Ceramic vs Wax Poll

[ENPhoto]

Having worked for an IGL installer, I will always prefer that people use the BEST quality ceramics, with proper correction beforehand, proper installation techniques and consistent wash methods. I prefer foam cannon, high pressure rinse, air blower dry and a "spray sealant" that works like a spray detailer (IGL, Ceramic Pro, etc).

Ceramic, in my eyes, makes a vehicle paint look brand new for years and years if combined with a full PPF of something like Xpel Ultimate. It becomes very very protective against rock chips, etc.

That being said, I don't use ceramic or a wax technique on my white 16gt.

The only thing that's touched it has been:

Pressure Washer
Foam Cannon
Air Blower
Meguiars Spray "Wax"
Meguairs Spray "Detailer"

It's now 3 years old and doesn't even have "spider webbing" marks in it when using a high quality SCANGRIP light to check the car.

I believe in ceramics and waxes....but it's not needed for a car that you are willing to spend 2-3 hours a week maintaining. I use some of the worst products on the market, that the majority of Detail shops completely disagree with....Meguairs.

Works for me....

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[Dr. Norts]

Having worked for an IGL installer, I will always prefer that people use the BEST quality ceramics, with proper correction beforehand, proper installation techniques and consistent wash methods. I prefer foam cannon, high pressure rinse, air blower dry and a "spray sealant" that works like a spray detailer (IGL, Ceramic Pro, etc).

Ceramic, in my eyes, makes a vehicle paint look brand new for years and years if combined with a full PPF of something like Xpel Ultimate. It becomes very very protective against rock chips, etc.

That being said, I don't use ceramic or a wax technique on my white 16gt.

The only thing that's touched it has been:

Pressure Washer
Foam Cannon
Air Blower
Meguiars Spray "Wax"
Meguairs Spray "Detailer"

It's now 3 years old and doesn't even have "spider webbing" marks in it when using a high quality SCANGRIP light to check the car.

I believe in ceramics and waxes....but it's not needed for a car that you are willing to spend 2-3 hours a week maintaining. I use some of the worst products on the market, that the majority of Detail shops completely disagree with....Meguairs.

Works for me....

I'd bet your paint has lots of bonded contamination on it if you've never physically hand washed it. Foam cannon / touchless works great for dust / very light dirt but anything that's seen rain or old dirt needs a good ol hand wash.

Plus your car is white. You could wash that thing with scotch brite and it will still look good.