Ceramic coating vs wax: what actually lasts

Plain English on what each one does and what you pay for.

Aug 30, 2026

Water beading on blue paint beside a folded microfibre towel

Wax sits on top of the paint and lasts weeks. A ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat and lasts years. Wax is cheaper today; a coating is cheaper over the life of the car.

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