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Maintenance

Car-care tips for coating, PPF and Norwegian use

Clear, practical advice for coating, PPF and paint: wash method, winter, drying, chemistry and what you should avoid.

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Ceramic coating

Maintaining ceramic coating

Coating is not magic. It makes the car easier to keep clean if you wash correctly and avoid what breaks down the surface.

  • Wash gently: pre-wash → hand wash → gentle dry
  • Use pH-neutral soap for ordinary maintenance
  • Always dry the car – water spots show quickly on dark paint
  • Use a top coat/booster when needed (not every wash)
  • Avoid strong degreasers unnecessarily often
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PPF / stone-chip film

PPF: what you should do (and not do)

PPF withstands a lot, but the wrong wash and the wrong chemistry can dull the film and create marks that look worse than stone chips.

  • Wait 7–14 days before a hard wash after installation (depending on film/adhesive)
  • Avoid high pressure close to edges – keep distance and a correct angle
  • Use mild chemistry; strong solvents can affect the surface
  • Dry with soft microfibre – do not rub dry dust
  • Remove insects early (insect residue can etch both paint and film)
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Wash method

A gentle wash that actually works

Most scratches come from a poor wash process. If you fix one thing in car care, make it this.

  • Always start with pre-wash (foam + degreaser when needed)
  • Two-bucket method or good rinsing of the wash mitt
  • Wash from the top down – do not drag dirt upwards
  • Change microfibre often; one cloth can ruin a whole car
  • Dry with a high-GSM towel and light pressure – do not scrub
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Winter and salt

Winter maintenance: salt is the enemy

Salt + dirt + mechanical contact = scratches and a dull finish. Winter is about more frequent, simpler maintenance.

  • Frequent rinse and pre-wash is better than a rare “hard wash”
  • Rinse wheel arches and wheels often – that is where salt sits
  • Avoid brush washes. They are fast and damage the finish
  • Dry door sills and rubber seals to reduce icing
  • Add a quick maintenance wash after periods of slush
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Interior

Interior: keep it clean without damaging the materials

A lot of interior is damaged by the wrong chemistry and too hard scrubbing. The right routine keeps it looking good for years.

  • Vacuum first – always. Otherwise you rub sand into textiles and plastics
  • Use mild APC correctly diluted (not concentrate directly)
  • Microfibre + light pressure. Hard scrub = shiny spots
  • Protect leather/plastics against UV (especially if the car stands outside)
  • Treat stains early – the longer they sit, the more they set
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FAQ

FAQ

How often should I wash a car with ceramic coating?

Typically every 2–4 weeks in season, and more often in winter. The point is to remove salt and traffic film before you have to use hard chemistry.

Can I use degreaser on coating?

Yes, but not all the time. Use degreaser when needed (winter, a lot of traffic film), and choose products made for cars. Overuse wears the top layer.

Is PPF self-healing on everything?

No. Many films are self-healing in the surface, but deep cuts and stone chips through the film cannot “heal”. Correct wash reduces visible marks a lot.

Why does the car look “dry” even with coating?

Typically because the surface is dirty (traffic film) or because it needs a more thorough but gentle clean. Coating does not make the car clean by itself.

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