Is the glaze coating offered by 4S stores for new cars worth doing?
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4S stores offer glaze coating is not necessary to do. Because after the vehicle has been glazed once, in order to maintain the effect of the glaze coating, it will need to be glazed continuously. Glaze coating requires grinding off a thin layer of the car paint, which in turn can damage the original factory paint of the car. Moreover, when the glaze coating falls off, due to the high degree of combination between the glaze and the paint, it can also accelerate the aging of the paint. Extended information: Glaze coating: Glaze coating involves vibrating high-molecular glaze into the pores of the paint to form a strong mesh protective layer that adheres to the surface of the car paint. This enhances the gloss and hardness of the original car paint, allowing the paint to better resist external environmental attacks, effectively reduce scratches, and maintain the brightness of the paint, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the paint.
I've been driving for almost 20 years, and this whole dealership 'ceramic coating' promotion really needs some explaining. Ceramic coating involves sealing a glaze layer onto the car's paint surface, claiming to protect against scratches and stains - sounds great in theory. But here's the catch: the free application from dealerships is often done carelessly, with trainees hastily buffing the surface using polishing machines, which can actually remove the factory paint protection layer. I've seen several brand-new cars develop swirl marks shortly after these rushed ceramic coating jobs. Rather than taking this risky 'freebie', you're better off negotiating for cash discounts or maintenance vouchers instead. If you truly want paint protection, spending money on professional nano-ceramic coating at a detailing shop is far more reliable - it lasts at least two years.
