As cars evolve, so too do the ways we maintain and protect them. Long gone are the days of hand waxing paint every other wash, ceramic coatings revolutionize the way to protect and seal the paint. Ceramic coatings form a high-solid inorganic layer. Like glass, they are silica-based, which reflects in the end-use properties, such as chemical inertness and hardness. Due to the high inorganic content and the lack of self-leveling ability, ceramic coating can only be carefully applied by hand in a controlled environment, so it is not the ideal DIY project. After a 24-hour curing period, the coating transforms into a super-slick inorganic shell that seals the paint and dramatically enhances its chemical and physical properties.