Congratulations on taking the proactive step of protecting your vehicle with Ceramic Pro’s Nanoceramic Coat-
ings. Our revolutionary nanotechnology infused Ceramic Pro coatings help to protect your vehicle’s factory clear
coat. It is tremendously effective at doing so. However, it is not bulletproof and will require routine aftercare to
maintain the integrity of the coating.
By following our manufacture recommended procedures, your vehicle will be eligible for warranties and your
coating will hold up for many years.
Things You Must Avoid During the Two-Week Curing Process
Curing time for all Ceramic Pro coating packages is 2-3 weeks depending on environmental conditions such as
humidity and temperature. Make sure to avoid the following during this time period.
• Exposure to water and rain. The ceramic coating needs time to cure. Exposure to rain, sprinklers, and water
(including foggy conditions) may impact the coatings durability. It also can lead to water spotting on the coating.
• Do NOT wash a vehicle for at least two-weeks after receiving delivery of your ceramic coated vehicle.
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Avoid Parking Under Trees: Tree Sap, leaves, and branches can cause etching and scratching on a ceramic
coating.
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Avoid allowing bird droppings, bug splatter, sap, pollen to sit on the car for more than a few days. If your
vehicle is exposed to these contaminates, use Americana Global Detail Spray to spot clean the area with a
clean microber towel.
• No washing the vehicle for at lewast two weeks. If you feel as if your vehicle was exposed to the above sit-
uations, please contact your Certied Ceramic Pro Installer for guidance on how to remove contaminants.
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Aftercare Instructions
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Ceramic Coating Do’s:
Car Washes:
• Hand Wash – Using the Two Bucket Washing Technique
• Touch-less Washing – such as a high-pressure hose, foam cannon, or foam gun.
• Use Americana Global Detail Spray in-between maintenance car washes.
Home Washing:
• Ceramic Pro recommends washing with either Americana Global Ceramic Aftercare Soap, Americana Global
Vinyl & PPF Soap (for those with paint protection lm added), or Americana Global Rinseless Wash. Make
sure any automotive soap you use is pH neutral.
• Use Ceramic Pro CARE as a drying aid after maintenance car washes. *Must be used while vehicle is wet. Do
NOT apply while the vehicle is dry.
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Use microber washing mitts, or towels to wash & a microber drying towel to dry. Air drying with compressed
air is acceptable. We recommend following up air drying with Americana Global Detail Spray.
• Wash the vehicle in shade, a garage, or covered area – early in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Ceramic Coating Don’ts:
Car Washes:
• Avoid automatic car wash using brushes, mitts, or other material that will touch the vehicle’s surface.
• Do NOT wash any ceramic coated vehicle in direct sunlight or any vehicle surface that is warm to the touch.
• Do NOT use any car soaps or shampoos with wax, petroleum distillates, or a pH under 5.0 or above 9.0.
• Do NOT use any wax or paint sealant after washing the vehicle.
• Ceramic Pro does NOT recommend using any Ceramic Boost Sprays except Ceramic Pro CARE or Americana
Global Detail Spray.
• Do NOT use abrasive towels or microber towels to wipe off debris on a dry surface.
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What to Do & What Not to Do
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Washing Your Vehicle at Home
When cured, Ceramic Pro nanoceramic coatings are extremely durable and produce a hydrophobic surface. This
means that most debris will not bond to the coated surface within a few days of exposure. However, if sticky de-
bris such as bird droppings, bug splatter, tree sap, pollen, or tar lands on the coating, and it’s exposed to directly
sunlight and heat, the contaminant may bond. Ceramic Pro highly recommends using Americana Global Detail
Spray and a plush microber towel to spot clean areas of the vehicle that are contaminated with debris as soon
as possible. This includes standing water caused by rain, puddles, sprinklers, and exposure to salt water.
If you don’t have this product, use two, plush microber towels. Saturate the rst one with water to remove any
debris. Use the second dry microber towel to dry the surface.
Car Washing Schedule
For best results the car should be washed every two weeks to avoid excessive contamination build-up. Use only
our recommended soaps listed above. While it is acceptable to use foam cannons with a high-pressure hose, we
strongly recommend a two-bucket hand wash to be completed at least every 60-days.
Avoid automatic brush style car washes, and high pH detergent style cleaners, or any cleaning agents with added
wax or petroleum distillates – as this may lead to scratching the coated surface.
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Washing Your Vehicle at Home
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Standard Car Washing at Home
The best way to maintain the hydrophobic properties of a ceramic coating is to use the recommended supplies
and techniques. Ceramic Pro partnered with Americana Global to develop Ceramic Aftercare Soap specically
formulated for our unique coating technology.
For hand washing, we recommend the two-bucket hand washing technique as follows:
Step 1: Collect Supplies including (3) 3 to 5-gallon buckets, Americana Global Ceramic Aftercare Soap, Fresh water
hose (or high-pressure hose with foam cannon), (2) microber wash mitts or wash media, a grit guard (strongly
recommended), and dedicated microber drying towels.
Step 2: Pre-Rinse: Use a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle to pre-rinse all vehicle surfaces of standing
debris, dirt, mud, and other solid objects. If you have a foam cannon, you can use it as a pre-wash as directed on
the back of the bottle of Americana Global Ceramic Aftercare Soap.
Step 3: Wash Wheels and Tires First. Using (1) dedicated wash mitt and bucket, rinse all brake dust and debris
off each wheel rst. Then, add 2oz of Americana Global Ceramic Aftercare Soap to the wash bucket and add
3-gallons of water.
Wash the wheels and tires then rinse with fresh water. Once all four tires and wheels are washed, pre-rinse the
vehicle again with fresh water, as brake dust may be stuck to the vehicle surface. Do NOT dry until completed
with car washing.
