Ceramic-coated Mercedes-AMG GT at dusk, R1 Auto

Ceramic Coating Brisbane

Ultimate paint protection and shine for Brisbane cars. Advanced nano-ceramic technology to protect and enhance your vehicle's paint, mobile at your driveway.

01 Experience

Ultimate Protection

At R1 Auto we use two of the world's most advanced, high performing durable coatings in existence. We are also an accredited GTECHNIQ trade applicator. GTECHNIQ combines a 9H hardness with extreme longevity providing you with the most efficient and effective paint protection on the market today.

GTECHNIQ accredited trade applicator badge, R1 Auto

5 Year Protection

Advanced nano-ceramic formula creates a durable shield against UV, chemicals, and everyday contaminants.

9 Year Protection

Ultra-resilient 9H hardness coating engineered for maximum longevity and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

02 Pricing & Packages

Pricing & Packages

Two GTECHNIQ-accredited coating packages. Both include exterior paint decontamination, a heavy cut where required, and a ceramic coating warranty certificate.

Black Porsche 911 at dusk, Platinum ceramic coating package, R1 Auto
5 Year Protection

Platinum Exterior 5 Year

Complimentary Accident Cover on all packages
$795.00*
  • Exterior paint decontamination
  • Heavy cut to remove swirls and scratches if required
  • Isopropyl preparation wipe prior to application
  • GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum Light ceramic coating serum
  • Professionally applied ceramic coating
  • 5 year protection for your vehicle
  • Ceramic coating warranty certificate
  • Amazing gloss and mirror shine to the vehicles paint
  • Weather and UV resistant
  • Scratch and swirl resistant
  • Extreme water repellancy giving the water bead effect
  • Dirt repellancy for ease of washing
  • Can be completed at your place (if you have a garage)
Add-ons
  • Interior Leather Protection+ $200
  • Rims, Door Jambs, Boot Jambs Coated+ $200
  • Super Hydrophobic Glass Coating+ $100
  • Rims Only+ $100
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Lamborghini, Ultimate ceramic coating package, R1 Auto
9 Year Protection

Ultimate Exterior 9 Year

Complimentary Accident Cover on all packages
$995.00*
  • Exterior paint decontamination
  • Heavy cut to remove swirls and scratches if required
  • Isopropyl preparation wipe prior to application
  • GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating serum
  • Professionally applied ceramic coating
  • 9 year protection for your vehicle
  • Ceramic coating warranty certificate
  • Amazing gloss and mirror shine to the vehicles paint
  • Weather and UV resistant
  • Scratch and swirl resistant
  • Extreme water repellancy giving the water bead effect
  • Dirt repellancy for ease of washing
  • Can be completed at your place (if you have a garage)
Add-ons
  • Interior Leather Protection+ $200
  • Rims, Door Jambs, Boot Jambs Coated+ $200
  • Super Hydrophobic Glass Coating+ $100
  • Rims Only+ $100
Get a quote
03 Information

The Benefits

Why drivers across Brisbane trust ceramic coating for their paint protection.

Amplifies Paint Shine

If maintaining a vehicle in elite condition with a high gloss finish is important to you, then ceramic coatings are a great, low-maintenance option to keep that glossy coat shining for the long run. A ceramic coating sets with a high gloss finish, keeping vehicles looking great for years to come.

The thin layer of transparent glass created by the hardening of NV PRO not only blocks damaging contaminants and offers amazing scratch resistance, but it also amplifies the luster of what's underneath. This is a major reason why polishing, clay bar treatment, and prep work are required prior to application.

Here is a practical example: applying a high-quality glass coating on a clear coat that contains scratches, swirl marks, tree sap stains, and other damage will amplify those imperfections. However, if a professional detailer repairs those imperfections first, the nearly perfect paint will appear glossy, deeper, and rich. Our car ceramic coating Brisbane services ensure such meticulous preparation and application.

