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Articles and vides on how to maintain a matte finish car in its original appearance.
How Should I Care for My Ceramic Coating?
Well-maintained ceramic coatings last longer. Read this guide to get your questions answered, then download our quick reference PDF checklists and charts below!
How Often Should I Wash a Ceramic Coated Car?
A ceramic coating is not going to make it so you never have to clean your car. It just makes it easier to do so. In order to keep your coating lasting a long time, you need to wash it regularly — but just how often?
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Daily Driver: Every 2 Weeks
Daily driven ceramic coated cars should be washed every two weeks at the very least. This helps prevent road film build-up that can block water repellent behavior.
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Garage Queen: As-Needed
If you’re not driving your car regularly, washing too often will wear on the ceramic coating over time. Just wash as-needed, and only use a quick detail spray for dust removal.
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- Never wash more than necessary. Over-washing can cause micro-scratch patterns called “swirl marks”.
- Never use an automatic wash. Even if your car needs a wash ASAP, it’s best to wait until you can hand wash it. Automatic washes use abrasive bristles that scratch paint.
What Should I Use to Wash a Coated Car?
Using the wrong soaps, mitts, towels and techniques on a ceramic coated car can weaken the protection quickly. Here’s what to use to properly clean the coating without sacrificing durability.
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How Do I Know if My Coating is Still Working?
Ceramic coating not beading? You might be wondering if your coating has failed completely. Thankfully, that’s not always the case. There are a lot of different factors at play when it comes to coating performance. Here’s how to know whether your ceramic coating is still there.
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Wash
Start with a proper maintenance wash to remove dirt, traffic film and residue that may be blocking the coating’s performance.
Test
After washing, rinse the surface and inspect how water behaves. Look for strong, uniform beading or sheeting across the paint.
Boost
If water behavior remains weak after washing, apply a ceramic maintenance spray to restore slickness and reinforce protection.
Non-Beading Coatings Can Still Protect
Don’t assume your ceramic coating is gone just because the beading is. Water beading is just one aspect of the coating’s protection and can be restored easily!
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Drying Aid
Drying Aid
Maintenance Booster
Adds Lubrication During Drying
Reinforces Existing Protection
Used While Drying
Used After Washing & Drying
Reduces Towel Friction
Restores Slickness & Beading
Light Temporary Protection
Stronger Maintenance Protection
What Should I Use to “Boost” My Ceramic Coating?
Want your coating to bead like new again? You don’t need to apply a new one. Using a “booster” spray can refresh your protection quickly. But what is it actually doing, and which one should you use? Let me explain.
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