From the Shop: Maintaining Your Ceramic Coated Vehicle - SweetCars - Fort Wayne, Indiana [View Inventory](/inventory/) [2404 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802](https://maps.google.com/?saddr=Current+Location&daddr=2404+W+Jefferson+Blvd.+Fort+Wayne+IN+46802) | | [Contact Us](/contact-us/) [Inventory](https://www.sweetcars.com/inventory/) [Car Inventory](https://www.sweetcars.com/our-inventory/) [OGV Luxury Coach Inventory](/ogv) [OGV Luxury Coach](https://www.sweetcars.com/ogv-luxury-coach/) [Inventory](/ogv) [Detailing](https://www.sweetcars.com/detailing/) [Dry Ice Cleaning](https://www.sweetcars.com/dryice/) [Ceramic Coating](https://www.sweetcars.com/ceramic-coating/) [Paint Protection Film](https://www.sweetcars.com/paint-protection-film/) [Scrape Armor Installation](https://www.sweetcars.com/scrape-armor/) [Car Window Tinting](https://www.sweetcars.com/car-window-tinting/) [Service & Repairs](https://www.sweetcars.com/service/) [Custom Modifications](https://www.sweetcars.com/custom-modifications/) [Car Care Products](https://www.sweetcars.com/car-care-products/) [Custom Wheels, Tires & Rims](https://www.sweetcars.com/service/custom-wheels/) [Our Story](https://www.sweetcars.com/our-story/) [Meet the Team](/our-story/#team) [Contact Us](https://www.sweetcars.com/contact-us/) [SweetCars Blog](/blog/) [Sell Your Car](https://www.sweetcars.com/sell-your-car/) [Sell Your Car](https://www.sweetcars.com/sell-your-car/) [Bring a Trailer Vehicle Auction](https://www.sweetcars.com/bring-a-trailer/) [Consignment](https://www.sweetcars.com/consignment/) [(260) 207-2277](tel:2602072277) [info@sweetcars.com](mailto:info@sweetcars.com) [2404 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802](https://maps.google.com/?saddr=Current+Location&daddr=2404+W+Jefferson+Blvd.+Fort+Wayne+IN+46802) ## From the Shop: Maintaining Your Ceramic Coated Vehicle June 23, 2020 Guy Septer With more and more vehicles coming into SweetCars for ceramic coating services, sometimes called ‘glass coating’ services, we thought it would be beneficial to elaborate more on the topic. Ceramic coatings such as Ceramic Pro, the product we use, are designed to make maintaining the appearance of your vehicle simple and straight forward. Following a few basic guidelines ensures your vehicle stays beautiful and protected for years to come. After every ceramic coating service, we make sure to answer the number one question we get asked: “How do I wash my car now?” The answer to this question is actually very straight forward. ## Rules to Follow to Maintain Your Ceramic Coating: – Never use soap with wax additives. SweetCars’ detailing team suds up vehicles with [Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss](https://sweetcars.com/car-care-products/) – Always use clean water and a 2-bucket method — one bucket with soap and clean water, one bucket with clean water to rinse the contamination from the mitt – Always use a new or cleaned wash mitt. SweetCars’ shop is stocked with [Griot’s Garage Micro Fiber Wash & Scrub Mitts](https://sweetcars.com/car-care-products/) – Never wash in direct sunlight – Dry with air or an ultra-soft microfiber towel. SweetCars can’t get enough of the [Griots Garage PFM Terry Weave Drying Towels](https://sweetcars.com/car-care-products/)  Expanding on the guidelines above, it’s important to not wash your vehicle in direct sunlight because the chemicals in the water could potentially leave water spots on your ceramic topcoat. While it is easier to remove the spots from ceramic coating than it is from a factory basecoat or clearcoat, you may find yourself needing to use an instant detailer to remove them. Using an instant detailer is an awesome way to do a quick cleanup on a ceramic coated car, and we highly recommend keeping a bottle of it in your car for those on-the-road, quick cleanups. SweetCars swears by [Kenotek Showroom Shine.](https://sweetcars.com/car-care-products/) One thing we try