3-pH Car Wash – Perfect Care for Ceramic Coated Paints
The 3-pH Car Wash is the key to particularly thorough yet paint-safe vehicle care – ideal for ceramic coated paints. In this category, you will find specially tailored products for the three cleaning phases: alkaline, neutral, and acidic. Renowned manufacturers such as Labocosmetica, Gtechniq, Koch Chemie, Auto Graph, and AETERNO offer innovative solutions to effectively remove stubborn dirt, maintain the protective layer, and maximize the shine of your vehicle. Discover our range for the perfect pH-balanced wash now!
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Our Optimized 3-pH Washing Methods for Reactivating and Caring for Ceramic Coatings
In the 3-pH wash, alkaline, pH-neutral, and acidic wash products are used in a targeted manner to prevent contamination and thus clogging of the hydrophobic protective layer of ceramic coatings. Such contamination can occur year-round – but is particularly likely in winter, as mineral deposits tend to form more on the paint surface during this season.
The structured approach begins with an alkaline pre-wash that dissolves most organic dirt – contact-free and without the use of microfiber gloves or washing tools. Afterwards, the vehicle is thoroughly rinsed to remove dissolved dirt particles.
This is followed by a pH-neutral hand wash that gently encapsulates and transports away any remaining loose dirt residues. The final step – the acidic wash – is specifically aimed at dissolving mineral residues. It is important to note: Many acidic shampoos are incorrectly marketed as regular detergents. However, our test series with ceramic-coated vehicles show that this rarely yields the desired results.
We recommend using acidic shampoo only when contamination due to lack of beading (beading effect) becomes visible. Ideally, the shampoo is foamed up, allowed to sit for 2–3 minutes, and then mechanically removed with microfiber before the vehicle is rinsed or sprayed off again. The mechanical assistance is crucial because otherwise mineral residues cannot be completely removed.
Do not forget: In the case of heavy soiling, surface rust is a critical issue. If not removed beforehand, it can settle in the wash fibers and cause scratches. Therefore, a surface rust test should always be performed after the alkaline pre-wash. If positive, a suitable surface rust remover should be applied and rinsed off thoroughly before hand washing begins.