When it comes to keeping your new car or truck looking great, Ocala Car Audio in the heart of Marion County offers both paint protection film and ceramic coating solutions. Many of our clients don’t understand how these solutions work and are often confused by the marketing terminology that is associated with each. This article will explain the benefits of each solution and help you choose one or both to keep your vehicle looking great.
What Is Paint Protection Film?
Also known as a clear bra, paint protection film is a thin, transparent urethane film that we apply directly to your paint surface. Most of the films we use are six mils thick and offer protection against scratches and impact from gravel and stones, light scuffs in parking lots and staining from bug splatter and tree sap.
The film can be applied to the leading edge of your hood, the entire hood, the front bumper cover, your fenders, the back of the side view mirrors, door handle cups, door sills, the rear bumper or anywhere you are worried about damage to the vehicle. Some enthusiasts have us protect the entire painted surface of the vehicle to help keep it looking like new.
Modern films are constructed using adhesives that won’t yellow or dry out like old films. Our premium 3M Scotchgard Pro Series 4.0 film comes with a 10-year warranty against yellowing, bubbling, cracking and peeling.
What Are Ceramic Coatings?
Think of a ceramic coating like a high-technology synthetic car wax that lasts for years instead of months. Our coating solutions are applied to your vehicle paint after we polish out any scratches or swirl marks. The coating keeps your vehicle looking like it was just detailed and includes hydrophobic properties that help make washing the car or truck easy. Hydrophobicity is the same characteristic that causes rain and dew to roll off plant leaves.
Ceramic coatings do offer some protection against damage from improper washing techniques but aren’t thick enough to protect against physical impacts like a paint film. The coating does help to resist damage from bird droppings and harsh washing chemicals.
Which Is Right for My Vehicle?
If you spend a lot of time off-road or on the interstate, then the physical protection characteristics of a paint film can help to keep your car or truck looking like new. If you want that “just washed” look for your vehicle, then a ceramic coating is an ideal solution.
For the best of both worlds, we can apply the film to your vehicle to protect it from damage, then top it with a coating to make it easy to keep clean. Many clients report that they barely need any soap or a wash mitt to clean their coated vehicles — most of the dirt rinses off with water from a garden hose.
Protect Your Investment at Ocala Car Audio
If you want to keep your vehicle looking great, drop by Ocala Car Audio and speak to one of our product specialists. They will inspect your vehicle and work with you to create a protection solution that meets your requirements and application. For more information or to schedule a consultation, give us a call or send an e-mail using our online contact page.
A client from The Villages recently dropped into Ocala Car Audio to talk about a 2016 Ford F-150 stereo upgrade project. His wife wasn’t impressed with the sound of the factory stereo system. We discussed what she liked about the existing audio system and where they thought it could use improvement. After listening to their concerns, we proposed a fairly elaborate upgrade with a premium digital source unit interface, a high-quality DSP-equipped amplifier, new speakers and a subwoofer.
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Getting the sound you want is easy! Drop by Ocala Car Audio. We’ll look up your vehicle and confirm which audio system it has, then explore the upgrade options available for that application. Audison breaks everything down into easy-to-understand performance levels from 2 through 10. You can improve clarity with a new set of speakers or upgrade everything, including the front and rear speakers, and the subwoofers, and add an amplifier with DSP to create an amazingly lifelike listening experience.
Audison has spent years designing, testing and perfecting our sound system upgrade solutions. We created a BMW and Mini-specific 4-inch component and coaxial speaker sets with the mounting hardware required for quick and efficient installations. Under seat subwoofer upgrades are available with 2 or 4 ohm voice coils to match to the amp of your choice for maximum performance. We even have vehicle-specific wire harnesses that make it easy to connect an Audison Prima AP bit amplifier to factory wiring without the need to cut anything.
