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Protect your new car. The right way.

Paint protection film, ceramic coating and tint — explained simply, packaged clearly, and backed by the store Melbourne trusts for car care.

◆ Up to $300 aftercare credit at The Detail Store

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$300 aftercare credit included
1 invoice, start to finish

What's included with us

CeramicGtechniq Crystal Serum
Film & tintStek · Defcon · Rayno
PricingDependent on car size
Loan carIncluded*, by availability
WarrantyMANUFACTURER + WORKMANSHIP
Bonus — up to $300 store credit or our curated care package.
The 2-minute version

PPF and ceramic do two different jobs.

Most people mix them up. Here's the simple difference — and why the best protection usually uses both.

Physical shield · shown in yellow

Paint Protection Film (PPF)

A thick, clear, self-healing film bonded onto the panels that get hit — stopping stone chips, scratches and scuffs before they ever reach your paint.

Think of it like a screen protector for your car — an invisible, tough layer that takes the hits so the paint doesn't.
  • Stops rock chips, scratches & light scuffs
  • Self-heals minor marks with heat
  • Goes on high-impact spots, the full front, or the whole car
See where the film goes →
Liquid gloss layer · shown in teal

Ceramic Coating

A liquid glass-like layer that bonds to the whole car. It doesn't stop rock chips — it makes the surface slick, glossy and far easier to keep clean.

Think of it like an invisible, super-slippery wax that never washes off — water beads and rolls away, dirt struggles to stick.
  • Deep gloss & UV protection across the whole car
  • Water & dirt slide off — easier washing
  • Goes over paint and over PPF
Learn more about ceramic coating →
See it on a car

What each package covers.

Pick a package to see exactly where the film, coating and tint are applied.

Package coverage shown on a car
Still not sure?

Pick by what you actually want.

"I don't want stone chips"
PPF

Physical film on the front end is the only thing that stops chips and scratches reaching the paint.

"I want gloss & easy washing"
Ceramic

A ceramic coating makes the whole car shine and lets dirt and water slide straight off.

"It gets too hot & bright"
Tint

Ceramic window tint cuts heat, glare and UV — and adds privacy. Easy to add to any package.

Packages

Three levels. Fixed prices by car size.

Small = hatch / small sedan · Medium = sedan / small SUV · Large = large SUV / 4WD / ute. Final price confirmed at a quick inspection. Prices include GST.

Best value
Essentials package coverage shown on a car

Essentials

Smart protection for high traffic areas.
From
$1,750
S$1,750
M$2,150
L$2,550
  • Film on the high-impact spots — headlights, mirrors, B-pillars, door edges & boot ledge
  • Ceramic window tint — all windows
  • Full exterior detail — wash, clay decontamination & gloss polish
◆ $100 aftercare credit

Tip: pair with interior protection (+$450) for the best-value combo.

Enquire
Performance package coverage shown on a car

Performance

Full front-end protection where the stone chips actually land.
From
$3,990
S$3,990
M$4,700
L$5,500
  • Full-front film — bumper, full bonnet, full fenders, headlights, mirrors & boot ledge
  • Ceramic coating — over the film & all remaining paint
  • Premium ceramic tint — all windows
  • 1-stage paint correction — swirl removal & full decontamination
◆ $200 aftercare credit
Enquire
Ultimate package coverage shown on a car

Ultimate

The whole car wrapped. Keep-it-showroom protection.
From
$8,450
S$8,450
M$9,450
L$10,750
  • Whole-car film wrap — every exterior painted panel
  • Ceramic coating — over the entire car
  • Top-tier IR ceramic tint — all windows
  • Priority booking
◆ $300 aftercare credit
Enquire

Full-car wraps are inspection-quoted — coverage and film use vary by make, model and size.

What's includedEssentialsfrom $1,750Performancefrom $3,990Ultimatefrom $8,450
Film on high-impact spotsheadlights, mirrors, B-pillars, door edges, boot ledge
Full front-end filmbumper, full bonnet, full fenders
Whole-car film wrapevery exterior painted panel
Ceramic coating over all paint+Add-on
Ceramic coating over the film
Ceramic window tintall windows, to VIC legal limitsNanoPremiumIR
Decontamination & gloss polish
1-stage paint correctionswirl removal
Easy-clean, water-beading finish+With coating
Priority booking
Loan carsubject to availability
Aftercare credit$100$200$300
Typical turnaroundsmall → large vehicle3–4 days4–5 days5–6 days

✓ included · + optional add-on · – not included. Interior protection, wheel & glass ceramic available as add-ons. Final price confirmed on inspection.