Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between wax, a sealant and a ceramic coating?
A: The products provide different levels of protection for varying amounts of time.
Wax: Car waxes can come in the form of liquids or hard pastes which contain naturally-occurring wax as the main ingredient. Waxes will protect the paint and/or increase the depth of gloss. Waxes will lose their protective properties from exposure to the elements and from washing your vehicle . Car waxes generally protect your vehicle for 1-4 months depending on the product you choose.
Sealant: Paint sealants are liquids that contain synthetic polymers that are proven to increase their durability and longevity of protection. They typically do not provide the gloss of a wax but are far superior in terms of durability. Paint sealants generally last for 6-12 months.
Ceramic Coating: A paint protection product that contains man-made or synthetic protection ingredients. They semi-permanently bond to the paint to both provide an extra layer of protection and add a deep, lasting gloss to your vehicle’s finish. Coatings are extremely hydrophobic, scratch-resistant, and the most durable type of protection on the market. Coatings start off with around 2 years worth of protection and can only be removed by abrasion (polishing or neglect). Should any etching or light scratches occur, they are contained within the coating and never reach the paint.
Q: How long will continue looking scratch-free after a full correction?
A: Until you add more scratches. We permanently remove existing scratches by removing microns of clear coat until the scratch has been effectively removed. Other detail shops use products which contain fillers to temporarily fill in scratches. We never use filler based products.
Q: What’s the difference between buffing and paint correction?
A: When people refer to buffing they are typically referring to a “buff and wax”, a quick process that shines up a vehicle but doesn’t remove many scratches. Results are temporary.
Paint correction is the process of meticulously, uniformly, and carefully polishing paint to permanently remove scratches and other imperfections.