What Should I Use to “Boost” My Ceramic Coating?

Products called boosters, toppers and maintenance sprays usually serve the same basic purpose: refreshing an existing ceramic coating. Here’s what they can—and cannot—do.

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Quick Answer

Use a Coating-Compatible Ceramic Maintenance Spray.

For most coated cars, look for a ceramic maintenance spray that is compatible with the existing coating and the vehicle’s finish. Use it after washing and apply it according to the manufacturer’s directions. Whether the bottle says “booster,” “topper” or “maintenance spray” matters far less.

Dr. Beasley's ceramic spray coating Bead Hero spraying onto a red car hood
Product Terminology

Booster, Topper or Maintenance Spray?

In practice, these names usually describe the same basic kind of product. These are spray products applied over an existing ceramic coating to restore slickness, gloss and water behavior while adding a temporary layer of protection. Different manufacturers simply use different names.

Water beads on a paint surface treated with Bead Hero.

What It Does

  • Restores slickness, gloss and water behavior
  • Adds a temporary protective layer over the coating
  • Helps maintain an intact coating between major applications

Applying a ceramic coating

What It Does Not Do

  • Remove contamination from a clogged coating
  • Repair or rebuild a ceramic coating that has failed
  • Eliminate the need for regular, careful washing

Free Printable Decision Tool

Don’t Use the Wrong Product. Understand What Your Coating Needs.

Understand when a coating needs a maintenance treatment, what the benefits and limitations of a coating booster are, then choose the right one for you. This guide will help you:

Diagnose what your ceramic coating needs to keep performing

Match the product to your maintenance goal, surface and application method

Decide whether to clean, boost or prepare the vehicle for recoating

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