Can You Wax Over Ceramic Coating?

A car is a valuable asset to its owner. It is great to drive around with a shiny car, so all car owners want to protect their car’s appearance. But it would be hard to avoid the impact of environmental factors such as road chips, UV radiation, or acid rain on the exterior of a car. Wax and ceramic coating are options to protect the paint from possible damage, but ceramic coating is becoming a popular and long-term replacement for wax. To prolong the lifetime of CERAMIC COATING, should we apply wax on the top of ceramic coating? This article from HUMBLE CREW DETAILING in Spring Lake Park, MN, will give you the answer and some more information.

Ceramic Coating And Wax – What Are They?

Although they are both protective barriers for the paint of the car, they have different extent of protection and life expectancy.

Ceramic Coating

A ceramic coating is an ultra-concentrated quartz coating manually applied to the exterior of your vehicle. The coating bonds with the vehicle’s paint. Microscopic nanoparticles of the Ceramic Coating will make the surface flat by filling the peaks and valleys, creating a strong protection layer over the treated surfaces. 

An outstanding feature of a ceramic coating is its hydrophobic properties that prevent water stains, other liquids, or dirt from adhering to the car surface. In addition to reducing the accumulation of dust, it helps provide a shiny appearance and makes the cleaning of the exterior surface easier.

Wax

Wax, particularly those made with carnauba wax, is considered a natural treatment. Like ceramic coating, it is applied to the car surface to create a warm gloss, enhancing the shine and maintaining the paint on the car.

Should We Apply Wax Over Ceramic Coating?

Comparing the level of protection of the above two methods, you will not need to apply wax on top of a ceramic coating or any covering of glass. Wax causes obstructions to the layer owing to its ability to absorb repelling properties, which is inclined to collect dirt, dust, tree sap, or similar particles and cause them to adhere to the surface, resulting in a dirtier vehicle.

Overall, wax is not essential. You can keep your ceramic coating in pristine condition with proper car wash maintenance.

Potential Advantages Of Ceramic Coating

Below is a summary of ceramic coating’s excellent advantages so that you can choose whether it is appropriate for you.

Protect Your Paint

A ceramic coating protects the car against solvents, alkalis, and other dangerous substances by acting as an acid-resistant barrier. Thanks to this, your car will be protected against oxidation, damaging UV rays from the sun, acid rain, and bird droppings.

Add Shine To Your Vehicle.

Ceramic coating increases the paint’s reflection, enhancing its depth and transparency. It will make your vehicle look premium and boost its resale value.

Keep The Automobile Clean.

The ceramic solution is well regarded for its water and dirt resistance. When coated on automobiles, Ceramic creates a “lotus leaf effect” that allows water to collect in a stream and fast flow downstream. A ceramic coating will thus aid in the removal of mud and debris. In addition, this function is crucial for the windscreen, helping to clear the driver’s line of sight and ensuring optimal safety under rainy driving conditions.

Necessary Notes To Maintain Ceramic Coating

• Well-trained staff with significant experience will provide you with quality and long-lasting work, so a self-service car wash to clean your vehicle is not recommended. A regular cleaning schedule is also required.
• Of course, to wash and dry your car, you need to use good wash products, like PH-neutral car wash soap or microfiber towels.
• It is suggested that you use a two-bucket approach, one for the shampoo wash solution and another for washing your wash mitt with plain water.

HUMBLE CREW DETAILING has worked with various brands to guarantee the use of high-quality products and the best service by providing your vehicle with excellent protection and like-new condition for years to come in the harsh weather of Minneapolis. 

Visit HUMBLE CREW DETAILING now for more information on our coating packages at 9841 13th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441, or call us at (612) 207-2685 to schedule an appointment!