Do You Still Need to Wax a Ceramic-Coated Car?
Ceramic coatings and ceramic sprays offer long-lasting protection, slickness, and water-beading. But a common question still pops up:
“Should I wax over my ceramic coating?”
The honest answer? In most cases, no—you don’t need to. And here’s why.
What Happens If You Wax Over a Ceramic Coating?
- ❌ The wax won’t bond properly—it just sits on top
- ❌ You may reduce slickness or mute the hydrophobic effect
- ❌ You’re wasting time, product, and effort
Waxing over a coating is like putting sunscreen on top of a raincoat. It doesn’t help—and might even make things worse.
What You Should Do Instead
Instead of layering traditional wax, refresh the coating with a compatible ceramic spray like:
Tough As Shell – adds gloss, slickness, and water-beading in minutes without interfering with your coating. Buy on Amazon
Benefits of Ceramic Spray Maintenance Over Wax
- ✅ Bonds to ceramic coatings for seamless protection
- ✅ Boosts hydrophobic performance
- ✅ Quick and easy to apply
- ✅ No risk of dulling or buildup
When Wax Might Make Sense (Rare Cases)
- ✔️ Your coating is completely worn down and you’re in between reapplications
- ✔️ You’re topping a non-ceramic wax or sealant (not a true coating)
But for most users? Ceramic + ceramic = the way to go.
Recommended Routine for Coated Cars
- Wash regularly with The Super Soaper – ceramic-safe and residue-free (Amazon)
- Dry with the Massive Drying Towel
- Use Tough As Shell every 2–4 washes as a drying aid or after wash booster
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Conclusion
If your car has ceramic protection—whether it’s pro-installed or spray-on—you don’t need to wax it. In fact, waxing could actually reduce performance.
Stick with a proper ceramic maintenance routine using Jimbo’s Detailing products to keep your protection working and your shine dialed in the right way.
