Ceramic Coatings
Ceramic Coatings are the latest generation of paint sealants for your car. This coating is a liquid polymer that is applied by hand to the exterior of a vehicle. The coating chemically bonds with the vehicle’s surface, creating a layer of protection that increases both the hardness and self cleaning ability your paint work, PPF or vinyl finish.
A Ceramic Coating for your car is something you might be interested in if you’re keen to keep your car looking great and avoid costly damage to your paintwork. Ceramic Coatings do however require a little more preparation, and can be harder to apply than a traditional car wax or paintwork sealant so always best to have this installed by a certified detailer.
Durability is one of most salient merits of these products, they offer incredible hydrophobic properties that can last on the surface of your vehicle for years, thus being a guarantor of optimum car protection against environmental factors and exploitation conditions.
WHAT IS A CERAMIC COATING?
Ceramic coating, sometimes called nano ceramic coating, is an extra surface finish that bonds to the clear coat of your car’s paintwork to create a semi-permanent barrier against dirt, water, chemicals, ultraviolet light, and minor scuffs and scratches.
It’s applied as a liquid polymer that works like a premium alternative to wax, but lasts for much longer without repeated application as it does not wash away or break down throughout your cleaning process. The coating helps keep it looking like-new with comparatively minimal maintenance, achieving this result by making your vehicle more resilient and easier to clean.
There are a range of coatings for all types of exterior & interior finishes including paint, trims, glass, rims, leather, fabric and even coatings designed for paint protection films and vinyl wraps meaning you can literally protect every inch of your vehicle with or without a vehicle wrap.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CERAMIC COATINGs?
Enhanced finish
Ceramic Coatings enhance surface finishes by adding a harder outer-shell, this finish offers enhanced reflective properties making even the most refined paint work pop with a supreme clarity and high-gloss finish that lasts up to several years with minimal maintenance. There are also Ceramic Coatings designed for matte finishes to also give an enhanced, deeper colour.
Scratch resistance
Ceramic Coated vehicles are more resistant to light scratches and marring from such things as improper washing and typical day-to-day abrasion or dirt build up that comes from driving on dirty roads which in time can dull your vehicles paintwork.
As a Ceramic Coating creates a chemically resistant surface it also provides resistance from naturally acidic contaminants and prevents chemical staining and etching – provided the contaminant is removed in a timely manner.
Hygrophobic
That’s the technical way to say that a ceramic coated vehicle repels water, therefore raindrops and water splashes slide off more easily, so there’s less risk from acid rain or other harmful fluids on the road. This also means that mud and grime struggles to bond to the surfaces of your vehicle and in turn means when you wash your car, contaminants can be removed with less effort.
UV protection
Over time your vehicles paintwork or surface finish may begin to fade, this is a result of oxidization from strong sunlight. A layer of Ceramic Coating protects your vehicle’s finish from the sun’s ultraviolet rays by adding an extra layer of very hard protection which will help prolong the finish and depth of colour to your paintwork.
Easy cleaning
Ceramic coated cars are typically much easier to clean and as it’s a permanent bonded surface finish, you don’t need to wax or polish your vehicle every few months – or in fact, at all.
A Ceramic Coated finish reduces the need for contact washing your vehicle, improper or incorrect washing is the main cause for surface scratches and defects in your vehicles paintwork, the hydrophobic properties gained from a ceramic coating reduces the need for contact with the bodywork of your vehicle.
Ceramic coating process
Decontamination
Your vehicle will then undergo a thorough multi-stage safe wash and decontamination.
clay bar treatment
Upon arriving with your vehicle you will be greeted by a member of the team.
machine polishing
Once inside and under our workshop lights we will inspect the vehicle for any defects.
surface prep
Upon arriving with your vehicle you will be greeted by a member of the team.
ceramic application
Your vehicle will then undergo a thorough multi-stage safe wash and decontamination.
curing
Once inside and under our workshop lights we will inspect the vehicle for any defects.
Some more detail; every vehicle that arrives with us here goes through these stringent procedures to ensure the highest level of quality;
- Deep Clean; Using the 3 bucket grit guard safe wash system, professional chemical products and tools, this multi stage wash minimises improper contact and the risk of swirling and defect in your paintwork removing all surface dirt & contaminates
- Clay Bar Treatment; Clay bar treatments are very important for getting paintwork read for a ceramic coating. The semi-soft clay pulls microscopic dirt particles out of the the tiny troughs in your paintwork allowing the ceramic solution to bond to the surface.
- Machine Polishing; This is the process of reducing or removing surface imperfections in the top layer of a car’s paintwork using rotary polishing tool and cutting compounds to refine the paintwork. Standard packages include a single stage machine polish, you can take advantage of a multi-stage or full paint correction at this point should you wish.
- Surface prep; Using a degreaser each panel is this prepared, this enables the elimination of any oily residues, thus creating a smooth, antistatic surface ready for ceramic application. This is the the first stage for a freshly wrapped vehicle.
- Ceramic Application; Using the microfibre applicator apply the solution to the pad and apply evenly to the vehicle panel by panel wiping away any excess in a time manor to prevent hard streaks forming that will nee further correctional treatment.
- Curing; Freshly applied Ceramic Coating needs time to properly cure without any external factors being allowed to effect the solution hardening. All vehicle that have a coating applied are required to stay in our controlled environment for a minimum of 24hrs. This process can be enhanced with the use of infrared heaters.
- Hand-over; upon passing QC the vehicle receives a final clean before it is presented back to you with aftercare information.
WHAT DOES CERAMIC COATING NOT DO?
