A great-looking paint job can do wonders both for your car's appearance and your mood. Walking up and admiring it for a few seconds before driving off can set the tone for a great day, but deep down, ...

Ceramic coating adds an extra layer between your car's paint and the elements. While it's popular, it does have limitations. Here's what to know.

For many of us, protecting the appearance of our cars is just part of the ownership experience. Maybe you’re an enthusiast who obsesses over every detail, a lessee intent on avoiding excess ...

Of all the miracle car-care products out there, ceramic paint coatings seem to get maximum hype: Never clean your car, never worry about paint chips, shine those scratches right out. The hype might ...

Ceramic coatings promise a deep gloss and years of protection, but applied or maintained the wrong way they can etch, haze or ...

This article was updated with new information in September 2025. If you've searched for any car-care products in recent years, chances are you've seen the words "ceramic coating." But what exactly do ...

This article is sponsored by Gtechniq. A car’s paint exposed to the elements will eventually fade, oxidize, and ultimately peel off. The amount of exposure to sunlight and chemical contaminants will ...

Ceramic coating is a protective measure used in car detailing. In some ways, it’s effectively replaced trusty old carnauba wax and polymer sealants as the go-to post-cleaning protectant. At a pro ...

Auto detailing continues to evolve, and one of the newer tools in the detailer’s arsenal is ceramic coating. Like wax products, ceramic coatings add a protective layer between a car’s clear coat and ...