Yes—ceramic coating bonds to your clear coat to add long-term gloss, hydrophobics, and easier washing, while wax is a temporary layer that washes off in weeks. Most clients wash faster and keep that “just detailed” look longer.

Ceramic coating is a chemical-bonded liquid polymer that adds gloss, hydrophobic performance, and UV/chemical resistance — but it does not stop rock chips. Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear self-healing urethane film that physically absorbs rock-chip impacts, scratches, and road debris. Many BELSP's clients run both: 3M PPF on the front end, 3M ceramic coating over the entire vehicle. 

We recommend it — every paint surface needs decontamination, and most need at least a paint enhancement polish before coating. Skipping correction locks swirl marks, water spots, and bonded contamination under the ceramic coating for the full 5 warranty period, where they’re permanent until removal. BELSO's packages include decontamination plus enhancement polish; heavier correction (multi-stage compound for deeper scratches) is inspected and quoted honestly before work begins.

Plan yearly booster maintenance services at minimum. At home, rinse, use drying aid after washes, and remove bug/tar promptly to keep water behavior and gloss at peak.