What products should I use to take care of my ceramic coated or clear bra’d vehicle?

June 20, 2022
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What Products For My Ceramic Coated Or Clear Bra/PPF Car Care?

These aren’t a comprehensive list of products, and no one is paying us to recommend them to you. These are what are typically use, and we try to provide a few recommendations in case you don’t like one or can’t get access to another. 

Products Mentioned:



Empty bottleshttps://a.co/d/cLboa96

Bottle funnels: https://a.co/d/iE2blAW

P&S bug off (shouldn’t need nearly as often with ceramic coating): https://a.co/d/9D9tm2U

P&S wheel cleaner: https://a.co/d/iHg7ics

Adams deionized water filter system: https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-portable-spotless-water-deionizer?variant=39418128433249

Giraffe tools pressure washer: https://giraffetools.com/products/grandfall-pressure-washer?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqPGUBhDwARIsANNwjV4zNbQaCp4EAfvYcGN4uSQTJgydA0aOs1XHsF1cQVLvikjwIW-TAz8aAjzXEALw_wcB

Stubby wash handle: https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-snubby-pressure-washer-gun—-foam-cannon-attachment/EQP402.html or https://a.co/d/gTzg8lf

Foam canon: https://a.co/d/ezy306I

Aftercare / foam cannon soap (use HHCC10 for 10% off): https://americanaglobal.com/products/maintain/ceramic-aftercare-soap/ or call 254.247.2925 for the other 

Wash mitt: https://www.autofiber.com/collections/mitts/products/red-dragon-korean-car-wash-pad-9-in-x-8-in-1-pack or https://www.autofiber.com/collections/mitts/products/zero-cuff-microfiber-wash-mitt or https://www.autofiber.com/products/green-monster-car-wash-sponge-9-in-x-5-in-x-3-in

Wheel cleaner tool: https://a.co/d/caJbXh9

Bucket with grit guard…get at least two (at least one with grit guard), or anything similar: https://a.co/d/2kCb4in

Drying towels: smaller https://www.autofiber.com/collections/towels/products/amphibian-jr-microfiber-drying-towel-16-in-x-16-in-1100gsm-2-pack?variant=39899716255937 or larger https://www.autofiber.com/collections/towels/products/amphibian-jr-microfiber-drying-towel-16-in-x-16-in-1100gsm-2-pack?variant=39899716255937

Leaf blower: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-120-MPH-450-CFM-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Handheld-Blower-W-M18-5-0Ah-Battery-2724-20-48-11-1850/312782935 

Leaf blower accessories: flat nozzle https://www.etsy.com/listing/1219702775/milwaukee-2724-20-m18-fuel-leaf-blower and short tube: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1089386886/

Wheel towel: https://www.autofiber.com/collections/wheel-tire/products/wheel-flip-microfiber-wheel-and-rim-towel-8-in-x-8-in-6-pack

Tire dressing pad: https://a.co/d/ey63347 or use an Autofiber applicator for thin tires: https://www.autofiber.com/collections/applicators/products/mini-saver-applicator-terry-microfiber-coating-applicator-sponge-with-plastic-barrier-12-pack?variant=14463645417516

Tire dressing: https://americanaglobal.com/products/protect/tire-trim-conditioner/ (use HHCC10) or https://a.co/d/0mSZz4P

Rinseless wash (good for most things including glass): https://americanaglobal.com/catalog/maintain/rinseless-wash/ or https://www.autofiber.com/products/wipeout-hybrid-waterless-wash-concentrate-quart

Pump sprayerhttps://dirty-tools.com/product/poly-pump-flexfiltered-stem/ or https://makemoremoneyllc.com/products/nmm-spray-bottle-electric

Water spot removerhttps://www.renegadeproductsusa.com/products/strike-out-waterspot-remover

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As much as we wish you didn’t have to wash your car after getting a ceramic coating or clear bra (or both), you still have to wash your car. You cannot take it through an automatic car wash, be it ceramic coated or clear bra, without voiding any warranties from us or the manufacturers of the clear bra or ceramic coating.


Unfortunately, automatic car washes use high-pressure nozzles that come too close to the clear bra edges, they use harsh chemicals (whether it’s a touchless or brush car wash), and in the case of the brushed automatic car wash, they damage the paint and strip the coating off with their abrasive nature. We talk about this elsewhere in a few places.


There is a common misconception that ceramic coating completely repels dirt. It doesn’t. The ceramic coating will help make cleanup easier, and it will provide some protection against some other hazards as well as provide UV protection…but you will still get dirt. We have had some people comment on our YouTube videos asking why their self-installed DIY ceramic coating isn’t preventing brake dust on their wheels. Unfortunately, there is so much misinformation out there about ceramic coating and clear bra that they were led to believe that would be the case by someone or some advertisement. You will still collect brake dust, even with the best ceramic coatings. It will just be easier to clean, and potentially provide some protection from brake dust corrosion.


Clear bra is no different. Bird droppings, bug guts, hard water spots – they can all still happen on the clear bra. We install both clear bra and ceramic to make cleanup easier (ceramic coating) as well as provide rock chip, scratch, and scuff protection (clear bra). Ultimately, they still need to be cleaned up after they get dirty, or those hazards will damage the paint protection film or ceramic coating just as it would the paint. 



Our goal is to protect our paint as much as possible – going to a body shop never ends well. We still have to take care of it!

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