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Ceramic coating vs wax: what the difference really is
One lasts weeks, the other lasts years. A plain-English breakdown of what you are actually paying for.
Wax and ceramic coatings both sit on top of your clear coat and protect it. The difference is chemistry, and that changes how long the protection lasts and how much work it saves you.
Wax
Carnauba and synthetic waxes add warmth and gloss, but in high heat they break down in four to eight weeks. They are inexpensive and easy to reapply, which suits drivers who enjoy the ritual.
Ceramic coating
A ceramic coating chemically bonds to the paint and cures into a hard, slick layer. Expect years of UV protection, strong water beading, and a car that releases dirt with a rinse.
The cost is mostly in preparation: the paint has to be decontaminated and polished first, because a coating locks in whatever is underneath it.
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