Tesla cars have exploded in popularity in the last couple of years and for good reason. They are electric so they are cost-efficient, they look sleek with an ultra-modern design, and they amazing to handle for a fun and exciting experience.
But you need to take care of your Tesla to ensure it looks as sexy ten years from now as it did the day you bought it. One way to do that is with a ceramic coating. Ceramic coating protects the car’s clear coat by acting as a permanent shell. The protective barrier helps maintain your Tesla’s “new” vibe by keeping it looking as good as new.
Why Does a New Tesla Needs Protection?
No matter what type of vehicle you have, its value depreciates over time. One of the main reasons for this is because of how it looks. Like most other vehicle makes and models, your Tesla is vulnerable to paint chips, scratches, and other types of aesthetic damage due to exposure to the weather and debris.
Protecting the body and paint of your Tesla requires more than just a wash and wax. Ceramic coating works by enveloping the paint with a permanent chemical bond. With car wax, protection is limited to the paint surface, which is why it wears off after a couple of weeks.
Ceramic Coating Versus Wash and Wax
Unlike wax, ceramic coating is applied once and provides long-term protection from all the elements, including UV rays, water contaminants, road salt, bird droppings, and harsh carwash products. If you’re looking to save on your Tesla’s maintenance, go for ceramic coating because it’ll cost less than waxing in the long run.
And let’s be real here, you lose your bragging rights when driving your Tesla when it’s filthy on the outside. With ceramic coating, your car stays clean, which means you reduce the need to wash it with water.
Frequent washing and waxing mean dumping chemicals into the environment and pointlessly using precious water resources. Since ceramic coating never washes off and is only applied once, you essentially reduce your environmental footprint even more.
Can I Take My Tesla Through A Car Wash?
While undeniably convenient, automatic car washes are a big NO for your Tesla. They use highly abrasive equipment combined with harsh shampoos. Put your brand-new ride in there, and you’ll immediately see unpleasant swirl marks. Meanwhile, generic shampoos that don’t have the right pH balance will trigger acid corrosion.
On the other hand, the clear liquid polymer composition of the ceramic coating takes advantage of nanotechnology. It adheres to the topcoat of your Tesla, producing a smooth protective coating that doesn’t just retain the car’s aesthetic value but keeps contaminants and debris from sticking to the paint.
The hydrophobic characteristic of ceramic coating prevents stains and watermarks caused by snow and rain. Even bird droppings and rotten fruits can’t penetrate. The added layer of protection means you can confidently park your Tesla outside if you have to, no worries about acid rain, colour fading, oxidation, or UV damage.
A ceramic coating’s hydrophobic nature is also the reason why all types of water-based debris such as grime will simply slide off your Tesla’s surface. Even when you’re out for a drive on a dirty or muddy road, a quick jet wash gets rid of the undesirable debris in no time.
Wash and wax keeps your car clean for a limited period. But once you drive your Tesla, road debris, rain, snow, and UV rays take their turn to scrape the thin protective layer off. There is no avoiding it.
Versatile Protection
Ceramic coating is versatile enough to be applied to other parts that make up the exterior, i.e., windows, windshield, and wheels. Give your windshield the protection it needs to keep watermarks and rain stains away. You can manually get rid of the stains, but it’ll take a lot of effort and time. Instead of spending countless hours removing the stain, apply the ceramic coating for long-lasting protection.
Don’t Go For DIY
Lastly, many DIY ceramic coatings have emerged lately, but they’re not as convenient and effective as advertised. These “at-home” coatings are expensive, and one mistake means wasting your money and ruining your Tesla’s susceptible paint job.
If you’re no expert in ceramic coating application, you’re better off taking your car to a professional and get it done right. After all, you’ve spent all this money on a Tesla, it would be a shame to ruin it trying to save a couple bucks!
Final Thoughts
If you need to protect the interior or the exterior of your vehicle, please do not hesitate to give Tiago’s Auto Spa a call. As the number one auto detailing company in Vancouver, we offer a range of products and services that can protect your car from harmful UV radiation.