Congratulations on taking a critical step into protecting your vehicle, I’ve created this FAQs and ceramic education page for all of those that get coated here at Clean Addicts.

Going forward, it should be a near hassle free maintenance as far as keeping the vehicle clean and looking good. I recommend most to limit the amount of hand cleaning and touching due to improper techniques I’ve observed. Running hands or rags on the paint DRY is a big NO!

*CRITICAL* No chemicals, shampoos or car washes for 7-10 days after application, water only, no hands.

How often should I wash my vehicle?

I suggest washing the vehicle when it needs to be washed, don’t unnecessarily wash the vehicle when it doesn’t need to be. For light clean up look up the “rinseless wash method” with GYEON Eco Wash or even using a detail spray and high quality rags. ALWAYS use PH neutral shampoo, foam, rinse, then wash mitts with buckets.

Is this scratch resistant like I’ve heard?

No. The surface is however now much more difficult to mar and swirl, especially when washing with proper technique, so partially true.

How often should I come by for my maintenance?

I highly recommend bi-yearly. It is important to continue to take care of the vehicle & protection going forward to ensure we get the most out of our investments. It’s unfortunately not a slap and go and done forever like we all wish it was. Just like anything nice, they still require continuous care. There are extra measures you can take yourself if you’re a enthusiast when washing at home, I am always more than willing to share the best products & practices when washing & maintaining the vehicle.

Can I use the drive through car wash?

You can, I just wouldn’t make it a daily habit and to use the most basic touchless setting always. The shampoos we use here in shop are PH balanced professional grade safe chemicals, and still need proper hand work to get a clean surface. All car washes use an acidic based shampoo to do a good job removing grime without the touch, which is the main cause for black trims fading over years, just a thought. It will over time take away life from your protection.

Should I hand wash the vehicle?

With proper practice and technique, go to town!

Always foam cannon and rinse the vehicle before making contact with your hands, this is key. 2 bucket wash and rinse method, and do your best to safely dry the vehicle. I’d suggest making the small investment into a quality towel and supplies to do this task, and actually enjoy it.

Can/Do I wax/seal the vehicle still?

I would highly recommend using sio2 based products in combination with your wash protocol. This is for my enthusiasts that ENJOY doing this task and really enjoy being “extra” about their vehicles. Gyeon Wetcoat & Cure are the 2 I live by, but any high quality sio2 sealant will definitely aid more than not using one at all.

What if bugs get baked on the front end and mirrors? How do I remove them?

The key is to stay on top of it, regardless of coating if they are left on there for days and weeks, exposed to the hot sun baking to the surface, it can be a task and also damage the coating. It’s best to use a safe bug remover spray made FOR CERAMICS, soft bug sponge and gently work them from the surface after the vehicle sits in soap for a few minutes to soften these acidic buggers. Any industrial grade/very acidic bug remover is sure to do wear on your coatings.