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What Is A Ceramic Coating?

A ceramic coating is a semi-permanent layer that can be applied to various surfaces of a vehicle such as the paint, glass and trims. Ceramic coatings provide an ultra-durable, scratch resistant, and hydrophobic (water repellent) layer of protection, acting like a sacrificial layer that helps protect your paint from things like bugs, bird droppings, marring and ultraviolet rays from the sun. You can even have the interior of your vehicle coated with a ceramic protection. Unlike a traditional car wax that will protect your car for a few months, a ceramic coating adheres to the paint leaving protection for years!

Benefits Of Having Your Vehicle Ceramic Coated:

Insane durability: Unlike traditional waxes and sealants ceramic coatings provide a long term protection, coming in a variety of durability levels lasting from 1 to 5 years.

UV protection: The sun’s ultraviolet rays are blocked from damaging your vehicle’s paint, preventing sun damage and clear coat failure.
Hydrophobic: Water repels and beads off aggressively from the paint, unlike any other protection.
Scratch resistance: Ceramic coatings offer some scratch resistance to minor swirl marks and marring, that may be introduced into the paint from poor washing and drying techniques.
Unbeatable gloss: Ceramic coatings will enhance the paint’s clarity and depth, improving the appearance of your vehicle’s reflective features, providing a glossy finish.
Easy maintenance: Ceramic coatings have a "self cleaning effect", actively rejecting contaminants preventing them from bonding to the surface, making maintenance a breeze.

What Is The Process Of Applying A Ceramic Coating?

Applying a ceramic coating the right way is a long process. Your vehicle’s paint needs to be completely clean.

The process starts off with a thorough hand wash, gently cleaning the wheels, wheel wells and entire body of the vehicle, removing all visible dirt and traffic film.
To allow the ceramic coating to adhere properly, we carry out the paint decontamination stage, using a synthetic clay bar on the surface of the vehicle to remove the embedded contaminates that we cannot see. These contaminates make the paint’s surface feel rough and cannot be removed from a regular wash. Your paint will be left feeling smooth and bare of any contaminants.
The paint correction step: this is where we remove swirl marks, scratches and gloss up your vehicles paint to enhance the durability of the coating. The level of correction depends on the condition of the paint.
Next we wipe down the remaining polish residue to reveal that glossy finish and provide a clean slate to allow the paint protection to bond to the paint.
We then clean all exterior glass and windows leaving them streak free and apply a non-sling tyre dressing for UV protection and shine.
Once the preparation is complete, we then protect your paint with the coating of your choice.

How Long Does This Process Take?

The time varies on each job. The level of paint correction and the size of your vehicle are the biggest factors. Depending on the correction a ceramic coating could take anywhere from 1 to 2 days.

Pricing

The prices below are minimums and include a 1 Stage Paint Correction, any further correction needed may increase prices from this point.

5 YEAR PROTECTION

Hatch/ Sedan/ Coupe: $750
Medium SUV: $850
Large SUV/ 7 Seater/ UTE: $950
Includes:
-Complete exterior wash including wheels, door jams and inside fuel door
-Clay bar treatment
-1 Stage paint correction
-Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned to a streak free finish
-Tyres coated with a sling-free dressing
-Ceramic coating applied to paintwork
GLASS PROTECTION

From: $150
Specifically designed for glass, our glass coating will provide excellent water repelling properties to the front and surrounding windows, providing drivers with clear visibility during periods of rain.
Includes:
-Front windshield and surrounding windows will be cleaned and decontaminated
-Windows will undergo a polish to remove any swirls and to provide the best bond for the coating
-Glass coating applied to front windshield and to the surrounding windows

Ceramic Coating FAQs

Yes, we provide mobile car detailing. No need to wait at a shop or think about the drop off and pick up. We will perform the ceramic coating service at your location, servicing the following areas: Brimbank , Melton, Moonee Valley, Hume, Macedon Ranges, Hobson's Bay, Wyndham, and Maribyrnong! You can carry on with your day while we detail your vehicle, all from the comfort of your home.
Yes, we require access to water and electricity to carry out all of our detailing services.
Yes, if you want to get the most out of your coating a garage is required. Ceramic coatings have an initial curing time of 24-48 hours after application, meaning that they can not get wet within this time. Vehicles kept outside within this time frame has the chance of condensation settling on the surface and/or being rained on. This will result in the coating to develop water spots and will also cause premature failing of the coating.
Ceramic coatings have an initial curing time of 24-48 hours and a full curing time of 7-14 days from the day of application. DO NOT wash or use chemicals on your coating within this time as the coating needs time harden and cure, otherwise washing your vehicle will inhibit the curing process. We highly recommend to wait 2 weeks after application to wash your vehicle for the best results.
If your vehicle's paint is damaged, for example flaking or chipping, a ceramic coating will not help. Your only option is to repair the paint with a respray.
The biggest misconception about ceramic coatings is that they prevent scratches and stone chips. This is far from the truth, the reality is that ceramic coatings are scratch resistant, not scratch proof. They can help to protect against the finer scratches and swirls, but overall will not prevent stone chips and deeper scratches from damaging your vehicle's paint.
Yes! Ceramic coatings need to be maintained to get the best performance and durability out of them. Your coating will still build up contamination but will be much easier to clean and care for. We recommend to wash your vehicle at least every 2 weeks for the best results.
Wax is molecularly different than ceramic in such a way that they can not bond together. After having your vehicle ceramic coated, we recommend not to wax your vehicle and only use PH neutral soaps that are wax free. Instead use a ceramic infused spray sealant, which is perfect to maintain your coating and get the best performance out of it. There are even soaps that are ceramic infused that is great to wash your vehicle with on a regular basis.