surface behind that you’ve likely never felt on your car.
Now that the car paint has been completely cleaned and stripped in preparation for the ceramic coating application, it’s time to level out the clear coat and remove some scratches! Because ceramic coatings are the most durable form of long-term paint protection that exists in the detailing world, any little imperfection that is in the paint is there to stay as soon as the coating is applied. Here in Charlotte County, Florida we get rain, hail, tornadoes, heavy pollen, love bugs, hurricanes, extreme heat/humidity and pretty much anything else you can think of that would damage car paint! For that reason, it’s necessary for us to go through a paint correction stage prior to the ceramic coating application in order to remove paint imperfections and create a smooth surface with which the ceramic coating can bond. There are 2 major types of paint correction: Paint Enhancement & Paint Correction.
Last but not least we move into the ‘final wipe down & solvent removal’ stage. This phase is exactly what it sounds like. We use a specific type of chemical that will remove any last-minute oils, residues, waxes, or any other chemical that is left on the surface of the paint.
After all of that work… It's now time to install the ceramic coating. You know how a surgeon goes to school for 8-12 years before they ever cut into an actual person? Most of the work is in the PREP! That is a great way to understand ceramic coatings. While there is a lot of technical skill included in the ceramic coating application… most of the time and labor is done in the preparation! Ceramic coating installations take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on the size of the vehicle, but the preparation takes ALL of the other hours. Depending on the amount of paint correction done, a ceramic coating installation can take somewhere between 1=2 days to finish. We hope this sheds a little light on why ceramic coatings come with this price tag… in addition to having a lifetime protection on your vehicle!!!
Why Choose Orange Ya Dirty for Ceramic Coating?
Professionalism: Our team is trained in the latest ceramic coating techniques to deliver exceptional results.
Durability: Ceramic coatings provide long-term protection against environmental elements, ensuring your car stays pristine.
Attention to Detail: From initial cleaning to final application, we pay attention to every detail to exceed your expectations.
Local Expertise: Based in Punta Gorda, we understand the unique challenges cars face in Charlotte County, FL.
Experience the Difference with Orange Ya Dirty:
Transform your car with our premium ceramic coating services. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and give your vehicle the protection it deserves.
