PRACTICAL GUIDE
Is ceramic coating worth it for a BYD?
Ceramic coating can be worthwhile if easier cleaning and keeping the finish looking good are your main aims. Compare the preparation, aftercare and total price with a simpler sealant before buying; the coating still needs washing and will not prevent stone chips or make the paint scratch-proof.
- Decide whether you want easier washing, cosmetic gloss or impact protection.
- Ask the installer to assess the paint before quoting preparation work.
- Get the product, preparation, price, warranty and aftercare in writing.
- Compare a conventional sealant or targeted paint-protection film where appropriate to your aim.
- Choose a package you can maintain with the specified washing and contaminant-removal routine.
What to expect
The written quote states the paint preparation, named product, expected finish, limitations and aftercare. Choose it for those stated benefits rather than expecting protection from every scratch or stone impact.
If that did not work
If the installer cannot explain the preparation or aftercare, get a clearer quote before proceeding. Ask a paint specialist about damage or uncertain previous repairs rather than coating over them.
What are you paying for?
Ask how much of the quote is cleaning and paint correction, and which benefits and duration the actual coating product promises. Deal with existing damage before covering it; a coating is not a paint repair.
Keep the care routine
Use suitable washing products and remove contamination promptly. The linked RAC washing advice remains useful whichever protection you choose.
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Source: RAC Drive · Gtechniq coating guidance. Checked 22 October 2026.