What does vehicle crystal coating mean?
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Vehicle crystal coating refers to providing reliable paint surface sealing technology for the car paint, offering efficient and long-lasting protection to prevent environmental impacts on the paint color. Car crystal coating is entirely different from car film coating, waxing, or glazing, with its basic material being SIO2 inorganic substance. Crystal coating does not harm new car paint; it only requires deep cleaning of the paint surface followed by mirror restoration, degreasing treatment of the car, and then directly applying the crystal coating. Since new car paint has fewer contaminants and almost no scratches, the process is relatively quick for new cars. For cars that have been used for a period, the paint surface must first undergo polishing, followed by mirror restoration, degreasing, and then crystal coating.
I just had my car coated with crystal last week, which essentially applies a nano-level inorganic silicon crystalline coating to the paint surface. Think of it like applying a tempered glass screen protector to your phone, but the principle is more advanced—it forms a sturdy glass-like protective layer through a chemical reaction with the paint molecules. After the treatment, the paint's glossiness noticeably improved, and it feels as smooth as water droplets rolling off a lotus leaf. It's especially suitable for someone like me who dislikes frequent waxing, as it can withstand acid rain and UV damage for about two years—three times more durable than traditional car wax. However, it's crucial to thoroughly remove iron particles and degrease before application, or it may affect crystal growth.
