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Buffing is a commonly misunderstood practice of many professional detailers and dealerships.  If you've seen buffing on our  list of services  and it has made you curious, you're probably not alone in having questions about the process. Here are a few common questions we get about our professional scratch removal service:  What's the difference between buffing and polishing?  Polishing is generally more abrasive than buffing, however, it is typically required because it levels the surface. Buffing removes the lines created by the brush-like polish and creates a bright, shiny surface. It is the most fatiguing and dangerous part of scratch removal: a good buffing job takes at least two hours, and the buffing wheel moves quickly. This is why it's wise to leave the job up to the professionals.  How does buffing work?  Before a detailer can start buffing the car, the surface should be nice and clean so that the buffer does not further impede debris into the...

Ceramic paint coating services are provided by Classy Chassis in Ashland, Ohio. If you've recently bought a new car from a dealership, you've probably been offered a paint protection program. Yet, you might be wondering what other options are out there, and if those services are really as great as your salesman is making them out to be. Ceramic coating is an alternative option, and the process involved is much more intricate than the service you'll get elsewhere. This isn't to say that local dealers are necessarily bad, but you'll get more for your money when you bring your vehicle to a professional ceramic coater.   Oftentimes, professional coaters are very knowledgeable and have enough experience to know that rushing the process is not going to result in a quality coating. They'll make sure your vehicle has a clean surface before application, and they'll allow the coating to cure properly. The difference isn't just in the careful attention to detail t...

      Paint sealants are a synthetic car wax, whilst they do a similar job to a traditional car wax in that a paint sealant will protect your cars paintwork finish, they do have a few unique properties of their own.  Detailed Porsche with Nano sealant coating.      Made from synthetic ingredients as opposed to natural waxes and plant extracts, the durability of plant sealants is enhanced to upwards of 6 months. Secondly, surface tension is reduced with paint sealants, whilst a car wax does a good job in shunning dirty water from paintwork, paint sealants shed water and grime far better. This means your car stays cleaner for longer and it's easier to maintain for future washes.      Now that we've gone over the basics of paint sealants, let's talk about Nano Sealant Paint Protection that is offered by Classy Chassis.     Nano Sealant will protect against harsh elements, eliminate waxing, has excellent durabi...

One of the easiest ways to understand ceramic coating is to look at it like a second layer of protection over your car’s clear coat. Its nanotechnology uses tiny particles to form a very thin, invisible layer, and seal the pores on your car’s finish. This is what causes your car to be hydrophobic, repelling water and keeping dirt off the surface. Ceramic coating is also resistant to UV, light scratches, and more. There are products on the market that are claim to be ceramic coating, but you won't get the same quality and long-lasting shine that you get with a professional ceramic coating. That’s because trained and certified professionals use expensive equipment and have the experience to give your car a very thorough detail. In addition, the products used by professionals are typically different quality than what you can buy off the shelf. Do keep in mind, to get the most out of ceramic coating, you’ll want to prep your car’s surface. That means a thorough wash and detailing wit...

There are many car owners who rely on the protection that a plain car wax can offer. They are satisfied with the protection that their car can get from thorough waxing after they have brought their car in to an auto service center. However, other car owners feel that a simple scratch may affect the entire value of their car and want better protection. Those car owners are on the right track. Simple waxing is not enough. We are going to look at a few reasons why waxing will not give the protection you want and offer you, the reader, another alternative. First, durability is an issue. Even the best car polish available does not last on the car’s surface for a long period. One proof that a car wax is the best is if it can be long-lasting and provides durability to the car’s surface. But most of the car wax products offered nowadays are not able to provide this feature, which makes these products unreliable for complete protection for the car’s surface. High gloss is not easily achieve...

In the last blog, we discussed ceramic coating paint protection . As far as protection for your vehicle goes, ceramic is the top level. It is more pricey and takes more time to apply and dry. Nano Sealant is like the silver to the gold standard of ceramic coating. It is still fantastic and great for your vehicle. Nano Sealant will protect against harsh elements, eliminate waxing, has great durability and gloss, but not quite as shiny as the ceramic coating, but it will still enhance the resale value of your vehicle. Nano Sealant, like ceramic coating, adds additional protection to your car’s exterior and helps keep it looking like-new with comparatively minimal maintenance. The coating achieves this result by making your vehicle more resilient and easier to clean. The Nano Sealant will also protect your vehicle from oxidation from the sun's rays, keeping your paint brighter and more vibrant. We had also discussed in the previous blog about what ceramic coating does not do, and...

You buy a new car and it looks gorgeous! Shiny, smooth, flawless. You vow to take the best care of it, and you wash and wax religiously, doing your best to keep bugs, tree sap, and road grime from hurting your baby. But, the world is a cruel place, and even the best intentions fall to the wayside. How do you bring back the glorious look of that shiny new car? Ceramic paint protection is a fantastic option. So let's go over what it does (and doesn't do) first. In short, a ceramic coating adds additional protection to your car’s exterior and helps keep it looking like-new with comparatively minimal maintenance. The coating achieves this result by making your vehicle more resilient and easier to clean. If a vehicle is often exposed to the sun, its paint will begin to oxidize, resulting in dulled and faded paint. A layer of ceramic coating protects a vehicle’s paint from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, thereby reducing the amount of oxidization. Ceramic coating has a lot of ben...