to reiterate to our customers is how bad an automatic carwash can be for your paint. While ceramic coatings are much stronger than basic paint, it can still be damaged by an automatic carwash and it is imperative to steer clear of them. If you ever find yourself in a rush to get the car clean, a touchless car wash is a wonderful alternative. If you’ve had your vehicle ceramic coated by SweetCars, we urge you to call in and schedule your free annual inspection. This is probably one of the most important steps to maintain your vehicle’s finish. We check the quality, protection, and ease of cleaning in order to make sure your vehicle is still aesthetically pleasing and performing to the level it did the first time you picked it up. ## SweetCars’ Retail Store Has Products Picked by the Pros Every single product you need to maintain your car is available in [our retail store](https://sweetcars.com/car-care-products/). We carry everything from 5-gallon buckets to ceramic topcoats that are perfectly safe to use on top of your coated car. For more information on how to keep your ceramic coated vehicle looking the best it can, feel free to stop in or call us and we would be happy to show you how to use all the products we recommend. [Ceramic Coating Services](https://www.sweetcars.com/category/ceramic-coating-services/) ## Guy Septer ASSISTANT DETAIL MANAGER/ MASTER DETAILER Guy is from Ossian, Indiana and is a graduate from Norwell High School. He’s a huge fan of BMW and an active member in the local tuner community. Guy enjoys spending time working on his personal tuner projects when he’s not out at events putting his drifting skills to the test. As a Sonax USA certified detailer and Ceramic Pro certified installer, Guy is meticulous in his detailing abilities. In addition to his love for cars, Guy is an avid guitar player and enjoys writing his own music. ## Latest Posts: ## [New Dry Ice Cleaning Technology Now Available Exclusively at SweetCars](https://www.sweetcars.com/2024/11/new-dry-ice/) SweetCars is proud to add state-of-the-art dry ice cleaning to its powerful lineup of highline automotive detailing services. SweetCars is the first detailer in the area to offer dry ice cleaning, having made the necessary investments to create one of the best setups in the country. General Manager Michael Barney [Read More »](https://www.sweetcars.com/2024/11/new-dry-ice/) November 25, 2024 No Comments ## [SweetCars Detailing Services](https://www.sweetcars.com/2023/06/sweetcars-detailing-services/) Donna Elbrecht is in her car a lot, and she takes it to SweetCars when she wants her car looking its best! [Read More »](https://www.sweetcars.com/2023/06/sweetcars-detailing-services/) June 19, 2023 No Comments ## [SweetCars Outfits a Ram TRX with Custom Gold-Finished Wheels](https://www.sweetcars.com/2023/06/sweetcars-outfits-a-ram-trx-with-custom-gold-finished-wheels/) As the saying goes, all that glitters is not gold. But gold wheels sure do improve the look of this 2021 Ram TRX! The owner of this TRX reached out to us at SweetCars to add a little extra pizazz to his ride by spec-ing and installing a set of [Read More »](https://www.sweetcars.com/2023/06/sweetcars-outfits-a-ram-trx-with-custom-gold-finished-wheels/) June 6, 2023 No Comments [Finance Center](/finance-center/) [Request a Vehicle](/request-a-vehicle/) [Consignment](/consignment/) [Sell Your Car](/sell-your-car/) [Careers](/careers/) [Contact Us](/contact-us/) [Gift Certificates](/gift-certificates/) [Feedback](/feedback/) [Share Your Ride, Get Featured on Our Site!](/mysweetcars/) Showroom Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9AM–7PM Wednesday, Friday: 9AM–6PM Saturday: 9AM–4PM Service & Detailing Monday–Friday: 8AM–5PM Saturday–Sunday: Closed Stay in the Driver’s Seat Get first access to new arrivals, detailing tips, and SweetCars events Email Address * © 2026 SweetCars, LLC. All rights reserved. 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