Is Car Coating or Waxing Better?
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Both car coating and waxing are methods to protect the paint surface. Coating is an enhanced version of waxing and offers better protection, but it is more expensive than waxing. Here are several advantages of car coating: 1. Scratch Resistance: The hardness of diamond crystal reaches 6H, compared to the 2H hardness of ordinary car paint. It can prevent most minor scratches and has an elastic recovery function, protecting the vehicle from daily minor scratches and reducing paint surface scratches by more than 70% compared to general coatings. 2. Corrosion Resistance: The ultra-fine nano-crystal layer of diamond crystal isolates the paint surface from the external environment, effectively preventing oxidation and resisting corrosion from bird droppings, insect residues, acid rain, etc. 3. No Cracking: Diamond crystal is resistant to UV rays, high temperatures, and extreme cold, with a temperature tolerance range of -50°C to 300°C. It can adapt to a wide range of temperature changes without cracking or peeling. 4. Easy Cleaning: The strong fiber network of diamond crystal fills the invisible tiny pores on the car's paint surface, achieving a mirror-like finish, making the car body easier to clean and maintain. 5. Anti-Static: The diamond crystal in car coating contains anti-static agents, making the paint surface less likely to attract dust and preventing "traffic film." 6. Enhanced Brightness: Diamond crystal has a crystal structure similar to that of a diamond, increasing light refraction and making the car surface brighter. The paint surface appears crystal clear and radiant, with a brightness level of over 95%.
I've been driving for many years and have always been thinking about car paint maintenance. Waxing is affordable, costing just a few dozen yuan per bottle. Doing it myself once a month keeps the shine good, but the effect halves after rain or car washing, with weak durability. Ceramic coating is more expensive, a one-time investment of over a thousand yuan, but it can protect the car paint for more than a year, with much stronger water and dust resistance, reducing car washing frequency by half. Personally, I think if the car is still new or you plan to keep it long-term, ceramic coating is a better choice. It saves trouble and effort in the long run, reducing the hassle of frequent waxing. For car enthusiasts like me who cherish their cars dearly, the investment in ceramic coating is worthwhile, especially for its strong UV protection, preventing rapid paint aging.
As an average car owner on a budget, waxing is the most cost-effective option. Buying a bottle of wax costs around 20-30 yuan, and you can do it yourself in half an hour on weekends. It enhances the car's shine, and doing it once a month is sufficient. Ceramic coating, on the other hand, costs several hundred or even over a thousand yuan, and while it lasts longer, it's too expensive for someone like me who commutes daily. From experience, waxing is more flexible—you can do it whenever the car gets dirty, especially in areas with frequent rain or snow. Ceramic coating offers better protection but is only done by professionals. My suggestion is to choose based on the car's age: for new cars, ceramic coating helps with resale value, while for daily drivers, waxing is hassle-free and economical—don't blindly follow trends.
