Can I wax over my ceramic coating?

June 8, 2022

So you've made the smart investment in getting your car's paint ceramic coated. Now what??

Ceramic coatings need very little ongoing maintenance. Just regular washing (every 2 weeks-ish) is a good schedule to keep your car looking nice.

But what about waxing? Well the whole purpose of investing in a ceramic coating is to eliminate the need, cost, and hassle of regular waxing. But I know that SOME of you just love the process of waxing your car, regardless of whether it needs it or not. It's actually therapeutic for a lot of people! I get it, I'm the same way.

So... can you wax your ceramic coating or not??

Yes, you can certainly apply any kind of wax on top of your ceramic coating with no adverse effects. It will not shorten the lifespan of your ceramic coating, or produce any other negative results. You're just adding another (albeit unneeded) level of protection to your paint.

If you love waxing your car, you should still invest in a ceramic coating for maximum protection, but go ahead and continue your waxing routine if you enjoy it.

Just remember, ceramic coatings are far better at protecting your paint from the most common causes of permanent damage like bird droppings, tree sap, and bug splatters. True, waxing gives you some level of protection against these things, but only if you're diligent about waxing your car every 2 months, and removing any contaminants immediately. Ceramic coatings provide a deeper level of assurance that you don't have to eagle-eye your paint every single day to remove any of the common nasties.

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