What is the primary difference between a ceramic coating and a clear bra?

It is true: Both ceramic coatings and paint protection films that we install here at Chicago Auto Pros provide protection for your vehicle’s paint and exterior surfaces. However, the most notable difference is that our ceramic coatings are mostly designed to lower daily maintenance routines, keep stains at bay, and add gloss. Paint protection films are polyurethane vehicle wraps that prevent light surface damage and resist defects caused by unpredictable hazards.

Ceramic coatings are low-maintenance, so why do they need to be detailed?

Because ceramic coatings are not completely indestructible against swirls, scratches, paint chips, or abrasive surface damage, keeping them clean when the need arises keeps them looking high quality and staying effective. Likewise, ceramic coatings require professional detailing to maintain their lifetime warranties, as opposed to public car washes, as those drive-thru efforts can and will scratch them or cause marring.

Can I cover my paint protection film in a ceramic coating?

Absolutely! Utilizing both a ceramic coating and a paint protection film to give your automobile the ultimate in value, shine, and perfection is an extremely proactive effort. Here at Chicago Auto Pros, our paint protection films keep defects from reaching your actual finish, while the ceramic coating on top of them will further enhance the quality of your vehicle's paintwork.

Honda Accord | Modesta Glass Coating

March 22, 2017

BOOK TODAY

CERAMIC COATINGS

Earlier this week we received this brand new Honda Accord in for XPEL Ultimate paint protection film and full Modesta ceramic coating. The customer brought the car in from out of state looking to protect his new daily driver in the best way possible. We wrapped the front bumper in XPEL Ultimate to protect against rock chips and damage from road debris and then coated the entire car in Modesta ceramic glass coating. This is sure to be one of the cleanest Honda Accord's around.

A red honda accord is parked in a parking lot.

Before we can install the XPEL film or get started on the coating we must first perform a full paint correction. This involves going over the vehicle searching for any scratches, swirls or imperfections in the paint that must be removed by thorough compounding and polishing.

A man is polishing a red car in a garage.

A man is working on a red car in a garage.

A man is polishing a red car with a machine in a garage.

Wheels, brake calipers, grills and other hard to reach areas are sprayed with Modesta BC-06 for maximum coverage.

A man is pumping air into a tire of a car.

Modesta BC-04 is applied to all painted surfaces of the vehicle.

A bottle of liquid with a pipette in it is sitting on a table next to a blue towel.

A person wearing black gloves is holding a blue sponge and a pipette.

Modesta BC-04 is a wet application.

The coating is applied to the vehicle, allowed to set and then immediately wiped off.

A man is polishing a red car with a blue sponge.

A close up of a hybrid badge on the side of a car

Each panel is baked with heat lamps allowing the coating to fully cure and harden and ensure you're getting the absolute most out of your investment.

A red car is parked in a parking lot next to a yellow barrier.

Once again, this car turned out gorgeous and looks better than the day it was picked up from the dealership. Being daily driven, this car is bound to see a lot of miles and our customer can now drive them happily knowing his car is protected.