Glass coating, quartz coating, ceramic coating…call them what you will, but the fact is that they’re the new face of durable automotive protection products.
We now have new technologies available to us in the detailing industry that significantly increase the durability of protection upwards of 18-24 (real) months. These new technologies come in the form of semi-permanent coatings that provide the ultimate barrier between your paint (and wheels…and trim), and the harsh elements that your car is exposed to on a daily basis.
Don’t buy into the wild claims of 7, 10, or 25 year coatings, or the dreaded “lifetime” coatings. We can write a completely separate article on why that’s a lot of marketing hype, smoke and mirrors, etc. But for now let’s make it simple…coated cars need to be maintained, and they will still get scuffs, scratches, stains, etc. over time, so plan on having the car re-polished and re-coated after a couple of years because unless it’s a complete garage queen, it will need it!
Not only will these coatings provide a protective barrier, but they also add gloss and depth to the finish, and they make subsequent cleaning of the vehicle much easier since dirt and other contaminants won’t stick to the surface as easily. When you wash your car afterwards, the paint will continuously have that “freshly waxed” and slick feeling to it. Given the fact that the products and application costs associated are much more than a traditional wax, many may ask if glass coating a car is worth it. Given the amount of time and maintenance it saves you, plus the great looks that it provides, the answer is an unequivocal yes (this is based on our opinion as an automotive enthusiast, not as a salesman)!