Quick Guide To Ceramic Coating Maintenance

During the curing process

The first fourteen days

The entire curing process can take 7-14 days. During this time, avoid the following:

• Water or rain
  
• Washing & heavy abrasives
  
• High or low-pH soaps and chemicals
  
• Animal poo tree sap, or pollen

Coating Care and Maintenance

Every two to four weeks

Your coated surfaces should be cleaned every 2-6 weeks to maintain your coating’s hydrophobic and attractive visual properties.

Additionally, addressing contaminants that can sit on your paint as soon as possible is best. Bugs, bird droppings, irrigation water, and even harsh city rainfall can cause damage fast when coupled with exposure to hot sun, causing permanent staining or etching on your paint. A ceramic coating will give you more time to address the issue than an uncoated vehicle, but it cannot prevent damage.

How to clean your coated surfaces

• Hand washing is best. Use wash mitts, soft microfibers, or rinseless sponges. Use plenty of lubrication.
• Touchless car washes can be OK - always ensure chemical is thoroughly rinsed off before leaving.
• Avoid wax products or ceramic boost/toppers/sealants that your installer or coating manufacturer does not recommend.
• Avoid washing in direct sunlight to prevent streaking and water-spotting. In general, ensure your surfaces are fully dry after any wash.
• It’s preferred to avoid automatic car washes that use brushes - however, if this works best for you, your coating will protect your car from the harsh soaps for a while. Make sure to pick the option WITHOUT wax/sealants - you already have better protection. Note that the abrasion from brushes can easily exceed what your coating can protect you from, reducing the coating’s lifespan.

Every three to four months

Every 3-4 months is the minimum recommended professional maintenance interval to maintain optimal coating performance.

Every six months to a year

Your coated surfaces should be decontaminated at least once a year.

Every 18-24 months

Paint enhancement may be desired every 18-24 months to address swirls and light scratches - this ultimately depends on the owner’s perception. A ceramic coating must be reapplied to any polished areas.

Every car should have a coating, especially with new vehicles' thinner and thinner paint systems. Whether professionally maintained or hardly washed, it comes down to the owner deciding how to treat their investment. We hope you can maximize your coating investment by knowing the maintenance needed to ensure your coating lasts. You can consult your favorite installer to find the right ceramic product for your needs and determine a maintenance plan that fits your lifestyle.