What Destroys Ceramic Coating? Protect Your $1,000+ Investment
Why Your $1,500 Ceramic Coating Failed (And How to Prevent It)
You invested $800-1,500 in professional ceramic coating, expecting 5 years of paint protection. Six months later, water doesn't bead anymore. Your paint feels rough instead of slick. That glass-like finish disappeared, and you're wondering what destroys ceramic coating so quickly.
After correcting over 200 failed ceramic coatings across San Diego County (2020-2025), I've documented every way ceramic coating fails—and here's the frustrating truth: 95% of coating failures are completely preventable.
Most coatings don't fail because of poor products or installation. They fail because of what happens in the weeks and months after application. The most common scenario I see: perfect water beading for 3 months, then gradual decline until the coating essentially fails by month 9-12.
What you'll learn in this guide:
The 9 critical threats that destroy ceramic coating (ranked by damage severity)
Real San Diego case studies with actual recovery costs
Scientific explanation of how coatings fail at the molecular level
Complete prevention checklist to protect your investment
Warning signs that your coating needs professional help
My credentials: After installing 500+ ceramic coatings and correcting 200+ failures since 2020, I've seen every possible coating disaster—from automatic car wash damage to harsh chemical destruction. This guide shares exactly what destroys ceramic coating and how to prevent each threat.
Quick Self-Assessment: Has Your Coating Failed?
Before diving into what destroys ceramic coating, use these four fast tests to check if your coating has already failed:
4 Simple Tests for Coating Health:
✓ Water Beading Test (Most Reliable Indicator)
Spray clean water on your hood or roof in shade. Healthy ceramic coating creates tight water beads (80-95° contact angle) that roll off easily. Degraded coating shows flat beads under 70°. Failed coating means water sits flat like unprotected paint.
✓ Touch Test
Run a clean hand across your paint surface after washing. Healthy coating feels glass-like and slick. Degraded coating feels slightly rough. Failed coating feels like regular paint—sticky or textured.
✓ Visual Inspection
Look at your paint in direct sunlight at an angle. Healthy coating shows deep gloss and mirror-like clarity. Degraded coating appears duller with visible contamination. Failed coating shows obvious etching, water spots, or permanent staining.
✓ Contamination Bonding Test
Check your paint 24 hours after washing. Healthy coating stays clean with minimal dust adhesion. Degraded coating collects dust quickly. Failed coating bonds dirt immediately and feels contaminated.
If you answered "degraded" or "failed" to 2+ tests, your ceramic coating needs professional attention immediately.
The Science: Why Ceramic Coating Fails
How Ceramic Coating Actually Works
Ceramic coating isn't a thick protective layer—it's a chemical bond creating a molecular barrier on your clear coat.
The structure:
Clear coat surface (your paint's protective layer)
Silica dioxide (SiO2) molecules bond chemically to clear coat
Cross-linking creates semi-permanent barrier (1-6 microns thick)
Hydrophobic top surface repels water and contaminants
For perspective: Your clear coat is 90-120 microns thick. Ceramic coating adds only 1-6 microns. Protection comes from molecular structure, not physical thickness.
Three Ways Coatings Fail
After analyzing 200+ failed coatings in our San Diego operations, failures fall into three categories:
1. Chemical Degradation (60% of failures)
Wrong pH cleaners dissolve molecular bonds
Harsh chemicals break down SiO2 structure
Chemical etching from environmental contaminants
Timeline: Can happen in days with wrong products
2. Physical Abrasion (30% of failures)
Rough washing techniques scratch and wear coating
Automatic car wash brushes strip layers
Improper drying creates micro-scratches
Timeline: Happens gradually over 6-18 months
3. Environmental Degradation (10% of failures)
UV radiation breaks down coating over years
Extreme temperature cycling causes expansion/contraction
Normal wear from time and mileage
Timeline: Natural process over 3-7 years
Key difference from wax: Wax sits on top of paint and washes away. Ceramic coating bonds chemically and degrades through molecular breakdown—which means recovery requires complete removal and reapplication, not just adding more coating.
What Destroys Ceramic Coating: 5 Critical Threats
1. Harsh Chemicals & Wrong pH Cleaners (Threat Level: CRITICAL)
The fastest way to destroy ceramic coating is using wrong cleaning products.
After tracking 200+ coating failures, harsh chemicals caused 45% of premature failures—more than any other factor.
