Ceramic Coating FAQ: Brisbane

A liquid coating that bonds to your car's clear coat and hardens into a thin, glossy protective layer. Water and dirt slide off it, it resists UV fading and chemical etching from bird droppings and sap, and it makes the car much easier to wash.

Our coatings are rated from 3 to 10 years. How long one actually lasts depends on how the car is washed, where it's parked and how much sun and weather it sees. Safe hand washing helps it reach its full rating, and every coating includes a yearly check-up, where we make sure everything is as it should be and address any issue.

We're a certified Feynlab and Kraken installer. Feynlab is used for our 3 and 5-year packages and Kraken for our 7 and 10-year packages. We also use products from Rupes, Koch-Chemie, CarPro and STEK across our services.

Yes. We're certified by both Feynlab and Kraken, the two coating brands we use. Certified installers are trained in each brand's prep and application method, which is what the coating warranty relies on.

A coating is a hard, glossy chemical layer that makes paint easier to clean and resists UV and etching. PPF is a thick clear film that physically absorbs stone chips. Coating won't stop a stone chip; film will. Many owners coat the whole car and film high-impact areas like the bonnet and bumper.

Every coating comes with a warranty that matches its rating, from 3 to 10 years. Warranties are limited and the terms depend on the coating and your car, so we go through them with you individually before any work starts.

No. A coating adds hardness and resists light marring from washing, but stone chips and deep scratches still happen. It makes the paint easier to keep clean and easier to look after.

Every package suits daily use. The choice comes down to how long you want the protection to last and how much correction your paint needs. Send us photos and we'll recommend one.

Our coatings start from $999 for 3-year protection, $1,099 for 5 years, $1,349 for 7 years and $1,499 for 10 years, including GST. The final price depends on the size of the car and how much paint correction it needs, so we confirm it after seeing the car.

1 day, including prep, correction, coating and cure time. You get a firm drop-off and pick-up time when you book.

Yes. We hold public liability insurance, and our cover includes customers' cars while they're in our care, from drop-off to pick-up. Ask us if you'd like the details before you book.

Yes. Older paint usually needs correction first to remove swirls and oxidation, because a coating locks in whatever is underneath it. We'll inspect the paint and tell you honestly what it needs.

Yes. A coating seals in the surface it is applied to, including swirls and scratches. Even the lightest package starts with a decontamination and a polish suited to the paint.

Keep it dry and out of the rain for the first week while the coating cures. After that, wash with a pH neutral shampoo and a clean mitt. We send written care instructions with every car.