{"id":9208,"date":"2022-03-21T23:08:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T23:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/"},"modified":"2022-03-21T23:08:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T23:08:36","slug":"your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: Can you put clear bra over ceramic coating?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If <strong>clear<\/strong> bra is placed on top of ceramic <strong>coating<\/strong>, you won&#8217;t get the hydrophobic properties of the <strong>coating<\/strong> and drastically diminish its reflective properties. There is also a concern that the clear bra adhesive won&#8217;t properly adhere to the super slick surface of the ceramic coating.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, can you apply <strong>clear<\/strong> <strong>bra<\/strong> over ceramic coating? You can protected a clear <strong>bra<\/strong> with a ceramic coating because they offer different attribute. Ceramic Pro coating provides shine, gloss, and depth that a clear bra can&#8217;t. But, clear bra protects against rock chips and scratches, which is something that ceramic <strong>coating<\/strong> can&#8217;t do.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, can you put PPF <strong>over<\/strong> ceramic <strong>coating<\/strong>? You cannot <strong>put<\/strong> PPF on <strong>Ceramic<\/strong>. It will not stick &#8211; it may for a month or two at best, but then it will just come right off while you are driving. <strong>Ceramic<\/strong> <strong>coating<\/strong> prevents the adherence of ANYTHING to the car, so if the <strong>ceramic<\/strong> coating was applied properly the PPF will not stick.<\/p>\n<p> In regards to, do you <strong>ceramic<\/strong> coat before PPF? Should paint correction (paint polishing) be done before paint protection film or <strong>ceramic<\/strong> coating installation? Technically, no, paint correction is not needed to prepare the surface of the vehicle for PPF or ceramic coatings.<\/p>\n<p>Also, can you put <strong>ceramic<\/strong> coating over 3m PPF? Here are the main reasons some of our clients opt to get a ceramic coating applied <strong>over<\/strong> top of their PPF. Ceramic coatings are hydrophobic, so they stay clean longer because water just falls right off. Makes it easier to clean off bug splatter, bird poop, and other sticky contaminants.When the ceramic coating gets old or really worn, it gets easier to remove it from the surface using the mixture of clay and iron dust remover. You can also use grinder polisher to buff and wax the surface to completely remove the coating.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Can_I_install_PPF_myself\" >Can I install PPF myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Does_ceramic_coating_fill_in_scratches\" >Does ceramic coating fill in scratches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Should_you_buff_before_ceramic_coating\" >Should you buff before ceramic coating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#How_long_does_ceramic_coat_last\" >How long does ceramic coat last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Will_ceramic_coating_protect_against_rock_chips\" >Will ceramic coating protect against rock chips?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Can_you_paint_over_ceramic_coating\" >Can you paint over ceramic coating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Will_a_clay_bar_remove_ceramic_coating\" >Will a clay bar remove ceramic coating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Can_u_wax_over_ceramic_coating\" >Can u wax over ceramic coating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Is_ceramic_coating_better_than_wax\" >Is ceramic coating better than wax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#How_much_does_PPF_cost\" >How much does PPF cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Is_PPF_coating_worth_it\" >Is PPF coating worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#How_hard_is_PPF_to_install\" >How hard is PPF to install?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#How_much_is_a_bumper_PPF\" >How much is a bumper PPF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/your-question-can-you-put-clear-bra-over-ceramic-coating\/#Do_I_need_PPF\" >Do I need PPF?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_PPF_and_ceramic_coating\"><\/span>What is the difference between PPF and ceramic coating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A ceramic coating makes your car easier to clean and hydrophobic, but it wont protect as well as PPF against road debris. Looks can be different. PPF can come in matte, ceramic coating provides an unmatched enhancement to gloss. PPF absorbs scratches and actually self-heals.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_install_PPF_myself\"><\/span>Can I install PPF myself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>XPEL\u2122 Paint Protection Film can be successfully installed by do-it-yourself installers. If you are a hands-on kind of person, with time and patience and are willing to follow instructions, do-it-yourself installation is a great way to save money!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ceramic_coating_fill_in_scratches\"><\/span>Does ceramic coating fill in scratches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do Ceramic Coatings Fill Scratches? The short answer is yes. The properties of ceramic paint coating make it so that it seeps into swirl marks and scratches on your car&#8217;s vehicle. This does not actually repair the paint finish, though, and does not even visually hide the damage, unless the damage is extremely small.