How pH Destroys Coatings:
Ceramic coatings require pH-neutral products (pH 6-8). Anything outside this range attacks the SiO2 molecular structure.
Alkaline cleaners (pH 9-14):
All-purpose cleaners (APC)
Degreasers
Engine bay cleaners
Most automatic car wash soaps
These break down ceramic coating's chemical bonds, dissolving protection layer by layer.
Acidic cleaners (pH 1-5):
Wheel acid
Bug and tar removers
Iron removers
Some "waterless wash" products
These etch coating surface and create microscopic pitting that destroys hydrophobic properties. San Diego mobile detailing clients with ceramic
2. Automatic Car Washes (Threat Level: CRITICAL)
The single biggest coating killer I encounter in San Diego.
Of the 200+ failed coatings I've corrected, 70+ were destroyed by automatic car washes—despite installers explicitly warning clients to avoid them.
Why automatic washes destroy coatings:
Harsh chemicals:
Automatic wash soaps typically pH 10-13 (highly alkaline)
Designed to strip wax and sealants aggressively
Attack ceramic coating's molecular structure
Damage happens with every wash
Physical abrasion:
Brushes and cloth strips physically scrape coating
Contaminated from hundreds of previous vehicles
Act like sandpaper on your paint
Each wash removes thin layer of coating
Concentrated damage:
Front bumper takes heaviest beating
Hood and roof suffer from spinning brushes
Side panels get horizontal scratches
Coating wears unevenly, fails in high-contact areas first
3. Environmental Contaminants (Threat Level: HIGH)
The silent coating killers that owners often ignore until too late.
Environmental contamination doesn't just sit on coating—it chemically etches and permanently damages the protective layer.
Bird Droppings (Extremely Acidic: pH 3-4)
Why they're devastating:
Acidic composition eats through coating in hours
Heat accelerates etching (San Diego's 95°F+ summer days)
Left for 24+ hours can etch through coating into clear coat
Creates permanent damage requiring paint correction
Fresh Layer tracking: We documented bird dropping damage on 40+ ceramic coated vehicles in San Diego. Every case left more than 24 hours showed permanent etching. Coating couldn't prevent damage from extended exposure.
Real example - La Jolla resident: 2021 Porsche 911, $2,000 Ceramic Pro coating. Parked under tree for weekend getaway. Multiple bird droppings left for 72 hours. Result: 15+ permanent etch marks requiring $800 paint correction to remove.
Tree Sap
Why it destroys coatings:
Sticky resin bonds to coating surface
Hardens in sunlight, becoming nearly impossible to remove
Removal attempts often damage coating
Prolonged exposure (weeks) breaks down coating structure
San Diego specific: Eucalyptus trees throughout San Diego County (especially Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido) drop sticky sap year-round. Major coating threat for street-parked vehicles.
Road Salt & Chemicals
Not just a winter problem in San Diego:
Coastal roads use brine for marine layer ice prevention
Highway de-icing chemicals travel from mountains
Industrial areas (Miramar, Kearny Mesa) have chemical fallout
How they damage:
Chloride ions attack SiO2 molecular structure
Accelerated coating degradation (30-40% faster wear)
Requires immediate washing after exposure
Water Spots (Hard Water Etching)
San Diego's hidden threat:
San Diego has hard water (200-300 PPM in most areas, 300-400 PPM inland). When water evaporates, mineral deposits etch coating surface.
Why ceramic coating doesn't prevent water spots:
Coating is hydrophobic (water beads up)
But if water evaporates before drying, minerals remain
Minerals etch coating surface, creating dull spots
Over time, coating effectiveness decreases
Fresh Layer observation: Vehicles washed outdoors in San Diego sun show water spot damage within 6 months. Those dried properly maintain coating quality much longer.
Acid Rain
More common than people think:
San Diego gets acid rain from atmospheric pollutants
pH typically 4-5 (acidic enough to damage coating)
Each rain event causes minor coating degradation
Cumulative effect shortens coating lifespan 20-30%
4. Neglecting Maintenance & Protection (Threat Level: MEDIUM)
Ceramic coating isn't "set it and forget it" protection.
The second-most common thing I hear from failed coating owners: "I thought ceramic coating meant I didn't have to do anything."
