Two products. Two price points. And what I actually put on your car.
| Category | Koch-Chemie Protector Wax | Ceramic Coating (SiO2 / TiO2) |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Months | 2 to 5 years |
| Water Beading | Excellent | Excellent |
| UV Protection | Good | Very Good |
| Scratch Resistance | Minimal | Moderate (9H hardness ratings) |
| Gloss Enhancement | High, deep wet shine | High |
| Application Method | Applied after the pre-wash and foam contact wash | Professional wipe-on / cure in a shop |
| Paint Correction Required? | No | Yes, swirls sealed in forever |
| Cure Restriction | None, drive immediately | 24 to 48 hrs, no water or wash |
| Professional Cost | Included in every exterior service I offer | $800 to $2,000 installed |
| Where It Goes | Paint, glass, trim and tires | Paint only, unless you buy separate coatings |
| Offered by Premier | Yes, Exterior Detail, Full Premier Detail, Premier Signature, and plan visits | No, not mobile |
| Best For | Most drivers, regular detailing | New cars, corrected paint, collectors |
A ceramic sealant is a spray product that bonds to the clear coat after washing and forms a hydrophobic layer, so water beads and sheets off. It sits in the same slot in the process as a wax and lasts longer than carnauba. It is a fine category of product.
What I apply is Koch-Chemie Protector Wax, a professional multi-month wax that does that job and goes further: it protects the paint, the glass, the trim and the tires, not just the painted panels. On a Full Premier Detail it goes on right after the Multi Star pre-wash, heavy rinse and Quivr foam contact wash, while the paint is clean and dry. On The Premier Signature it goes on after the clay stage, which is the only package where the paint gets decontaminated first. Either way it is part of the price, not an upsell.
The product in my kit is Koch-Chemie Protector Wax. It goes on a clean, dry panel with a fresh microfiber, gets buffed clear with a second, and then it goes on the glass, the trim and the tires too. The whole exterior ends up under one layer of protection. In Kansas sun and winter road salt it holds for months before the beading starts to flatten.
I reapply it on every Full Premier Detail, every Premier Signature, every Exterior Detail, and every plan visit, so a customer on a regular schedule never runs out of protection. That is the whole strategy: a professional multi-month wax, refreshed at every visit, instead of one expensive layer that has to be babied.
If you want the paint decontaminated before the wax, that is The Premier Signature ($500 sedan), or the $95 Clay Bar & Iron Decon add-on on the Exterior Detail. There the clay stage uses P&S rinseless as lubricant under an ultra-premium clay mitt, then a rinse, then the wax bonds to paint that is actually clean. The Full Premier Detail is wash, wheels, and wax only, with no decon step.
True ceramic coatings are a different job. They need a shop with controlled dust and temperature, hours of paint correction first, then a 24-hour cure before the car can see water. Done properly they run $800 to $2,000. I do not offer them mobile because a driveway is not a controlled environment, and I will not put a permanent product on paint I cannot correct properly. For a daily driver, Protector Wax is the better value.
A true ceramic coating is a liquid SiO2 or TiO2 compound that is applied to paint and chemically bonds as it cures. Once hardened, it creates a semi-permanent layer that can last two to five years.
The catch: ceramic coatings lock in whatever the paint looks like at the time of application. If there are swirl marks, water spots, or oxidation on the paint, they will be visible permanently underneath the coating.
After application, the car cannot get wet for 24 to 48 hours. On a rainy Kansas spring day, that is a real inconvenience.
Ceramic coating makes sense in specific situations. If you just purchased a brand-new vehicle with flawless factory paint and plan to keep it for seven or more years, the math favors a coating.
For the average Johnson County driver putting 12,000 to 18,000 miles per year on a daily driver, Protector Wax is the smarter choice. It costs less, requires no prep beyond a thorough detail, and can be reapplied at each service visit.
No. I apply Koch-Chemie Protector Wax on every Exterior Detail, Full Premier Detail, Premier Signature, and plan visit. True ceramic coatings need shop conditions, paint correction, and a 24-hour cure, so I do not offer them mobile.
No. Koch-Chemie Protector Wax is a professional multi-month wax. It does not cure into a hard semi-permanent layer the way a true ceramic coating does. Expect months from Protector Wax and two to five years from a coating.
No. The wax must be fully removed with an IPA (isopropyl alcohol) wipe-down before a coating is applied, and the paint should be corrected first so no swirls get locked in.
Wash with a pH-neutral car wash soap (never dish soap or automatic car washes), dry thoroughly with a microfiber drying towel, and avoid harsh chemicals on the paint. Details every three to four months keep the wax layer topped up and paint consistently protected.
Every Full Premier Detail includes a Multi Star pre-wash, a Quivr foam contact hand wash and Koch-Chemie Protector Wax. Want the clay stage too? Book The Premier Signature.
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