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Ceramic Coatings – Not All Are Equal

Writer: Looney's Pristine Detailing Looney's Pristine Detailing

This week, we’ve received multiple calls comparing a €175 “ceramic package” (applied on a driveway) to our €500–€800 professional ceramic coating service. It’s clear there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the term “ceramic.”


Here’s what you need to know:


1. Ceramic Waxes:

These combine the benefits of traditional wax with added ceramic elements for improved water behavior. While they enhance shine and provide short-term protection, they typically last around 3 months and offer durability similar to traditional wax.


2. Ceramic Quick Detailers:

Spray-on products designed for quick touch-ups, removing fingerprints and water spots while adding a light boost of ceramic protection. Ideal for maintaining a properly coated car, they have standalone durability of 6–8 weeks (or slightly longer for premium options).


3. True Ceramic Coatings:

The real deal—a professional-grade product that chemically bonds to your car's surface, creating a durable, hydrophobic layer. Ceramic coatings offer long-lasting protection against UV rays, oxidation, and contaminants.


Proper application requires extensive preparation, a clean surface, controlled conditions, and expertise.


These coatings last years, not weeks, and can only be removed by abrasion.



Key Point: If a "ceramic coating" service costs €200 or less, it’s almost certainly an inferior product like a ceramic wax or quick detailer, offering minimal benefits over traditional wax.



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Ask Questions:

Before you commit, always ask what kind of "ceramic" is being applied.


Ceramic Wax ≠ Ceramic Coating


Spray Ceramic QD ≠ Ceramic Coating


Ceramic Snow Foam ≠ Ceramic Coating



Your car is NOT being ceramic coated at a roadside car wash or during a 2–3 hour valet.


True ceramic coatings are a professional service that demands expertise, preparation, and time. Don’t settle for less if you expect long-term protection and outstanding results.


Have questions? We’re happy to help clarify or explain further—just give us a call!


Looney's Pristine Clean Detailing

📍 Kilcormac, Co. Offaly | 📞 0876224666



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