Ceramic Coating After Care, Proper Washing Techniques ...
Post Installation and Curing
After the Ceramic Pro has been applied to your vehicle, it is critical to follow these notes to make sure it performs to it’s best ability.The curing process takes about 2-3 weeks to complete and reach it’s peak strength. It is important you do not expose the vehicle to water for up to 48 hours after installation. Do not wash your car for 2 weeks after installation. Avoid getting the vehicle excessively dirty, to the best of your ability. Avoid parking under trees, to avoid sap, and remove bird droppings, bugs, sap, or pollen immediately. Do not wash or abrade the paint.
How Do I Wash My Car After Ceramic Coating?
Although it may seem like a simple question, the answer is not so simple, and there are some nuances you should know when it comes to cleaning a ceramic coated car both in the short and long term.
The methods you use to wash your car after it has been treated with a coating can have a direct effect on how the coating will perform and how long it will maintain its looks and protective properties.
There is a massive misconception in the general population when it comes to ceramic coatings whereby they think once they coat their car it will be maintenance-free. Well thats not the car. Ceramic Coatings love being clean so the regular scheduled cleans should be a priority to getting the most out of your protective coating.
Coatings do make a car easier to clean, it certainly does not mean you can now just neglect it.