The Maintenance Reality:
Ceramic coating reduces maintenance needs, doesn't eliminate them.
What coated vehicles still need:
Regular washing (every 2-4 weeks):
Removes environmental contamination before it bonds
Prevents buildup that degrades coating
Maintains hydrophobic properties
Skipping washes accelerates coating failure by 40-50%
Immediate contamination removal:
Bird droppings within 24 hours
Tree sap as soon as noticed
Bug splatter after road trips
Water spots before they etch
Annual inspection and boost:
Professional inspection year 2-3
Coating booster spray application
Check for degradation or damage
Address issues before failure
Proper storage when possible:
Garage parking limits UV exposure
Covered parking reduces environmental exposure
Coating lasts 30-40% longer with protection from elements
5 "Lifetime" Coating Myths & Unrealistic Expectations (Threat Level: AWARENESS)
The biggest coating destroyer is often unrealistic expectations.
The Marketing vs. Reality:
What companies claim:
"Lifetime protection"
"Never wax again"
"Permanent coating"
"10-year guarantee"
The reality:
No coating lasts lifetime of vehicle
Maintenance still required
"Permanent" means doesn't wash off, not lasts forever
Guarantees have strict maintenance requirements (often voided)
Fresh Layer's Honest Lifespan Expectations
Based on 500+ coatings tracked 2020-2025:
Professional coatings with excellent maintenance:
Budget coatings (System X, IGL): 3-4 years
Premium coatings (GTECHNIQ, Ceramic Pro 9H): 4-5 years
Advanced coatings (Ceramic Pro ION): 5-7 years
Professional coatings with moderate maintenance:
Budget: 2-3 years
Premium: 3-4 years
Advanced: 4-5 years
DIY coatings:
With perfect prep and maintenance: 2-3 years
With typical DIY approach: 1-2 years
"Lifetime" warranty reality:
Read the fine print on "lifetime" coating warranties:
Requires professional annual inspection ($150-250)
Voids if automatic car wash used
Voids if non-approved products used
Must maintain detailed washing logs
Often requires annual top-coat reapplication ($200-400)
The math: "Lifetime" warranty maintenance costs more than just reapplying coating every 4-5 years.
Fresh Layer approach: We promise realistic lifespans with honest maintenance requirements. Clients appreciate truth over marketing hype.
When Pressure Washing Destroys Ceramic Coating
Pressure washers don't automatically destroy ceramic coating. Used correctly, they're actually the best way to clean coated cars. Used wrong? They'll strip expensive coating in seconds.
We covered proper technique in our pressure washing ceramic coated cars guide, but here's what destroys coating:
PSI Above the Danger Line
1,000-1,500 PSI keeps coating safe. 2,000+ PSI starts causing damage. Over 2,500 PSI? You're actively stripping coating with every pass.
The math: ceramic coating bonds withstand X amount of force per square inch. Exceed that threshold and the bond breaks. Simple physics.
Black and red pressure washer nozzles concentrate that force into a small area, multiplying the PSI effect. A 2,000 PSI washer with a red nozzle hits the surface with effective force closer to 4,000+ PSI. That destroys ceramic coating instantly.
Distance and Angle Mistakes
Hold a pressure washer nozzle six inches from your paint at 90 degrees and watch what happens: the concentrated force removes ceramic coating like a blast of water removing dirt.
Safe distance starts at 18 inches minimum. Better yet, work from 24 inches back. Angle the spray at 45 degrees instead of perpendicular. This spreads the force across more surface area.
We see destroyed coating at panel edges most often. People spray directly into seams and the coating lifts right off.
Hot Water Complications
Most ceramic coatings handle cold or warm water fine. Hot water over 140°F softens some coating formulations. Over 160°F and you're risking permanent damage to the chemical structure.
Combined with high pressure, hot water makes coating destruction even easier. The heat weakens bonds, the pressure finishes the job.
Why San Diego Destroys Ceramic Coating Faster Than Other Cities
Geographic location matters more than most people realize. San Diego's specific climate creates coating challenges you won't find in Seattle or Chicago.
UV Intensity Year-Round
San Diego averages 266 sunny days annually. UV index hits 9-11 during summer months. That's dermatologist-warning-level sun exposure, and it affects ceramic coating the same way it affects skin.
UV radiation breaks down chemical bonds through photooxidation. Each sunny day causes microscopic damage. Multiply that by 266 days per year for three to five years, and you'll see why coatings degrade faster here.
