History

This section looks at how ceramic coatings developed and how they came to be used in automotive paint protection. Originally adapted from industrial and aerospace applications, early coatings focused on durability and resistance rather than appearance. As the technology evolved, formulations were refined to suit modern automotive clear coats, balancing protection, gloss, and usability. Understanding this progression helps explain what today’s coatings can - and cannot - realistically achieve. To see how these materials are applied in practice, our long-term ceramic coating solutions explain how modern coatings are used on real vehicles.