About ceramic coatings
and
Aftercare

  • About

  • A ceramic coating offers long-lasting protection and aesthetic enhancement for vehicles. It forms a strong, transparent layer over the paint that shields against environmental contaminants. One of its most notable features is its hydrophobic property, which causes water and dirt to bead off the surface, making washing and maintenance much easier. In addition to protecting the paint, ceramic coatings enhance the car’s gloss and depth, giving it a polished, showroom-quality finish. Unlike traditional waxes or sealants that wear off quickly, ceramic coatings can last for years with proper care, providing both visual appeal and long-term value.

  • Aftercare

Just got a ceramic coating applied? Here are some helpful tips for the first 3 weeks while the coating continues to cure.

WEEK ONE: NO car washes or hand washes. Vehicle is okay to drive and if there are any contaminates such as bird poop, stuck on bugs or leaves, take care of them with the ONR spray bottle provided in the car package. This is just water with polymer for lubricity.

                This timeframe is what the Coating Care Kit is for, it includes:

  • 1 bottle of ONR for wetting towels and contaminants
  • 2 yellow microfiber towels, one to get wet and delicately remove contaminants, the other to dry
  • 1 orange microfiber towel for a final wipe/dusting
  • 1 mirror tag to remind dealerships not to wash
  • Instructions for 3 different types of washing, if you wash it yourself
  • A list of known touchless car wash in the greater Rochester area

WEEK TWO: Vehicles is safe to drive through Touchless Car washes as the coating is chemically cured after 1 week

WEEK THREE: Vehicle is safe to handwash (reaches peak physical hardness at 3 weeks)

At 3 weeks, you will receive an email reminding you of your complimentary inspection wash where you drop if off for the day and we wash the exterior to make sure the coating cured properly and is doing its job.

At 6 months, you will receive another email reminder for a Coating Maintenance Detail (check website or call for pricing). This is typically done yearly to help maintain the integrity of the coating and where we can remove any stubborn contamination on top of the coating. If driven heavily, every 6 months is ideal or when you notice the vehicle isn’t washing up as nicely as it did when it was first coated.