A ceramic coating has a significant advantage: increased hydrophobicity (water beading). A Carnauba wax does not achieve this strong hydrophobicity but is significantly advantageous in terms of gloss level and application. In addition to the benefits of long-lasting protection and water beading of the ceramic coating, there are also some disadvantages: The paint surface is permanently coated with an additional layer Long-lasting, but with gradually decreasing care level Application is laborious and comes with some risks Not scratch-proof, but more resistant than waxes Scratches cannot be easily polished out In case of a repaint, the coating must be reapplied, resulting in a difference (even in color) from the existing ceramic coating The advantages of a SWISSVAX Carnauba wax include: Various gloss levels depending on the volume of Carnauba content Easy to apply, always successful, even without prior knowledge The wax can be reapplied anytime, even on repainted areas that experience the most wear (from the strongest mechanical impacts of the road) Consistent level that can be maintained, as retreatment of stressed areas is possible In other words, ceramic or wax coatings are two different worlds. If you choose a ceramic coating, the final layer should also be ceramic to ensure hydrophobicity and hardness. If you choose our Carnauba waxes, the top layer should also be Carnauba, otherwise, you lose the characteristic "lollipop" shine (wet look) and water resistance (rain). Wax on ceramic: possible, but on ceramic, the wax will last only a shorter time, about 2 months maximum. Ceramic on wax: "works", as the aggressive chemistry of the ceramic dissolves the wax. Our recommendation: Carnauba wax with our water-based KERAMIQ9 for the combination of the highest gloss level and high hydrophobicity. More information can be found at: SWISSVAX KERAMIQ9.