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How much does ceramic coating cost in Perth?

Short answer: a proper ceramic coating in Perth costs between about $900 and $3,000, depending on the coating’s lifespan, how much paint correction is done first, and the size of your car. Here’s where the money goes, with our own prices as the example.

Our prices

PackageHatchSedanSUV4x4
Essential3 years, 1 layer, gloss polish$890$990$1,090$1,190
Signature5 years, 2 layers, one-stage polish$1,290$1,390$1,490$1,590
Platinum10 years, 3 layers, two-stage correction$1,890$1,990$2,090$2,190

Prices include GST. Add-ons for any package: glass coating $330, interior coating (full interior detail with leather coating) $550. A yearly Inspection & Refresh is $250 and keeps the warranty valid.

What you’re paying for

  • Preparation, most of the labour. Decontamination wash, iron remover, clay bar, then machine polishing. A two-stage correction on a dark SUV can take a full day. This is the step cheap coatings skip.
  • The coating itself. A professional-grade coating like BLASK costs far more per bottle than consumer sprays, and a 10-year coating uses three layers.
  • The studio. Coatings need a dust-free, temperature-controlled space to cure properly. That’s overhead a mobile detailer in your driveway doesn’t carry, and it shows in the result.
  • The warranty. A certified installer registers the coating with the manufacturer, in your name. If it fails, it’s fixed.

Why some quotes are $400 and others $3,000

A $400 “ceramic coating” is usually a spray sealant with no correction, applied in an hour. It will bead water for a few months. A $3,000 coating is two days of paint correction and three layers of a 10-year product. Both get called ceramic coating. Ask what product is used, how many hours of prep are included, and whether the warranty is registered to you.

Is it worth it?

Over five years, a Signature coating on a sedan works out around $278 a year. Against that: faster washes every week, no yearly polish, paint that doesn’t fade, and a higher resale price for a car that still looks new. For a car you’re keeping, it pays for itself. For a two-year lease, Essential is the sensible pick.

See our ceramic coating packages or get your exact price by typing your car on the booking page.

Questions

Does the price include paint correction?

Signature includes a one-stage polish and Platinum a two-stage correction. Essential includes a gloss-enhancement polish only.

Is there a deposit?

Yes, 20% to lock in your date. The balance is paid when you collect. You can reschedule free up to 48 hours before.

Can I pay through a novated lease?

Yes. We invoice your provider directly, best arranged before your car is delivered.

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