Ceramic coating in Killara

Gtechniq ceramic coating in Killara, applied at your home with a 5 or 9-year warranty. From $999 with a free quote.

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Ceramic coating in Killara: blue VW Golf R with glossy paint

Ceramic paint protection in Killara

Killara is one of the leafiest suburbs on the upper North Shore, with big blocks, long driveways and Federation and inter-war homes under tall gums. Most homes have a garage, often with a prestige car or a well-kept family SUV in it.

Under all those trees, cars collect sap, leaf litter, bird droppings and possum mess, and in the damp shade none of it dries quickly. Gum sap is the worst: left on in summer, it hardens and stains the clear coat. A ceramic coating stops it bonding, so it comes off with a gentle wash.

We apply Gtechniq coatings with a 5 or 9-year warranty from Gtechniq. On a used car the paint is machine polished first, so the coating seals in gloss rather than swirl marks. We also coat cars in nearby Artarmon and Turramurra.

What to expect from a ceramic coating in Killara

A garage at home is the ideal place for a coating, and most Killara homes have one. The car stays clean and dry while the coating cures, away from falling leaves and sap. We just need enough room to walk all the way around the car, plus a tap and a power point.

The coating is only as good as the paint underneath, so we take our time on the preparation. You can add a wheel coating, glass coating or interior protection while we're there.

  • On the day: a full wash, decontamination and clay bar, then the coating panel by panel. New cars take about a day; used cars take up to two because the paint is machine polished first.
  • Where: ideally a garage or carport, with a tap and power point within reach.
  • Warranty: 5 or 9 years from Gtechniq, depending on the package.
  • After: no washing for about a week, then a gentle pH-neutral wash every couple of weeks.

Still weighing it up? Read how to look after a coated car and how ceramic paint protection works.

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Gtechniq ceramic coating from $999

Every job starts with a thorough wash, decontamination and clay bar. Used cars are then machine polished to remove swirls before the coating goes on, panel by panel. You choose a 5 or 9-year warranty, provided by Gtechniq.

What customers say

Rated 5.0 from 60 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word. Read them all on Google.

★★★★★

The team member arrived on time and did an amazing job on the presale detail for my Kia Carnival.

Amy R., presale detail

★★★★★

Nick at Hot Ride is excellent with detailing on your car. Absolutely the best detail I have ever received. Best car detailing in Sydney.

Robert S., full detail

★★★★★

If I could give Hot Ride ten stars, I would! The interior is now completely immaculate and looks (and smells!) like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Their attention to detail is next-level.

Rebecca C., mould treatment

Questions from Killara customers

Can you coat my car at home in Killara?

Yes, ideally in a garage or under a carport so the coating cures dry. You'll need a tap and a power point within reach of the car. We bring everything else.

How much does ceramic coating cost?

From $999. The final price depends on the vehicle size and how much paint correction it needs, so we confirm it in a free quote.

How do I get tree sap off a coated car?

Usually a pH-neutral wash is enough. For hardened sap, soften it with warm soapy water or a sap remover that's safe for coatings, then wipe gently. Don't scrape it off.

How long does it last?

Our Gtechniq packages carry a 5 or 9-year warranty, provided the car is washed the way we show you.

Can you coat the wheels, glass and interior too?

Yes, as add-ons. Wheel coating makes brake dust easier to clean, glass coating helps in wet weather, and interior protection guards fabrics and leather against stains.

How can I pay?

Cash, card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay or Google Pay, paid when the job is done.

Get a free quote

Tell us about your car and where it's parked. We reply with a quote, usually the same day.

Rather talk? Call 0477 677 877 or send a text.