Follow the first-week instructions
The coating needs time to set. Avoid washing the vehicle until the wait time given for your coating has passed. If rain, bird droppings, or tree sap touches the paint early, contact the installer for advice instead of rubbing the surface.
Use a safe hand-wash routine
- Rinse loose dirt from the vehicle.
- Use a clean wash mitt and car shampoo.
- Keep wheel tools separate from paint tools.
- Wash from cleaner upper panels toward dirtier lower panels.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry with clean microfiber towels.
Avoid automatic brush washes
Brushes can hold dirt from other vehicles and create swirl marks. A touchless wash is usually safer when hand washing is not available, but it may not remove all road film.
Do not let hard water dry on the paint
Water spots can still form on a coated vehicle. Dry the vehicle after washing and remove sprinkler water or hard water as soon as practical.
Use the right products
Use a normal automotive shampoo unless the coating maker recommends something different. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh household products, and unknown waxes or polishes.
Schedule maintenance when performance changes
Weak water beading can come from dirt and road film sitting on top of the coating. A careful deep-clean wash may restore the coating before stronger work is considered.