Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

Header image reading “Beading Doesn’t Mean Protection,” illustrating water beading on a car surface while emphasizing that hydrophobic appearance does not necessarily indicate true coating durability or paint protection performance
07
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

Water Beads Can’t Tell You If Your Paint Is Protected

Posted on by Victor Espeland

It’s probably the most common myth in automotive paint protection: If water’s beading on your paint, your coating/sealant/wax is still protecting the finish from scratching, etching, staining, UV damage, etc. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In reality, water beading isn’t dependent on paint protection. It can come and go without the underlying […]

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Beading or sheeting—which is better?
09
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Which Is Better For Your Finish, Beading or Sheeting?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When talking about how water interacts with protected paintwork, most detailers use one of two terms: beading or sheeting. Beading is pretty simple to grasp—orbs of water forming instead of wetting the paint. Sheeting, on the other hand, doesn’t have an agreed upon definition. So what does sheeting really mean, and is it better than […]

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What causes water spots on car
21
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips

What Causes Water Spots On Cars?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever owned a car, you’ve seen a water spot. Small, white-ish stains on your otherwise immaculate finish, they leave many asking just what causes water spots on cars. Simply put, they come from beads of water resting on your paint, which dry and leave behind a residue. That’s why it’s so important to […]

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Whether your coating creates harmful, static beads is a big part of how to choose a ceramic coating.
23
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

How Water Beads Can Kill Your Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Beads Are Bad. Static water beads, that is. We know, they look cool, and they help you know how to choose a ceramic coating. But if beads aren’t rolling off your car, your coating will end up looking pretty terrible, which means you’ll need to have […]

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Learn how to stop water spots on a car and avoid having this happen to you.
27
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, How To, Tips

Saving Your Finish: 5 Ways How To Prevent Water Spots On A Car

Posted on by Victor Espeland

As we’ve explained in past articles, static water beads can dry into water spots that can permanently stain and even etch through your finish. At that point you’ll need some machine buffing to get them off, which often means you’re either shaving off precious clear coat or wearing down your coating to the point where […]

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A ceramic coating scratch
15
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

Your Ceramic Coating Is Making Scratches Worse

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When a hydrophobic ceramic coating can’t shed the beads of water it forms, all sorts of damage can arise. Beads can dry into water spots that stain or etch. Acid rain beads can etch and contaminate your coating. Static water beads can even make your ceramic coating scratch! Or get scratched, to be more specific. […]

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28
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Don’t buy a ceramic coating unless you know this

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When water comes into contact with a car treated with a hydrophobic ceramic coating, it forms into small orbs on the surface instead of pooling. If those beads remain on the surface, and no one is there to dry them off, they can quickly turn into water spots, or, if you’re dealing with acid rain, […]

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Header image reading “Small Beads, Big Problems,” showing water spots and mineral deposits on a ceramic-coated car surface
05
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Why Small Beads Do Big Damage (And How To Prevent It)

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Sure, water beading up on your car might look cool, but unless those beads are sliding off your finish, they can cause a bit of damage down the road, especially if left to sit, with water spots on ceramic coating being a prime example. Now, with bigger beads, this isn’t so much of a problem—they […]

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Water beading on a ceramic coating
30
Mar
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Why You Need To Maintain Ceramic Coatings

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ceramic coatings are some of the best protection you can get for a vehicle’s paint short of paint protection film. Offering unparalleled durability and shine in comparison to wax or sealants, these coatings provide a long-lasting shield against environmental contaminants, UV rays, and minor scratches.  However, while ceramic coatings are known for their durability, they’re […]

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Glass Serum Repels Water
18
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, The Detail, The Future of Detailing, Tips

Why You Need A Ceramic Coating For Your Car’s Glass

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Now that we’re in the thick of spring storm season and summer showers are coming up, it’s important to remember just how essential having a ceramic coating for vehicle glass is.  A quick refresher on this technology: ceramic coatings are nanostructured barriers with protective properties, ranging from hydrophobicity to UV resistance. One example would be Dr. Beasley’s […]

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