How To Apply Ceramic Coating To Jeep Grand Cherokee?

By Nick Marchenko, PhD

Updated: September 13, 2023

Every Jeep owner wants his or her vehicle always to remain clean, shiny, and glossy as if it had just left the factory. However, unfortunately, nothing in this world is eternal - over time, the shine fades, and some defects appear that spoil the appearance of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

A Grand Cherokee's paintwork suffers from many factors - minor damage (a stone that flew off the road), accidental scratches, rain, snow, hail, and many other things that spoil the car's paint. To retain the vehicle's original appearance for a long time, one has to take care of it.

Regularly applying ceramics to the Jeep Grand Cherokee`s body is one of the most popular ways to prolong the life of your body paint.

Keep reading the article to find out about this method and what it is applied for.

Key Takeaways:

• Ceramic coating is a powerful chemical agent that provides superior protection for a Jeep Grand Cherokee's body from environmental damage, outperforming conventional waxes.
• Benefits of ceramic coating include protection against UV rays, chemical pollutants, minor damages, and water while providing a glossy appearance.
• Proper application of ceramic coating involves multiple steps including deep cleaning the vehicle's body, potential clay-bar treatment, correct product application, and allowing ample time for the coating to harden.
• After ceramic coating application, it's crucial to let the vehicle rest in a dark, closed environment for 24 hours and avoid washing the vehicle for 3-4 weeks to ensure the coating fully solidifies.

What is ceramic coating?

Ceramic coating is a revolution in automotive paint protection. It is a powerful chemical agent that protects Jeep Grand Cherokee's body from potential damage. In contrast to typical waxes or sealants, which only provide limited protection, the ceramic coating offers you much more than you can imagine.

What is the ceramic coating? It is a special chemical substance that is applied as a liquid. Then it dries and hardens, forming an incredibly thin but at the same time strong film on the body of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Ceramic coating can protect the Jeep’s body from various environmental factors. Among them are the influences of UV sunrays, bird droppings, road dirt, and debris.

Additionally, a ceramic coating keeps your vehicle clean and fresh no matter what.

Furthermore, using ceramic coating is a one-time procedure that yields long-term benefits. It isn't a temporary solution like conventional wax, which must be reapplied frequently. 

Ceramic polish protects Jeep Grand Cherokee for months, if not years, with no requirement for constant reapplication. This saves time, effort, and money in the long run.

Why is it important to make a ceramic coating for Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Ceramic car coating has gained popularity because it improves the appearance of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Many Jeep owners believe that the main reason for choosing ceramic is style. However, it is not only about appearance. A ceramic coating acts as effective protection for the body of your Grand Cherokee, thereby contributing to its durability.

The ceramic coating provides a much higher level of protection by creating an impenetrable barrier to dirt and scratches compared to wax or something similar.

Covering a Jeep Grand Cherokee with ceramics has several advantages:

• Protection against ultraviolet rays. Many people underestimate the harmful effects of the sun's rays on the car body, but in vain. The Jeep Grand Cherokee's paint burns out from the sun, loses its shade, and becomes duller. 

This harms the appearance of the Jeep as a whole. In addition, constant exposure to sunlight can cause cracks to appear on the paint, and it can begin to peel off, which not only damages its appearance but can also cause corrosion;

• Protection against chemical pollution. Chemistry surrounds us everywhere. And it is no less harmful for the Jeep Grand Cherokee than for you.

Reagents that are sprinkled on the roads in winter, exhaust gasses from other cars, and even just the air that surrounds us - all contain chemical elements that harm the body of your Jeep Grand Cherokee, slowly killing it. Applying ceramics will help extend the car`s body`s lifespan;

• Protection against minor damage. Small stones, insects, and random scratches are unpleasant issues for any Grand Cherokee owner. 

Applying ceramics will help you protect yourself from these factors. However, large irritants will still cover the print on your Jeep Grand Cherokee, so be careful.

• Protection against water. Ceramics has hydrophobic properties, so water (for example, after rain) will not settle so much on Jeep Grand Cherokee and will roll off it.
• Shining look. Ceramics give the car a glossy shine. After applying ceramics to the body, your Jeep Grand Cherokee will have a nice shine and a renewed look.

