@MrEdge1974; a ceramic coating will offer greater durability than a wax or sealant if it’s applied correctly. However, nothing offers 100% protection against all eventualities. Anyone looking for near-100% protection, then PPF is an (expensive) option, but even PPF and the paintwork to which it has been applied can be damaged by projectile stones thrown up by other vehicles. I doubt any ceramic coating will prevent the inevitable stone chips.
I’ve not had personal experience of ceramic coatings, as I enjoy detailing and polishing / waxing my car. I’ve read of owner experiences and instances of clear coat etching from bird poo (depending on what they’ve eaten, a birds droppings can be extremely acidic), and paintwork swirling from poor washing techniques, even with a ceramic coating applied. No doubt some ceramic coatings perform better than others, and correct, thorough preparation of the paintwork prior to application is absolutely key to longevity and durability.
So, even with a ceramic coating, to maintain the appearance and condition of a car’s paintwork, IMO a safe 2BM washing technique should still be used, preceded by a pre-wash. Any bird droppings should always be removed as soon as possible after they’ve happened by soaking the bird poo and leaving it to soften, and then carefully removing with a soft microfibre cloth - there may be grit in the bird droppings so never rub hard or try and remove a dried-on bird dropping, otherwise swirls will be inflicted the paintwork. If the clear coat does become etched from bird droppings, the damaged area would probably need to be machine polished to correct the defect, and the ceramic coating reapplied to the corrected area. I’ve seen videos of clear coat etching being ‘repaired’ by applying a heat source to the damaged area. What this this form of clear cost correction does to the ceramic coating, I have no idea, but there’s a good chance the ceramic coating would need to be reapplied to the heat treated / repaired area.
At the end of the day it’s your choice on what you use to protect your car’s paintwork. If you enjoy washing and waxing your car, then there are some decent waxes and sealants that have good durability (up to 5-6 months) that you could consider.