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_buff_before_ceramic_coating\"><\/span>Should you buff before ceramic coating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You should always polish your car before applying a ceramic coating, like Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Wax, to avoid wearing away that fresh layer of protection. Polishing your car once or twice a year helps to restore your vehicle&#8217;s like-new appearance and maintain the clarity of your clear coat.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_ceramic_coat_last\"><\/span>How long does ceramic coat last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To answer it simply, with proper maintenance and care, your ceramic coating will last anywhere between two to five years. Many professional ceramic coatings come with a lifetime warranty.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_ceramic_coating_protect_against_rock_chips\"><\/span>Will ceramic coating protect against rock chips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Although ceramic coatings can prevent against minor scratches, it does not provide adequate protection from rock chips. Due to the force, speed and unique dimensions of rock chips and road projectiles, they can damage the ceramic coat and create damage in the protective coat.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_paint_over_ceramic_coating\"><\/span>Can you paint over ceramic coating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As the Ceramic Coating will semi-permanently add a layer over your vehicle&#8217;s paint, it&#8217;s crucial to do any Paint Correction or Polishing before applying Ceramic Coating. It&#8217;s up to you to decide, but I do recommend washing the car, claying, polishing, and keeping it pristine while applying the coating.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_clay_bar_remove_ceramic_coating\"><\/span>Will a clay bar remove ceramic coating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The second method for removing ceramic coatings requires the use of a clay bar, clay mitt, or clay towel. While \u201cclaying\u201d a vehicle is a crucial step in the surface prep process, cutting back on the amount of lubrication used turns this synthetic material into an incredibly potent ceramic coating removal tool.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_u_wax_over_ceramic_coating\"><\/span>Can u wax over ceramic coating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Just to set the record straight, yes, you can apply car wax to a ceramic coated surface. But it&#8217;s going to cause far more issues than solutions. Routine cleaning, garage storage, and applying a high-grade SiO2 ceramic booster spray on top of your coating has proven time and time again to be the best form of protection.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ceramic_coating_better_than_wax\"><\/span>Is ceramic coating better than wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Ceramic protectants (coatings) provide a much higher durability than wax. They resist heat, UV rays, environmental contaminants &#038; harsh detergents much better than wax. Wax on the other hand simply sits on top of the paint&#8217;s surface. It does not create the chemical bond like we find with ceramic coatings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_PPF_cost\"><\/span>How much does PPF cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can expect the cost to put paint protection film on the front of the car to be between $900 and $2500, depending on how many panels you want to be covered and the condition of your vehicle. If you want to protect your entire car, expect the cost of full body paint protection film is anywhere from $2,000 to $7,000.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_PPF_coating_worth_it\"><\/span>Is PPF coating worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>PPF and Ceramic coating are both recommended as they share many benefits, however, they have some distinctive features which will help you in finding the best solution for your vehicle. PPF provides better protection against damage caused by road debris and rock chips when compared with Ceramic coating.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_PPF_to_install\"><\/span>How hard is PPF to install?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u200dPPF installation is very difficult, time consuming, very intricate, and costly. The material isn&#8217;t cheap and if there is dirt, hair or silvering (film that is stretched too much) means that piece has to be replaced. Bubbles, lift lines, and water under the film are common occurrences with every install.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_bumper_PPF\"><\/span>How much is a bumper PPF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The low\/median price around SF seems to be about $500 for front bumper; $900 for partial front; $1200 for bumper + full hood; $1800 for full front (bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_PPF\"><\/span>Do I need PPF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In short \u2013 absolutely. In fact, this is the best time to apply PPF \u2013 or elastomeric polymer film as the primary objective of protective paint films is to maintain the condition of what&#8217;s underneath from UV exposure, chemicals, light scratches, toxins, and road grime. However, PPF is not for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If clear bra is placed on top of ceramic coating, you won&#8217;t get the hydrophobic properties of the coating and drastically diminish its reflective properties. There is also a concern that the clear bra adhesive won&#8217;t properly adhere to the super slick surface of the ceramic coating. 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