PPF (Paint Protection Film) is a transparent film with self-healing properties that is applied to the car bodywork to protect it from scratches and small dents. It is also known as Anti-Stone Film because it provides protection from pebbles and gravel, which can cause damage if splashed against the vehicle bodywork.

Ceramic Coating

Quartz coating is a liquid, a SiO2-based medium which protects painted automotive surfaces. It contains the solvents necessary to obtain a liquid consistency that eases overlaying on the paint surface, which will after application vaporize due to contact with oxygen. Traditional waxes contain, in most cases, the Carnauba wax of Brazilian palm trees, beeswax or KPS-type, synthetic waxes.

What are the natural properties of Waxes?

Natural waxes or mixtures of natural and synthetic waxes are characterized primarily by high oiliness resulting in a wet look finish. Yet the same property becomes the products’ disadvantage, because it is built upon delicate oils, so therefore it is not resistant to strong detergents used in a commercial car wash or even as ingredients in stronger car shampoos. Furthermore waxes are exposed to fast dissolution by chemical contaminants, road salt or bird droppings. Their oiliness, desirable in terms of appearance, translates also into a troublesome and tedious rubbing off the product after evaporation of the solvents. It may also leave smudges or off-white sediment that is hard to remove. Due to those reasons traditional waxes is now perceived as less efficient in the hierarchy of detailing products. Although they may temporarily add aesthetic value they cannot guarantee real, lasting protection.

What are the natural properties of Quartz Coatings?

Very high structural integrity of the quartz coating prevents damage by external factors, such as strong chemicals and detergents, bird droppings and road salt. The coating dissolves heavy degreasers, alcohol, removing tar substances or metallic particles and due to its specific thickness and substantial hardness it protects the automotive paint from light scratching and fogging. Moreover, it provides very high clarity and transparency, exposing details of the paint and finish.

What is the resistance to external factors?

The table below shows most frequently appearing factors by comparison in a scale from 1 to 10 (where the parameter 1 is a total failure, and 10 full protection against a specific factor).

Wax vs Quartz

Differences in everyday maintenance of an automobile

Apart from durability and resistance, the most vital area where quartz coatings manifest its superiority over waxes is in the everyday maintenance. Due to significant, self-cleaning properties of the coating, washing the car becomes much easier. Dirt adheres to the quartz layer more slowly than to the paint covered with wax, and its removal sometimes does often not even require detergents, only water pressure itself. The car which is quartz-protected may be washed with any products at any frequency, with much less fear of damage.

Conclusions

When taking into account all the characteristics required from a proper automotive coating, such as durability, efficiency in protecting the paint, easiness of everyday maintenance etc., ceramic quartz coating seems to be an obvious choice. Owing to the specific properties of silica, the base of products, you will have a guarantee of flawless appearance for your car for a very long time. What’s even better is that you will end up spending less money to upkeep your vehicle in the years to come!

Advantages of Ceramic Coating Products:

• Sacrificial layer of protection for your vehicle’s paint
• Say good-bye to waxing your vehicle for 1-5 years!
• Protects against weather induced fading, oxidation and hard water spotting
• Extreme shine that will last for 1-5 years!
• Incredibly hydrophobic features offers self-cleaning

It’s highly recommended to get the interior of your car professionally detailed at least twice a year.  Leaving dirt, grime and spills on your car’s leather, carpets or upholstrey will cause horrible staining, the longer grime is left inside your car, certain grime can become embedded, once this happens, it can only be improved NOT removed.   A clean interior will make you feel great! We realize every car’s interior need is different, that is why we give you three interior cleaning options to select from: Interior Quickie, Interior Exfoliation, Interior Deep clean.

Offered: – Interior Quickie

*Extra Soiled vehicles will incur additional charge.

• All instrument components are thoroughly cleaned: dashboard, air vents, console, steering wheel, knobs, door panels, cup holders, etc. We clean all the cracks and crevices. Once everything is nice and clean, we treat the dashboard with a UV protectant.
• All interior mirrors and windows are clean to perfection.
• 2 Stage Deep Vacuum techinque to remove all dirt and crumbs trhoughout your vehicle.
• Upholstery seats are deep vacuumed and leather seats are cleaned with pH balance leather cleaner.

Interior Exfoliation

*Hard to remove stains, red or wine stains and extra soiled vehicles will incur additional charge.

