Specialist Car Ceramic Coating Kent
Detail Driven are trained and certified ceramic coating installers based just outside Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
The world of ceramic coatings is vast, fast moving and incredibly confusing!
A professional grade ceramic coating (also referred to as a glass coating) is a chemical polymer coating layer that is applied to the surface of a vehicle to protect it from deterioration, chemical damage and weathering. Its main purpose is to make aftercare and maintenance simple and easy. A ceramic coating is applied following the correct surface preparation to the paintwork or surface and creates an new hydrophobic layer of protection. Hydrophobic means to repel, the better levels of hydrophobicity the better protected and easier to clean your vehicle will be. This link provides a more scientific explanation of hydrophobic properties. Due to this chemical bonding and creation of a new layer, the car’s factory paint beneath remains original and protected against a plethora of enemies!
The benefits of Modesta Coatings are endless! Coatings firstly and most importantly make maintenance, washing and aftercare a breeze! Once a coating is installed you are no longer required to polish or wax your vehicle. By doing so you will in fact actually inhibit the performance of the coating and prevent it from performing as it should. Most ceramic coatings offer increased levels of hardness in comparison to your clearcoat. This hardness helps prevent staining, spotting and damage from foreign contaminants. Softer clear coats are more prone to etching from bird mess, hard water and bugs! UV Damage is rarely an issue with Modern car paints but on older cars with softer more vulnerable paint ceramic coatings have additional ingredients which will stop damage from UV and discolouration.
We specialise in Modesta Coatings , Modesta coatings are highly respected by detailing professionals and are considered The best ceramic coating in the UK. We are also fully trained for use in a variety of brands such as G-techniq, Gyeon, Carbon Collective and more! Modestas Formulators have the experience, connections and expertise to bring industry leading coatings to the market proven to improve every aspect of surface preservation, protection and onward care. We have many years' experience and knowledge installing ceramic coatings to any type of vehicle, resulting in an amazing finish and superb protection from the element everyday usage.
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Different grades of ceramic coatings offer different benefits, advantages and performance. Budget dependent, different coatings will offer improved levels of hardness, durability and repellency. The key purposes outlined above feature in all of the coatings but the higher grade the coating, the better it will bead, the harder it will be and the longer it will last.
The Key to the success of a ceramic coating is the preparation. Any surface being coated (wheels, glass or paint) must be sufficiently prepared for the coating to bond, it requires a primer too. Every level of detail we offer includes the same standard of washing, deep cleaning and decontamination, to us this stage is a basic principle of detailing and should be the same standard across the board. Every vehicle spends at least half a day undergoing the decontamination stages. At this point the detail is broken down and the choices are outlined below. We offer three stages of paintwork preparation, each differing in levels of paint correction. Paint correction refers to the machine polishing stage. Each level suits differing budgets, an enhancement detail being our entry level and the Ultimate detail providing the biggest transformation. Each service including a primer stage which involves applying a primer polish via machine to the surface receiving the coating in order to ensure it sufficiently bonds to the surface of the vehicle. This priming process ensures the coating properly bonds and lasts for the claimed durability.
If you are looking for Ceramic Coating Protection in the South East enquire now! This is a studio based service, carried out in a controlled environment at our studio in Goudhurst, Kent located just outside Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in the heart of the Kent Weald. We do offer mobile aftercare services too covering most of the south east from London, Canterbury, Bromley, Sevenoaks and more!
Require more information on this service, please contact Detail Driven on 07568 554 255 to discuss.
In order to choose your coating, please first select your standard of Detail, at the next stage your different coating choices are available where more accurate information on ceramic coating cost can be found.
Looking for new car Protection?
Enhancement Detail
An enhancement detail is perfect for those looking to transform their vehicle on a budget. It’s most often used to prepare vehicles for sale as it gives the opportunity for a deep cleanse whilst also dramatically improving the vehicles appearance.
From £499
Correction Detail
A Paintwork Correction detail is where the really noticeable changes happen! This stage introduces differing levels of machine polishing which will permanently remove swirls, scratches and paint defects. Coating options with durabilities in excess of 5 years are available.
From £699
Ultimate Detail
Striving for every little detail to be as perfect as it can this level of detail is highly time consuming, we set no timescale on the duration of this detail as it involves hours and hours of meticulous cleaning, detailing, polishing and refining to ensure the car is completed to the absolute highest finish leaving it looking better than new.
From £1099
CERAMIC COATING AFTERCARE
Ceramic Coating Installations in Kent
Ceramic coating is a brilliant way of ensuring your vehicle’s long-term protection. As a liquid polymer, the ceramic coating is applied to the vehicle following a deep clean and paint correction . Its then professionally applied and chemically bonds with the factory paint to form a thin protective layer.
The benefits of having a ceramic coating professionally installed include enhanced durability, resistance against UV rays and reduction in bonded contamination. The hydrophobic surface created by the ceramic coating allows water and dirt to roll straight over your vehicle, adding self cleaning properties making for a cleaner and glossier appearance with less effort all round.
Ceramic coatings come in varying levels of hardness, durability and repellency. The higher the grade of the coating, the better its performance will be. But the choice is always down to our clients.
Our Process
The application of ceramic coatings requires meticulous preparation and a nimble technique. Here’s how we go about ensuring a seamless finish:
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To ensure the ceramic coating’s optimal bonding to the factory paintwork, we spend at least half a day undergoing multi stage washing and decontamination.
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We check over your vehicle for any imperfections, however small, before we machine polish the paintwork to ensure the best possible finish, removing defects such as swirls, scratches and etchings. There are two stages of paintwork preparation for our clients to choose from to cater to differing budgets.
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Every vehicle will be prepped with a coat of primer polish via machine- this is to ensure the ceramic coating bonds sufficiently to its surface. This, in turn, will enhance the durability and staying power of your ceramic coating.
Kent’s Experts in Modesta Ceramic Coating
Here at Detail Driven, Modesta coatings are our specialty. This brand of ceramic coating is highly respected in the automotive industry, both nationally and internationally. While we are well versed in applying ceramic coatings by a range of brands, Modesta are industry leaders in professional grade ceramic coatings and offer years of experience in the industry and a wide range of coatings. When you choose Detail Driven to install your Modesta ceramic coating, you can expect:
High Durability
Excellent Hydrophobic Properties
UV Protection
Resistance to Chemical Damage
Stunning Gloss and Shine
Easy Aftercare and Maintenance
Skilled and Professional Application
Longevity
With all coatings including Modesta coatings, washing and waxing your vehicle is discouraged- it can actually inhibit the effectiveness of the ceramic coating and undo all of our hard work! We will provide you with all the aftercare advice required to expertly maintain and look after your coatings.
Why settle for less when your car deserves the best protection available?
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