3-pH Car Wash – Perfect Care for Ceramic-Coated Paints
The 3-pH Car Wash is the key to meticulous yet paint-friendly vehicle care – ideal for ceramic-coated paints. In this category, you'll find specially tailored products for the three cleaning phases: alkaline, neutral, and acidic. Renowned manufacturers like Labocosmetica, Gtechniq, Koch Chemie, Auto Graph, and AETERNO offer innovative solutions to effectively remove stubborn dirt, maintain the protective layer, and maximize your vehicle's shine. Discover our range for the perfect pH-balanced wash now!
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Our Optimized 3-pH Washing Methods for Reactivation and Care of Ceramic Coatings
In the 3-pH wash, alkaline, pH-neutral, and acidic washing products are used strategically to prevent contamination and thus the clogging of the hydrophobic protective layer of ceramic coatings. Such contamination can occur year-round, but it is particularly likely in winter when mineral deposits are more likely to form on the paint surface.
The structured approach begins with an alkaline pre-wash that dissolves most organic dirt – touch-free and without the use of microfiber gloves or washing tools. Next, the vehicle is thoroughly rinsed to remove dissolved dirt particles.
This is followed by a pH-neutral hand wash that gently encapsulates and transports any remaining, loosely adhering dirt residues. The final step – the acid wash – is specifically designed to dissolve mineral residues. It should be noted that many acidic shampoos are mistakenly marketed as regular detergents. However, our tests with ceramic-coated vehicles show that this rarely achieves the desired results.
We recommend using acidic shampoo only when contamination becomes visible due to a lack of beading effect. Ideally, the shampoo should be foamed, allowed to work for 2–3 minutes, and then mechanically removed with microfiber before rinsing or spraying the vehicle again. The mechanical support is crucial, as mineral residues cannot otherwise be completely removed.
It is important to remember: In cases of heavy soiling, rail dust is a critical issue. If not removed beforehand, it can settle in the washing fiber and cause scratches. Therefore, after the alkaline pre-wash, a rail dust test should always be carried out. If positive, an appropriate rail dust remover should be applied and rinsed off thoroughly before starting the hand wash.