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Our multi-layerable, clear, liquid nano Ceramic coating has become the go to for protecting many vehicle owners paint, especially for car enthusiasts who want long term protection, so much to the extent that professional nano ceramic coatings are one of the quickest growing segments in the car industry with vehicle owners spending 1000's of Dollars each year just on auto paint correction and maintenance.
In addition to this arguments have risen about waxing a ceramic coated car, so can you wax a ceramic coated car? The answer is; Yes you can use waxes such as carnauba wax on a ceramic coated car but it’s not necessary. In this post we will go into the relationship between ceramic coatings and waxing services that we provide at Hypergloss in US, Texas.
Below in this blog we shall provide you with all the tips and details you need to know about waxing and professional grade ceramic coating, in order to keep your car looking showroom new.
Ceramic car coating provides a strong layer of protection that bonds to the surface of your vehicle. This means they are designed to repel contaminants, UV rays, water and more. But what happens when you put traditional car wax on top of this coating?
Waxing over a ceramic coated vehicle creates a secondary layer of protection. But since the ceramic coating already has hydrophobic properties, the wax won’t enhance these effects much. In fact it will sit on top of the ceramic layer temporarily and mask the coating’s qualities.
Waxing a ceramic coated car will temporarily reduce the ceramic coating’s slickness and hydrophobic properties as the wax leaves a residue that changes how water beads on the surface.
In essence, waxing a ceramic coated car is redundant. The ceramic coating outperforms wax in longevity, environmental resistance and maintenance.
Polishing a ceramic coated car is not recommended unless you are reapplying the ceramic coating. Polishing involves abrasive compounds that will strip away the ceramic coating and remove the protection it provides.
Routine Maintenance: Instead of polishing, washing and using maintenance sprays designed for ceramic coatings is the way to go. These sprays will rejuvenate the coating and maintain its hydrophobic properties without causing any damage.
Touch-Up Polishing: If there are minor imperfections like swirls or light scratches some professional detailers may recommend a light polish. But this should only be done by a professional who knows how to work with ceramic coatings.
Ceramic coatings are tough but need the right care to work properly. Here are a few things to avoid:
Harsh Chemicals: Never use harsh chemicals or cleaners not designed for ceramic coatings. These will degrade the coating and reduce its life.
Automatic Car Washes: Automatic car washes especially those with brushes will scratch the ceramic coating and reduce its protection. Hand wash with pH balanced soaps only.
Polishing: As mentioned above, polishing should be avoided unless done by a professional. Polishing compounds will strip the ceramic coating and defeat its purpose.
You can tell when your ceramic coating is wearing off by looking out for these signs. The hydrophobic properties will weaken, water will stop beading or sheeting off as well and will leave water spots. The gloss will dull and dirt or contaminants will start to stick to the surface more. You’ll feel a rougher texture on the paint, the coating is degrading. Cleaning will be harder and stains from bird poop or tree sap will be more difficult to remove, that’s a sign the coating is losing its effectiveness.
To ensure that these ceramic coats last for long, high quality maintenance is required.
Maintaining a ceramic coated car is much easier than a waxed car thanks to the self cleaning and hydrophobic properties of the coating. But here are the key maintenance tips:
Wash your car every 2 weeks with a pH balanced shampoo designed for ceramic coated cars. Never use household detergents as they will strip the coating.
Every few months apply a ceramic coating maintenance spray or booster to enhance the hydrophobic properties and extend the coating’s life.
After washing use a microfiber drying towel to prevent water spots as ceramic coatings can
leave water spots if the water isn’t dried off quickly.
If you notice contaminants like tree sap or bird droppings clean them off immediately. Ceramic coatings make it easier to remove contaminants but if you let them sit for too long they can damage both the coating and your car’s paint.
When it comes to waxing over ceramic coating the costs outweigh the benefits.
The benefits of waxing over ceramic coating is minimal. You may get a slight aesthetic improvement with a glossy finish but the protection of wax is unnecessary since ceramic coating already provides better protection.
