Still, here's a simple way to comprehend detailing: while valeting is concerned with removing dirt from the surface of paint, detailing focuses on correcting defects underneath that surface, too. Hence, while valeting is largely just about cleaning, detailing is about both that and carrying out aesthetic repairs, too.

Ceramic Coating Don'ts: Car Washes: Avoid automatic car wash using brushes, mitts, or other material that will touch the vehicle's surface. Do NOT wash any ceramic coated vehicle in direct sunlight or any vehicle surface that is warm to the touch.

A ceramic-coated car repels water and sheds dirt and debris more easily than an uncoated car, helping it look cleaner for longer, but it will still get dirty, and it still needs to be washed. Washing a car with a ceramic coating is a little different than washing the bare clear coat or a waxed surface.