Does a new car's paint need crystal coating?
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New car paint does need crystal coating. Once the car leaves the production line, the paint surface begins to react with air and oxidize. Over time, the paint will deteriorate and lose its luster. Applying crystal coating to the car can delay the oxidation symptoms of the paint surface and maintain its glossy appearance. The benefits of car crystal coating are: 1. It isolates the car's surface from the external environment, reducing oxidation and effectively preventing acid rain from corroding the paint surface, thereby extending the lifespan of the car's paint; 2. It makes it easier to clean dust, dirt, and other foreign substances from the car's surface; 3. It reduces damage caused by external forces to the car's surface; 4. It helps maintain a higher resale value.
From my perspective, getting a ceramic coating for new car paint is quite worthwhile. When I first picked up my car, I didn't pay much attention to it, but later when I noticed a few shallow scratches from small stones on the paint, I began to regret it. Ceramic coating forms a hard protective layer that effectively resists UV oxidation, chemical corrosion, and minor scratches. If your car often drives on highways or is parked outdoors under trees, exposure to wind and rain can cause the paint to yellow and become brittle, and ceramic coating is the perfect solution to this problem. In comparison, relying solely on regular waxing only lasts a few months and requires frequent manual maintenance. Although new cars come with a thin protective film from the factory, it wears off after a year or two of use; with ceramic coating, the paint maintains its gloss for much longer, and touching it up every two years on average can save the hassle of later polishing and repairs. Overall, although the cost is higher, investing in ceramic coating is a wise decision from a long-term car protection perspective.
