Caring for the long drive

Everyone has been staying indoors nowadays as part of the collective effort to flatten the curve. Unless absolutely necessary, people have been avoiding going out, and that means less driving of one’s personal vehicle. However, keeping cars stagnant for prolonged periods of time is not ideal.

According to car care expert and owner of Dapper Auto Grooming Andre Abad, keeping one’s car parked for the long haul can have detrimental effects. These include risk of experiencing isolated rusting, electric faults, and odor plus contaminant build-up. “The inability of consumers to seek professional aid during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) either have resulted in heavy clear paint swirls due to improper approaches to washing or the build-up of contaminants for those who chose to forego cleaning their cars,” Abad shared.

That is why every car owner should invest in Ceramic Coating — a liquid polymer solution that is applied by hand to the exterior surface of a vehicle. The coating blends itself with the vehicle’s factory paint, creating a layer of protection, and enhances the car’s surface color.

“Ceramic coating gives your car an apparent boost in color and gloss depth even if it’s brand new,” Abad explained. “The system allows users to keep their cars looking new for a long time, provided that you observe proper car care.”

Easy maintenance

Ceramic coating is hydrophobic, which means it has extreme water repellency. In a tropical country that gets an average of 20 typhoons a year, this can save you a lot of time and effort when it comes to cleaning your car. When your car has ceramic coating, water will just bead on the surface, and slide off easily, while mud and dirt will have a more difficult time sticking to your car’s paint.

Not only that, ceramic coating also boosts a vehicle’s scratch resistance significantly. Thus, having more protection for your vehicle over unexpected abuse and environmental elements.

Long lasting shine

Ceramic coating allows your factory paint to last longer. Since the coating is infused with stock paint due to strong chemical bonding, the protection stays put even under heavy shocks and vibrations. In turn, your car’s paint job will become more durable and resistant to color fading. It also reinforces the depth of your car’s gloss, making your car look good as new.

In the long haul, investing in ceramic coating is very cost-effective as the benefits of availing this service lasts up to two to five years. Dapper Auto Grooming offers ceramic coating services that are reasonably affordable and suitable for various vehicles. So if you’re looking for a way to maintain your car’s exterior, why not explore their services? It even comes with a hassle-free one year warranty against bubbling and peeling.

A car is an investment, and it’s important that car owners take good care of their vehicles for them to last for the long haul. “At the end of the day, every car owner should take the time to learn basic car care. Performing a proper car wash would trump even the most expensive protectants in the market,” Abad advised. “As with most things in life, if you take care of your car well, it lasts.”