One drawback of waxing is that it may temporarily hide the hydrophobic properties of the ceramic coating. In some cases the wax may even create minor swirl marks which defeats the appearance benefits.
Further, waxing over ceramic coating requires time and effort as you need to apply the wax regularly (something you don’t need to do with ceramic coating alone). You’ll also need to buy wax products which adds to the maintenance cost.
Not looking after your ceramic coatings will see its life and performance decrease and ultimately your investment in your car’s protection will be compromised. Without regular maintenance such as washing and using ceramic coating boosters the coating will lose its hydrophobic properties and your car will become more prone to water spots, dirt buildup and contaminants like bird poo or tree sap.
Over time the UV protection in the ceramic coating will fade and the paint will oxidise or fade. Not looking after the coating will also mean you may need to reapply sooner than expected which can be costly compared to just looking after it properly. Overall not looking after your ceramic coating will cost you more in the long run and less protection for your car.
There are 2 main ways in which you can increase the durability of your nano ceramic coating:
One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect nano coatings is to wash the vehicle with a pH balanced soap specifically designed for ceramic coatings. This will prevent harsh chemicals from degrading the coating. Hand washing is better than automatic car washes which use abrasive brushes that can scratch the coating.
Applying a ceramic coating booster or ceramic spray such as a Si02 boost spray, every few months will rejuvenate the coating’s hydrophobic properties. These products will enhance the coating’s shine and water repellent ability and extend its lifespan so you can have optimal protection for longer.
Most vehicle owners in Houston chose to safeguard their vehicles exterior using ceramic coating, paint protection solutions and waxing. Feel free to consult our professional's at Hypergloss in Texas in order to make the right combination of services needed for your vehicle.
Ceramic coatings provide a long term solution that provides better protection than waxing. Waxing over ceramic coating is not harmful but is largely unnecessary and may reduce some of the coating’s benefits.
To protect and enjoy a durable coating, wash your vehicle regularly, use ceramic maintenance sprays and avoid abrasive products and DIY ceramic coating will not be suitable, instead professionals like the ones at Hypergloss are needed!
Our multi-layerable, clear, liquid nano Ceramic coating has become the go to for protecting many vehicle owners paint, especially for car enthusiasts who want long term protection, so much to the extent that professional nano ceramic coatings are one of the quickest growing segments in the car industry with vehicle owners spending 1000's of Dollars each year just on auto paint correction and maintenance.
In addition to this arguments have risen about waxing a ceramic coated car, so can you wax a ceramic coated car? The answer is; Yes you can use waxes such as carnauba wax on a ceramic coated car but it’s not necessary. In this post we will go into the relationship between ceramic coatings and waxing services that we provide at Hypergloss in US, Texas.
Below in this blog we shall provide you with all the tips and details you need to know about waxing and professional grade ceramic coating, in order to keep your car looking showroom new.
Ceramic car coating provides a strong layer of protection that bonds to the surface of your vehicle. This means they are designed to repel contaminants, UV rays, water and more. But what happens when you put traditional car wax on top of this coating?
Waxing over a ceramic coated vehicle creates a secondary layer of protection. But since the ceramic coating already has hydrophobic properties, the wax won’t enhance these effects much. In fact it will sit on top of the ceramic layer temporarily and mask the coating’s qualities.
Waxing a ceramic coated car will temporarily reduce the ceramic coating’s slickness and hydrophobic properties as the wax leaves a residue that changes how water beads on the surface.
In essence, waxing a ceramic coated car is redundant. The ceramic coating outperforms wax in longevity, environmental resistance and maintenance.
Polishing a ceramic coated car is not recommended unless you are reapplying the ceramic coating. Polishing involves abrasive compounds that will strip away the ceramic coating and remove the protection it provides.
Routine Maintenance: Instead of polishing, washing and using maintenance sprays designed for ceramic coatings is the way to go. These sprays will rejuvenate the coating and maintain its hydrophobic properties without causing any damage.
Touch-Up Polishing: If there are minor imperfections like swirls or light scratches some professional detailers may recommend a light polish. But this should only be done by a professional who knows how to work with ceramic coatings.
