Black Holden Senator with a deep gloss finish on the rear door and guard
Klemzig · Adelaide SA

Protection that preserves the finish.

Premium ceramic and graphene coatings, precision paint correction and professional vehicle detailing in Adelaide. Expert preparation, quality products and a finish worth protecting.

Paint protection. Precision correction. Premium detailing.
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Services

Four services. One standard.

Every job starts with a no-obligation inspection, so the price you are quoted is for your car and its paint. All prices include GST. See full pricing

Gum trees reflected in a gloss black door and window

01Ceramic & Graphene Paint Protection

Lasting gloss. Easier maintenance.

Ceramic and graphene coatings add gloss, shed water and make routine washing easier. The result depends on what is underneath, so we prepare the paint properly before anything goes on.

  • Ceramic coatingFrom $660
  • Graphene coatingFrom $770

Time: 24 to 72 hoursInc GST

Glossy black bonnet and grille reflecting the sky

02Paint Correction

Bring back the depth and clarity.

Machine polishing that reduces swirl marks, light scratches and haze. How far we can take it depends on the severity of the marks and the paint you have to work with, and we will tell you honestly.

  • One stage correctionFrom $330
  • Two stage correctionFrom $440
  • Three stage correctionFrom $550

Time: 8 to 24 hoursInc GST

Yellow Holden Monaro coupe parked under gum trees

03Premium Car Detailing

Every detail matters.

Available to existing ceramic coating and paint correction customers.

Not a wash. A slow, methodical clean of every surface inside and out, to keep a coated or corrected car looking the way it left us.

  • Full detailFrom $550
  • Interior detail$330
  • Exterior detail$220

Time: About 8 hoursInc GST

Black Toyota LandCruiser 250 with tinted windows

04Premium Window Tinting

More comfort. A cleaner finish.

Ceramic and nano ceramic film to cut solar heat and glare, block UV and add privacy, subject to the film and shade you choose. Including Rayno S9 Phantom Nano Ceramic.

  • Ceramic window tintFrom $445
  • Nano ceramic window tint, Rayno S9 PhantomFrom $545

Time: About 6 hoursInc GST

The difference

Quality over volume. Every vehicle.

Rupes BigFoot polishing machine used for paint correction
The tools: Rupes BigFoot

We believe great paint protection starts long before the coating is applied. From careful preparation to the final inspection, our focus is on the condition of your vehicle, the quality of the finish and the standard of the work.

  1. A family-run businessJames and Fiona run it, with William and Charlotte behind the scenes.
  2. Trained in paint correction at General Motors HoldenJames brings that training to every car, and anyone who joins is trained the same way.
  3. Time for preparation and finishingWe are not a volume applicator. Your car comes back when it meets our standard and your expectations.
  4. Products and tools chosen for the resultSelected for professional results, not for the price per bottle.
  5. A courtesy car while we coatA roadworthy car to drive while yours is with us, subject to availability.

We use  Ethos & Adams graphene coatings / Rupes tools & polishing system / Meguiar’s detailing

Our work

Cars that left here right.

Cars from our workshop, photographed in Adelaide driveways, streets and showrooms. Swipe or scroll across, tap to enlarge.

Black Holden Senator in front of a graffiti wall, black and white
Holden Senator
Black Tesla Model Y in afternoon light
Tesla Model Y
Black Abarth 595 with red mirror caps
Abarth 595
Water beading on a coated black bonnet
Water beading on black paint
Blue Subaru WRX sedan in profile
Subaru WRX
Senator badge with trees reflected in the paint, black and white
Senator badge detail
Black Subaru WRX with headlights on
Subaru WRX
MG XPower wheel with orange brake caliper
Wheel detail
Senator badge with gum trees reflected in the black paint
About us

A family business built around a passion for cars.

Auto Paint Protection Adelaide started in early 2024. James trained as a paint correction specialist at General Motors Holden and has never lost his passion for motor vehicles. The whole family has a hand in how the business runs.

  • JamesDirector
  • FionaDirector / Secretary
  • WilliamIT & Website
  • CharlotteAdministration
Meet the family
FAQ

Questions we get asked.

Straight answers on coatings, correction, tint and how a quote works. If yours is not here, ask us.

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What is ceramic coating?

Ceramic coating is silicon dioxide (SiO2), applied as a liquid that bonds to your paint and other exterior surfaces. It is a semi-permanent, long-term replacement for wax, roughly 200 times thicker than a traditional wax layer.

It adds gloss, repels water and makes washing easier. It resists light marks and environmental fallout like bird droppings and UV, but no coating makes paint scratch-proof.

What is graphene ceramic coating?

A graphene ceramic coating is an SiO2 ceramic coating with graphene added to the formula. Compared with a conventional ceramic it offers stronger chemical resistance, better resistance to breakdown and UV damage, and it does not need multiple layers.

It takes longer to cure. We use Ethos and Adams graphene coatings.

How does paint correction work?

A machine polisher and abrasive polish remove a very thin layer of clear coat to level the surface, which removes or reduces swirl marks, light scratches and haze. One stage is a single refining polish, two stage adds a cutting step, and three stage is for heavily marked paint.

Deep scratches that go through the clear coat cannot be polished out. We will tell you at the inspection what is realistic for your paint.

How long does ceramic or graphene coating take?

Usually 24 to 72 hours with us, depending on the condition of the paint. Even a new car needs at least 20 hours of preparation before coating, and the graphene coating needs time to cure before you drive away.

What is the difference between paint correction and detailing?

Detailing is a thorough clean of the inside and outside of the car. It makes the car look its best but does not change the paint itself.

Paint correction is machine polishing that physically removes defects like swirl marks from the clear coat. It is usually done before a ceramic or graphene coating so the coating locks in a corrected finish.

What are the benefits of ceramic window tinting?

Ceramic tint reduces solar heat and glare, blocks UV and adds privacy. Because it contains no metal, it does not interfere with phone, GPS or radio signals. Results vary with the film and shade selected.

How much does paint protection cost?

Ceramic coating starts from $660 and graphene coating from $770 for a small car, rising to $1,100 for an SUV or 4WD. Paint correction starts from $330. All prices include GST.

The final price depends on the size of the car and the condition of the paint, which is why every job starts with an inspection and a no-obligation quote.

Do you provide a courtesy car?

Yes. A roadworthy courtesy car is provided while your car is being coated, subject to availability at the time of booking.

Is a vehicle inspection required before booking?

Yes. A preliminary inspection is required before any work starts. It lets us set expectations and give you a no-obligation quote. We can come to you, or you can come to us in Klemzig.

How do I request a quote?

Fill in the quote form with your car and what you are after, call or text 0401 670 676, or book an inspection online. We will help you choose the right service and arrange the inspection.

Black Holden Senator parked in front of a graffiti wall, in black and white

Holden Senator

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