Is Touchless Car Washing Safe for Ceramic Coatings?
If your car is ceramic coated, the last thing you want is to ruin it with a bad wash method. So is touchless washing safe for ceramic coatings? Let’s break it down the right way.
Short Answer: Yes, But Only If Done Right
Touchless washing can be completely safe for ceramic coatings—if you’re using the right soap, letting it dwell properly, and rinsing thoroughly.
Touchless Washing: The Safe Way
Here’s how to safely perform a touchless wash on a ceramic-coated car:
- Use a foam cannon to apply a ceramic-safe, high-lubricity soap
- Let the foam dwell 3–5 minutes to soften dirt and contaminants
- Rinse thoroughly with high pressure—start top to bottom
- Only do a contact wash if dirt remains—and use a soft mitt
What Soap Should You Use?
Most soaps are too aggressive or too weak for touchless washing. You want something balanced—safe for coatings, but strong enough to lift grime.
The best choice? The Super Soaper.
- ✅ Designed specifically for touchless washing
- ✅ Safe on ceramic coatings and PPF
- ✅ High foam + high lubrication = minimal risk
- ✅ Rinses clean with no residue
What to Avoid in a Touchless Wash
- ❌ Harsh degreasers or APCs—they strip protection
- ❌ Automatic drive-through washes with recycled water
- ❌ Pressure washers too close to trim or badges
- ❌ Letting soap dry on the paint
Best Tools for a Safe Wash
- The Super Soaper – touchless foam soap
- Fan Boy Bundle – full pre-wash and clay system
- Decon Bundle – great for maintenance washes on coated vehicles
- Orange Wash Microfiber Towel – for safe contact washing when needed
Touchless Washing Works—If You Know What You’re Doing
Done wrong, touchless washing can leave grime behind or reduce gloss. Done right, it’s the safest, fastest way to maintain your coating.
