Does my car need paint protection

The automotive industry in Australia is big business, with around 1.1 million new cars driving out of showrooms each year.

In the last few years, however, the cost of purchasing a new car has risen significantly. According to Drive, new car prices have risen by up to 50 per cent for some models in the last three years. Five years ago, you could purchase around 20 new car models for less than $20,000. Today, there are only two.

You’d expect, given these price rises, that the new car you’d be buying today would be better. But that's probably not the case when it comes to one very important aspect of your car.

This is why you should be asking yourself, does my car need paint protection?

What is your new car’s weak spot?

When you drive a new car out of an Adelaide showroom, you’d expect advances, meaning every aspect of that car is better than one produced five, ten, or 20 years ago. But that's likely not the case when it comes to your car’s paintwork.

There are two key reasons for this:

Modern car paint is thinner today than it’s ever been.

To comply with strict environmental regulations, manufacturers now use low-VOC waterborne paint, which isn't as durable as solvent-based paint.

The thickness of new car paint has gradually been reduced over the years. Advancements in technology are part of the reason, but much of it comes down to manufacturers reducing costs.

Stringent environmental regulations set by regulatory authorities also play a pivotal role in the thinness of modern automotive paint. Mandated limits on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paint formulations have compelled manufacturers to minimise solvents.

What does thinner paint mean?

Thinner paint means your new car is vulnerable to various forms of damage.

Everyday wear and tear, like rocks or gravel or opening your door onto an object, will more likely chip the paint. This will mar your car's appearance. Even seemingly harmless incidents, like bird droppings, tree sap and bug splatter left unattended, can lead to paint blemishes.

Even if you manage to keep your car’s paint pristine, prolonged exposure to UV rays will cause damage. One notable expert claims the UV protection in today’s car paint has a half-life of only five years. This means that if you purchase a new car today, in five years, your paint will only provide half the protection it should be.

The upshot of all this is that your new car isn’t going to stay looking like new for long. Scratches, dull spots, and other blemishes and damage can suddenly appear, affecting the appearance of your car and reducing its resale value.

Paint protection in Adelaide is the answer.

You could book your car for a costly repair every few years or keep it safely tucked away in your Adelaide garage 24/7. However, there is a better, more cost-effective way of keeping your car’s paintwork looking new.

Paint protection is the key or, more correctly, a ceramic coating.

Paint protection involves applying a transparent layer of liquid ceramic coating to your car's exterior. This protects your vehicle’s exterior surfaces against environmental and physical damage.

Here are some of the benefits of using a ceramic coating to protect your car’s paintwork in Adelaide:

• Some paint protection products - like sealants and waxes - are short-lived. A ceramic coating can last for up to 10 years.

• Ceramic paint protection is super tough and durable.

• Paint protection using ceramic coating is far superior to regular, thin automotive paint. Your car’s paint will be far more resistant to scratches, watermarks, brake dust, tar, bugs, bird dropping and more.

• As well as providing protection, a ceramic coating will give your car an enhanced gloss surface. It will impart a deeper, more lustrous shine.

• UV protection is significantly boosted. Your new car will be protected from fading and other damage caused by UV.

• After applying ceramic coating, your car will stay cleaner for longer and will be much easier to clean and dry.

Ceramic coating your car is an investment that will safeguard your car's paint for many years. It will keep your car looking its best and maintain the resale value if and when you do decide to sell.

At a starting cost of $800 for a small car at Paint Protection Specialties, ceramic paint protection is a smart investment for your pride and joy.

Contact us for more details about our ceramic coating services or for an instant quote.