Ceramic coatings are tough but need the right care to work properly. Here are a few things to avoid:
Harsh Chemicals: Never use harsh chemicals or cleaners not designed for ceramic coatings. These will degrade the coating and reduce its life.
Automatic Car Washes: Automatic car washes especially those with brushes will scratch the ceramic coating and reduce its protection. Hand wash with pH balanced soaps only.
Polishing: As mentioned above, polishing should be avoided unless done by a professional. Polishing compounds will strip the ceramic coating and defeat its purpose.
You can tell when your ceramic coating is wearing off by looking out for these signs. The hydrophobic properties will weaken, water will stop beading or sheeting off as well and will leave water spots. The gloss will dull and dirt or contaminants will start to stick to the surface more. You’ll feel a rougher texture on the paint, the coating is degrading. Cleaning will be harder and stains from bird poop or tree sap will be more difficult to remove, that’s a sign the coating is losing its effectiveness.
To ensure that these ceramic coats last for long, high quality maintenance is required.
Maintaining a ceramic coated car is much easier than a waxed car thanks to the self cleaning and hydrophobic properties of the coating. But here are the key maintenance tips:
Wash your car every 2 weeks with a pH balanced shampoo designed for ceramic coated cars. Never use household detergents as they will strip the coating.
Every few months apply a ceramic coating maintenance spray or booster to enhance the hydrophobic properties and extend the coating’s life.
After washing use a microfiber drying towel to prevent water spots as ceramic coatings can
leave water spots if the water isn’t dried off quickly.
If you notice contaminants like tree sap or bird droppings clean them off immediately. Ceramic coatings make it easier to remove contaminants but if you let them sit for too long they can damage both the coating and your car’s paint.
When it comes to waxing over ceramic coating the costs outweigh the benefits.
The benefits of waxing over ceramic coating is minimal. You may get a slight aesthetic improvement with a glossy finish but the protection of wax is unnecessary since ceramic coating already provides better protection.
One drawback of waxing is that it may temporarily hide the hydrophobic properties of the ceramic coating. In some cases the wax may even create minor swirl marks which defeats the appearance benefits.
Further, waxing over ceramic coating requires time and effort as you need to apply the wax regularly (something you don’t need to do with ceramic coating alone). You’ll also need to buy wax products which adds to the maintenance cost.
Not looking after your ceramic coatings will see its life and performance decrease and ultimately your investment in your car’s protection will be compromised. Without regular maintenance such as washing and using ceramic coating boosters the coating will lose its hydrophobic properties and your car will become more prone to water spots, dirt buildup and contaminants like bird poo or tree sap.
Over time the UV protection in the ceramic coating will fade and the paint will oxidise or fade. Not looking after the coating will also mean you may need to reapply sooner than expected which can be costly compared to just looking after it properly. Overall not looking after your ceramic coating will cost you more in the long run and less protection for your car.
There are 2 main ways in which you can increase the durability of your nano ceramic coating:
One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect nano coatings is to wash the vehicle with a pH balanced soap specifically designed for ceramic coatings. This will prevent harsh chemicals from degrading the coating. Hand washing is better than automatic car washes which use abrasive brushes that can scratch the coating.
Applying a ceramic coating booster or ceramic spray such as a Si02 boost spray, every few months will rejuvenate the coating’s hydrophobic properties. These products will enhance the coating’s shine and water repellent ability and extend its lifespan so you can have optimal protection for longer.
Most vehicle owners in Houston chose to safeguard their vehicles exterior using ceramic coating, paint protection solutions and waxing. Feel free to consult our professional's at Hypergloss in Texas in order to make the right combination of services needed for your vehicle.
Ceramic coatings provide a long term solution that provides better protection than waxing. Waxing over ceramic coating is not harmful but is largely unnecessary and may reduce some of the coating’s benefits.
To protect and enjoy a durable coating, wash your vehicle regularly, use ceramic maintenance sprays and avoid abrasive products and DIY ceramic coating will not be suitable, instead professionals like the ones at Hypergloss are needed!
