Best Maintenance Wash Routine for Ceramic-Coated Cars
Your ceramic coating is only as good as your maintenance. If you want to keep that slick feel, insane water beading, and high gloss, here’s the best wash routine to follow—without damaging your protection.
Step 1: Touchless Pre-Foam
Start every wash with a touchless pre-foam using a high-lubricity, ceramic-safe soap like The Super Soaper.
- ✅ Breaks down dirt and grime before contact
- ✅ Preserves coating integrity
- ✅ Reduces risk of swirls
How to use: Add 2–4 oz to a foam cannon, apply to dry vehicle, let dwell 3–5 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
Step 2: Gentle Contact Wash (Only If Needed)
If there’s still grime after rinsing, do a contact wash using a safe towel and ceramic-friendly soap.
- Orange Wash Microfiber Towel – Designed for safe contact on coatings
- Use straight-line passes with light pressure
- Work top-down, changing towels as needed
Step 3: Dry With Zero Friction
- Use a blower if available to push water off the surface
- Follow up with the Massive Drying Towel for safe blot-drying
- Never wipe dry on a dusty or hot surface
Step 4: Maintain Hydrophobic Protection
Once dry, apply Tough As Shell to maintain your ceramic layer.
- ✅ Refreshes beading and slickness
- ✅ Can be used as a topper or standalone layer
- ✅ Safe on paint, trim, wheels, glass, and more
Recommended Routine
- 🧽 Weekly: Touchless wash with The Super Soaper
- 🧼 Monthly: Contact wash if needed + top off with Tough As Shell
- 🧪 Every 2–3 Months: Use The Decon Bundle to deep clean and revive protection
Keep It Simple, Keep It Coated
You don’t need a 10-step routine. You need the right tools, consistent habits, and ceramic-safe products that actually work. That’s what Jimbo’s is built for.
- Get The Super Soaper – Touchless Ceramic Wash
- Maintain with Tough As Shell
- Wash Safely with Orange Wash Towels
