Caring for your ceramic coating

Follow these steps to ensure you get the most out of your ceramic coating to keep it looking great and performing at it’s best for years to come!

CAR WASH SOAP

It’s important that you don’t use harsh cleaners when washing your vehicle. Look for PH Neutral / PH Balanced Soaps.
You can also buy these products from us if you’d like.

We recommend: XPEL Wash Solution – Buy Here –

WASH MITS, BUCKETS, GRIT GUARD

Not only do you want to use the right products but caring for them is just as important. We recommend using microfiber wash mitts, and two buckets with grit guards.

XPEL Dual Wash Bucket

PROPER WASH TECHNIQUES

Make sure to wash out of direct sunlight. Start by thoroughly rinsing the vehicle and then start at the top. After washing a panel, you’ll want to rinse your wash mitt in rinse bucket before moving on to the next.

RINSE

Starting from the top, rinse the vehicle thoroughly of all soap.
Note: If your soap is drying before you can rinse you may need to wash and rinse one panel or area at a time.

DRYING

You’ll want to thoroughly dry your paint to avoid any water spotting.You can save a lot of time by using a leaf blower first to blow most of the water off before using a microfiber drying towel.
We recommend the “Dreadnought” drying towel by AutoFiber which you can buy online or from us at a discount.

CERAMIC BOOST

It is recommended to top your ceramic coating or coated PPF with XPEL Ceramic Boost every other wash, or once a month. This will help keep your coating feeling slick and extend the life of the intense water beading you’ve come to enjoy. – Buy Here –

WATER SPOTS

Water spots are often due to sprinkler systems, hard water, or poor maintenance habits. If you find you have water spots that won’t go away with a typical contact wash, then we recommend XPEL Water Spot Remover. Use with a soft microfiber towel on the effected area and then top with XPEL Detail Spray or Ceramic Boost once removed. – Buy Here –

SIT BACK AND ENJOY

This is my favorite step. Sit back and check out how beautiful your vehicle looks when protected with a professional ceramic coating by Detailing Cape Cod, Inc.