To maintain the proper shiny look of the new motorbike many people tried bike lamination and bike coating without knowing the pros and cons of each process. So let’s talk about the full detail of bike lamination vs bike coating. And then you can easily decide which one is best for your bike paint.
So if you have a new bike and luckily your old bike’s paint is still holding up and you want to protect your bike from any type of scratches then one of these two processes will help you to protect your bike paint.
Many people are confused between PPF(Paint Protection Coating) and PPC (Paint Protection Film).
Bike Lamination vs Bike Coating
Bike Lamination
Lamination is also known as PPF (Paint Protection Film).
Lamination also protects your bike paint, in lamination a transparent sheet applies to your bike parts.
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Sometimes it is applied on a full bike or sometimes only on the bike tank, but my recommendation is to apply it only on the Tank part of your bike.
No matter whether you have a Glossy bike or a matte bike, lamination is available for all types of bikes.
In PPF (Paint Protection Film) there is a 3m Lamination that is a very famous standard brand.
Lamination For Matte Bike
Yes, for matte bikes there is matte lamination available in the market. For Glossy bikes, you can use any type of lamination.
Lamination For Chrome Bike
Lamination for chrome bikes is also available but remember you should not leave your bike under direct sunlight because the elasticity of lamination gets damaged and stuck with the paint. Change the lamination timely.
Benefits & Lasting Of Lamination
Protect your bike paint from dust and minor scratches. It stays 5 to 6 months if you follow the instruction
Cost of Bike Lamination
Bike lamination price may vary on area & quality. But approx. it can charge you around Rs.500 to 5000/-.(Depending on the bike’s part and quality).
Pros of Bike Lamination | Advantages of Bike Lamination
- Protect your bike paint from dust and minor scratches
- Available for glossy, matte, and chrome bikes.
- Affordable
Cons of Bike Lamination | Disadvantages of Bike Lamination
- If you do not follow the lamination instruction then maybe the lamination will be stuck with your bike paint or also the chances of peeling off the paint will increase.
- Don’t go with the lamination for too long, otherwise, it will damage the paint.
- In the long term the lamination becomes yellowish.
Bike Coating
Normally two coatings are very famous in the market that is Teflon coating and ceramic coating there are also many other types of coating available in the market like nano-coating, titanium coating, and many others.
Two very famous bike coatings:
| 1. Teflon Coating | 2. Ceramic Coating. |
1. Teflon Coating
Teflon coating is a process in which a protective layer forms on your bike paint areas which are a good option to protect your bike paint against rust, corrosion, and abrasion.
A good quality Teflon coating can also improve the appearance of a bike by giving it a glossy and smooth finish that is easy to clean and maintain.
The chemical name of Teflon Coating is polytetrafluoroethylene (poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene)
Teflon Coating is very easily available in the market even if you can do the Teflon coating in your nearest showroom.
Benifits & Lasting Of Teflon Coating
It stays 5 to 6 months if you follow the instruction, I mean coating instructions. Small scratches will be removed in the Teflon coating.
Cost of Teflon Coating
Teflon Coating cost you around Rs.400-1500/- and also depends on your area.
Pros of Teflon Coating | Advantages of Teflon coating
- Protect your bike paint from corrosion, and abrasion.
- Minor scratches will be wiped off.
- Affordable.
Cons of Teflon Coating | Disadvantages of Teflon Coating
- If you have a matte bike then you should never try Teflon coating because the coating will destroy the matte charms.
- Not for the long term.
2. Ceramic Coating.
Ceramic coating is a process in which a protective layer forms on your bike paint areas which are a good option to protect your bike paint against rust, corrosion, and abrasion. Just like TC.
But ceramic coating is very expensive and is mostly liked by car owners.
Benefits & Lasting Of Ceramic Coating
Protect your bike & car paint from rust and UV rays. Ceramic coating will last 1-2 years.
Cost Of Teflon coating
Teflon Coating cost you around Rs.3,000-10,000/- and also depends on your area.
Pros of Ceramic Coating | Advantages of Ceramic Coating
- Protect bike paint in harsh weather and Uv rays.
- Good for the long term.
Cons of Ceramic Coating | Disadvantages of Ceramic Coating
- Not for matte bikes.
- Expensive.
Summary
| BIKE LAMINATION | TEFLON COATING | CERAMIC COATING | |
| GLOSSY BIKES | Available | Available | Available |
| MATTE BIKES | Available | NA | NA |
| CHROME BIKE | Available | NA | NA |
| DURATION | 5-6 Months | 5-6 Months | 1-2 Years |
| COST | Rs.500-5,000/ | Rs.400-1500/ | Rs.3,000-10,000/ |
Scamming in the field of coating is very high.
Q. Which coating is better for bikes?
A Teflon coating will be the best option for your bike to protect the bike paint.
Q. Is ceramic coating good for bikes?
Yes, but it cost a little high.