Extreme Water Repellancy

If you've spent long hours meticulously cleaning your vehicle, raise your hand. The ritual of car care is truly an appreciated task that's embraced by passionate car enthusiasts everyday across the globe. But there comes a time when this process becomes tedious, daunting, and quite frankly - frustrating.

With the addition of a nano-ceramic coating to a vehicle, the paint adds the super hydrophobic effect of reduced cleaning times and it's "self cleaning". Thanks to the high gloss hydrophobic finish of the ceramic nanoparticle formulation, dirt and grime easily wipe off a protected surface far easier than a non-protected surface.

What once took scrubbing and harsh chemicals to remove built on dirt, now easily washes off with water from a hose.

Self Cleaning Properties

The hydrophobic effect also leads to what is often termed as "self-cleaning" properties. Dirt, grime, and contaminants are less likely to stick to the car's surface and are more easily washed away with water, reducing the need for frequent cleaning.

Chemically Bonded

Unlike traditional waxes and sealants that also provide water repellency but wear off relatively quickly, ceramic coatings bond chemically with the car's paint, providing a long-lasting protective layer.

Ceramic coatings will last many years and won't need to be recoated until the coating has broken down, which can take upward of 10 years. This durability makes it one of the best ceramic coating options available.

Blocks Chemical Stains

Chemical Stains are both unsightly and quite difficult to remove from a paint's surface. With the addition of a nano ceramiccoating, your car adds defense against most common chemical stains that otherwise stain unprotected surfaces.

In the event a strong chemical meets a protective coated surface, the coating blocks it in its tracks. This resistant technology helps alleviate costly paint correction procedures and enables otherwise harmful chemicals from penetrating into the clear coat and damaging the beautiful paint that lies underneath the protected surface.

Reduces UV Damage & Oxidation

Preventing UV damage and premature oxidation are ceramic coatings bread and butter. These coatings are specifically formatted to reflect ultraviolet rays and enable the coats to both look better and stay better protected from the harsh rays of the sun.

UV damage typically occurs because of lack of maintenance or upkeep especially in coastal areas that have high salinity in the air. The salt, sun and humidity all contribute to harmful damage over time. However, with the addition of ceramic coatings, the coat acts as an invisible shield between contaminants penetrating to the clear coat.

After paint correction, the vehicles paintwork is flat, free of debris, and scratches. Essentially, it in tip-top shape and ready for a sealant that cures at 9H hardness. This protective coating comprised of silicon dioxide reflects UV damage and in turn prevents oxidation from occurring in a properly maintained nano ceramic surface. Think of nanoceramic coatings as a layer of sunscreen that resists UV damage on the vehicle.

04 The Process

The Ceramic Coating Process

Six meticulous steps. Same routine every time. Prep is where the finish is won.

  1. Snow foam pre-soak, R1 Auto ceramic coating prep,

    Pre-Wash

    A decontamination pre-soak using snow foam allowed to adequately dwell, followed by a thorough pressure rinse down.

  2. Microfibre wash, R1 Auto ceramic coating prep,

    Physical Hand Wash

    Using a strip car wash detergent with a microfibre wash mitt. Where appropriate we also use a detailing brush with the detergent to clean around more intricate car trims to remove trapped dirt.

  3. Clay bar decontamination, R1 Auto ceramic coating prep,

    Decontamination

    The use of chemical iron, tar, mineral and traffic film removal chemicals and/or automotive clay to remove potential road and environmental particles as well as any prior car waxes or sealants.

  4. Paint correction / machine polishing, R1 Auto

    Paint Correction

    Compounding and/or polishing car paint to ensure defects such as paint oxidation, water etchings, swirls and scratches are removed, and paint is amplified to its greatest gloss and clarity levels.

  5. Microfibre wash, R1 Auto ceramic coating prep,

    Wash, Dry & Panel Wipe

    In the circumstance where the vehicle is subjected to increased volumes of compounding dusts and/or other environmental contamination, we repeat the pre-wash, physical wash, and blow drying steps after paint correcting and prior to performing a full and thorough panel wipe down with an isopropyl alcohol.

