After Care Instructions

For Ceramic Coating Service

So you just protected your investment with a durable Ceramic Coating, now what?

Now that your vehicle is protected from the harsh elements, its time to learn how to properly take care of it! On this page you will find short term and long term car instructions, as well as a list of products to help you maintain your ride for years to come!

1st Week

Although your newly coated vehicle is safe to be exposed to the elements within 12 hours, it take up to seven days for the surface to cure completely. In this time please be sure to avoid:

  • Any harsh chemicals on the coated surfaces

  • Automated car washes (of any kind)

  • Hand washing of the vehicle

If you have to remove things bird droppings, you may do so by wetting a high quality microfiber towel and gently wiping it off the surface.

2nd Week Onward

Once your coating has completed it seven day full cure, you are safe to begin washing your vehicle! While Ceramic Coatings provide durable and long lasting protection, they do require special care to maximize their life span. Here is a list of dont’s while caring for your coating:

We do not recommend taking your vehicle though automated car washes with “beaters” or “wash rollers” at any time. This will not only diminish your coatings effectiveness but also induce swirls and scratches in your paint.

Automated touchless car washes should also be avoided, but in extreme cases can be used if you need to clean your vehicle and no other method is available. We highly suggest limiting the use of these facilities as they contain extremely harsh chemicals in order to remove dirt and grime without contact.

Now on to the fun part, actually cleaning your vehicle! We have outlined the following three methods of safely and effectively washing your vehicle depending on what best suits your needs and situations!

Method One: Using a garden hose

Materials Needed:

  • Garden hose, preferable with a adjustable nozzle

  • pH neutral car wash soap

  • Two buckets (one for soapy water, one for rinsing your wash mitt)

  • High quality wash mitt

  • High quality microfiber drying towels

  • OPTIONAL: grit guards for both buckets (this keeps the dirt and debris at the bottom of your bucket, away from you wash mitt)

Steps:

  1. Park your vehicle in a shaded area if possible, working out of direct sunlight is always preferred.

  2. Fill one bucket with clean water for rinsing your wash mitt, and one with soap. Place your wash mitt in your soapy bucket.\

  3. Starting from the top, rinse off your vehicle to remove and dirt or loose debris.

  4. Once rinsed, take your wash mitt and begin washing from the top down, making sure to work one panel at a time. Frequently rinse your mitt off in the clean water bucket, then dip it back into the soapy bucket before moving to the next section.

  5. Work your way around the entire vehicle, making sure not to let the soap dry completely on the surface.

  6. Once done, rinse your vehicle thoroughly, ensuring all soap residue is removed to prevent streaking.

  7. Use a high quality microfiber drying towel to dry your vehicle, using gentle pressure to guide the towel around the surface.

  8. PRO TIP. A leaf blower can also be use to help dry your vehicle, reducing how much you have to physically touch it!