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Do you wax your car before ceramic coating?

I was thinking about trying to DIY a ceramic coating on my car. Right now, I’m just researching the steps. Do you wax your car before ceramic coating?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The short answer to your question is: no! A ceramic coating is designed to bond to your car’s paint job; a wax coating or dirty surface will get in the way of that, affecting how long the coating lasts and resulting in a lower-quality finish.
For that reason, a ceramic coating is best applied after your car’s exterior has been thoroughly cleaned. Applying a ceramic coating is something you can opt to try yourself, but keep in mind it can be difficult to get right and mistakes can be time-consuming and costly to fix since the coating bonds to your car’s paint.
If after doing some more research you decide you don’t want to tackle it yourself, a professional can apply it for you.
With proper application and the right maintenance, you can typically expect a ceramic coating to last several years, giving your car increased protection against minor damages like scratching, UV light damage, bug splatter, and more.
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