Nanotech in Car Coatings: The Future of Paint Protection

The buzz around nanotechnology is huge (even though it’s all about manipulating the tiniest of molecular particles). If, like us, you’re obsessed with keeping your ride’s paintwork in tip-top condition, then the upcoming years are set to be exciting times.

You likely already know about the various advanced paint protection options available, like nano ceramic coating and self-healing PPF. These have already revolutionized how we look after our vehicles, offering unrivalled protection against:

• UV damage.
• Chemical attacks (bird droppings, tree sap, acid rain, etc.).
• Stone chips.
• Environmental salt damage.
• Light scratches and paintwork damage.
• Paint fade.
• Corrosion.

Plus, hydrophobic properties mean that they repel water, dirt, and grime to make cleaning far less labor-intensive and banish the soul-destroying task of regular waxing to the archives of history.

But enough about the past. It’s the future that’s looking truly exciting…

Get Ready for the Sci-Fi Age of Nanotechnology in Vehicle Coating

As awareness of today’s advanced ceramic coatings and PPF has increased, the demand for professional installation has exploded. Not only do cars that have been treated look incredible, but they retain their value over the years, making them far more valuable and desirable when the time comes to trade. 

High-end paintwork protection options last anything from five years upwards, but improvements are already available that can extend this to seven or even eight years with the right choice of product and some intermediate tweaking from your installer during the latter years.

Other exciting advances that are already in the pipeline include:

• Increased self-healing properties: Certain high-grade PPF coatings already have the ability to heal small areas of damage. The application of heat, such as the sun or a warm wash, causes the molecules in the surface to realign back to their original form, filling in and removing small whirl marks and swirls like magic. We expect to see big improvements in this area, ushering in a new era for less time-intensive paintwork care (not to mention reducing the stress of seeing yet another mark to be corrected on the gleaming façade of your pride and joy).
• More sustainable products: There’s a big drive towards more eco-friendly products, creating coatings that offer cutting-edge properties but without the toxins associated with harmful chemicals. 
• The integration of smart sensors: Now we’re getting truly into the realms of sci-fi, with the advent of smart coatings that can alert you to maintenance as and when it’s needed. Just imagine… A ping on your watch for a bird dropping that needs to be washed off, a cell phone reminder that you’ve left your car parked in direct sunlight for too long in 40+ degrees, or even a daily message to tell you about the health span of the ceramic coating or PPF in general.

As the tech advances and production becomes more streamlined, the cost of car coating applications will decrease. We also expect to see better DIY options hitting the market. While they will never match the quality and longevity of a professional installation, these can be a good, inexpensive way to add an extra layer of protection in the shorter term.

If, like us, you’re keen to take full advantage of the latest advances in nanotech car coatings, then these are exciting times. The ultimate protection today is a combination of both PPF and ceramic coating, which provides physical protection from damage as well as all the maintenance benefits of UV protection and easier cleaning. Plus, that inimitable “just-off-the-production-line” gleam that lasts and lasts.

We’d love to chat if you’re looking for any advice about paintwork protection. Check out our services at https://www.autosupershield.com/ and hit us up today for a no obligation discussion.