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extremely clean. It has to be in order to keep debris from getting on the cars and under the wrap. That is no bueno.
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David had a hood set in the center of the room. On it were three finishes: unprotected paint, a vinyl wrapped section, and one strip with only ceramic coating.
David showed us how the vinyl wrap protected the hood from rock chips. Yes, he literally hit the hood with rocks. Then he showed us how the film can “self-heal” with heat. For this, he took a blow torch to
the vinyl. It was amazing to see the scratches from the rocks disappear.
Next David showed the water shedding qualities of a ceramic coating. Water on the ceramic treated section of the hood slid right off. The other two areas spotted up as the water clung to the untreated sections of the hood. So that’s how water spots happen. I’m suddenly digging this ceramic coating stuff.
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Many club members with various PIC styles of wraps on their cars showed
up at the event. The parking lot was a rolling showcase of Wrap Effects talent. Hoods, bumpers, and full body wraps were on display.
There was one comment David said that stuck out most in my mind. “Your paint will never get better than it is right now.” Point being, don’t wait. There could be a rock with your name on it driving home.
~ Deborah
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