Mothers® Expands California Gold® Ceramic Line with New Ceramic Instant Detailer, Making Ceramic Maintenance Simpler Than Ever

Debuting at the 2026 SEMA Show, the new SiO₂-enhanced ceramic detailer, topper and drying aid delivers instant gloss, slickness and water beading for Cars and Coffee, car show prep or date night.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mothers®, the legendary car care brand trusted by enthusiasts and pros alike for more than 50 years, is expanding its California Gold® Ceramic line with California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer, debuting at the SEMA Show, November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The SiO₂ formula works as a ceramic detailer, ceramic topper and drying aid in one bottle. Ceramic Instant Detailer can be used in sun or shade, on a wet or dry finish.

For years, California Gold® Instant Detailer has been a garage staple for quick touch-ups between washes. Ceramic Instant Detailer brings that same grab-and-go convenience to the California Gold® Ceramic line, adding immediate SiO₂ protection, slickness and water beading with every wipe.

"Our California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer makes ceramic maintenance easy for everyone," said Shane Christman, vice president of marketing at Mothers®. "Whether they're drying after a wash or touching up before a car show, they can add gloss, slickness and protection with a product that fits naturally into their existing routine."

California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer (#08316, 16 oz.) – MSRP $17.99

Ceramic maintenance made simple. One formula, three uses:

• Ceramic detailer: Removes dust, dirt, fingerprints and light road grime between washes, leaving instant gloss and a slick finish.
• Ceramic topper: Boosts the hydrophobic protection and water beading of an existing ceramic coating, sealant or wax.
• Drying aid: Makes towel drying easier on a freshly washed, wet finish while adding gloss and slickness.

A simple spray-on, wipe-off application and refreshing watermelon scent make routine touch-ups quick and enjoyable.

The Complete California Gold® Ceramic Routine

With Ceramic Instant Detailer, the California Gold® Ceramic line offers more ways to care for your paint, so you can choose the products that fit your needs:

• Wash: California Gold® Ceramic Wash & Wax (#05650) is a pH-neutral, foam-cannon-ready wash that boosts beading as it cleans.
• Correct (as needed): California Gold® Ceramic Paint Correction (#01712) is a polish that removes swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots by hand or machine.
• Protect: Choose California Gold® Ceramic Spray Wax (#05766) for spray-on, wipe-off ceramic protection or California Gold® Ceramic Spray & Rinse Wax (#05646) for water-activated ceramic protection applied by simply spraying on and rinsing with a hose.
• Maintain: California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer (#08316) instantly gets you that just-washed look and keeps gloss, slickness and water beading fresh between washes.

Availability

Made in the USA, California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer will begin shipping December 1, 2026, and will be available at top automotive and home improvement retailers, Amazon.com and Mothers.com.

Mothers® at the 2026 SEMA Show

One of the longest-standing SEMA exhibitors and a SEMA member since 1975, Mothers® returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center as the presenting sponsor of SEMA Battle of the Builders, which adds a Bike Builder Shootout category for motorcycles in 2026. The main Mothers® booth, #22843 in the Central Hall Racing & Performance section, showcases Troy Trepanier's "Fenderless," a 1936 Ford roadster, winner of the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders, alongside two racing simulators set up on Laguna Seca, where the Mothers® banner still spans the track's famous overpass. Attendees can set a lap time any day of the show, with a live leaderboard running all week and prizes for the fastest lap times. Outdoors, two Mothers® rigs filled with standout builds will be parked in the Silver Lot at booths #80047 and #80049.

California Gold® Ceramic Instant Detailer will be on display at the booth alongside other new products from Mothers®. Media and creators can schedule interviews, capture content and request review samples at the booth.

For more information, visit Mothers.com, explore the full California Gold® Ceramic line or check out how-to videos and tips at DetailGuide.com. Stay connected with Mothers® on Facebook at MothersUSA and on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and X at @MothersPolish.

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About Mothers®
Mothers® shares your passion for cool cars, starting over 50 years ago with a little tin of metal polish. Today, the Mothers® High Performance Car Care brand has grown from that revolutionary metal polish to a worldwide brand, eclipsing more than 100 premium-grade products under its California Gold®, California Gold® Ceramic, CMX®, Speed®, PowerBall®, Back-to-Black® and Professional lines. Whether it's your daily driver, classic car, import, exotic or race car, remember, there's no shine like Mothers®!

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