Posts in Paint Protection
Wax On, Wax Off (Forever). Why Wax Is No Longer Relevant. Why Use PPF Or Ceramic Coatings?

The Battle For Paint Protection

We talk all of the time about our different paint protection options, which include Ceramic Pro, Opti-Coat, Sportcoat Pro and Paint Protection Film. However, what may not always be clear is what the difference is between these products. What’s the difference between a ceramic coating, traditional auto wax, sealants, films and clear bras?

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October Promotion: 10% Off Clear Bras, Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Pro and Sportcoat Pro

**OCTOBER 2019 PROMO: From October 1-31, 2019, Capitol Shine is offering 10% off Clear Bras, Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Pro and Sportcoat Pro. Mention promo code “OctoberProtection” when scheduling HERE**

Over the years, Capitol Shine has transformed from an auto detailing shop offering hand washes and interior shampoos into a one-stop, full-service detailing, paint correction and paint protection company.

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Scratch Resistant, Anti-Corrosive, UV Resistant, Self-Cleaning, Hydrophobic: Why Ceramic Pro Reigns Supreme

Simply put, Ceramic Pro is a permanent nanoceramic protective coating, not a traditional wax or sealant. It protects against minor scratches, graffiti, dirt, aging, premature oxidation, weathering, road salt, rock chips, bugs, bird droppings and even acid rain. It offers excellent scratch, thermal (1382 degrees), UV, oxidation, corrosion and chemical resistance.

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New Car Paint Defects

When choosing a new car, many people assume that just because a car is on a dealership lot it means that it’s in mint condition. The interior leather looks crisp and the paint looks shiny and new…you already know where we’re heading with this topic – just because the paint is new does not mean it isn’t damaged; what we refer to in the auto detailing industry as “paint defects.”

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Protect Your Wheels

At Capitol Shine/Ceramic Pro DC,  we talk a lot about protection for your paint, but what about protection for your wheels? In cities like Arlington, D.C. and Bethesda, parallel parking can take a toll on your wheels and tires, not to mention general wear and tear. Luckily, we can help protect your wheels using the same process we do with paint: Capitol Shine’s Ceramic Pro formula.

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See What Paint Protection Film Looks Like

One of the newest protection products we offer is Paint Protection Film, what many also call clear bras. Our films are extremely durable, can be removed and replaced, provide excellent rock chip protection and self healing effects. Xpel PFF is the industry’s first self healing paint protection film. Unlike other films, our paint protection films provide ultimate self-healing effects for a chip free bumper, scratch free hood, mirror caps, headlights, fog lamps and more.

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