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By NAPA
Benefits of a Ceramic Car Wash
The only thing that can make cruising around in your prized ride more delightful is cruising around with it stunningly shiny. Properly washing and detailing your vehicle at home is a great way to keep it looking the way you want. And, because an at-home car wash means you’re going over your vehicle from top to bottom, you can check for any cosmetic issues like damaged trim or chipped paintwork.
If you’ve stuck to the basic hands-free automated car washes in the past, you may have noticed a range of cosmetic issues surfacing after the dirt and grime is rinsed away. While swirling and micro scratches are just a bothersome eyesore, chipped paint can expose the metal underneath to rust and corrosion. At best, this can decrease your resale value and, at worst, you’re dealing with costly body damage.
The latest advancements in car wash detergents and polymers have led to improvements in the way we maintain our vehicles, both with professional car washes and at home. Enter, the ceramic car wash. Check out all the benefits of ceramic coating and ceramic car washes here plus shop NAPAOnline.com for everything you need to get a resilient, brilliant shine on your vehicle.
What is a Ceramic Coating and How Does It Perform?
In the 1900s, enamel coating was used to help protect vehicles from rust and corrosion. As automotive paint developed,
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A nano-ceramic coating is the perfect addition to any car enthusiast’s cleaning routine. The initial application fills in swirling and micro scratches plus the hydrophobic properties repel water and protect against harmful UV rays. Best of all, ceramic coatings help maintain a beautiful finish for months and even years at a time. With proper maintenance, you can enjoy fewer and less labor-intensive vehicle washes.
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By Counterman
The KBS Coatings Ultimate Frame Coater Kit provides everything needed for ultimate inside-out rust protection for auto frames, auto bodies and more.
The easy-to-use DIY kit employs the KBS 3-Step System combined with KBS Cavity Coater to prepare and coat up to 50 square feet of metal, according to the company.
KBS Klean, a nontoxic and biodegradable super cleaner, removes dirt, grease, grime and other contaminants. Next, water based and biodegradable RustBlast effectively dissolves rust and corrosion while etching metal for best adhesion of KBS RustSeal. RustBlast also leaves a zinc phosphate coating to stop flash rust from forming.
The third step is RustSeal, a rust-inhibitive and preventative paint that’s applied by brush, roller or spray gun. RustSeal chemically bonds to metal, including rusted metal, to isolate it from moisture and oxygen. Without those present, metal can’t rust.
RustSeal comes in 11 colors and flows out to provide a beautiful, smooth finish that resembles a powder coat. RustSeal provides a flexible, yet rock-hard barrier that’s extremely resistant to abrasion and impact – so it won’t crack chip, or peel, according to the company.
For ultimate protection, KBS Cavity Coater Aerosol provides rust protection in hard-to-reach areas such as inside frame rails, rocker panels, doors, tailgates and more. Cavity Coater, a self-healing corrosion-inhibiting coating (CIC), provides long-term protection and wicks into welds and seams that primers and top coats can’t reach.
For especially hard to-reach-areas, the KBS Cavity Wand is provided to extend the reach of aerosol Cavity Coater with a reusable 48-inch hose featuring a 360-degree spray tip.
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By NAPA
Get the Best of Both Worlds
Are you looking for the perfect vehicle accessory for that new driver in your life? Spread some holiday cheer by shopping the best vehicle add-ons for those who aren’t quite sure what they need! We’ll walk you through the best tips and gift ideas for car accessories as you shop NAPA’s selection of
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By OReilly Auto Parts
When it comes to washing your car, truck, or SUV O'Reilly Auto Parts has everything you need. From wash to wax, stop in a store ...
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