As you have read above there are a many benefits of Ceramic Coating your vehicle in order to preserve your vehicles exterior finish and reduce on-going maintenance. However there are many claims and miss-conceptions that simply are not true so its important you understand the limitations of a Ceramic Coating – although it might reduce your risk of each of the following:
Eliminate Water spotting
Water spotting occurs when a drop of dirty water dries on your car’s bodywork, leaving a dot of dry visible residue on the paintwork. The hydrophobic properties of a Ceramic Coating means that most of the moisture will bead and slide off the vehicles surface however it cannot completely eliminate this as some water droplets may remain on the vehicle creating the opportunity for water-spotting.
Eliminate vehicle washing
A Ceramic Coating does not make your vehicle maintenance-free, you will still need to wash your vehicle regularly in order to maintain its look, however the benefit of a Ceramic Coating is that the process of cleaning your vehicle will be made much easier same time and money in future. This is due to the hydrophobic properties that prevents dirt and water from sticking to the surface making it much easier to rinse away any surface dirt and water spots as mentioned above.
As Ceramic Coatings forms a semi permanent bond, there is no need to wax your bodywork in the future eliminating a significant part of maintaining your car’s exterior.
Eliminate Scratches and swirls
Ceramic Coatings for cars protects the finish by giving a hardened out-coat – they’re not full body armour.
While they can help to prevent minor scratches, UV and chemical damage Ceramic Coatings are still susceptible to more serious surface scuffs and stone chips so it is important not to get this confused with Paint Protection Film.
Swirls are one of the biggest causes of dull paintwork, caused by automatic car washes, or wiping the bodywork in a circular motion with a gritty sponge, a Ceramic Coating helps you avoid this damage by making it easier to wash your car with less need for contact with the surface.
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GYEON Q2 SYNCRO
Gyeon Q2 Syncro EVO is the most advanced ceramic coating for enthusiasts and detailing professionals. The sophisticated double-stage formula delivers great results with minimum effort. Q² Syncro EVO offers incredible slickness and repellency.
DURABILITY: up to 60months
Prices start from £450+vat
GYEON Q2 MOHS
Q² MOHS EVO has received an updated formula, coming with a minor change of the catalyst for easier application and less problems with streaks when wiped off too late. It remains a high quality, technologically advanced, multi-layer coating. Very hard, slick and hydrophobic.
DURABILITY: >18months / 30K km
Prices start from £325+vat
GYEON Q2 Matte
Gyeon Q² Matte EVO is the most advanced quartz coating designed only for matte finished paintwork. As the formula has been created from scratch, it provides great durability in comparison to regular, versatile products. Self cleaning and beading performance has also been greatly improved when compared with standard coatings used on matte paintwork.
DURABILITY: >18 months / 30K km
Prices start from £210+vat
GYEON Q2 RIM
There are various wheel rim types available on the market, e.g. wet painted, powder coated, anodised or polished. Q² Rim is an appropriate product to protect each and every one of them. Even the owners of models with polished rim lips have observed that the need to refresh the so-called mirror effect is significantly less frequent. If you wish to extend its durability, the product might be layered.
DURABILITY: >12 months / 30K km
Prices start from £35+vat per wheel
GYEON Q2 View
There are many hydrophobic coatings available on the market, but their durability leaves a lot to be desired. Our product combines two of the most desired characteristics for this type of product. It remains on the most intensely used windscreen for up to 12 months, at the same time ensuring an undiminished water repellency. On the side windows, it can be maintained for up to 36 months.
DURABILITY: 12 months / 30K km
Prices start from £30+vat per window
GYEON Q2 One
Gyeon Q² One EVO the the latest entery level ceramic coating from Gyeon bringing advanced quartz technology combined with user friendly characteristics of a wax. Gyeon Q² One EVO brings the benefits of all forms of protection together. As easy to apply as a natural wax, glossy like a real glaze, durable and resistant as regular coatings.
DURABILITY: 12-months / 20K km
Prices start from £195+vat
LEATHER & FABRIC PROTECTION
The Gyeon product range also caters for all your interior cleaning and protection needs with extremely effective leather cleaners & ceramic sealants.
GYEON Q2 Leather Shield
Advanced quartz coating specially formulated for automotive leather. Q² LeatherShield is suitable for every type of leather produced to date and does not change the finish of your upholstery. Repels dirt and prevents discolouration, protects against liquids and UV rays. Gyeon Q² LeatherShield does not stiffen the leather or make it more slippery, maintaining the regular comfort of use.
DURABILITY: >12months / 20K km
Prices start from £195+vat
GYEON Q2 FABRIC COAT
GYEON Q² Fabric Coat is a highly effective coating for all types of fabric, creating a tough, extremely hydrophobic barrier. GYEON Q²Fabric is manufactured using a advanced silica based coating that bonds with the fibres of the fabric with up to 6 months of protection and also protects against harmful UV rays which can fade fabrics through extended exposure to sunlight.
DURABILITY: up to 6 months
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WHY GYEON?
Exceptional. GYEON has always been unique and constantly strives to be a step ahead of the car care market, willing to win in every aspect of its business. Years of development, testing and searching for the best materials lead to the debut of GYEON Quartz in 2012, quickly establishing their position as the market leader in top-notch Ceramic Coatings.
As an expert detailer we make GYEON our number one choice for detailing products and ceramic coatings. We have the know how to install some of the hardest automotive Ceramic Coatings available on the market to date. Along side this, GYEON have also developed a range of innovative maintenance products to help ensure your vehicle is easily maintained to the highest standard.
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