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THE SCIENCE OF CERAMIC COATING
What is ceramic coating? More importantly, what is the science behind ceramic coatings?
First, we have to dig deep into the crust of the Earth.
The main ingredient in most ceramic coating formulas is silicates. But more specifically, Silicone Dioxide.
Its element on the periodic table is (Si02). It is a union between silicon (Si) and (02) oxygen.
Silicon dioxide is in many everyday things, like making glass and flour-based cake mixes and ceramic coating. Extraordinary yet fascinating multifaceted uses!
Another place you can recognize silicon dioxide is the quartz crystal. Quartz crystal has a 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale. The strength of quartz is equivalent to glass or a steel knife. Pretty impressive! That explains why ceramic coating is as durable and long-lasting as it is, as well as why it leaves your car looking so sparkly!
It’s like dipping your vehicle into a crystal except with nano-level technology, which means it can seep into imperfections. Waxes clump on top of scratches and hide them very temporarily. That makes a ceramic coating an efficient option for longer-lasting protection from environmental damage. We're not aware of many people who have time to “wax on, wax off” very frequently, making this the least time-consuming option as well.
Paired with the second most important ingredient in a ceramic coating formula: (TiO2), it creates a waxy, strong, resin-like coating. (TiO2) is sourced from mined ilmenite oil. It’s also called titanium slag or titanium oxide. Titanium oxide is very absorbent. It’s the central ingredient that causes the coating to be resistant. It’s so resistant that it can resist acid, gases, and salt water. (We’re looking directly at you who live at the beach).
So, silica and titanium, when teamed together, are one of the most potent natural pairings possible in nature.
Because they have shared electrons, they're stable and work well together. Silica’s burning point is 1700 degrees Celsius or 3092 degrees Fahrenheit!
Titanium’s burning point is 5306 degrees Fahrenheit, just to show how powerful these two components are when put to work.
We doubt you’ll be driving through lava anytime soon. Still, the daily perks of having your car protected with nano-silicates and titanium are that they’re also highly resistant to acids like ethanol (a component of gasoline), bleach, and other minerals found in water that you may be washing your car with. The minerals on the road and in water can slowly chip and erode your vehicle. This results in the slow deterioration of paint and car value, something best avoided and, luckily, exceptionally prevented with a ceramic coating.
Riley's Paint And Body, 2023