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How are ceramic coatings applied?

Quick answer: After a thorough wash and decontamination, the paint is machine-polished and panel-wiped with alcohol to remove waxes and oils. The coating is applied thinly in small sections (often cross-hatch), allowed to flash, then the residue is levelled to avoid high spots; a second coat may be added. Cure in stable conditions—keep it dry for 12–24 hours and avoid washing for 5–7 days.

The car's paintwork is properly prepared with machine polishing and the car washed down with alcohol to strip off any waxes and oils. The professional ceramic coating product is applied using shaped, sponge applicators faced with a soft felt pad. The pad is used to apply a thin coat of the surface of the car, with great care given to covering every millimetre. The product is then allowed to 'flash off' (it's no longer wet) and then excess is removed before it can fully harden.

Ceramic coating application

Professionally applying a ceramic coating is mostly about prep. We start with a thorough wash and decontamination to remove anything that would sit under the coating. Paint is then machine-polished to remove swirls and haze, because coatings lock in whatever is beneath them. After a panel-wipe solvent leaves the surface clean, the coating is applied in small sections using a cross-hatch pattern.

As it flashes, we level the residue so you don’t get high spots or smears. Depending on the product, a second coat may be layered for coverage, and wheels, trim and glass may receive dedicated formulas. Curing needs stable temperature and time: keep the car dry for 12–24 hours, avoid washing for 5–7 days, and use gentle washes after that. The result is a slick, glossy finish with strong chemical resistance and easier cleaning. It isn’t a force field against stone chips or deep scratches, but it will keep good paint looking good for longer.

Written by . Last updated 17/10/2025 16:39