Now things get a bit confusing if you’re shopping for off-the-shelf ceramic coatings, or products that you can apply yourself. While the market does offer some products that claim to be 9H ...

Natural paint on fender bolts and washers, fasteners, and hood hinges may look close to factory original, but the factory finish was a coating of phosphate and lubricant for rust protection.

Before applying a ceramic coating to a car's paint, the car should be as clean as possible. This means it has been thoroughly washed and dried, and any contaminants in the clear coat removed.