Ocala Car Audio offers three different financing options to make purchasing the car audio and vehicle accessory upgrades you want quick and easy. If you are after a new radio with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, speakers and an amplifier for your Harley-Davidson or want to have the windows of the family SUV tinted, we carry a full line of products that deliver exceptional value and performance. Let’s take a look at how 
Whether you already have a Chevron or Texaco credit card issued by Synchrony Car Care or are interested in getting a new card, Synchrony offers up to 6 months to pay on purchases between $300 and $750, and 12 months on larger purchases. The best part is that you can use your Synchrony Car Care card at businesses like Summit Racing, AAMCO Transmissions, Maaco, Pep Boys, Discount Tire or many of the Jenkins dealerships in the area for other automotive services. Drop by and ask us for details on what you can purchase with your Synchrony card.
When it comes to getting great sound in your vehicle or on a motorcycle, Ocala Car Audio recommends Hertz Mille Pro speakers. Designed in Italy, Mille Pro component and coaxial speakers offer exceptionally smooth frequency response, excellent detail and great output capabilities. Whether you’re rocking out to your favorite bands or relaxing with jazz or classical music on a long drive, great speakers are a crucial component in recreating your music accurately.
Systems like the MPK 165.3 PRO and the impressive MPK 1650.3 PRO are considered among the best component speakers available. These systems combine premium technologies like the V-Cone woofer and Boundary Free Surround to offer smooth and detailed midrange performance with excellent midbass impact.
Ocala Car Audio offers leather upgrades for classic and late-model car, truck and SUV seating surfaces. Whether you’ve put your trusted daily driver through the wringer or want to add some style and a personal touch to your weekend cruiser, we have a solution for nearly every application. Let’s look at a few of the options available to make the interior of your vehicle look like new.
Our leather upgrades aren’t just slip-on generic seat covers. We provide a complete upholstery replacement solution. Each seat will be removed from your vehicle and disassembled on a workbench. The existing upholstery is removed, and we check the condition of the brackets and springs. New leather upholstery is sewn together using templates specific to the year, make, model and trim level of your vehicle. Finally, we install the new upholstery and work it into position for a wrinkle-free fit that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. The result is the type of perfection you have come to know and expect from Ocala Car Audio.
You have your choice of more than 100 leather colors. We can source perforated duo-tone leathers, tooled leather, exotic synthetics and super-soft suede materials. Pick the color you want or choose a two-tone design in a pattern that suits you. We can add an accent piping or stitching color for a little extra style, or you can choose custom embroidery and embossing for a unique, modern look. Diamond or double-diamond stitching is also available or the center panels. If you have a Jeep or want a rugged off-road look for your truck, we can provide authentic Realtree AP-XTRA and MAX-5 patterned synthetic leather materials.
Recently, a disabled Veteran client of Ocala Car Audio was at the shop, and we were talking about ways to support our Veterans. The client is an active member in several Veterans groups including the 
Our founder, Parish Tanner, is an avid biker. He not only owns and rides several Harleys, but he is an avid member of the motorcycle community. The bike is a 1991 Harley-Davidson FLHT that was purchased by Ocala Car Audio. It is being restored and upgraded thanks to the generous product, service and financial support of the following local businesses:
If you follow Parish on Social Media, it’s clear that he is passionate about Ocala and Marion County. Parish said “Our Vets must be respected and honored, and never discarded or forgotten. They are the men and women who put their lives in harm’s way and allow us to live the lives we do.” If you are interested in our project to support our Veterans through the Harley-Davidson FLHT or Nissan truck giveaway, drop by Ocala Car Audio and speak with Parish or send an e-mail using our contact page.
If you own a 1998 through 2013 Harley-Davidson FLH cruiser with the batwing fairing, the new Metra 95-HDIF is now available at Ocala Car Audio to make 
The 95-HDIF makes upgrading your Harley sound system easier than ever. The stock radio location allows for a Single-DIN radio chassis. While there are many radio options available in that size, they don’t compare to what’s available from a Double-DIN radio.
With the warm weather upon us, now is the time to bring your bike to Ocala Car Audio to talk about building a better sounding 
Imagine building a drag racing bike with a custom motor and chassis, then picking a touring tire to put that power to the ground. It’s not going to work! Speakers are like tires — they are what connects you to your music. Premium speakers can handle incredible amounts of power while continuing to sound great. Our upgraded speakers also happen to sound amazing. Your music will be more detailed and accurate at all volume levels.
Whether you need a set of replacement speakers or a full custom audio system,