Polish or ceramic coating: which one should you choose?
By The Clean Cars Wash team · Published on · Updated on
It is not one or the other: polishing corrects the paint, ceramic protects it. If your paint is dull or covered in swirl marks, it must be polished first; if you want it to stay beautiful for a long time, it must then be sealed. In most cases you do both, in that order — which is exactly what our Ceramic Polish Pack contains.
Polishing: correcting
Polishing is mechanical work on the paint. It removes swirl marks and wash marks to bring back the paint's original depth. It does not protect: polished paint left unprotected gets marked again wash after wash.
Ceramic: protecting
Ceramic is a protection applied over the paint. It makes water bead off and makes every following wash easier. It corrects nothing: applied over scratched paint, it seals the scratches as they are. That is why it always comes after the correction.
What if I only want maintenance?
If your paint is in good condition and you mainly want careful maintenance, the Diamond Pack (CHF 320.20 incl. VAT) includes a premium hydrophobic wax, without paint correction. It is maintenance care, not long-term protection.
How long, and where?
The Ceramic Polish Pack immobilises the vehicle for a full day minimum, often more depending on the paint. It is carried out in our workshop in Geneva, or at your place provided you have a closed garage: ceramic tolerates neither dust nor rain while it cures. It is offered from CHF 999.00 incl. VAT, quoted after examining the vehicle.
Still unsure? Tell us about your car's condition and we will guide you.
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