321-231-8434
info@superiordetailer.com
While ceramic coatings offer exceptional protection for your car's paintwork, there are certain factors they won't shield your vehicle from, especially in a state like Florida. From ongoing construction on the roads to the abundance of beach sand and rocks, Florida presents unique challenges that can take a toll on your car's exterior. In this blog, we'll explore what ceramic coatings won't protect your car from and highlight the importance of considering additional measures, such as paint protection film (PPF), to safeguard your investment.
Florida's Road Construction and Debris:
Florida is no stranger to road construction, with ongoing projects and maintenance work happening year-round. This means your car is constantly exposed to debris, gravel, and other road hazards that can cause chips, scratches, and damage to the paintwork. While ceramic coatings provide a strong barrier against environmental contaminants, they may not be enough to prevent damage from flying debris on the roads.
Beach Sand and Rocks:
With its miles of coastline and beautiful beaches, Florida is a paradise for beachgoers. However, the sand and rocks brought onto the roads by vehicles and winds can wreak havoc on your car's paintwork.Ceramic coatings offer some protection against abrasions and minor scratches, but they may not be sufficient to shield your car from the abrasive effects of beach sand and rocks.
The Role of Paint Protection Film (PPF):
When it comes to comprehensive protection for your car's paintwork, paint protection film (PPF) is the gold standard. PPF is a transparent, self-healing film that adheres to the surface of your car, providing a durable shield against chips, scratches, and other damage. While PPF is the best option for complete protection, even a minimum coverage of PPF can make a significant difference in preserving the high-impact areas of your car, such as the front bumper, hood, and side mirrors.
While ceramic coatings offer valuable protection for your car's paintwork, it's essential to be aware of their limitations, especially in a state like Florida where road construction and beach debris pose significant challenges. Consider supplementing your ceramic coating with additional measures like paint protection film (PPF) to ensure comprehensive protection for your vehicle. By taking proactive steps to safeguard your investment, you can enjoy a pristine and well-protected car for years to come, even in Florida's challenging environment. When it comes to protecting the value of your vehicle PPF and Ceramic Coating work hand and hand together and although they both serve different purpose together they are the dream team for your vehicle.
At Superior Detailer, our goal is to ensure that your vehicle receives the protection it deserves, so you can enjoy peace of mind wherever the road takes you.
info@superiordetailer.com
Our mission is to provide the highest level of fine auto detailing services with 100% customer satisfaction. Our #1 priority is YOU and your vehicle. We take a one-on-one approach with all of our clients and build relationships based on honest work and integrity.
We are a team of professional detailers, internationally and locally trained. Working closely together, each of our individual strengths complement each other and create an exceptionally well-rounded team. We are Superior Detailer! Owner, Steven Fritz, started his detailing career in 2002 at a Central Florida car wash. In 2008 he founded Superior Detailer LLC as a high-end mobile detailing business. He has been perfecting the art of fine automobile detailing ever since. What started as a small mobile detailing business has turned into a family business in a state-of-the-art detailing studio in Downtown Orlando.
As the owner and founder, Steven invests his soul and passion for automobiles into every vehicle that he touches. He is an avid car enthusiast with over 19 years of high-end detailing experience, continuously educating himself on the latest products and techniques. He has trained at NXT, is XPEL factory trained, and a Modesta Verified Installer. Steven's passion for automobiles and detailing has taken him all over the world, even detailing in Europe and the Middle East. Steven is the creative mind behind all SD detailing processes and procedures. Steven is also an amateur photographer and takes nearly every photo that you see on this website and our social media platforms. In his spare time he enjoys photography, cycling, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Kim, and their two animals.
Kim, Steve’s wife, joined the team part-time in 2013. Since then, her detailing skills have evolved to include paint protection film application, Modesta coatings, and polish work. Kim is a factory-trained XPEL PPF installer, completed Intermediate Polishing Techniques at Rupes in Colorado, and received Modesta Verification in Budapest. She manages all aspects of the business with Steve to include website development and social media. Kim has a B.A. in English from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the SD team full time, she had a 15-year career as a Technical Writer and Proposal Specialist. Her hobbies include cycling, weightlifting, and traveling with her husband, Steve.
Guilherme (Gi) completes the SD team. Gi is an Auto Detailer from GSB Detailing in Brazil. He brings over 12 years of detailing experience to the SD team. His area of expertise is classic car detailing and restoration and he especially likes undercarriage detailing and restoration. Gi is an IDA Certified Detailer, became a BigFoot Systems Specialist at Rupes in Italy, and completed KockChemie 1k-Nano application training. He also completed the Sonax Glass Polishing online courses. Gi is extremely passionate about cars and his work, and strives for success every day. When he's not at the SD studio, Gi is detailing or working on his Mustang. He enjoys car shows, weightlifting, and spending time with his wife and dog in Orlando, FL.
The environment in which we work has a huge affect on the quality of work produced. For us, this means having two separate climate-controlled spaces to accommodate for spikes in heat and humidity. It means separating our high-end detailing services to prevent contamination in film and coating applications. Our Downtown Orlando studio is 5,600 sq. ft. of air conditioned space with 2,500 sq. ft. dedicated to clean PPF and coating applications.
We have an indoor wash bay with warm and deionized water. We utilize Rupes machines, LED overhead lighting, and Scangrip/LED portable lighting. We have a 4-post lift, scissor lift, and QuickJacks portable car lifts. Our spaces are separately outfitted with right LED lighting for the specific work being performed. We have CCTV security cameras inside and out, with 24-hr armed on-property security monitoring.
Come see why we are Superior!
111 W. Pineloch Avenue STE 6, Orlando, FL info@superiordetailer.com
+1 321.231.8434
© Superior Detailer LLC, 2023. All rights reserved.
