3-pH Car Wash – Perfect Care for Ceramic Coated Paints
The 3-pH car wash is the key to particularly thorough and gentle vehicle care – ideal for ceramic coated paints. In this category, you'll find specially tailored products for the three cleaning phases: alkaline, neutral, and acid. Renowned manufacturers like Labocosmetica, Gtechniq, Koch Chemie, Auto Graph, and AETERNO offer innovative solutions to effectively remove stubborn contaminants, maintain the protective layer, and maximize your vehicle's shine. Discover our range now for the perfect pH-balanced wash!
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Our Optimized 3-pH Washing Methods for Reactivating and Caring for Ceramic Coatings
During the 3-pH wash, alkaline, pH-neutral, and acidic washing products are strategically used 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 build up on the paint surface during this season.
The structured approach starts with an alkaline pre-wash, which breaks down the majority of 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, which gently encloses and carries away any remaining loose dirt. The final step – the acid wash – specifically targets mineral residues. It’s important to note: many acidic shampoos are incorrectly marketed as regular detergents. However, our test series with ceramic-coated vehicles reveal that this rarely yields the desired results.
We recommend using acid shampoo only when contamination is visibly present due to lack of beading (water-repellent effect). Ideally, the shampoo should be lathered, allowed to act for 2-3 minutes, and then mechanically removed with microfiber before rinsing or rinsing again. The mechanical support is crucial, as mineral residues cannot otherwise be fully removed.
Don’t forget: in the case of heavy soiling, surface rust is a critical issue. If not removed beforehand, it can deposit in the washing fiber and cause scratches. Therefore, a surface rust test should always be carried out after the alkaline pre-wash. If the test is positive, an appropriate surface rust remover should be used and rinsed off completely before starting the hand wash.