Black cars face it worst. A black panel in summer sun reaches 180°F or higher. That heat accelerates the UV damage, working together to destroy ceramic coating faster than in cooler climates.
The fix: park in shade whenever possible, use car covers for extended parking, and consider maintenance boosts every 4-6 months instead of the standard 6-12 month interval.
Hard Water Throughout the County
San Diego water measures 12-20 grains per gallon hardness. That's classified as "hard" to "very hard" by water treatment standards.
Translation: high calcium and magnesium content. When water evaporates from your car, these minerals stay behind as white spots. Left alone, they etch into the ceramic coating surface, creating permanent rough patches that destroy the hydrophobic properties.
Inland areas (Poway, Escondido, Santee) tend toward the higher end of that hardness scale. Coastal areas run slightly softer but still problematic.
Our Fresh Layer mobile detailing service uses deionized water for final rinses on all ceramic coated vehicles for exactly this reason. Regular tap water leaves minerals that damage coating over time.
Coastal Salt vs Inland Dust
Living in La Jolla presents different coating threats than living in El Cajon.
Coastal challenges: Salt air deposits microscopic sodium particles on ceramic coating daily. Combined with humidity and UV exposure, this accelerates coating breakdown. The salt also increases water spotting problems. Cars parked within two miles of the ocean need washing every two weeks to prevent salt buildup from destroying coating.
Inland challenges: Desert dust and Santa Ana winds bring harder, more abrasive particles. This contamination physically scratches ceramic coating if you wash without proper pre-rinsing. The dust also holds more heat, creating thermal cycling stress that weakens coating bonds over time.
Both environments destroy ceramic coating faster than moderate climates. The specific threat just differs by location.
Temperature Swings and Thermal Stress
Coastal San Diego: 60-75°F most days, relatively stable.
Inland summer: 95-110°F days dropping to 65°F nights. That's a 40+ degree swing, repeated daily.
Ceramic coating expands with heat and contracts with cold. Constant cycling creates stress at the molecular level, like bending a paperclip back and forth until it breaks. The coating doesn't snap suddenly, but the cumulative stress destroys the bond over time.
Black cars amplify this problem. A black hood in summer sun can hit 190°F. Let it cool overnight to 65°F. Repeat for 90+ days each summer. The thermal stress adds up.
The Contamination Clock: When Time Destroys Ceramic Coating
Some threats work on a countdown. The longer contamination sits, the more damage it causes. Eventually it destroys the coating permanently.
Bird Droppings: 24-48 Hour Window
Bird droppings average pH 3-4 (acidic) and contain uric acid that etches ceramic coating. The damage clock starts immediately.
0-24 hours: Rinse off easily with water, no lasting damage.
24-48 hours: Visible etching possible, might need pH-neutral cleaner.
48-72 hours: Etching likely, permanent dull spot forming.
Week+: Permanent damage guaranteed, coating destroyed in that area.
We've seen bird droppings left for ten days burn through ceramic coating completely. The spot looked like bare paint afterward, required touch-up and recoating.
Keep quick detailer and microfiber towels in your car. Spot clean immediately when you find contamination. Don't wait until the next scheduled wash.
Tree Sap: Remove on Discovery
Tree sap bonds chemically to ceramic coating. Fresh sap removes fairly easily. Sap that's baked in San Diego sun for a week? That requires solvents that might damage the coating during removal.
The sap itself doesn't destroy ceramic coating. But the removal process often does if you've waited too long. People scrape with plastic blades, use harsh chemicals, or apply too much elbow grease. The coating comes off with the sap.
Iron Fallout: The Orange Spot Problem
Brake dust particles land on your paint and rust. Those orange spots you see are iron oxide eating into ceramic coating. The rust acts like acid, slowly etching the surface.
Left for months, iron fallout creates permanent rough patches that destroy the smooth coating surface. Water stops beading in those areas even though coating remains elsewhere.
Professional decontamination with pH-balanced iron removers prevents this damage. We include iron removal in our ceramic coating maintenance packages for San Diego vehicles because the contamination is constant here.
Water Spots: Dry Immediately or Pay Later
San Diego's hard water leaves mineral deposits that start as cosmetic spots but become structural damage if ignored.