How to choose ceramic coating for Jeep Grand Cherokee

In most cases, ceramic polishes do not differ much from each other. They are practically identical in composition. When choosing, focus on the choice of other people (brand, reviews, quality-price) since only their experience can help you to choose the best one.

Some ceramics can last on a Jeep Grand Cherokee for up to three years, and some begin to wear off within a year. Therefore, choose a well-known brand that has many positive reviews.

Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating

Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating is the pinnacle of car protection, offering a variety of advantages to keep your Jeep Grand Cherokee clean for a long time. 

Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating ceramic polish creates an invisible protective layer over Jeep's surface, providing impeccable durability that will last for years. 

Its exceptional resistance to UV rays, rain, road grime, and debris provides your vehicle with a mirror-shining look at the same time without requiring you to apply it frequently. 

With Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating your Jeep Grand Cherokee`s body paint will remain glossy and pristine, just like from the factory.

Chemical Guys HydroSlick Ceramic Coating 

Chemical Guys HydroSlick Ceramic Coating is a maximum guard against any harsh contamination. This state-of-the-art ceramic polish can boast great solidity.

Alongside a glossy, mirror-look shine, {product name} provides an impenetrable shield against any environmental surprises. Among them are harsh UV rays, unpleasant bird droppings, small rocks, road dirt and debris, etc. 

Chemical Guys HydroSlick Ceramic Coating keeps your vehicle`s body paint crystal clear for a long time. 

Chemical Guys HydroSlick Ceramic Coating doesn`t require constant re-application to the body of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, making it a convenient solution.

Adam's Polishes Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating

Adam's Polishes Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating shines when brilliance and durability are required. This premium ceramic polish is designed to provide unrivaled protection for Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Adam's Polishes Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating creates a resilient, invisible barrier that can withstand the most difficult challenges, such as scratches, swirl marks, and fading. 

Its outstanding reliability ensures that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will look brand new for years to come. 

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Migliore Strata Coating

Migliore Strata Coating protects your beloved Jeep`s body best. This ceramic polish creates a solid layer that keeps all the aggressors away, not just a pretty shine. 

Migliore Strata Coating protects your Jeep from UV rays, extreme temperatures, and contaminants, guaranteeing flawless paint.

 With Migliore Strata Coating, you'll get durability that eliminates the need for prevalent detailing, allowing you to drive comfortably and style.

Renegade Graphene Spray Coating

Renegade Graphene Spray Coating is the ideal combination of sustainability and strong protection. This ceramic polish provides a glossy finish and uses non-toxic components. 

Its strength is its resistance to dirt and contaminants, making it a great option. The long-lasting protection of Renegade Graphene Spray Coating keeps your Jeep Grand Cherokee looking great while lowering your carbon footprint. 

Choose Renegade Graphene Spray Coating to make your vehicle glossy and eco-friendly at the same time.

How to apply a ceramic coating to Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Although this process looks simple, several nuances must be considered when applying ceramics to a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

If you make a mistake in the process, you can get an unsatisfactory result. You won't damage the Jeep's paint, but the ceramic layer will look bad.

There will be cracks and gaps that catch your eye, which you don't need at all. Follow all the instructions, and everything will work out for you.

Attribute	Details
Difficulty	4/10
Time needed	4 hours to perform, 24 hours to finish the process
People needed	1-4

Items needed:

• Paper towels;
• Microfiber car cloth;
• Microfiber car sponge;
• A bucket of water;
• Car shampoo;
• Ceramic coating.

Wash Your Jeep Grand Cherokee Thoughtfully

Starting with a body wash and cleaning procedure is critical to ensure a successful ceramic coating application.
Apply some foam to your Jeep Grand Cherokee`s surface, let it dry for a while, and then rinse everything with water.

To ensure a successful ceramic coating application, one has to wash and clean the vehicle`s body first. It is an important step to help the ceramic coating adhere to the cleaned Jeep Grand Cherokee`s body paint while providing long-lasting protection.

Apply some foam to your vehicle`s body surface. Let it dry for a while —  two to three minutes should be enough, then rinse everything with water.

To remove deep dirt and other contaminants, resort to gentle scrubbing with a microfiber sponge.

If you want to learn more about washing the Jeep Grand Cherokee properly, please read this article for more detailed info.

