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There's a popular misconception going around that applying a ceramic coating over a deteriorating paint job is a quick and reliable fix. This is the rallying point that ceramic coat manufacturers anchor on, claiming that if your paint has been chipping or cracking, merely spraying a coat over it will...

01 March, 2021 /

Given how harsh Canadian winters can get, drivers must brace themselves and their vehicles to face up to the impact of below zero temperatures and vast volumes of snow. Not only that, roads are guaranteed to be blanketed by heavy amounts of road salt, which is generally seen as a...

24 January, 2021 /

A ceramic coating is one of the best investments for long-term protection of your automobile’s factory paintwork. It maintains the paint’s shine, repels liquids, and shields it against damaging contaminants. Some car owners assume that applying a ceramic coating eliminates the need for maintenance, which is wrong. Without maintenance, ceramic coatings...

11 August, 2020 /

Installing a paint protection film (PPF) to protect your car’s exterior is one of the best ways to ensure that your car remains glamorous and the paint doesn’t lose its sparkle. PPF is typically installed on the most vulnerable parts of the car such as the bumpers, hood, door handles,...

05 April, 2020 /

Automobile paint protection keeps your car looking sleek and new every day by providing a layer of protection against damage. However, choosing the best way to protect your vehicle can be overwhelming due to the different options available in the market. This is why we took the liberty to expound...

10 July, 2019 /

The day you’ve anticipated for months finally arrives and you take delivery of your Tesla. You go back to the Tesla forums, read more horror stories from Tesla owners and now you know exactly what imperfections to look for. After several days of driving your new Tesla, you notice swirl...

18 February, 2019 /
In this post, we discuss when not to do paint correction. What's that you say? A paint correction shop recommending against paint correction? That's right! It's not for everyone and in some circumstances shouldn't be done at all. Many vehicle owners want to keep their second most valuable investment (after the house or condo) looking as good as new. Vehicle enthusiasts may spend hours waxing, washing, cleaning and detailing to get the pristine, gleaming “look” they desire. It becomes addictive! The downside of chasing the vehicle perfection dragon is that it can have a cost – to your vehicle’s protective clear coat and your wallet. A perfect example of this is paint correction.
17 November, 2018 /
Many Vancouver motorists neglect their vehicles’ paint coat in fall and winter. Their thinking is probably something like this: “Why do it? It’s always raining, which washes off most of the road dust, so who cares if my car looks perfect in Vancouver’s rainy and snowy fall and winter?” Actually, the reality is quite the opposite. Fall in British Columbia is the perfect time to get a professional paint protection (ceramic coating) for your investment, and, that’s exactly what your vehicle is…an investment. Here is why fall and winter is the best time for paint protection for Vancouver motorists.
10 November, 2018 /
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