Your Car Looks Amazing, Let's Make Your Coating Last
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Beautiful on the Inside and Outside
You've Made a Great Decision 👌
Congrats on Investing in a Coating For
Your Ride! Coatings are tremendously effective at protecting your OEM paint and maintaining a high paint gloss. However, they are not indestructible and need to be cared for properly.
Make Your Investment Last
Beautiful on the Inside and Outside
You've Made a Great Decision 👌
You most likely invested in a Ceramic Coating because you wanted the high gloss finish, easier maintenance and, take pride in a clean vehicle. Well done, because with proper care your Coating can bring you all these benefits for many years to come. We just need you to team up with us by following proper maintenance.
Beautiful on the Inside and Outside
Beautiful on the Inside and Outside
Beautiful on the Inside and Outside
It's no secret that Ceramic Coating does wonders for the Exterior of any vehicle but the real show-stopper is the impact on the interior. Once the coating is applied the maintenance is so easy, you won't spend but 10 minutes every couple of weeks to care for it.
INITIAL AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS - FIRST 3 WEEKS
Do not wash your vehicle with any chemicals for 3 weeks.
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
You need to give Ceramic Coating time to fully cure on your vehicle. If you wash or otherwise agitate the surface, that can deter the curing process resulting in a shortened life span of the coating.
Once the 3-week Curing Period has passed, make sure you are washing your vehicle using the specific methods suggested below including Hand Washes, Touchless Washing, and Waterless Spray between washes.
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
Ceramic Coatings are not indestructible. Their lifespan can quickly be reduced by natural acidic contaminants. That means you should still remove any bird-dropping, bug-splatter, or tree-sap as soon as you can. Try to avoid parking under trees whenever possible. Tree sap, leaves, and branches can damage the coating by etching and scratching the surface
You might want to keep a quick detailer in your car and remember to blot as opposed to wiping, to minimize swirls and scratches in your finish.
Steer Clear of Exposure to Water and Rain
Bird-dropping, bug-splatter, and tree-sap are the Enemy.
Steer Clear of Exposure to Water and Rain
All of the best things need time, Ceramic Coating is definitely one of them. The Ceramic Coating needs time to cure. Exposure to rain, sprinklers, water, and foggy conditions may lessen the performance and durability of the coating. It can also leave water spots that can only be removed by buffing off the coating and re-applying.
THE MVP METHODS OF WASHING YOUR COATED CAR
WATERLESS WASH
WATERLESS WASH
WATERLESS WASH
If the vehicle is not overly dirty, this is the most effective and safest method.
Waterless wash products can help maintain the gloss level and lifespan of the film. Before using any new product on your wrap, be sure to test them in an inconspicuous area of the vehicle. We recommend using a standard cleaner that we can obtain for you if you would like.
HAND WASHING
WATERLESS WASH
WATERLESS WASH
Hand wash extremely dirty vehicles first and follow up with a waterless wash using the following steps:
- Pre-rinse: Using a hose, rinse the whole wrap with clean water. This helps remove the loose dirt particles And helps avoid scratching the graphics.
- Wash: Gently wash the vehicle with a mild soapy water solution using a soft cloth or a synthetic or natural sponge. Start from the top of the vehicle and work down. Avoid abrading the surface with unnecessary scrubbing.
- Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Dry: Let the wrap dry naturally. To avoid water spotting, use a silicone squeegee to remove water then finish drying with a micro-fiber or soft, nonabrasive towel.
PRESSURE WASHING
THE ONLY ABSOLUTE NO-NO IS AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
THE ONLY ABSOLUTE NO-NO IS AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
We get it. You are busy and life doesn't always allow for waterless or handwashing.
Although hand washing is the preferred cleaning method, pressure washing may be used under these conditions:
- Ensure the water pressure is kept below 2000 psi (14 MPa).
- Keep water temperature below 180 °F (80 °C).
- Use a spray nozzle with a 40-degree wide-angle angle spray pattern.
- Keep the nozzle at least 1 foot (300 mm) away from and perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the graphic.
NOTE: Excessive spraying at the incorrect angle may create abrasion of your Coating and reduce the hardness of the Ceramic.
THE ONLY ABSOLUTE NO-NO IS AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
THE ONLY ABSOLUTE NO-NO IS AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
THE ONLY ABSOLUTE NO-NO IS AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
An automatic car wash that uses brushes is not recommended. Brushes may scratch the wrap or catch the wrap’s edge and create a failure point.
There isn't a whole lot that an entire industry can collectively agree to, but the negative impact of automatic car washes on your Ceramic Coating or even regular Car Paint would be the one for us.
It is better to avoid washing your car altogether than risk the damage that may occur with the brushes, chemicals, and other potential hazards.
CERAMIC MAINTENANCE AND BOOSTS
Ceramic Maintenance Washes and Boosts are suggested every 6 months for $175
Maintenance Washes and Boosts are the best way to care for your Coating. Each visit includes:
- Full Iron Decon Wash to remove contaminants
- Claybar Treatment to exfoliate the pores of the coating
- Graphene Prime UV coating to boost the Ceramic, adds another 1 year of coating that reports to CARFAX, adds an additional mill of hardness, and restores the Coating to like new condition
To schedule, reach out to the installation team to schedule your Cerami Boost by calling (720) 803-8700.