Ceramic Coating vs Car Wax - What is the Difference?

Should I get ceramic coating or car wax?

Even though ceramic coating and traditional wax do the same type of job. There are a lot of benefits of switching to ceramic coating. Can ceramic coating replace wax? Well, let's find out.

Ceramic coating lasts longer

Waxing can easily be done at home. However, it doesn't last that long. You will need to give wax your car after a few weeks. Synthetic car waxes last a bit longer and is cheaper than regular wax. Whether you use synthetic or natural, the fact is, you will need to reapply the wax eventually.

A ceramic or nano-ceramic coating is a more permanent solution. Mostly done by professional detailers, you can also buy DIY kits and do it over the weekend. However, since a ceramic coat permanent solution, you may need to do paint correction first before applying nano-ceramic coatings.

Ceramic coatings offer more protection than waxing

Cars factory paint work gets easily destroyed when they are left in the open. The damage may come from the sun, bird droppings, acid rain, bird droppings, road grime, dirt, or even car washes.

While traditional carnauba wax or synthetic wax may offer a thin layer of protection, they wear off easily and do not protect from scratches. Ceramic coating sprays on the other hand dry out to a hard layer that prevents scratches and swirl marks - offering better paint protection. Ceramic coating is one of the best paint protection products on the market.

Ceramic coating is easier to clean

While traditional car wax washes away with car wash shampoos, applying ceramic coatings makes cleaning your car easier. Ceramic coating has hydrophobic properties - the nano-coating repels water.

Getting rid of dirt becomes a lot easier after applying the ceramic coating. You will also notice that road grime and dirt do not stick to your paintwork.

Caw wax and ceramic coatings bring out the shine from your paint

One thing car owners miss is how good their cars looked when they were new. Spending months under the UV rays are going to make your car fade eventually.

Applying ceramic coating or regularly waxing maintains your car's shine. Ceramic coating has microscopic crystals that shine in the sun. It improves how your car paint looks - get paint correction for the best results.

Applying Wax and Ceramic Coatings

Are you confident of the advantages of factory paint sealants, waxing, or ceramic coating? Wondering how to get your car paint protected? Application for both paint protection layers can be done at home or left to a professional ceramic coating and wax detailers.

The first step is usually cleaning the car surface - you can't put wax or ceramic coating on a dirty surface. After a thorough wash, you may want to polish the surface of the car to give it a perfect finish. If you are going for paint sealant or naturally occurring wax such as natural carnauba wax, a wash and polish are enough. For nano-coating, the car's clear coat should be perfect. You can do a clay bar treatment to get rid of small scratches and swirl marks.

You can apply wax or use a soft microfiber towel or spray wax. Use a microfiber cloth to apply ceramic coating - a few drops at a time are added to the microfiber cloth applied to the car.

Can I use both automotive wax and nano-coating?

Technically, you can apply both protective layers at the same time. You'd need to put on the ceramic coat first before waxing. However, a ceramic coat is a superior paint protection product in the paint protection world for the average paint clear coat. Getting both would be an overkill.

There are hybrid solutions for both wax and ceramic coatings. Ceramic wax products give better paint protection as it combines the best of both worlds - wax has natural protective qualities while nano-coating is scratchproof. Get ceramic coating applied today!

Get professional ceramic coating today!

Grab our ceramic coating offer today to give your car a thin coat of protection even in slightly elevated temperatures. We offer a full detailing package from interior and exterior detailing, paint correction, and ceramic coatings.

We use high-quality automotive waxes, new ceramic wax products, and even synthetic wax that stop corrosion and oxidation - which eventually rust your car. We help you block potentially harmful contaminants from your vehicle's exterior surfaces.

Not convinced? come for a free consultation today. Give us a call at (443) 364-8659 or book an appointment to keep your vehicle's paint and car's surface in top shape. Try our professionally installed ceramic coatings today!