The short answer: wash a ceramic-coated car every one to two weeks with a pH-neutral car wash, a foam pre-wash and a soft microfibre wash pillow, then dry it with a plush towel. Avoid harsh alkaline cleaners, degreasers and automatic car washes, and top the coating up with a ceramic detailer.
What you'll need
- A pH-neutral Car Wash, which cleans without stripping wax, sealants or ceramic coatings
- A foam cannon or foam gun
- A Wooly Wash pillow and a Big Mike drying towel
- Final Touch ceramic detailer to boost slickness and water beading
Step by step
- Work in the shade on a cool panel.
- Pre-rinse, then foam the car and let it dwell.
- Contact wash gently, top to bottom, rinsing the pillow often.
- Rinse, then dry straight away. A drying aid like Drip Dry helps water sheet off.
- Top up with Final Touch every few washes.
What to avoid
- Dishwashing liquid and strong degreasers on paint.
- Automatic brush car washes.
- Letting bird droppings or bugs sit on the coating. Remove them quickly.
- Claying a coated car without checking your coating manufacturer's advice.
The full routine: how to wash your car at home.
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