Your ceramic coating will do a great job of protecting your car’s paint from scratches. But your ceramic coating itself is also a serious investment. With proper care and attention, your professional-grade ceramic coating can last two to five years. So here are a few tips you should bear in mind to keep your ceramic coating shining as long as possible.
Preparation
Caring for your ceramic coating starts before the coating is even applied. Before getting a ceramic coating, you should always fix any damages in your vehicle’s paint first.
While a ceramic coating can protect your paint from damage, it won’t do anything about scuffs and scratches already present. Applying a ceramic coating on top will mean those blemishes will still be there—clearly visible beneath a layer of protective ceramic coating.
In short, if you want a glossy new look, fix any minor damage to your paint before having a ceramic coating applied.
Care and Cleaning
Caring for your ceramic coating is much easier than waxing and polishing a luxury car. But there are still a few guidelines you should bear in mind.
First, always use a gentle cleaning method. Going through an automatic car wash can strip away your ceramic coating, so stick to touchless car washes or cleaning the coating by hand.
Washing by hand may sound like more effort than you’re willing to put in (after all, one of the benefits of ceramic coating is supposed to be easy cleaning), but the hydrophobic qualities of ceramic coating really will make the dirt and grime wash off more easily. With a little more care, but very little effort, your ceramic coating will continue to protect your paint for years to come.