A ceramic coating chemically bonds to your clear coat, forming a hard, hydrophobic layer that shrugs off water, grime, bird droppings and UV rays. After full decontamination and multi-stage paint correction, we apply the genuine Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra system for up to nine years of gloss and protection. For Melbourne's harsh sun and salty bayside air around Cheltenham, that means slicker, glossier paint that holds its value.
How We Apply It
Decontamination
Every panel is snow-foamed, hand-washed and clay-barred to strip embedded brake dust, tar and industrial fallout, then chemically decontaminated so the ceramic can bond directly to bare, clean clear coat rather than trapped grime.
Paint correction
We machine-polish through the necessary stages to remove swirls, scratches and oxidation before coating. Skipping this step just seals existing defects under a glossy layer permanently, so correction is never optional on a coating job.
Application
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra is applied panel-by-panel, levelled and buffed within its working time, then followed by an EXO V5 top coat for extra slickness and UV resistance.
Curing
After application we run curing lamps over every panel to accelerate hardening. We recommend avoiding a wash for around 7 days so the coating can fully cure and stabilise.
Aftercare & Maintenance
A ceramic coating drastically cuts down on maintenance, but it isn't a set-and-forget shield. Stick to pH-neutral shampoo and the two-bucket method or a touchless wash — anything with wax-stripping degreasers or an automatic tunnel wash with harsh brushes will shorten the coating's life.
Bird droppings, bug splatter and tree sap should be rinsed off within a day or two rather than left to bake on in the sun, so the coating keeps its hydrophobic performance and gloss for as long as possible. We also recommend coming back every 6–12 months so we can wash the car and check the coating's performance — if we find any areas where it has worn away, we'll touch it up free of charge.
Before & After
Ferrari paint & gloss
Full correction & coat
Why Choose G32
Pricing
Ultimate Ceramic Coating
- Full detail included
- Decontamination & paint cleansing
- Multi-stage paint correction
- 3-layer Gtechniq ceramic system
- Crystal Serum Ultra + EXO V5
- Up to 9 years protection
Ultra Bike Ceramic
- Full deep clean: wheels, swingarm, forks
- Bug & tar removal
- Multi-stage paint correction
- Gtechniq Ultra + EXO V5
Final pricing depends on vehicle size and paint condition. Inspection required for accurate quote.
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Ceramic Coating FAQs
How much does ceramic coating cost in Melbourne?
At G32, ceramic coating starts from $1,400 for a new car and $1,800 for a used one, and that always includes a full detail, decontamination and multi-stage paint correction beforehand. The final number depends on your vehicle's size and how much correction the paint actually needs, which is why we quote properly after an inspection rather than over the phone.
How long does ceramic coating last?
Our Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra system is rated for up to 9 years, but realistically that's the ceiling for a garaged car with good maintenance, not a guarantee regardless of how it's looked after. Most of our Melbourne clients see strong hydrophobic performance and gloss for several years with regular pH-neutral washing, and we recommend coming back every 6–12 months for a wash and coating check — if any of it has worn away, we'll touch it up free of charge.
Is ceramic coating worth it?
If you're keeping the car for a few years and want it to stay glossy with less time spent washing it, yes — it's the best long-term protection we offer against Melbourne's UV, bird droppings and bayside salt air. It's not worth it as a one-off quick fix on tired, swirl-covered paint, which is exactly why we always correct the paint first rather than coat over existing damage.
Do I need paint correction before ceramic coating?
Yes, and we won't coat a car without it. A ceramic coating is transparent and permanent, so any swirls, scratches or oxidation already in the paint get sealed in place for years rather than removed. That's why every ceramic package at G32 includes decontamination and multi-stage correction first — it's not an upsell, it's how the coating is meant to be applied.
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