If your car is your pride and joy and you are looking for the ultimate in bodywork protection, you have probably narrowed it down to 2 products, namely ceramic coating and vinyl wrap. In this short article, we take a closer look at both products to help you make the right choice.
Both are classified as PPC, or Paint Protection Coating, which comprises of thermoplastic polyurethane layer that adheres to the bodywork surface.
Ceramic Coating
There is a difference between a ‘coating’ and a ‘film’, a vinyl wrap can be peeled off, whereas a ceramic coating cannot. Another benefit to ceramic coating is that water does not adhere to the material, so in wet conditions, the water quickly sheds from the vehicle. The ceramic coating bonds to the car body and prevents paint damage from stones and other debris, while it also protects against harmful UV rays; whether you prefer ceramic coating or vinyl wrap, talk to Platinum 1 Auto Group who are the best in the business. The ceramic coating is generally thicker than vinyl wrap, which means it offers better protection against marks and scratches.
Vinyl Wrap
A vinyl wrap is putting a protective film over the car bodywork, which makes cleaning the car ridiculously easy, no more rubbing intensely to remove spots, simply shampoo and rinse. The film has healing properties and can regenerate if the seal is not broken, which means the material is always adjusting. There is no maintenance with vinyl wrap (neither with ceramic coating), while vinyl does add an attractive sheen to any vehicle, which is one reason motorists choose this over ceramic coating.
Talk to the supplier
If you take your car to an established car protection film supplier, they would be happy to advise you on which product is better for you. While they sell and install both products, your vehicle and needs are taken into account and you will receive the best advice. The dealer knows their products inside and out and would always give you their honest opinion. Check out the emerging trends regarding cars.
To conclude, both ceramic coating and vinyl wraps offer a degree of paintwork protection, however, the best protection lies with vinyl, as the wrap is thicker. This is ideal if you drive down gravel roads a lot, while ceramic wouldn’t really protect you in that scenario. If you have an expensive paint job on your car, protect it with a vinyl coating, which will cost more than ceramic, but it will maintain the shine of your paint job.
If your car is not in the ‘super car’ league, ceramic coating is likely to give you the protection you need, but if you are one of those people who always wants the best, vinyl wrap would be the choice. Either way, make sure the product exceeds Australian Standards and that the supplier is established with a good reputation.
