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.

Corvette Z06 & Grand Sport | Window Tint, Ceramic Coating, and XPEL protection.

May 3, 2017

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CERAMIC COATINGS

It has never been easier to clean and protect your car. Once picked up from the dealership, all you have to do is bring the vehicle to our shop and let us do all the work. It's that easy. We received this pair of C7 Corvettes in for full paint correction and protection last week. Both of them had only a handful of miles accumulated since being picked up from the dealership and wanted the ultimate protection before hitting the open road.

Like every detail, it started with paint correction We made sure our canvases were perfect before installing XPEL paint protection film, placing the window tint and coating the cars with a durable ceramic coating. Both of these cars received a full front clip and rocker panel XPEL wrap - an absolute must with a car like this. Being low to the ground with an aggressive stance means we need to protect the high impact areas from rock chips and damage from road debris.

Next came the ceramic coating. These coatings are incredibly low maintenance, durable and chemical resistant meaning you'll be spending more time driving the car than cleaning the car. Not only are you protecting the paint and XPEL film, but you're also making future washes and cleanup a breeze.

Last, but certainly not least, we tinted the windows using LLumar FormulaOne film. With summer quickly approaching this is a "must" to keep the inside of your car cooler on those warm days Not to mention how great it looks, too!

Just purchase a new car? Contact us to see how we can protect your investment and keep your car looking like new!