*Do NOT reuse the same wash mitt or wash bucket used for washing wheels – as brake dust will be embedded
in each and will likely scratch your coated surfaces on the vehicle’s paint. Use separate buckets and wash media.
Step 4: Fill (2) wash buckets. Add the grit guard (optional but recommended) to one bucket and ll with 3 gallons
of fresh water (no soap). Add 2oz of Americana Global Ceramic Aftercare Soap to the other bucket, then agitate
by adding 3-gallons of high-pressure water. Make sure plenty of suds are produced.
Step 5: Wash one section at a time. For optimal results, begin by washing one panel or vehicle section at a time.
Dip your wash mitt or microber rag in the soapy water, and wash the vehicle from top to bottom, left to right.
Rinse off each section with fresh water as you complete the section to avoid cross contamination.
Step 6: Dry the vehicle. Ceramic Pro recommends drying your vehicle with a dedicated microber terry weave
drying towel or high-pressure air – followed by a plush microber towel. Make sure to dry the vehicle as soon as
you are done washing the vehicle.
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Washing Methods
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Other Vehicle Maintenance Washing Options
Ceramic Pro understands that not everyone is comfortable washing their vehicles by hand or can at their home. If
you are in this situation, we strongly recommend hiring a mobile detailer or your authorized Ceramic Pro Coating
installer to complete maintenance washes at least once per month.
Other recommended maintenance car wash options include:
Non-Touch Car Wash
If you have a non-touch automated car washing facility located near you, you may use these facilities to wash your
vehicle. However, we strongly recommend purchasing a dedicated large drying towel, to ensure your vehicle is
completely dry prior to leaving the facility – as failure to do so may result in water spotting on the coated surface.
For self-operated facilities – begin by pre-rinsing the vehicle with water (no soap). Once all debris is removed,
select the high-pressure soap, and apply to the entire vehicle. Let the soap dwell for a few minutes. DO NOT use
any brushes provided at the location as this WILL scratch the coating and void any warranty.
Rinse car off with the high-pressure rinse. If available, select the spot-free low pressure water option to complete
a nal rinse. DO NOT select any ‘wax’ treatments. Dry with clean microber towels prior to leaving the facility.
High-Pressure / Foam Cannon
A great way to wash your Ceramic Pro coated vehicle every few weeks is by using a high-pressure washer, with a
medium-grade pressure nozzle and foam cannon attachment. Americana Global manufactures two outstanding
products that work well in foam cannon applications – Ceramic Aftercare Soap and Vinyl & PPF Soap.
When using a 32oz foam cannon container, add 28oz of warm water to the foam cannon container rst. Then, add
4oz of Americana Global SOAP. Shake well prior to attaching to the high-pressure washer.
Ceramic Pro recommends rinsing all debris off the vehicle with fresh water rst, then apply the foam cannon
soap to the entire vehicle. Let the soap dwell in a shaded non-warm to the touch area for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse
completely with fresh water, then dry.
If you prefer to use this washing method, we strongly recommend a traditional two-bucket hand wash every two
months – as this will remove contaminants that may have bonded to the coating.
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Drying Aid
Ceramic Pro Care is a great drying aid. Using Ceramic Pro Care and one damp microber to rst dry the vehicle
followed by using second microber to nish drying the vehicle. This process will give you the best results. Ce-
ramic Pro Care MUST be applied when the vehicle is wet or on a wet microber towel. Do NOT apply Ceramic Pro
Care on a dry surface.
Always dry completely and never leave to “naturally air” dry. Tap water contains minerals that may leave deposits
creating water spots. Only use quality microber towels for best results and avoid aggressive wiping, allowing
the material to absorb the water.
Spot Removal of Debris
If your vehicle gets dirty, or natural toxins like bird droppings, tree sap, or bug splatters – or if you simply want
to detail your vehicle in-between maintenance car washes, use Americana Global Detail Spray to spot clean the
area with a clean microber towel.
• Never use aggressive products to polish the coating or remove surface contamination.
• Never use excessive force to remove spots.
• Bird droppings, tar, sap, etc. should be removed as soon as possible to avoid temporary staining or hardening
on the coating. Any staining left behind from bird droppings will break down over a few days without affect-
ing the coating.
• For water spots, start by washing the vehicle as recommended. If water spots are still visible, start by using a
50/50 mix of white vinegar with distilled water (do not use tap water) in a spray bottle. Spray the mixed solu-
tion directly on the surface. Let it dwell for 30 seconds, then wipe clean and dry with a plush microber towel.
If water spots are still visible, please consult with your Ceramic Pro authorized installer.
*Please continually check on CeramicPro.com/Shop – as Americana Global will be releasing a Ceramic Coating
safe water spot remover soon.
Post Car Wash
Do not wax the coating. It is unnecessary and the wax will not bond to the coating. Ceramic Pro Care or Ameri-
cana Global Detail Spray are the ONLY recommended maintenance and aftercare products. Ask your local installer
about purchasing Ceramic Pro Care & Americana Global Detail Spray during your visit.
Leather and Fabric Maintenance
Interior ceramic coated materials such as textiles, leather, and plastics also require maintenance cleaning oc-
casionally. We recommend wiping down ceramic coated surfaces with either a damp microber cloth or using
Americana Global All-Purpose Cleaner (Ready to Use formulation).
For optimal results:
• Vacuum carpets, seats, and other solid surfaces every few weeks to remove dust, debris, and other contam-
inants.
• Immediately clean off any spilled liquids with a damp microber towel, then use a clean and dry microber
towel to dry.
• Do NOT use leather conditioners or interior detail sprays with added wax.
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