How to choose the Ceramic Product thats right for me?

A Simple Timeline to Choosing the Right Level of Protection

One of the most common questions we’re asked at Hermosa is:

“What’s the difference between your graphene and ceramic products — and which one should I use?”

The short answer is: they’re designed to work at different points on a protection timeline, depending on how long you want the result to last, how much effort you want to put in, and how you use your car.

This guide breaks it down from longest-lasting to shortest-lasting, so you can choose the product that fits your needs.

The Ceramic Protection Timeline (Longest → Shortest)

Graphene Ceramic Coating

Up to 5 years of protection

This is the top of the pyramid.

Hermosa Graphene Ceramic Coating is a true coating, not a spray. It contains setting and bonding agents that chemically bond to the clear coat, creating a durable, semi-permanent protective layer.

Best for:

• Long-term protection

• Maximum gloss and hydrophobic performance

• Cars you want to keep looking exceptional with minimal effort

What to know:

• Requires proper preparation before application

• Once cured, it delivers the highest water contact angle and durability

• Ideal for enthusiasts, daily drivers, and special cars alike

Choose this if:
You want the longest-lasting solution and don’t want to think about protection every few months.

Ceramic Spray / Quick Detailer

Around 3–6 months of protection

This is the sweet spot for convenience and performance.

The Graphene Ceramic Spray is a spray-on, wipe-off quick detailer that delivers strong gloss and hydrophobic behaviour without the complexity of a full coating.

Unlike the ceramic coating, it doesn’t contain long-term setting agents — which is why it doesn’t last as long — but it still offers impressive performance for how easy it is to use.

Best for:

• Quick application

• Regular top-ups

• Enhancing existing ceramic or graphene coatings

What to know:

• Takes minutes to apply

• Excellent for maintenance between washes

• Ideal for people who enjoy frequent detailing

Choose this if:
You want strong protection with minimal effort, and you’re happy to reapply a couple of times a year.

Ceramic Glass Coating & Cleaner

1–3 months — or continuously replenished

This product sits in a unique position on the timeline.

As a spray-on ceramic glass coating, it delivers hydrophobic protection for 1–3 months when applied directly to glass. But it can also be added to your windscreen washer reservoir.

When used this way, it’s:

• Continuously reapplied

• Automatically refreshed every time you use the washers

• Effectively never “runs out” in terms of performance

Best for:

• Windscreens and glass surfaces

• Improved visibility in rain

• Low-effort, always-on protection

Choose this if:
You want consistent water repellency on glass with zero maintenance thinking.

Ceramic Shampoo

2–4 weeks of hydrophobic effect

This is the foundation layer — and the shortest-lasting by design.

Hermosa Ceramic Shampoo contains silicon dioxide (SiO₂), which allows it to lightly bond to paintwork or to an existing graphene or ceramic coating during washing.

It’s not intended to replace a coating — it’s designed to support and maintain one.

Best for:

• Regular washing

• Topping up hydrophobic performance

• Maintaining existing coatings

What to know:

• Hydrophobic effect typically lasts 2–4 weeks

• Longevity depends on storage, weather, and driving conditions

• Perfect for reinforcing protection without additional steps

Choose this if:
You already have protection and want to keep it performing at its best with every wash.

So… Which One Is Right for You?

Here’s a simple way to decide:

• “I want the longest-lasting protection possible.”
  → Graphene Ceramic Coating

• “I want easy application and strong results.”
  → Graphene Ceramic Spray

• “I care most about visibility and glass performance.”
  → Ceramic Glass Coating & Cleaner

• “I just want my wash to add protection.”
  → Ceramic Shampoo

Many customers actually use more than one — for example:

• Graphene Ceramic Coating for long-term protection

• Ceramic Shampoo to maintain it

• Ceramic Spray for occasional gloss boosts

The Hermosa Approach

Each graphene and ceramic product in the Hermosa range has a clear role. They’re not duplicates — they’re layers on a timeline, designed to give you flexibility depending on how you care for your car.

Choose the level that fits your lifestyle, your time, and how you want your car to look — and be prepared for a lot of attention.