• All instrument components are thoroughly cleaned: dashboard, steering wheel, knobs, cup holders, air vents, console, etc. We clean all the cracks and crevices. Once everything is nice and dean, we treat the dashboard with a UV protectant.
• All interior mirrors and windows are clean to perfection.
• 2 Stage Deep Vacuum technique to remove all dirt and crumbs throughout your vehicle.
• Floorboard and mats are pre-treated with our cleaning solution to loosen dirt. Then our heat extractor is used to remove dirt. * No scrubbing is included in this service. Extra charge for stain removal.
• Leather seats are cleaned with our pH balance leather cleaner to remove dirt and oil safely.

Interior Deep Clean with Steam to kill germs and bacteria

*Hard to remove stains, red or wine stains and extra soiled vehicles will incur additional charge.

This is the only interior service that comes with steam cleaning for the best deep cleaning of your interior. This service will not only make your interior look great but will smell fresh because germs and bacteria has been removed!

1. All instrument components are thoroughly cleaned: dashboard, cup holders, steering wheel, knobs, air vents, console etc. We clean all the cracks and crevices.
2. Second cleaning is done with steam to ensure all dirt has been removed while killing germs and bacteria for a super, fresh, clean interior.
3. Once everything is clean, we apply our satin shine dressing to nourish and restore vinyl, plastic and rubber to its’ natural shine.
4. All mirrors and windows are clean to perfection.
5.  Two Stage deep vacuum technique to remove all dirt and crumbs throughout your vehicle: floorboard, mats and seats; on top of your seat, in-between your seats and underneath. Nothing is missed with this interior service.
6. Seatbelts are shampooed, then steam cleaned to remove germs.
7. Food and Brake Pedals will be cleaned to remove dirt.
8. Headliner is cleaned.
9. Floorboard, mats and seats are first pre-treated with our cleaning solution to loosen dirt. We lightly scrub to agitate dirt to bring it to the surface. It’s followed by our heat extractor and pH-balancing fiber rinse to remove the dirt and cleaning solution, improving the look of your carpets, seats or mats.
10. Once carpets has been shampooed, we steam clean them to remove germs and bacteria, serious deep cleaning!
11. Scotch-guard is applied to protect against future spills.
12. Leather seats are cleaned with our pH balance leather cleaner to remove dirt and oil safely, then steam cleaned to remove hidden dirt, germs and bacteria. Then, we apply our leather conditioner with Vitamin E to lubricate leather, keeping it from becoming brittle and dry. Our conditioner, preserve the strength, beauty and flexibility of old and new leather. Formulated with stain repellents and waterproofing agent that aid in the protection of your leather.
13. The trunk space is cleaned and deep vacuumed.

*Pet hair removal is not included in any of the above service: Pet hair removal depends on how difficult the per hair is to remove.

Additional Options

1. Exterior Wash Only: 100% Hand Wash of Exterior. Cleaning of tires, rims & windows, plus tire shine.

2. High-End Luxury Car Wash: Boutique Soft Soap, Purified Water, New Woolskin Wash Mit & Air Dry. Cleaning of tires, rims & windows, plus tire shine.

3. Exterior Wash N Wax Comobo Wash: 100% Hand Wash, Soap with a dose of gloss, cleaning of tires, rims & window, plus tire shine.

4. Exterior Wash with Carnuba Wax: 100% Hand Wash, Carnuba Wax. Cleaning of tires, rims & windows, plus tire shine.

5. Exterior Wash, Clay Bar Treatment, Carnuba Wax: 100% Hand Wash, Clay Bar Treatment & Carnuba Wax. Cleaning of Tires, Rims, Windows. Tire shine

6. Exterior Wash, Clay Bar Treatment, Sealant (6 months protection) 100% hand wash, clay bar treatment to remove damage contaminates from your clear coat which allows the wax to adhere to your car much better. Caranuba wax applies by hand or machine. Don’t worry about waxing for 6 months as the sealant will continue to protect once the wax wears off. Cleaning of tires, rims & window.s, tail pipes and tire shine.

7. NEW Exterior Wash, Clay Bar Treatment, Ceramic Pro Sport Ceramic Coating (6 months protection) 100% hand wash, clay bar treatment to remove damage contaminates from your clear coat and Ceramic Pro 6 months Coating. Cleaning of tires, rims & window.s, tail pipes and tire shine. The Ceramic Pro Package is great for those looking to get their feet wet with paint protection. It’s a high quality, hydrophobic, nano-ceramic paint coating. The Sport Package includes a six-month warranty and provides protection from tree sap, dirt, bugs and more. It offers a sleek, glossy finish and is very easy to clean. Dirt, debris and other road particles easily slide off the surface without the painstaking scrubbing an uncoated car would require. Ceramic Pro Package is a major step up from wax or sealant.

