- **Paint Prep**: Your paint must be corrected first (swirls, scratches, oxidation removed). Ceramic doesn't hide damage. Correction takes 8-12 hours. Coating application takes 2-4 hours after prep is done.
- **Cure Time**: The coating needs 7 days to fully harden. You can drive it after 24 hours but avoid washing, rain, or contamination during cure. Plan accordingly.
- **Application Timeline**: Most jobs finish within 2-3 days (correction day one, coating day two, cure over a week). Exotic or large vehicles may run 3-4 days.

