Professional Ceramic Coating

What Makes Professional Ceramic Coating Better Than DIY Kits?

Ceramic coating car is a popular option in Dubai due to excellent shine and protection. But the main doubt is: Can I DIY ceramic coating for my car? You can. However, the caveat lies in the quality of ceramic coating car application. A professional follows a standard procedure in a controlled environment with proper tools and chemicals. At home or even in your proper garage, you cannot ensure the standard environment and precision.

So, the better way? Professional ceramic coating is better than DIY kits. One key thing is for nano ceramic coating, you need to do a ceramic wash first which includes a 3-pH wash with all sorts of chemicals. The dilution becomes the challenging part for DIY ceramic coatings. One extra or less drop can seriously degrade the whole process.

In this blog, we break down nano ceramic coating car, best ceramic coating in Dubai, and why professional ceramic coating is better than DIY kits.

Professional Ceramic Coating vs DIY Kits

Professional ceramic coating is a higher-grade chemistry compared to DIY. DIY kits miss many steps as paint correction and inspection. Here is a quick comparison table:

Factor

Professional

DIY Kit

Durability

3-7 years

6-12 months

Paint Correction

Included

Not included

Application

Trained installer

DIY

Environment

Dust-free studio

Garage/driveway

Curing

IR lamp cured

Air cured

Finish

Deeper gloss

Good shine

Warranty

Up to 7 years

None

Cost

Higher upfront

Lower upfront

Why Professional Ceramic Coating is Better than DIY Kits

There are plenty of reasons to choose a professional ceramic coating car Dubai instead of DIY kits. To name a few:

The Technicalities of Ceramic Coating

The process is not just opening the cap and applying a few drops to your vehicle. It needs to be done properly so that the performance is maximum.  Ceramic coating car includes ceramic wash, masking, and compounding of multiple rounds. A person who does not possess the knowledge of the process may not be able to do it right.

Ceramic Wash

Ceramic wash is done in such a way that it itself has a warranty of 3 months for hydrophobicity. It is not just a normal water wash. The procedure kicks off with hard water stain removal. Then alkaline, acidic and normal wash (3-pH wash). Later, decontamination with different chemicals is done. Then comes masking and compounding to remove the swirl marks and minor scratches. The ceramic coating car process is pedantic, thus making it difficult for DIY kits.

The Chemical Dilution

Professionals use different kinds of chemicals in the process. For example:

  • Energo for hard water stains: Dilution- 1:3, 1:2, 1:3, or pure

  • Primus for alkaline wash: Dilution- 1:9

  • Purifica for acidic wash: Dilution- 1:9

  • Sidero to remove metallic impurities: Dilution- 1:4

  • Samper to neutralize the chemicals: Dilution- 1:1500

  • Liale, Versatile, and Audache for compounding: chosen based on grain size

A few chemicals are dangerous and can harm the skin if contacted. A professional can handle them very well because of their experience. In DIY kits, this chemical mumbo jumbo becomes hard to understand.

The Tools and Machinery

Professionals use branded and dedicated tools and machines for ceramic coating Dubai. For compounding, rotary machines are used with different kinds of pads. You can not use a polishing pad for compounding. The same goes for the ceramic coating application. The studios use a pad and a microfibre towel. The towel is cut in such a way to cover the pad. Then the drops of the coating are applied. Then it is evenly spread on the car. Even a small inch wrong cut of a microfibre towel can ruin the overall application.

The Experience

Professionals have experince of years in ceramic coating cars. This gives them the precision a DIY kit can not provide.

The Warranty Part

Professional ceramic coating Dubai, like Detail Empire, provides up to 7 years of warranty on their coating services. DIY ceramic coating loses this powerful claim. You can not claim warranty if you have not gotten it done from a professional studio. The responsibility is all yours.

The Maintenance

Ceramic coating needs maintenance after application. Experts recommend 3 pH wash every 2 months and checkups if the shine is gradually fading. Once you get it professionally, you can avail complementary checkups for a specific time period.