  6. Ceramic coating application, R1 Auto

    Ceramic Coating Application

    Once the vehicle is fully prepared it is now time to apply the ceramic coating. Once the coating process is complete, the vehicle must stay stationery in a garage or workshop away from rain.

06 Experience

The R1 Difference

Our friendly staff are here to assist with your ceramic coating Brisbane needs. Experience GTECHNIQ-accredited application, 9H hardness protection, and coatings that last for years. Book with confidence and have your ceramic coating completed professionally today.

  1. GTECHNIQ Accredited

    R1 Auto is an accredited GTECHNIQ trade applicator using Crystal Serum Light and Crystal Serum Ultra.

  2. 9H Hardness Protection

    GTECHNIQ combines a 9H hardness with extreme longevity for the most effective paint protection available today.

  3. Mobile Service

    We are a mobile service so we come to you and coat your vehicle at the convenience of your home (if you have a garage).

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R1 Auto mobile window tinting team
07 Warranties

Every install backed. In writing.

Every film we fit is covered against manufacturing defects for the life of the vehicle. If anything bubbles, peels, fades or cracks, we replace it. Paperwork available on request.

Ceramic
5 - 9 Years

Ceramic Coating

Backed by Gtechniq, the global leader in surface protection. Warranty depends on package. Covers hydrophobic performance, chemical resistance and gloss retention.

Insurance
$20M Cover

Fully Insured

Public liability insurance on every mobile install. Your vehicle, your property and our technicians are covered from the moment we arrive until we leave.

08 Questions

Ceramic Coating FAQs for Brisbane

The most common questions from Brisbane drivers about paint prep, cure and warranty.

How long does ceramic coating last on a Brisbane car?

Depending on the package, our NV PRO and Gtechniq coatings last 5 to 9 years on Brisbane cars. Brisbane's UV and coastal salt air are hard on paint, and a proper ceramic coating is what keeps the finish looking factory over that whole window (a spray-on sealant is not the same product).

Do I need paint correction before the coating goes on?

Almost always, yes. Machine polish removes swirls, wash marks and light etching so the coating bonds to clean, level paint. If we lock in flaws under the coating, they stay locked in for years. Every ceramic quote we give already includes the paint prep, correction and iso wipe.

What's the difference between ceramic coating and wax or sealant?

Wax and sealants sit on top of the paint and wear off in weeks to months. Ceramic coating chemically bonds with the clear coat, becomes hydrophobic (self-cleaning), resists chemicals and UV, and lasts years. The finish is glossier, harder and much easier to keep clean.

How long does the coating job take?

A full ceramic package with paint correction is typically a full day at your driveway, sometimes two for larger vehicles or heavy correction. We only book one job per driveway per day so the coating gets its full flash time and iso wipe before we hand the car back.

How do I wash the car after it's coated?

Normal hand wash from day 7. Use a two-bucket method with a pH-neutral shampoo and a soft microfibre mitt. Avoid automatic brush washes - they undo years of coating life in a single visit. A rinse-and-blow between washes is fine any time.

Can you apply ceramic coating at my house?

Yes - mobile across Brisbane. We need an undercover space (garage or carport works) so the coating can flash and cure without dust settling on it. Power and water are on you; we bring lighting, polishers, coatings and all consumables.

How much does a ceramic coating cost in Brisbane?

Our entry NV PRO package starts around $795 for a small hatch on solid paint; a full Gtechniq multi-year coating on a large SUV with heavy correction runs to $1,500 or more. Every quote is itemised - paint prep, product, labour, warranty - so you see exactly what you're paying for.

Is there a warranty on the coating?

Yes. Every ceramic install comes with a written warranty registered under your name and rego, transferable if you sell the car. Term depends on the product tier (5 or 9 years for our standard packages) and covers hydrophobic performance, chemical resistance and gloss retention.
Mobile window tinting service, dark sports car
09 Book Now

Book Your Ceramic Coating Today

Book your ceramic coating online and our team will confirm your booking within the same business day. Prefer to speak to someone? Give us a call.