Coating Maintenance

A new System X® coating will take about 2-3 days to cure to its full strength. During

Curing time is 2-3 days depending on environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature. Take special care during this time period. The coating will help prevent your clear coat from getting water spots as it is hydrophobic, however, it can still get hard water spots. Be especially diligent during the curing process to prevent water spots, which may be costly to remove.

During the curing process avoid:

Parking under trees especially if there are shedding. You don’t want tree sap on a fresh coating.
Allowing bird droppings, sap or pollen to sit on the car and bake in the sun.
Washing or abrading the paint.

If you notice that your car gets water spots, bird droppings, bugs, tree sap, or other contaminants during the first few days, immediately remove it following our care instructions. Keep in mind the coating is still curing. Be gentle when working on the paint.

CERAMIC COATING LONG-TERM CARE CHECKLIST

1. WASH YOUR VEHICLE

Any ceramic coating will not work unless you are washing your vehicle. Think of the ceramic coat like your skin, you wouldn’t allow dust or dirt to build up on your skin, so why allow that to happen to your car? With Sensha ceramic coating, your wash process is intensely simplified, so make the time to take of the exterior of your car the same way you would your own body.

Washing your vehicle helps prevent the buildup of dirt, dust, and contaminants that over time can damage the molecular structure of the SiO2 coating, and the paint job beneath that.

For automobiles, wash your car at least once a month.
For RVs, wash after every single trip you take. If the RV is stored outside for 2 months without use, wash it.
For boats, wash after every 4 uses.

2. DON’T WASH IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Always use shade whenever possible. The early morning and late evening are the best times to wash any vehicle. Never let a cloudy day go to waste!

Direct sunlight can cause soap to streak and water spots to appear on your vehicle before you have had a chance to rinse the soap or dry the water. Therefore, working in smaller sections in addition to shade is ideal to reduce the risk of this happening.

3. FOAM CANNON VS. HAND WASH

Here at A-Team Mobile Auto Detailing we are all about simplicity. There are two methods that you can utilize to wash your vehicle, but why make your life more difficult. We suggest using the foam cannon and a pressure washer to get the job done. With the foam cannon, you will significantly reduce the amount of time and effort you spend washing your vehicle, especially your RV or boat!

A foam cannon is a fun tool that connects directly to the end of your pressure washer wand. It launches soap from the nozzle on to your vehicle, so you can begin motioning over it with your wash tool. Use this cycle on each section: rinse it, foam it, work it, rinse it, dry it. It’s that easy.

4. USE A pH BALANCED SOAP

This is essential to maintaining your long term coating. pH Balanced Soaps are soft-sudding and pH neutral, so it significantly reduces the risk of scratching.

ONE LAST NOTE ABOUT WASHING

Stay away from automatic car washes. Car washes with spinning rags and brushes are damaging the exterior of your vehicle with every use. The brushes and rags cut into your clear coat with each spin and wear down the clear coat significantly reducing its lifespan. A ceramic coating will not stop this from happening. In fact, do not purchase a ceramic coating if you plan to continue automatic car washes. You will have wasted your money.

Curing Process