Ceramic Coatings.

A ceramic coating is basically a more durable, long lasting wax. By chemically bonding with a vehicle's paint, ceramic coatings create a durable barrier that repels water, dirt, and other contaminants while also protecting from UV.

The surface becomes hydrophobic, making washing easier and also adding amazing depth and gloss.

Ceramic coatings are sometimes also referred to as Nano Coatings or glass coatings.

Professional ceramic coatings form a hard shell to protect your paint from everyday, harmful substances and prevent costly repairs in the future.

A hydrophobic surface will keep rainwater from sitting, and contaminants such as bird droppings, bugs, dirt, and brake dust will be easily removed.

Washing your vehicle in general becomes a much more effortless process. Additionally, less need to touch the paint results in less chance of marking the paint.

You will also notice outstanding gloss and colour depth in your paint.

Both PPF and Ceramic Coatings offer unique benefits. PPF helps prevent impact damage (rock chips, scratches/scuffs), while Ceramic Coating protects against environmental factors (bugs, hard water, etc) and enhances surface properties making it easy to wash.

The best protection would be using PPF in high-impact areas and applying Ceramic Coating overall, which is why we combine both in our New Vehicle Protection Packages for layered protection.

There are a few reasons someone may be unsatisfied with a Ceramic Coating. Most commonly, it is due to a low-quality product that promises the world but fails to preform. Or, a product that didn’t receive adequate prep or applied incorrectly.

If it was a professional coating with proper install, it’s likely due to neglected aftercare. Ceramic coatings have “pores” and, without proper aftercare to prevent build-up, you may lessen the gloss or hydrophobic properties. These products require upkeep, but issues are easily prevented with proper vehicle washing and drying techniques, safe products, and limiting exposure to elements.

It depends on the duration of the coating and how well it is maintained.

At Sindicate, you can choose from a range of 1, 3, 5, and 7 Year Ceramic Coatings.

All coatings do require minimum maintenance and care to ensure maximum benefits of the coating last the stated duration.

The coating itself is not designed for rock chip protection, but can easily be paired with a paint protection film, which is.

A ceramic coating does require regular maintenance to maintain its effectiveness and the SB3 warranty. This should include regular washing and frequent decontamination.

To make this easier for you, we do the required decontamination maintenance for you when you purchase a 3, 5 or 7 Year SB3 Coating. This means a quick visit to us twice a year, at no additional cost. All you have to do is your regular washing in between visits! This is important for longevity and warranty of the product.

No! If anything, a ceramic coating will enhance the color and shine of the paint, but it doesn’t change the color.

Professional Ceramic coatings can only be removed with polishing.

Alternatively, after the coating has reached the end of it’s stated lifespan, it will remove over time and doesn’t require to be polished off, unless you are re-applying protection..