Remove/Improve swirl marks, hologram, marring, restore paint dullness. 100% hand wash, clay bar treatment to remove damage contaminates from your clear coat which allows the wax to adhere to your car much better. Polish to remove paint defects and significantly improve shine. The Ceramic Pro Package is great for those looking to get their feet wet with paint protection. It’s a high quality, hydrophobic, nano-ceramic paint coating. The Sport Package includes a six-month warranty and provides protection from tree sap, dirt, bugs and more. It offers a sleek, glossy finish and is very easy to clean. Dirt, debris and other road particles easily slide off the surface without the painstaking scrubbing an uncoa car would require. Ceramic Pro Package is a major step up from wax or sealant.

What is a Clay Bar?

Detail clay is the paint care secret of the Pros! That’s because detailing claycan remove most forms of paint contaminations. Use clay bar to rub away insects, tar, stubborn road grime, exhaust soot, surface rust, paint overspray,factory fallout and more, like magic! Invented in Japan in the late I 980s, automotive Detailing Clay is a paint cleaning system designed to safely and effectively remove bonded surface contamination that won’t budge when you wash the surface using a traditional wash method.The contamination is even difficult to polish off.

How do you know if detail clay is why should?

After a good wash, feel the paint’s surface. Rough spots and bumps mean contaminants, so you need a clay bar treatment to improve the health and the look of your car’s paint! Claying is a process that needs to be done prior to polishing to remove contaminants that have adhered to your paint and prepare your paint to accept car waxes, paint sealants, or coatings.

Why should I purchase a Clay Bar Treatment?

Every car finish shares a common enemy. This enemy, usually invisible, is relentless in its pursuit; it surrounds us in the air we breathe and your vehicle’s paint is engaged in battle with it from the time it rolls out of the factory gate. The enemy is airborne pollution and fall out. Regular washing cannot remove it and even paint polishing is highly inefficient at attacking it.

I have a new car, should I get the Clay Bar Treatment?

First of all, age does not matter! Many people think that a new car does not need to be clayed. This is not necessarily true.Contamination doesn’t care if your car is new or old. If your car is subjected to airborne contamination that has bonded to the surface it needs to be clayed. Just remember, even a new car has been subjected to several environments prior to the salesman handing you the keys. Your car started at the factory, sat on a lot waiting for transport via ship, train or truck, and then it sat on the lot waiting to be purchased. Who knows what was floating around the air on the long journey between the factory and your driveway?

We have found that snow foaming is the perfect first step to dramatically reduce swirl marks and micro scratches while washing modern clear coated paint. It’s effectively a pre-wash system that creates a thick, deep blanket of cleansing foam that gently dissolves and releases a lot of the grit and grime that has bonded to the paints surface. After letting the foam dwell, you blow it off with a strong jet of pressurised water. With it goes the vast majority of the potentially scratching contaminates.

This is why snow foaming has now become so popular with hardcore enthusiasts and professional detailers to do before hand-washing their cars. After a couple of years playing around with different foams and guns, we have created our own combination that we believe is quite perfect for a great Snow Job.

Have you checked your car Headlights lately?

Are your car’s headlights dull, cloudy or yellowish?

To improve your safety while driving, we can restore yellow, oxidized headlights to the clear brightness of new headlight without replacing them.

Headlights don’t get the credit they deserve. They are the eyes of your vehicle. They allow you to see at night and be seen by other motorists. Without them, you’d be blind. Over time, oxidation produces a discolored and hazy headlight which decreased the amount of light that can shine out, which significantly decreases your night vision and produces unsafe driving conditions.

That’s why keeping your headlights clean and clear is so important. Clear headlight lenses increase your safety and they improve the overall appearance of your vehicle.

Play it safe with headlight restoration, the life you SAVE may just be your own!  Our 3 stage wet sanding process will remove make your headlights look like new!

3 stage wet-sanding, sealant is applied to protect your headlight.

Many times it gets difficult to drive during the night due to haze Front windshield. We at Elite Car Studio use imported rubbing compound and pads that we polish with and clear the haze, hard water spots. That makes the vision clear adds to safety.