New car paint protection in Sydney

Why protect a new car's paint straight away?

A new car will never have better paint than the day you pick it up. From that point on, Sydney's sun, bird and bat droppings, tree sap, acid rain and every wash start to wear it down. Ceramic paint protection seals that new finish in before the damage starts, which is why it's the best time to coat a car.

It's also the most affordable time. Older paint usually needs machine polishing to remove swirls before it can be coated. New paint normally just needs a thorough wash and decontamination, so the job is quicker and the price is lower.

What ceramic paint protection does for a new car

• Keeps the gloss. A hard, clear layer over the clear coat keeps the paint looking new for years.
• Blocks UV. Slows the fading and dulling that Sydney sun causes on cars parked outside.
• Resists droppings and sap. Gives you time to wash them off before they etch the paint.
• Easier washing. Water and dirt slide off, so the car stays cleaner and washes in half the time.
• Fewer wash marks. A slick surface means less friction when you wash, so fewer fine swirls over time.
• Better resale. Paint in near-showroom condition helps when it's time to sell or trade in.

Dealer paint protection vs ceramic coating

Most dealers offer a paint protection package when you buy a new car. Some are good, some are a quick sealant applied on the yard. Before you sign, ask what product is used, whether it's a true ceramic coating or a sealant, who applies it, how long it takes and what the warranty requires. A proper coating on a new car takes most of a day.

Having it done independently means you know exactly what's going on your car: a named Gtechniq coating, applied by hand at your home, with the warranty provided by Gtechniq. If you've already said no to the dealer package, it's not too late. The sooner after delivery the better, but a few weeks or months makes little difference if the car has been looked after.

How we prepare new paint

New cars aren't always as clean as they look. Transport, storage and the dealer's pre-delivery wash can leave behind iron fallout, adhesive residue, water spots and sometimes light wash marks. Coating over those locks them in, so every new car still gets the full preparation:

• Wheels degreased and cleaned, then a full hand wash including door jambs
• Iron fallout and tar removed
• Clay bar to lift bonded contamination
• Inspection under light for wash marks
• Panel wipe so the coating bonds to bare clear coat

If the paint does have dealer swirls, we'll show you and quote a light polish before going ahead. For cars that need more than that, see paint correction and ceramic coating.

Which warranty should I choose?

We offer Gtechniq coatings with a 5-year or 9-year warranty, provided by Gtechniq. If you trade in your cars every few years, the 5-year option usually makes sense. If you keep cars for the long haul, the 9-year coating gives longer protection. We'll explain the difference when we quote, and register the warranty at handover.

New cars we coat

We coat everything from small hatches to large SUVs, 4WDs, utes and EVs. Many Sydney buyers now go for dark colours and big SUVs, and both benefit most from a coating: dark paint shows every water spot and swirl, and big vehicles are harder to keep clean. Electric vehicles are coated the same way as any other car.

After the coating

Keep the car dry for the first day if you can and wait about a week before the first wash. After that, a gentle pH-neutral wash every couple of weeks is all it needs. Avoid automatic car washes with brushes. Read our guide to ceramic coating aftercare.

Want the full detail on packages, process and warranty? See ceramic coating in Sydney, or read is ceramic coating worth it in Sydney.