Can you polish and wax a ceramic coated car?

The easy answer is yes, you can. You could lay the ceramic-based protectant down first, let it cure and then apply a wax.

Can you wax or polish a car after ceramic coating?

Because of its restorative properties, applying a polishing compound to your ceramic coating would simply strip away this protective layer, leaving your car with nothing but the exposed clear coat. While this is great for removing old layers of wax, it shortens rather than extends the life of your paint sealant.

Will polishing a car remove ceramic coating?

Since the ceramic coating is a physical layer, polishing is the only surefire way to remove it 100% and expose the clear coat underneath. In fact, many of the high-grade professional ceramic coatings claim the only way to remove them is through machine polishing.

Does polish damage ceramic coating?

The Quick Answer. A ceramic coated car should not be polished. Polishes contain abrasives which will remove or at the very least, degrade the ceramic coating. To fix minor scratches and swirl marks in the coating, use a non-abrasive solution such as CarPro Essence Plus to repair the coating.

Can you put polish on top of ceramic coating?

Unfortunately, no. Ceramic coatings are not standard finishes for vehicles, so polishes are not formulated to work with them. If you use polish on top of ceramic coating, you will strip the coating off of your vehicle, leaving it patchy and damaged.

Waxing on top of a Ceramic Coating - Fantastic or Flawed ?

What polish can I use on ceramic coating?

Car waxes with ingredients like carnauba wax and synthetic shine polymers are perfectly safe to use—and even recommended to use—on top of ceramic coatings.

What is the downside to ceramic coating?

Disadvantages of the Procedure

Duration of the procedure (it may take much more time than waxing). Price (ceramic coating is an attribute of an expensive car. Not everyone can afford to apply ceramics). Difficult to remove (ceramic coating doesn't last forever.

What should you not do after ceramic coating?

Use only recommended mild soaps. Avoid high volume brush style car washes, and high PH detergent style cleaners. Avoid washing in direct sunlight to minimize streaking and water spotting. Wash from the top down leaving the dirtiest sections for last to avoid cross contamination.

How do you maintain ceramic coating?

Maintenance Washing

Routine washing is crucial. We recommend that customers maintain a wash routine that consists of a proper hand wash at least every two weeks. As your coating becomes covered with dirt and contamination, you will notice a decrease in hydrophobic properties (i.e. water beading & sheeting).

Can you recoat ceramic coating?

In order to reapply a nano ceramic coating you'll first need to use one of two approaches below to remove the old coating. Remember, you should NEVER apply a fresh ceramic coating on top of an old ceramic coating or an inferior surface protectant product, like car wax or paint sealant.

How long does a ceramic coating last?

For the most part, ceramic coatings last between two and five years. In some cases, they can last up to a decade, but this is pretty rare. However, there are many factors that affect their lifespan and might force you to replace yours sooner than you'd expect.

Do I need to wax if I have ceramic coating?

This is where the concept of using car wax on top of a ceramic coating comes into play. In theory, wax will stick to a ceramic coating, harden, then absorb all those harmful UV rays, chemicals, and bird droppings/bug splatters. Again – theoretically – this is all true.

What happens when ceramic coating wears off?

When a Ceramic Coating fails, just like when wax fails, you're not going to see it peeling. It simply just wears away and you're going to see water beading and the dirt shedding qualities decline over time.

Does Claying remove ceramic coating?

Clay Will Break Down the Ceramic Coating

It's this abrasive nature that allows it to remove contaminants like tar and tree sap from the paintwork. But this also means that it abrade the ceramic coating.

How often should you wash your car with ceramic coating?

This allows the coating to fully cure on your vehicle's surface. Once the 7 days have passed, we recommend that you clean your car at least twice a month to prevent contaminant build-up.

How do I clean my car after ceramic coating?

All you need is two buckets, one with your car wash soap, and one with pure water. Once you have washed a panel with your car wash brush, it is very possible that there is dirt on your brush. Before placing your brush in your car wash solution, rinse it thoroughly in your water.

How do you tell if a car has been ceramic coated?

If you want to know if a car has a ceramic coating, take the car for a drive. Spray the car with water; as you increase the speed of the vehicle, water beads will gather into streams that will flow from your vehicle. In the absence of ceramic coating, the drops of water will cling to the car's surface.

Is ceramic coating worth it on a new car?

If you're keeping the car long-term, a ceramic coating is a great investment for your vehicle. The condition of the paint will only grow worse after delivery. It's cheaper to spend the money preemptively and protect your paint from the start than paying for more expensive repairs later on.

How do you polish ceramic paint?

Apply a thin layer of non-abrasive metal polish to a soft washcloth. Rub the washcloth over the surface of the ceramic-coated parts in a circular motion. Apply the polish with firm and consistent pressure, ensuring you cover every ceramic-coated area.