Ceramic shampoo for a car is a specialised cleaning product formulated specifically for vehicles with ceramic coatings. These shampoos are designed to complement and maintain the protective properties of ceramic coatings, which create a durable layer on the car's surface to repel water, dirt, and other contaminants.

Ceramic shampoos typically contain ingredients such as SiO2 (silicon dioxide) or other ceramic nanoparticles that enhance water beading and sheeting, making it easier to wash away dirt and grime without compromising the integrity of the ceramic coating. They often have a pH-balanced formula to ensure gentle yet effective cleaning without stripping away the protective layer.

In addition to cleaning, ceramic shampoos may also offer added benefits such as increasing gloss and shine, extending the longevity of the ceramic coating, and providing additional hydrophobic properties to keep the car cleaner for longer periods between washes.

Overall, ceramic shampoos play a crucial role in the maintenance of ceramic-coated vehicles, helping to preserve their appearance and protective qualities over time.

SiO2, or silicon dioxide, constitutes a natural compound comprising silicon and oxygen, commonly found in minerals such as quartz and sand. Its predominant industrial application, approximately 95%, lies in the production of concrete.

In the domain of car care, however, SiO2 garners attention for its manifestation as hydrophobic silica, a specialized variant. This particular form of SiO2, prevalent in ceramic-based products, engenders a remarkable phenomenon. It establishes a sleek layer upon the vehicle's surface, facilitating the formation of tightly bound water beads.

Consequently, water effortlessly rolls off the surface without leaving residues, owing to the surface tension exhibited by the SiO2 nanoparticles.

It sure does - and lots of it!

But why should you care? Well, SiO2's hydrophobic properties are a game-changer.

Take, for example, Hermosa Ceramic Shampoo – it's a ceramic car shampoo infused with SiO2. Not only does it make cleaning a breeze by lifting away dirt, but it also protects your paint from those pesky water spots. Oh, and it's not just for paint – it works wonders on glass too, improving visibility.

We get asked this a lot and we compare it to applying sunscreen. If you are at the beach, running in and out of the water, towelling yourself off, or running up and down the beach the effectiveness of the sunscreen is reduced vs someone lying on the beach. It's the same with the Hermosa Ceramic Shampoo - if the car is garaged and stored out of the sun with little rain then the coating should last at least 4-6 weeks. The more extreme the conditions, the shorter the duration. Ideally the Ceramic Shampoo is used over a ceramic coated car to revive the coating and extend the  life of the coating.

You sure can. We would recommend that the car is washed using a non-wax or coating-based car wash before an IPA wipe. This should remove any residual Ceramic Shampoo and allow a clean paint surface for the ceramic coating to bond to.