Protecting your vehicle is about more than just maintaining its shine—it's about preserving its value, enhancing its appearance, and ensuring its longevity. At Surface Protective Solutions (SPS), we understand the vital role that high-quality coatings play in keeping your vehicle in pristine condition.

Vehicles are constantly exposed to harsh environmental elements that can cause rust, corrosion, and degradation over time. Having a vehicle coating to protect against said conditions significantly extends the life of your vehicle. The SPS Graphene Coating offers up to five years of protection, ensuring your vehicle stays looking new longer and remains free from rust and corrosion.

Every car enthusiast dreads the sight of swirl marks and minor scratches that mar their vehicle's paint. Our graphene coating forms an ultra-thin, ultra-smooth layer that enhances your car's resistance to these common imperfections. This means your vehicle retains its flawless finish, even with regular use and cleaning.

A poor-quality paint job may look good initially, but it will fade, crack, and scratch over time, diminishing your vehicle's aesthetic and resale value.

in contrast, a car with its original manufacturer's paint in good condition is incredibly valuable in the resale market. Graphene Coating your vehicle will help keep paint vibrant and intact, preserving its factory finish and maximizing its resale potential.

Keep your Graphene coating looking as amazing as the day it was installed. 

With a little bit of maintenance, you can keep your coating operating at optimum efficiency for years to come! SPS Graphene is an incredibly strong and resilient coating that only requires a little bit of maintenance to prolong its protection, hydrophobicity, color depth, and reflective shine. To get the most out of your coating, here are a few key maintenance tips and recommendations to ensure your vehicle looks top-notch for years to come:  

The first day or so after the coating is applied is critical to ensuring it can harden properly. During this window, avoid washing your vehicle (you likely won’t need to) and steer clear of parking below trees or anywhere that’s prone to bird droppings, tree sap, or another contaminant. Covered parking, like a garage or underground parking, would be ideal during this stage of the process.    

During the first week, your SPS Graphene coating is going through its natural curing process. While your coating is curing, the use of detergents or soaps is not recommended. By using these before your coating has completely cured, you could damage and reduce its effectiveness and life span. If you need to remove any harmful surface contaminants such as bugs, tar, sap, or bird droppings, we recommend using a hose or pressure washer followed by a soft microfiber towel if needed. We always recommend drying the surfaces after to prevent hard water spots.   

Adding a reminder to your smartphone or computer one week from your application date is a quick and easy way to prevent damaging your freshly coated vehicle.  

Wash As Often As You Need To

With Graphene coatings, sometimes less is more. When you start to notice building on the surface, we recommend a simple wash with a mild detergent to prevent excessive build-up from road contaminants.

Think of your coating like glass in your shower. When the glass is clean, the water will run off the surface nicely, but over time as soap builds on the surface, the water will start to “stick”. Once you clean the glass, the water will start to bead off again. Your Graphene coating is no different and will require some maintenance to preserve and prolong the coating.  

A Quick, Gentle Wash Is Best

If you’re washing at home, a soft mitt and gentle automotive soap are best, followed by a rinse with a garden hose or pressure washer. A touch-less car wash is a great option too, but only choose the basic package that offers a quick wash. You have already protected your vehicle with the most advanced coating in the industry, so there is no need to pay extra for a spray-on wax. Spray on waxes can clog up the pores of the coatings limiting the hydrophobic properties and leaving a white powdery residue behind. While Graphene coatings are very strong, it’s still best to avoid anything abrasive that could scratch the surface, such as brushes (especially ones at the local car wash) or clay bars.   

Pro Tip: If you’re handwashing your vehicle, use a different bucket and mitts/sponge for the wheels and tires to prevent cross-contamination and dirt from rubbing into your coating.   

Lastly, dry your vehicle with a few microfiber cloths to achieve maximum shine and the best results. Using tap water to rinse the soap off can leave mineral deposits behind if it’s left to dry on its own. You shouldn’t need to use excessive pressure, let the cloth absorb the water and then follow up with a second cloth to dry the car completely.    

Avoid Brushes, Wax, & Direct Sunlight

Avoid applying wax to your Graphene coating. Waxes tend to dry on top of the surface, resulting in an undesirable white film. Also avoid washing under direct sunlight, as this will prevent streaking and water spotting. 

If improperly installed Graphene Coatings can have visual defects so we recommend having a professional apply your coating! For optimal results we recommend visiting one of our SPS Certified or SPS Authorized Installers. Use our Interactive Map to find the location closest to you!

If you're looking to apply the coating yourself, please reference our Youtube Channel for additional information including a step-by-step Graphene Coating application guide.

If improperly installed Graphene Coatings can have visual defects so we recommend having a professional apply your coating! For optimal results we recommend visiting one of our SPS Certified or SPS Authorized Installers. Use our Interactive Map to find the location closest to you!

If you're looking to apply the coating yourself, please reference our Youtube Channel for additional information including a step-by-step Graphene Coating application guide.