Kyiv studio · preparation ledger

Ceramic coating judged by its preparation, not its promises.

Paint depth readings, chemical decontamination and a written care plan, matched to salt, grit and freeze-thaw on Ukrainian roads. Coating is protection, never a substitute for physical paint film.

  • Winter road salt
  • Grit and tar
  • UV and freeze-thaw
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Inspector measuring paint depth on a dark grey car panel under workshop light
Paint depth is mapped panel by panel before any polishing stage begins.

Ukraine driving-condition risk matrix

Four exposures decide how a coating holds up here. Each row names the risk and the preparation or care response it demands.

Road salt

High

Rinse arches and underbody weekly from November to March; salt film dulls the coating and speeds edge corrosion.

Grit and gravel

Medium

Winter grit pits bumper and sill leading edges. Coating makes washing easier; it does not stop stone chips.

UV exposure

Medium

Summer sun oxidises bare clear coat. Coating slows dulling, and shaded parking still matters on the roof and bonnet.

Freeze-thaw

High

Cycles between frost and thaw trap moisture in seams. Inspect sills, door edges and boot gutters each spring.

The response order for each row sits in surface preparation. Warranty terms, coating class and inspection intervals are listed in the package ledger.

03 / Prep

Preparation is the product

Six recorded stages between arrival and cure. Each one is logged per panel, so the coating carries an audit trail.

  1. 01

    Paint depth measurement

    Gauge readings recorded on every panel before any abrasive step begins.

  2. 02

    Chemical decontamination

    Tar, iron and road film lifted first; clay is used only where the surface test calls for it.

  3. 03

    Polishing by condition

    The defect map decides pad and cut, not the package tier.

  4. 04

    Two-stage panel wipe

    Solvent wipe after polishing, so application starts on a residue-free surface.

  5. 05

    Controlled application

    Applied in a lit bay with temperature and humidity noted for the vehicle file.

  6. 06

    Cure handover

    Written cure window and first-wash date issued before the car leaves.

Inspection lamp over a dark bonnet with a marked clear-coat scratch and a paint depth gauge reading
Panel 4 inspection: scratch marked at 12 µm of clear coat, gauge reading 118 µm. No coating is booked until that panel is stable.
See how stage counts differ by package

05

Package comparison ledger

Compare like-for-like: prep-stage count, product class, dry film thickness, written warranty, winter-salt exposure, and maintenance interval.

Specification
Prep stages579
Product classSiO2 ceramic, single layerSiO2 with graphene additiveMultilayer graphene oxide
Dry film thickness1.2 µm2.0 µm2.8 µm
Written warranty2 years4 years6 years
Winter-salt exposure2 seasons4 seasons6 seasons
Maintenance intervalInspection every 6 monthsInspection every 6 monthsInspection every 12 months
From price₴18,400₴29,600₴44,900

Coverage depends on the terms, exclusions, and inspection schedule disclosed before booking. Ceramic coating does not prevent all scratches, chips, stains, or damage. See the preparation stages or request a quote.

Maintenance timeline for the Ukrainian driving year

Salt, grit, tar, UV and freeze-thaw each arrive in a season. The care interval below follows that rhythm, not a generic twelve-month calendar.

Routine wash Inspection or decontamination Seasonal risk peak
JanSalt rinse weekly
FebSalt rinse weekly
MarPost-winter strip wash
AprGrit and tar check
MayTwo-bucket wash
JunUV and pollen peak
JulHighway bug removal
AugCoating inspection
SepPre-winter wash
OctFreeze-thaw check
NovUnderbody rinse starts
DecSalt rinse weekly

The exact interval depends on the coating class and the terms stated in your package. Some packages require a documented annual inspection; others allow a longer gap. Read the written terms on the package ledger before you book, and keep wash receipts for warranty review.

Ceramic coating does not replace physical paint protection and does not prevent all scratches, chips or stains. Wash discipline is what preserves the result.

07 / FAQ

Questions we answer before you book

Preparation, warranty terms and maintenance limits, stated plainly. Where a claim is not covered, we say so here and not after the invoice.

Paint depth is measured panel by panel, then the surface is chemically decontaminated, clayed where bonded grit remains, polished according to condition, and wiped with a panel wipe. Coating goes on only after that inspection passes.

Comparing options? Read the package ledger or send your vehicle details.

Next step

Book a paint inspection before you pick a coating package.

We measure paint depth, note defects, and check for earlier repairs, then send a written scope with prep stages, coating class, warranty terms, and a price range. Nothing is scheduled until you approve that scope.

  • Vehicle make, model, and year
  • Current paint condition and any known bodywork
  • How the car is parked and driven through winter
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Warranty coverage, exclusions, and inspection intervals are disclosed before booking. Ceramic coating is not a replacement for physical paint protection and does not prevent every scratch, chip, or stain.