The most important step to ceramic coating is all in the prep work. Whether your vehicle is basecoat/clearcoat, single stage or lacquer you will need to get the condition of the paint "like new" or the best it can possibly be. 
 
Spray Jax Wax Shield Prep directly on the paint and immediately wipe off one panel at a time with an edgeless microfiber towel. It will leave the paint clean and raw, making it much easier for the final ceramic treatment.