Does Ceramic Coating Prevent Scratches?
Updated October 9, 2026 3 min readBy Dominick, owner of Slums Mobile Detailing
This is the most misunderstood claim in detailing.
Does ceramic coating prevent scratches?
Ceramic coating helps resist light wash marring and swirl marks because it's harder and slicker than bare clear coat, but it does not prevent deep scratches, key marks or rock chips. For impact protection, paint protection film (PPF) is the right tool.
How to reduce scratches
- Avoid brush car washes
- Use the two-bucket method
- Never wipe a dry, dusty car