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The Truth About Spray Waxes vs Ceramic Sprays

The Truth About Spray Waxes vs Ceramic Sprays Spray waxes have been around forever. But are they still the best way to protect your paint—or has ceramic spray technology made them obsolete? <a class="button button--primary button--filled button--primary__filled " href="/blogs/car-detailing-tips/spray-wax-vs-ceramic-spray-truth">Read more</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 blog__listing--horizontal"> <a href="/blogs/car-detailing-tips/can-you-wax-over-a-ceramic-coating-here-s-what-you-should-know" class="blog__listing--ratio"> <img height="288" width="283" loading="lazy" src="//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d.png?v=1747325803" data-srcset="//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_375x.png?v=1747325803 375w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_410x.png?v=1747325803 410w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_520x.png?v=1747325803 520w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_576x.png?v=1747325803 576w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_768x.png?v=1747325803 768w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_992x.png?v=1747325803 992w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_1024x.png?v=1747325803 1024w,//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/articles/jimbos_detailing_prodcuts_8cc9ed94-efcd-4a15-9fa5-40baf640c91d_1280x.png?v=1747325803 1280w" data-sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 50vw" alt="Can You Wax Over a Ceramic Coating? (Here’s What You Should Know)" class="lazyload blog__listing--image"> </a> <div class="blog__listing--info"> <div class="blog__listing--tags"> <span class="blog__listing--tag">CAR PROTECTION MYTHS</span> <span class="blog__listing--tag">CERAMIC COATING MAINTENANCE</span> <span class="blog__listing--tag">CERAMIC COATING TIPS</span> <span class="blog__listing--tag">DETAILING FAQS</span> <span class="blog__listing--tag">WAX OVER CERAMIC</span> </div> <a href="/blogs/car-detailing-tips/can-you-wax-over-a-ceramic-coating-here-s-what-you-should-know" class="blog__listing--title"> Can You Wax Over a Ceramic Coating? (Here’s What You Should Know) </a> <p class="p-reset blog__listing--excerpt"> Should you wax over your ceramic coating? Here's the truth about layering wax on coatings—and what to use instead to keep your finish protected and looking its best. </p> <a class="button button--primary button--filled button--primary__filled " href="/blogs/car-detailing-tips/can-you-wax-over-a-ceramic-coating-here-s-what-you-should-know">Read more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wrapper--bottom"> <div id="shopify-section-info-badges" class="shopify-section"> </div> <div id="shopify-section-footer" class="shopify-section"> <style> .footer { background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px; padding: 32px 0px; } .footer__block { padding: 3px 3px; } </style> <div class="inherit footer layout__stretchBg"> <div class="layout__content row"> <div class="col-12 col-md col-md-1-5 footer__block center middle"> <a class="footer__image--link" href="/collections/best-sellers"> <img src="//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/files/JimbosDetailing_badge_RGB_Reversed_10x10.png?v=1706581168" loading="lazy" height="1800" width="1800" class="lazyload" data-src="//jimbosdetailing.com/cdn/shop/files/JimbosDetailing_badge_RGB_Reversed_400x.png?v=1706581168" style="width: 30%;" alt="jimbosdetailingproducts"> </a> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md col-md-auto footer__block center top"> <div class="footer__links center"> <a href="/collections/best-sellers">PRODUCTS</a> <a href="/search">SEARCH</a> <a href="/pages/contact">CONTACT</a> <a href="https://www.autodetailingpodcast.com">PODCAST</a> <a href="/pages/sds-sheets">SDS </a> <a href="/">HOME</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md col-md-auto footer__block center top"> <style> #form--d57a6daf-1a55-40fa-8f14-3076253fbd19 .newsletter__input { color: #ffffff; 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