Discover Exactly What A Ceramic Coating Can Do For Your Vehicle

Ceramic Coating After Care

Official California Detailing’s ceramic coating aftercare page helps San Diego drivers understand how to keep their coating performing, looking glossy, and staying easy to clean after installation. From the first wash window to long-term maintenance tips, it’s your simple guide to protecting the protection.

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Pro Tips

Maintain Your Ceramic Coating in San Diego

Here at OCD, we are here to help! Ceramic coatings are becoming more known, and common. People are starting to understand they are a superior, long-term protection for your vehicle that lasts longer than any wax or sealants on the market. Ceramic coatings are highly resistant to chemicals, environmental fallout, and harmful UV rays that can degrade your vehicle's look and feel and value over the years.


Ceramic Coatings will also make the maintenance….

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Protection From the Elements

Protective Ceramic Coatings in San Diego, CA

Our team at Official California Detailing strives to ensure all vehicles in the San Diego area have adequate protection against the elements. This includes any spray from seawater on the coast, acid rain, dust and dirt that is kicked up year-round, and all of the other environmental contaminants that can stain your paint. 


Ceramic coatings are the best defense against those harmful hazards, and here at OCD, we have studied and trained in the formulas we provide from Owner’s Pride Ceramic Coatings! In doing so, not only do we guarantee an expert install, but the warranties that we maintain with our exterior detailing packages allow you to enjoy extensive surface gloss that outmatches paint sealants, cheap alternatives like store bought waxes, and the factory clear coat on your ride.

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Why Drivers Love It

Official California Detailing Ceramic Coating Benefits

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Lowered Maintenance Following Weather

The average automobile needs to patronize a public car wash or be washed at home once a week from a buildup of excess environmental contaminants. Installing an Owner’s Pride Ceramic Coating from our trusted team here at OCD takes away the need for you to wash, wax, or have your ride detailed constantly following any type of weather.

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Hydrophobic Protection For Your Finish

The term ‘hydrophobic’ can mean a lot of different things for your exterior paintwork, but most notably, it is a characteristic of nanotechnology that prevents liquid contaminants from staying stagnant on your surfaces. In doing so, bird droppings, tree sap, acid rain, and harsh chemicals bead up and run off, never drying on your paint.

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Exceptionally Deep Finish Gloss

Nanotechnology does more than harden into a hydrophobic surface - it actually acts as a magnifier for all the special details that are involved in your factory paintwork. Because we encourage paint correction to be performed prior to the installation of one of our Owner’s Pride Ceramic Coatings, this helps enhance the gloss by sharpening the shine of your factory finish before the coating itself helps it glow brightly.

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Worry Free Ceramic Coating

Peace Of Mind For Your Vehicle

At Official California Detailing, we pride ourselves on being the go to car detailing company in San Diego. We love being able to offer Owner’s Pride ceramic coatings — and more than that, we love that they’re backed with an industry-leading warranty. Having maximum protection along with unsurpassed peace of mind makes all the difference in the world, and our detail shop goes the extra mile to provide you with the absolute best customer service. Schedule ceramic coating San Diego services today to see for yourself just how OCD the team at Official California Detailing is about caring for your vehicle.

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Ceramic Coating Aftercare & Maintenance

Your coating goes through a few key stages as it cures:

3 to 4 hours

Water resistant, safe from rain or condensation.

7 days

Chemical resistant. Avoid washing during this window to allow the coating to properly cure.

30 days

Full cure achieved, with maximum hardness, gloss, and chemical resistance.

DO'S

  • Hand wash only, using coating-safe soaps or a touchless car wash.
  • Wash every 2 to 4 weeks to keep the coating performing at its best.
  • Wash from top down to avoid cross contamination.
  • Inspect the coated surface every 6 to 12 months.
  • Use coating-safe products to maintain gloss and slickness.

DON'TS

  • Don't wash for at least 7 days after install.
  • Avoid drive-thru car washes, since brushes and recycled water can damage the coating.
  • Skip harsh chemicals, degreasers, or abrasive cleaners.
  • Don't polish or use abrasives, which can wear down the coating.
  • Don't let your car air dry. Always dry thoroughly to prevent water spots.

Regular maintenance is the key to long-lasting protection. Download our full Ceramic Coating Aftercare Guide for complete care instructions, including a step-by-step video on washing your coated vehicle.

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We Stand Behind Our Coatings

A CarFax-Activated Warranty For Ceramic Coatings - San Diego

Owner’s Pride coatings are second to none. That’s why once the interior or exterior of your vehicle is coated, your warranty will be activated on CARFAX. Have a question? We’d love to help, so don’t hesitate to contact the OCD team today.

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