Remove chips and scratches from the body of Jeep Grand Cherokee (optional)

Since ceramics only protect against new damage to the Jeep Grand Cherokee`s body but don't fix old ones, you`ll still see old traces of use under the ceramic layer. So that they keep the general look of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, before applying ceramics, we advise you to deal with them.

What you can do:

• Give the Jeep Grand Cherokee for a polishing;
• Touch up problem areas on the body;
• Pull out body dents, if any.

You can read more about how to repair scratches on Jeep Grand Cherokee here. 

Clay-bar Jeep Grand Cherokee (optional)

Even the most profound wash won't remove all the dirt from the Jeep’s body. Deep contamination will still remain on it - soil, dust, sand, and other small things that have soaked into the car's body and seeped into the crevices in the paint.

Over time, they can appear under the ceramic layer and spoil the entire appearance. You don't want that to happen, do you? Therefore, before starting the application of ceramics, we advise you to remove all these small defects with the help of a clay bar.

The clay bar technique is a Jeep Grand Cherokee detailing approach that involves removing contaminants from the vehicle's surface with a specially designed clay bar. 

The procedure is quite simple. You lightly wipe the clay bar across the Jeep`s body paintwork, collecting and effectively removing harsh contaminants such as dirt, road grime, tar, or tree sap.

The concept is straightforward. The clay bar is lightly wiped across the car's paintwork, collecting and effectively eliminating embedded contaminants such as dirt, road dirt, tar, and tree sap. 

Clay-baring makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee`s surface smoother and cleaner while preparing it for the waxing or ceramic coating step.

Read this article to learn more about how to clay bar your vehicle.

Apply ceramic spray to the tool

Usually, a tool with which to apply it is included with the spray - a cloth or a brush. If it was included, we recommend using it. 

If there is nothing in the kit with which you can apply the product to the body, use:

• Microfiber cloth;
• A cloth made of coarse fabric;
• A sponge - preferably intended for the car, not stiff;

We don't recommend applying the product immediately to the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s body.

Firstly, it can cause stains and paint droplets. 

Secondly, there is a possibility that the ceramics will harden on the body before you have time to distribute them over the entire surface: you`ll have to remove the layer and do it again.

Apply the ceramic coating and wait a certain time

After application, let the product stay on the car body for 60-90 seconds. This is necessary for the ceramic to acquire its properties.

Wipe off the product residue with a microfiber

Excess polish will remain on the body, which must be wiped off using a microfiber, carefully moving it over the treated surface.

Be sure to remove excess polish to avoid stains. Don`t scrape too hard to avoid wiping the ceramic layer off the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Look at the result. The surface should be glossy and shiny

Treat every area of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in a similar way

When one area has been treated, it's not time to relax. You still have a lot of work to do. By analogy, completely process the entire surface of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The time it takes to complete the job depends on the size of your Jeep. 

For example, for a standard sedan, you will need about 4 hours, for a medium-sized SUV - about 6 hours. Take your time to finish, and perform each movement carefully, the appearance of your Jeep depends on it.

Let the ceramics harden completely

Congratulations, the most difficult part is over. Although the ceramic is first set a few minutes after application, it finally hardens in only 24 hours. 

Therefore, at this time, you need to leave the vehicle in a dark, closed place - it can be a garage or a closed parking lot. At this time, protect the Grand Cherokee from water, dirt, and dust - all this can damage the ceramic layer and nullify your efforts.

Therefore, ensure that nothing threatens your car for the next day - wait a little, and the result will please you.

Do not wash Grand Cherokee after applying ceramics for a certain time

Yes, you`ll have to wait again. Although you can use Jeep Grand Cherokee normally within 24 hours, the ceramic completely hardens much later. The time required for ceramics to solidify as fully as possible is 3-4 weeks.

At this time, it`s highly undesirable to wash your Grand Cherokee - chemical reagents in the composition of soap or water under high pressure can damage the ceramic coating - stains will appear, and the ceramics may come off altogether somewhere. 

Therefore, we advise you to refrain from visiting car washes at this time, especially since the dirt will stick to Jeep Grand Cherokee less after applying ceramics.

However, if you really want, you can wash the Jeep Grand Cherokee after about 1.5 - 2 weeks. The period is more precisely indicated in the instructions for the product. However, this is done at your own peril and risk, so be careful.