Can You Wax Over Ceramic Coating

If we address this question ignorantly, the simple answer would be yes. As a car owner, you can apply car wax over your ceramic-coated car, but the main question we seek to address is whether it is necessary.

As we go on to demystify the benefits of both paint protection solutions, we will look at the functions and aesthetic appeal of both compounds. This way, we can determine the relevance of applying traditional wax over ceramic coating.

Functions of Car Wax and Ceramic Coating

Both traditional car wax and a Ceramic coating serve the same purpose. Both form a sacrificial layer that protects your car's paint surface from harmful contaminants and external factors that may harm or destroy your vehicle's paint. These harmful factors include UV rays, tree sap, acid rain, rock chips, and bird droppings, among other harmful contaminants.

The main difference between these two paint protection solutions is how long each lasts once applied. Traditional carnauba wax would last approximately six months. In contrast, Ceramic coating would last three to four years because it binds with the painted surface and forms a solid layer over your car's paint, offering superior protective qualities.

Diy coating, ceramic spray, and professional-grade ceramic coating have far superior paint protection capabilities than traditional wax. Therefore, it's not necessary to apply a coat of traditional wax over ceramic coatings.

Aesthetic Appeal

The chemical compounds of wax and ceramic coating vary, and these compounds affect the outcome once applied to your vehicle's paint.

Traditional car wax has natural oils and grease. These elements make it easy to apply and spread over the car surface and give your car a glossy finish. The only challenge is that these elements also make car wax susceptible to dust and other airborne elements. This attribute makes it easy for the car wax to attract dirt and leave your car looking unpleasant over time, necessitating regular car washes to keep it clean.

On the other hand, nano-ceramic coatings have a unique formulation to bind themselves to the car's surface. Once it cures, it forms a thin layer with hydrophobic properties that promote the beading of water droplets on the car's super hydrophobic surface. The beading makes it easy for the water droplets to roll off your car's exterior and much easier to clean. These properties make ceramic coating a better alternative compared to traditional wax. The bond between ceramic coating and your car's surface ensures that ceramic coating lasts longer than traditional wax and leaves your vehicle with a glossy finish.

Professional nano-ceramic coatings have far superior aesthetic qualities compared to traditional carnauba wax. Therefore, applying wax over your ceramic-coated vehicle does not make sense. When you apply wax to your car's paint or surface, it attracts dust and other sticky substances and dampens your car's appearance forcing you to wash your car regularly, which has more implications in addition to the overall cost you will incur. Bad washing techniques and frequently using wax remover to strip off the wax may harm the ceramic coating layer and promote swirl marks on your car's surface.