What’s the Best Soap for Ceramic Coated Cars? (Don’t Use the Wrong One)

Got a ceramic coating? Great. But here's something most people get wrong: your choice of car wash soap matters—big time.

Using the wrong soap can strip, clog, or dull your coating, killing its water-beading and slick feel. So in this post, we’ll break down exactly what type of soap to use for ceramic-coated vehicles—and why a pH-neutral foam soap like The Super Soaper is your best option.

Why Coated Cars Need Special Soap

Ceramic coatings are designed to repel water and resist grime—but they're not bulletproof. Harsh soaps or degreasers can:

Break down the coating’s top layer
Kill slickness and water beading
Leave the surface vulnerable to buildup or contamination

To get the most out of your coating, you need to use a soap that cleans without stripping.

The #1 Rule: Go pH Neutral

pH-neutral soaps (typically rated around 7 on the pH scale) are safe for all ceramic coatings. They lift dirt and grime without reacting with the coating itself. This is exactly how The Super Soaper is formulated—strong enough to clean, gentle enough to preserve protection.

What to Avoid

Dish soap or degreasers – These are way too harsh and will eat through coating layers.
High-alkaline “strip washes” – Good for prep, bad for maintenance.
Gloss-enhancing soaps – Often contain polymers or waxes that can interfere with coatings.

Best Practices for Washing a Coated Car

Pre-soak the car with a foam cannon or pump sprayer loaded with 4 oz of The Super Soaper
Let the foam dwell for 3–5 minutes to break down grime
Rinse thoroughly using a pressure washer or hose
Contact wash (if needed) using a clean Orange Wash Microfiber Towel
Dry safely with the Massive Drying Towel

Bonus: Boost Your Coating After the Wash

After drying, add a light mist of Tough As Shell ceramic spray. This refreshes gloss and slickness and keeps your base coating working harder, longer.

Conclusion

Not all soaps are created equal—and when your paint is ceramic coated, using the wrong one can kill your results. A pH-neutral soap like The Super Soaper gives you safe cleaning power and zero coating interference. It’s the easiest way to wash smarter, not harder.

🧪 Products Featured in This Post:

The Super Soaper – Ceramic-safe foam soap (or Amazon)
Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray (or Amazon)
Orange Wash Microfiber Towel
Massive Drying Towel

Use the right soap, and your ceramic coating will thank you—every time it rains.