Revivify & Ceramic Coatings
Revivify & ceramic coatings in North County San Diego
Revivify is a self-healing paint protection coating, and it is not a traditional ceramic coating. Where ceramic cures hard, Revivify stays flexible, so light swirls and minor wash scratches heal instead of staying in the finish. A to D Car Care in North County San Diego is listed in Revivify's installer directory and hand-applies Revivify with a professional process that makes it more like a brand-new layer of clear coat. A to D also offers ceramic coatings.
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What it is
Is Revivify a ceramic coating?
No. Revivify is not a traditional ceramic coating, and it is not applied and leveled the same way. A professional application process makes it a high-end level of paint protection, more like a brand-new layer of clear coat, with durability and performance that A to D compares to paint protection film.
How it works
How is a Revivify coating applied?
A Revivify coating goes on as a liquid and is applied by hand, panel by panel, by a certified installer. The paint is prepared first: washed, decontaminated, and, where it has swirls or light scratches, corrected with a machine polisher, because a coating locks in whatever finish is underneath it.
Once applied, Revivify cures into a flexible protective layer rather than a hard, glass-like shell. That flexibility is what lets it self-heal: minor swirls and wash marring relax and disappear with heat, such as warm sun, warm water, or a heat gun. A coated surface is also easier to wash, because water and dust have a harder time sticking to it. A to D Car Care is listed in Revivify's installer directory and hand-applies Revivify at its Bonsall shop, alongside traditional ceramic coatings for owners who prefer them.
Self-healing
What does self-healing mean on a coating?
A self-healing coating is flexible enough that light swirls and minor wash scratches disappear instead of becoming a permanent part of the finish. A to D reports no more swirls and no more minor wash scratching on its Revivify customers' cars, which are still self-healing more than two years later.
Ceramic
Does A to D still offer ceramic coatings?
Yes. A to D's ceramic coating service provides long-lasting protection for your vehicle's paint, using only high-quality ceramic coatings to keep the vehicle protected from the elements.
Before you coat
Do I need paint correction before a coating?
Usually, yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so swirls and scratches should be corrected first. A to D specializes in both paint correction and hand-applied coatings.
Compare
Revivify vs. ceramic coating: what's the difference?
The short version, from the Revivify vs. ceramic comparison A to D shares with customers:
| Feature | Revivify | Ceramic coating |
|---|---|---|
| Feel of the coating | Flexible | Hard |
| Self-healing | Yes: light swirls and wash scratches heal | No |
| Lifespan | Built to be the longest-lasting option | Lifespan is often oversold |
Comparison as published on A to D Car Care's website.
All of these cars have been coated with Revivify for over two years now. I stay in contact with most all of these customers. Not one failure, not one return, and not any complaints from any of our customers all over America.”
The work
Recent work from A to D
FAQ
Revivify & Ceramic Coatings questions
Is Revivify better than ceramic coating?
Revivify is flexible and self-healing, while ceramic is hard and does not self-heal. A to D says Revivify is built to be the longest-lasting option, and its Revivify customers' cars are still self-healing more than two years after coating.
Is A to D Car Care a Revivify installer?
Yes. A to D Car Care at 5735 Galloway Pl in Bonsall, CA is listed in Revivify's installer directory and hand-applies Revivify coatings.
Does Revivify remove scratches?
Revivify's self-healing coatings heal light swirls and minor wash scratches. Deeper scratches should be corrected before the coating goes on.
How do I book a coating?
Book online through the A to D booking page, or call (949) 696-0700 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday are by appointment.
Other services
Full Detailing
A thorough interior and exterior clean with high-quality products, so the whole vehicle looks and feels new.
Interior Detailing
Deep cleaning of seats, carpets, and upholstery, then conditioning with safe, effective products.
Paint Correction
Machine polishing that removes swirls and light scratches before any coating goes on.
Headlight Restoration
Removes dirt, grime, and scratches from cloudy headlights for clearer lenses and better visibility.
Engine Detailing
Cleaning and degreasing to remove built-up grime, with optional engine dressing for shine.
Mobile Detailing
Professional detailing on site at your home or office, saving you the drive.
Book your detail
Ready to revive your ride?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call A to D with questions about your vehicle. Detailing is available at the shop in Bonsall or at your home or office across North County San Diego.
