What a ceramic coating actually does
A ceramic coating is a liquid silica-based polymer that cross-links on top of your clear coat to form a hard sacrificial layer. It raises hydrophobicity so water and grime shed faster, adds UV and acid-rain resistance, and deepens gloss.
It does not stop rock chips or wash scratches. Physical impact protection comes from PPF — a thick TPU film with a self-healing top layer. Most Hong Kong owners get the best result by combining PPF on impact zones with coating everywhere else.
- Higher contact angle: faster drying, fewer water spots
- UV and acid-rain resistance for red and black paint
- Noticeably deeper gloss on dark colours
- No chip or scratch protection — that is PPF territory