Water spot timeline:
Fresh spots (same day): Wipe off easily, no damage
2-3 days old: Need quick detailer or vinegar solution
Week old: Etched into coating, requires polishing compound
Month old: Permanent damage, coating destroyed in spotted areas
We get calls from people who park outside during June gloom, don't dry their cars after morning moisture, and wonder why the coating failed after one season. The answer: accumulated water spot damage destroyed it.
Maintenance Myths That Destroy Ceramic Coating
Some common "care tips" actually harm coating. Here's what people get wrong:
Myth: "Ceramic coating means I can wash less often"
Reality: Coating needs regular cleaning to maintain protection. Letting dirt sit for months allows contamination to bond to the coating surface, requiring aggressive removal that damages or destroys the protection.
Proper schedule: every 2-4 weeks depending on exposure. Coastal areas every 2 weeks, inland every 3-4 weeks.
Myth: "Any car shampoo works on ceramic coating"
Reality: Dish soap, all-purpose cleaners, and harsh shampoos strip ceramic coating gradually. Six months of dish soap use removes coating as effectively as a chemical stripper - just slower.
Use pH-neutral shampoos formulated for ceramic coating. The $25 bottle of Adams Car Shampoo protects your $1,000 coating investment.
Myth: "Automatic car washes are fine now that I have coating"
This myth destroys more ceramic coating than any other in San Diego.
Automatic washes use high-alkaline pre-soaks (pH 12+), abrasive brushes, harsh spot-free rinses, and recycled water full of contamination from previous cars. Ceramic coating can't survive that combination.
One wash might not destroy coating completely. Ten washes over six months? The coating will fail.
Myth: "I don't need maintenance products, the coating is permanent"
Ceramic coating bonds to paint, but the top surface oxidizes and degrades from UV and contamination. Maintenance sprays like P&S Bead Maker refresh the hydrophobic layer and protect the coating beneath.
Skipping maintenance doesn't destroy coating immediately, but it removes the buffer between environmental damage and your coating. Think of maintenance sprays as sunscreen for ceramic coating - technically optional, but smart if you want longevity.
Myth: "I can use my pressure washer at any setting"
We've seen people destroy $1,200 ceramic coating jobs with their 3,000 PSI pressure washer set to maximum with a red nozzle. The coating strips off in visible lines where they sprayed.
Proper pressure washing technique requires specific PSI (1,000-1,500), right nozzles (white or green), and correct distance (18-24 inches). Deviation destroys coating.
Real Ceramic Coating Failures from San Diego
These aren't hypothetical. These are actual coating failures we've repaired or reapplied:
Case Study: The Automatic Car Wash Disaster
Client: 2023 Tesla Model 3, ceramic coating applied by another shop three months prior.
Problem: Coating failed completely on hood, roof, and trunk. Water no longer beaded anywhere on horizontal surfaces.
Cause: Client used automatic car wash twice weekly thinking "touchless is safe for ceramic coating."
The touchless wash used pH 13 pre-soak and pH 11 spot-free rinse. The chemicals destroyed the coating in twelve weeks.
Cost: $900 for hood, roof, and trunk reapplication.
Lesson: Automatic washes destroy ceramic coating through chemistry even without physical brushes.
Case Study: The DIY Pressure Washing Mistake
Client: 2021 Porsche 911, professional ceramic coating applied one year prior.
Problem: Visible lines where coating was stripped, especially around door edges and seams.
Cause: Client bought 3,000 PSI pressure washer, used red nozzle at maximum pressure, held 8-10 inches from paint.
The concentrated force literally stripped ceramic coating off the car. The pattern matched his washing motion perfectly.
Cost: $1,400 full vehicle reapplication.
Lesson: Wrong pressure washing technique destroys ceramic coating as effectively as sandblasting.
Case Study: The Dish Soap Situation
Client: 2022 BMW X5, ceramic coating applied when new.
Problem: After ten months, coating lost all hydrophobic properties. Water spread flat instead of beading.
Cause: Client used dish soap for every wash thinking "it's just soap."
Dish soap stripped the coating gradually over 10-12 washes. Each wash removed a thin layer until nothing remained.
Cost: $1,100 full reapplication.
Lesson: Wrong products destroy ceramic coating slowly but completely.
Case Study: The San Diego Sun Effect
Client: Black 2020 Mercedes C-Class, ceramic coating applied 18 months prior.
