During the first week after applying a ceramic coating, DO NOT wash or get the coating wet. During the first week the ceramic coating continues to cure as the cross-link bond between the nanostructure and the clear coat grows more and more dense. As the density increases, hardness and gloss increase as well, producing the durable reflective coating we associate with ceramic protection. Introducing soap and/or water during this curing process destabilizes the bond, resulting in a failed ceramic c

My advice to first time ceramic coating installers? Don’t try to do the whole vehicle in one day. If this is your first time ceramic coating, there’s a good chance this is also your first time claying and polishing. Doing all of these things for the first time on an entire vehicle is incredibly time consuming. Instead, focus on a small area, like the front fascia or even just the hood. Then you’ll have the proper experience necessary to tackle the rest of the vehicle efficiently. Want more tips