Ceramic Coating DIY Kits Contents

You will find a lot of ceramic coating options available in the market. The DIY kits are generally divided based on their warranty periods. These kits contain:

  • Ceramic coating base chemical

  • Ceramic coating top coat

  • Pad

  • Microfibre towel

  • User manual

What ceramic coating DIY kits do not contain:

  • Chemicals for 3-pH wash and other detailing products

  • A standard quality check

  • Safety tools 

  • Machines

  • Experince

  • Warranty

  • Free checkups

Why Choose Detail Empire for the Best Ceramic Coating in Dubai

Detail Empire is backed by the 39-year legacy of the Manmachine Group. Recently expanded to the UAE and the GCC, we offer a perfect mix of trust and services. Satisfying with the largest number of studios in India, we are now a fast-growing brand in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Our Professional ceramic coating car services provide shine, hydrophobicity, self-cleaning properties, warranty, and professional application. Our after-sales service attracts customers because we do not just leave you with a renewed car…we help you to maintain it with our comprehensive services. So if you are looking for ceramic coating in Dubai, we are the one-stop destination.

We Use Globallly Recognized Brands for Coating

We have tied up with Labocosmetica, Detail Factory, Zen Tool and Lake Country. They are not just any brand. They are the hulks of their field. Marked with more than 7 years of partnership, we maintain an exclusivity with these brands. Our ceramic coatings like nano ceramic coating, come from one of the top Italian brands, Labocosmetica. Our professionals use Detail Factory’s brushes and Lake Country’s pads to give your vehicle the shine it deserves.

We Give You the Warranty That Can Actually Be Claimed

Once you choose our ceramic coating, we give you a warranty card to avail the benefits if the quality deteriorates over time. Our warranty period lasts from 1 year to 7 years, depending on the coating you choose to apply.

Aftersale Services

After the application, we advise getting a 3-pH wash to your car after each 2 months. After 1.5 years, we offer a free checkup and if the shine feels dull, we do a free top-up coat.

Experienced Staff

We understand the value of your prized vehicle. That’s why we ensure that the hands that touch your car are properly trained to perform ceramic coating. Our experts undergo a training period and are then awarded different achievement levels. These skilled staff boost the longevity of your ceramic coating car.

Huge Range of Ceramic Coatings

From HPC (Hybrid Polymer Coating) and nano ceramic coating to Blindo HPC coating, we offer you a plethora of options to choose from according to your needs and preferences. Our best service is the Blindo one that combines HPC as a top coat with 100% chemical strength. Our other products are SAM, SAM HPC, STC HPC, and NGC HPC.

 

We have been featured in Gulf News for pioneering Dubai's first premium car care ecosystem. Discover how Detail Empire is redefining automotive protection in UAE and Dubai. 

Contact us at: +971 50 952 6680


Final Verdict

Once a customer asked this very question: Why not DIY ceramic coating kits? Why a professional one?

Our expert replied, “Why do you go to a doctor when you have all kinds of medical stores around you?” And that question is enough to answer the prior one. Professional ceramic coating is better than DIY kits because the professionals have been doing it for a long time and know how to do each step correctly. It gives you peace of mind. The best ceramic coating in Dubai cannot happen in your garage. Detail Empire is your top option if you prefer quality and shine that turn heads.

FAQ's on Professional Ceramic Coating

Ques: Is professional ceramic coating better for my car or DIY kit?

Ans: A DIY kit can give you the coating chemicals but not experience. Professionals know what they are doing because it's their daily chore. Therefore, Professional ceramic coating is far better than the DIY kits.

Ques: Can I get ceramic coating over PPF?

Ans: Yes. You can. But if you have a full coverage PPF then ceramic coating car is not recommended. If you have done partial PPF coverage, then you can choose ceramic coating for exposed areas.

Ques: What are the best ceramic coatings in Dubai?

Ans: Detail Empire is one of the best ceramic coatings in Dubai with a huge variety of coatings from nano to graphene and an experienced staff of over 15 years. 

Ques: Can I get interior ceramic coating in Dubai?

Ans: Yes. You can get interior ceramic coating in Dubai. This coating protects your vehicle internally while giving a shine that lasts for a minimum of 1 year if maintained properly.

Ques: What to look for in professional ceramic coating UAE?

Ans: While choosing a professional ceramic coating UAE, you need to look for material quality, warranty, staff, hydrophobic quality and coating type.

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