What is the Difference Between Glaze Sealing and Crystal Coating?

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The differences between glaze sealing and crystal coating are as follows: 1. Glaze Sealing Essence: Similar to waxing, but the wax composition is purer than natural mineral wax, offering stronger adhesion and higher smoothness. Advantages of Glaze Sealing: Long-lasting protection, up to 6 to 8 months, providing substantial protection to the paint surface and making the car paint feel smooth and soft. The protection duration is shorter than that of crystal coating. The hardness is not as high as crystal coating. 2. Crystal Coating: Definition: Uses inorganic substances like silicon dioxide to form an isolation layer on the surface through molecular polymerization. This layer has functions such as UV resistance, oil resistance, low surface energy, and hydrophobicity, thereby protecting the paint surface. Advantages of Crystal Coating: When external forces exceed the elastic protection range of the crystal, only scratches are left on the crystal layer without damaging the paint surface. Crystal coating is corrosion-resistant, isolating the paint surface from the external environment, effectively preventing oxidation and resisting corrosion from bird droppings, insect residues, acid rain, etc. It also makes the car more glossy. Crystal coating can last for 1-2 years.