Do I still wax my car after a ceramic coating?
Ceramic coatings are an alternative to other coatings such as wax. You don't need to apply wax over them. To do so would be counterproductive, as ceramic coatings give a better finish than waxes.
A ceramic coating is slick, and incredibly hydrophobic. Dirt has nothing to cling to, and water beads up and rolls off, taking any dirt with it.
Applying a wax over the top will give water and dirt something to cling to, negating the effect of the ceramic coating.
With that said, there are products that are specially designed to go over a ceramic coating such as ceramic spray glazes which can enhance and maintain the ceramic coating, but they aren't required.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 09/01/2023 15:59