Ceramic coatings are incredible features that protect your car from UV rays and paint scratches. You want to prolong the ceramic coating’s lifetime for as long as possible. Continue reading to learn some important tips for maintaining your car’s ceramic coating.
Regularly Wash Your Car
You run the risk of damaging or scratching your car’s paint because of harsh brushes when you take it to an automated car wash. That’s why it’s best to administer washes by hand that gently remove any dirt and debris collected on the vehicle’s surface.
Avoiding proper car maintenance is the quickest way to deteriorate the car’s exterior quality over time. You applied a ceramic coating to protect the longevity of the car. If you don’t regularly wash your vehicle, you’ll allow the effectiveness of the ceramic coating to diminish.
pH-Neutral Car Shampoo
Just before you wash your car, check that you have the proper cleaning material. A pH-neutral car shampoo without wax won’t damage the ceramic coating or any other paint protection layers applied on the exterior. It’s a gentle cleanser that easily removes dirt and debris from the surface and doesn’t cause any damage.
Wash in Low Sunlight
You might have the energy to wash your car in the middle of the day, but that’s the wrong time of day if you want the best results. When the sunlight beams down on your car, it quickly dries up the soap and causes water spots.
If you’re trying to properly clean your car, you don’t want to see water spots and streak marks from the sun. Remember to wait until the sun sets or wash on a day when it’s not as harsh for your next car wash.
Properly Dry the Exterior
You might think regular handwashing is important, but drying the vehicle afterward is just as crucial for maintaining your car’s ceramic coating.
You might think cotton towels are gentle and best for drying your vehicle with a ceramic coating. But did you know cotton towels can cause fine scratches on the exterior ceramic coating and paint job? They might be faint scratches, but they’re visible in the sunlight.
A better method is to use a microfiber drying towel. Another method is blow drying the vehicle with air. Both are efficient and safe ways to dry your car with care and avoid undesirable marks.
In the end, a proper car wash will do the trick to protect your vehicle’s ceramic coating. If you need assistance with your vehicle, contact Owner’s Pride to see how one of our professionals can help protect your car’s paint exterior!