Car Wrapping VS Spray Painting

Car wrapping and spray painting have their own advantages and disadvantages. But what’s guaranteed is that they can both deliver the same result that you want. But if you’re trying to decide which procedure is best for you and your car, it will depend on your requirements.  Car wrapping is cheaper and may take less time to perform but it may not be feasible if your car if the base paint has started to peel.  On the other hand, spray painting may be best for your vehicle once such problem arise because the procedure does fix such damage before coating it with a fresh color. To help you decide, here’s a comparison of what you can get from both procedure.

Spray Painting

Variety

With spray painting, you can choose to paint your car in more than one color. So whether you like to stick with one solid color or express your creativity with different ones, spray painting can definitely do that.

Time

Spray painting requires a bit of prepping. The exterior of your car will have to be washed using the bucket of soap and water. This will keep any dust and dirt from causing any abrasion on your car’s paint or get in the way of a smooth paint job finish. Also it needs to be wiped it dry completely.  After that, sanding the area is an important step that can’t be skip out because it smoothens the area that will be worked on which allows a consistent look when applying the new paint. To further break down the area that needs to be worked on and prepare it for new paint, a scuffing pad will be used. Scuffing pads create a rough surface, which is easier for the paint to stick to. The scuffing pad will be rubbed along the surface back and forth until the surface feels rough to the touch. And then they’ll have to mask up areas where you don’t want the paint to get onto like the headlights. This could be done by using the masking tape and newspaper or plastic sheet.

All of that is just the prepping of the car prior to the actual spray painting which requires a first coating and then a re coating. All of that would most likely take about a week to finish before your car will be handed back to you.

Price

Prices may vary on different locations as well as different car servicing shops. But generally, this process is on the pricier side considering the amount of effort and time that it requires to do this job properly. But the thing is, that price delivers you a smooth surface, brand new looking and rust-resistant vehicle.

Durability

The effect of spray painting should last you a long time provided that you drive cautiously and maintain your car accordingly. As long as you put in the effort to wash and polish your vehicle on a regular basis then you’d be able to enjoy a brand new looking car for a long time. However, the environment that you live in can play a big role in its durability too. Plus, you should know that spray painting your car also affects the base color of it which makes it impossible to revert it back to its original color. So that’s one thing to keep in mind.

Car Wrapping

Variety

With car wrapping, you also have the freedom to wrap it in more than one color. You can even choose between gloss and matte finishing. Aside from that, you can also do intricate and detailed designs which allows you to truly create a unique color customization for your vehicle.

Time

Now, unlike spray painting, car wrapping doesn’t take as much time because before and after prepping needed. But if you do choose an extremely complicated design, the process may take longer than usual.

Price

The cost of wrapping differs greatly depending on how complex the wrap job is. For basic wrapping, it only cost a fraction of a paint job, while for more complex wrapping, it can be more expensive than a paint job. So, again, it lies heavily on your choice of design.

Durability

Like a paint job, how long a wrap job is able to last depends on the owner and the environment. Based on review, a good wrap job can last between 4 to 10 years.

One thing to note is that if the base paint starts to peel, it is not advisable to wrap the car as the cracked paint or rust will still be visible. Also, if the wrapper is inexperienced, the base paint may be scratched or damaged by sharp razors, which are used during the wrapping process to tailor the foil. If done properly, the wrapping process is reversible and the wrap can be removed any time.

Features Of Automobile Ceramic Coating That Makes It Very Reliable

Nowadays, there are a lot of ways to protect your car exterior, and one of them is ceramic coating. This is a liquid polymer that is applied to the vehicle surface. It creates a chemical bond with the paint and establishes a protection and hydrophobic surface. The properties of ceramic coating makes it harder for any contaminants to damage the car paint.

We can’t really help the kind of weather you’ll have in the place you live. Whether you have four seasons or two extreme weathers, all you can do is take extra steps to protect your car from these. Paint protection in Singapore’s tropical weather will prevent your paint job from fading fast, it also keeps it from expanding and contracting which results to cracking where water or moisture can seep through the cracks and create rust. So if you’re already planning on giving your vehicle an extra layer of protection, here are reasons why ceramic coating is guaranteed to do that job well.

Because It Can Give Permanent Protection

It is able to keep your car’s paint looking polished, comparable to that of a showroom standard car and the best thing is that no re-application is required at all as it is highly durable.

Because It Scores Above 9H Hard On The Ceramic Coating Scale

Ceramic coating can be best measured on the Pencil test scale, where it scores above 9H - which is the highest level on the scale used in the coating industry to determine clear coats. In other words, the 9H means that ceramic coating always stays hard if applied and maintained correctly.

You’re Guaranteed Of 100% Chemical Resistant

Ceramic coating is so durable that it can only be removed through abrasion. So you can rest assured that it won’t be damaged by chemicals that waxing or traditional coating can’t stand.

It Protects Paint And Metal From Oxidation And Corrosion

Given that harsh chemicals can hardly penetrate ceramic coating, then you won’t have to worry about water or moisture seeping into your paint job and result to oxidation and corrosion.

It Comes With Temperature Resistance And UV Protection

Aside from water and other chemicals, it can also protect your vehicle from damages caused by extreme temperature. So whether it’s heavy rainy days or super-hot days, which are what Singapore experiences, your car won’t be affected paint job-wise.

You Also Get The Best Gloss And Shine

If you think it’s already amazing that it can protect your car paint to that extent, you’d be even more impressed because it can also provide gloss and shine!

Your Car Won’t Attract As Much Dirt And Liquid As It Does Now

People don’t just seek car servicing in Singapore due to engine problems, more often than not it’s due to exterior damage from different kinds of dirt like grease, grime, and bird poop. When left unattended for an extended period of time, they can cause serious paint damage on your car. Avoid the stress and unnecessary expenses by keeping your vehicle clean.  Having said that, another huge benefit that ceramic coating for vehicles brings to the scene is the hydrophobic protection. If you don't know what it refers to, it basically has everything to do with preventing water and dust from contacting the surface. While it obviously cannot block liquid, dust or dirt from sticking to the car, ceramic coating offers protection that minimizes the amount of water and dust that attaches to the surface. This will make your car cleaner and flashier - even after a drive in the morning rain.

Paint coatings are relatively new and are one of the up and coming leaders to car detailing in the automobile industry. It serves as an all in one protective layer to a car’s paintwork and UV ray protection is included in its specifications along with many others. It is able to keep your car’s paint looking polished, comparable to that of a showroom standard car and the best thing is that no re-application is required at all as it is highly durable. With this paint coating in place, you will not need to go through the regular hassle of consistently finding sheltered parking lots or frequent waxing sessions for your car.