Problem: Coating failed on horizontal surfaces (hood, roof, trunk) but remained functional on vertical panels (doors, fenders).
Cause: Always parked outside in direct sun. Black paint absorbed maximum heat. UV plus thermal stress destroyed coating on hottest panels first.
Horizontal surfaces hit 185°F+ regularly in San Diego summer. The coating couldn't survive that thermal abuse.
Cost: $700 for horizontal panel reapplication.
Lesson: Parking location affects ceramic coating longevity significantly in high-UV climates.
Your Ceramic Coating Protection Checklist
Print this. Keep it with your car care supplies. Following these rules prevents 90% of coating failures:
Weekly checks:
Inspect for bird droppings, tree sap, or bug splatter - remove immediately
Check water beading after rain - degradation shows up here first
Quick rinse if car sits outside during June gloom moisture
Every 2-4 weeks:
Proper wash with pH-neutral shampoo (Adams or equivalent)
Dry immediately to prevent water spots
Check coating slickness by touch after drying
Every 3-6 months:
Apply maintenance spray (P&S Bead Maker works well)
Professional decontamination if coating feels rough
Inspect for damage requiring professional assessment
Never do these:
❌ Automatic car washes (touchless included)
❌ Dish soap or household cleaners
❌ High-alkaline or acidic wheel cleaners on painted surfaces
❌ Pressure washing over 1,500 PSI
❌ Red or yellow pressure washer nozzles
❌ Dry wiping or buffing without proper lubrication
❌ Clay bars without professional guidance
❌ Letting contamination sit for days
Products safe for ceramic coating:
✅ pH-neutral car shampoo (pH 7-9)
✅ Ceramic coating maintenance sprays
✅ Dedicated coating-safe quick detailers
✅ Microfiber wash mitts and towels (clean)
✅ Foam cannons with proper dilution
✅ Deionized water for final rinse
When to get professional help:
Coating stops beading after proper washing
Visible damage or dull spots appear
Contamination won't remove with safe products
Annual inspection and maintenance
Before making expensive repair/replace decision
Check our San Diego detailing prices guide for coating maintenance costs.
The Bottom Line on Ceramic Coating Protection
Ceramic coating doesn't fail mysteriously. Something specific destroys it: harsh chemicals, wrong washing technique, environmental damage, or neglected maintenance.
The good news: all these threats are preventable. Use pH-neutral products, wash correctly every 2-4 weeks, park in shade when possible, and remove contamination immediately. That's 90% of coating protection right there.
San Diego presents extra challenges through intense year-round UV, hard water, and coastal salt or inland dust. Coatings last 3-4 years here instead of the 5 years you might see in milder climates. But with proper care, they'll reach that lifespan.
Remember these key points:
Chemical damage (wrong pH) destroys coating fastest
Physical damage (wrong pressure, abrasives polish) strips coating instantly
Environmental damage (UV, heat, minerals) works slowly but continuously
Time matters with contamination - remove it quickly
San Diego conditions accelerate all forms of coating damage
Professional inspection ($50-75) saves money on repair-vs-replace decisions
Want your $1,000 coating investment to last? Follow the protection checklist. Avoid the myths. Know what destroys ceramic coating so you can prevent it.
Professional Ceramic Coating Care in San Diego
Think something might have damaged your ceramic coating?
Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing provides ceramic coating inspection, maintenance, and repair throughout San Diego County. We've seen every type of coating failure and know exactly what destroys ceramic coating in San Diego's unique climate.
Our ceramic coating services:
Coating Health Check - $50-75 Full inspection with water bead test, contamination analysis, and honest assessment: repairable or reapplication needed?
Maintenance Wash Package - $80-120
pH-neutral products, safe pressure washing technique, deionized water rinse, maintenance spray application.Decontamination & Repair - $150-300 Iron removal, clay treatment if needed, compound for water spot etching, ceramic boost application.
Complete Reapplication - $800-1,500 When coating is destroyed beyond repair. Full prep, professional application, proper curing time.
Why choose our coating maintenance:
Mobile service throughout San Diego County means we come to your La Jolla office, Chula Vista home, or anywhere in between. We use only coating-safe products and techniques. Our technicians understand what destroys ceramic coating and how to prevent it. Honest assessment means we'll tell you if coating can be saved before recommending expensive reapplication.
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