How to Maintain Your Ceramic Coating (Do's and Don'ts)
You just spent hard-earned money making your car look like a mirror. Don't ruin it by washing it with dish soap.
Ceramic Coatings are durable, but they aren't bulletproof. Here is how to keep that "Day 1" shine for the next 4 years.
The Golden Rules of Washing in Calgary
The DO List
- • Use pH Neutral Shampoo (Reset, Gtechniq, Gold Class)
- • Use the Two-Bucket Method (Separates dirt from soap)
- • Use a clean Microfiber Mitt
- • Dry with a dedicated drying towel or air blower
The DON'T List
- • NO Automatic Brush Washes (Scratches paint)
- • NO Dish Soap (Strips oils and dulls finish)
- • NO Old T-Shirts or Sponges
- • NO Air drying (Leaves water spots)
Calgary Seasonal Maintenance Schedule
Weekly / Bi-Weekly
Regular WashBasic 2-bucket wash to remove surface dust and bugs. Keeps the hydrophobics active.
Every 3 Months
Booster SprayApply a ceramic booster (like XPEL Boost) after drying. This acts as a sacrificial layer on top of the coating.
Annually
DecontaminationUse an Iron Remover and Tar Remover to unclog the pores of the ceramic. This restores the crazy water beading.
Water Spots: The Enemy of Calgary Coatings
Because water beads so well on ceramic, if you let hard water dry on the surface, it leaves concentrated mineral spots.
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Parking near sprinklers | Hard Water Spots (Requires Polishing) |
| Washing in direct sun | Soap dried on surface (Streaking) |
| Drying with a blower | Zero contact, Zero defects (Best) |
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