Why a Ceramic Coating is ESSENTIAL for your new vehicle

March is one of the busiest months of the year for new car registrations in the UK, with manufacturers releasing updated models and thousands of drivers taking delivery of brand-new vehicles. From performance cars and prestige saloons to SUVs and supercars, protecting a new car from day one has never been more important.

Lamborghini Murcielago coated by Bespoke Detail

At Bespoke Detail, we are proud to be the one of the largest detailing companies in West Lothian and the UK and are honoured to be a Centre of Excellence for professional vehicle detailing and ceramic coatings. Trusted by enthusiasts, collectors and daily drivers alike, our purpose-built facility is designed to protect new vehicles properly — with the worlds most advanced ceramic and graphene coatings.

IGL Kenzo 10 year Graphene Coating

If you’re taking delivery of a new car in March 2026, here’s everything you need to know about protecting it correctly.

How to Protect a New Car

The most effective way to protect a new car is to apply a professional-grade ceramic coating as early as possible — ideally before the vehicle is exposed to real-world driving conditions. One of the most important points to consider are prep and coating quality. For example a dealership will never have the time or skillset to prepare a vehicle to the standards that we do and they will also apply a protectant which is as lucrative as possible to them not the best product available. Well that’s if they even bother to apply it at all!

Despite being “new”, factory paintwork is often:

• Soft and unprotected

• Exposed to contamination during transport and storage

• Marked with light swirls from dealership washing

At Bespoke Detail, every new vehicle undergoes:

• Safe wash and decontamination

• Inspection under professional lighting

• Single stage correction

• Application of world leading ceramic coatings

New Car Ceramic Coatings

This creates a durable protective layer that shields the paint from UV damage, road salt, brake dust, traffic film and environmental fallout.

Do New Cars Really Need Paint Protection?

Yes — and this surprises many new owners.

Modern water-based paints used by manufacturers are thinner and softer than older finishes. While they look reasonable condition when new they are susceptible to:

• Swirl marks

• Light scratching

• Bird droppings and bug etching

• Premature fading

A new car without protection will begin to degrade almost immediately. An IGL Coatings Ceramic coating locks in the paintwork’s condition from the start, preserving the “new car” look for years rather than months and provides you with extremely easy maintenance of the vehicle moving forward due to the incredible self cleaning abilities they offer.

water beading from a high quality ceramic coating

Is It Worth Paying for Paint Protection on a New Car?

For most owners, paint protection is one of the best-value upgrades you can make to a new vehicle.

Ceramic coating:

• Reduces long-term maintenance costs

• Minimises the need for paint correction later

• Retains Gloss and paint condition for years

• Makes washing quicker and safer

For performance, prestige and sports cars — and especially high-value vehicles — the cost of professional paint protection is minimal compared to the long-term benefits.

What Is the Best Paint Protection for a New Car?

The best paint protection depends on how the car is used, but for most new vehicles in 2026, ceramic coating is the gold standard.

At Bespoke Detail, we use industry-leading ceramic coatings that offer:

• Multi-year durability

• Extreme gloss and depth

• Hydrophobic, self-cleaning properties

• Resistance to chemical staining and UV damage

High Solids IGL Graphene Coating

Unlike short-term sealants or dealership “paint protection”, professional ceramic coatings create a covalent bond to the paintwork, providing genuine long-term protection rather than a cosmetic layer. Our Coatings are also rated on the hardness scale at 9H and 10H meaning they are double the tensile strength of a modern paint system.

What Does Protecting My Car From New Do to Its Value and Appearance?

Protecting your car from new has a significant impact on both appearance and resale value.

A professionally protected vehicle will:

• Retain deeper gloss and colour clarity

• Reduces swirl marks and defects over time

• Stronger resale value

• Reduce maintenance times and costs

Whether you plan to keep your car for three years or ten, maintaining exceptional paint condition helps preserve value and pride of ownership.

Why Choose Bespoke Detail?

Bespoke Detail is not a mobile valeting service or a dealership add-on. We are a trusted, established detailing studio and Centre of Excellence in this space, operating from one of the largest and most advanced detailing facilities in the UK, right here in West Lothian.

We work with:

• Daily driven performance cars

• Prestige and luxury vehicles

• Sports cars and supercars

Every vehicle is treated with the same attention to detail, using proven processes, specialist equipment and world-class products.

BMW M3 Touring Ceramic Coating

Taking Delivery of a New Car in March 2026?

If you’re collecting a new vehicle this March, now is the perfect time to protect it properly.

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📩 Contact our team to discuss ceramic coating and new car protection packages tailored to your vehicle.