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Is a ceramic coating worth it?

I was debating getting my car detailed sometime soon, and I wanted to have something done, maybe ceramic coating, that would protect my car’s paint job. Is a ceramic coating for your car worth it?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Whether a ceramic coating for your car is worth it depends on how important it is to you to protect your car’s paint job and how much money you want to spend to do it.
Compared to a traditional
waxing
, a ceramic coating is more durable and can last several years when properly maintained.
It can help protect your vehicle against:
What a ceramic coating won’t do is give your car’s exterior Herculean strength to resist any damage whatsoever. You’ll definitely have more protection, but your vehicle won’t be completely immune to scratching or other damage, so keep that in mind.
Getting a ceramic coating right is usually best left to a professional, which can cost anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars. The coating will bond to your car’s
paint job
, which makes fixing any mistakes costly and time-consuming.
If you’re looking for a less costly option that can still offer some minor damage protection, sealants are something you can consider, too. An option that would be more expensive still would be paint protection film.
While you’re working to protect your car’s exterior, make sure your
car insurance
policy is, too. The
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