01
Decontaminate
Pressure wash, hand wash, rinse, then a clay bar to pull bonded grime out of the paint. A coating bonds to whatever it is laid on, so the surface has to be genuinely clean first.
Paint Correction · Coatings
Melbourne · In our studio
Servicing Melbournefor 30+ years
+30 Years Paint Protection & Ceramic Coating Specialist
The process
Ceramic coating specialists
Every service is done properly, in our studio. Pick one to see what it involves.
The coating process
Four stages,
Four stages,
one flawless finish.
A proper ceramic coating is a process, not a bottle in a box. Here is exactly how your car goes from tired paint to a sealed, mirror finish.
02
Correct
Machine cut removes scratches, spider webbing and dullness; machine glaze de-swirls and puts the gloss back. Whatever the paint looks like now is what the coating locks in.
03
Coat
Graphene Pro 10H N1 or Quartz 9H Pro, applied by hand panel by panel. It chemically bonds to the duco: up to 1000nm of protection at 10H hardness.
04
Protect
The coating cures in our Melbourne studio into a hydro barrier against UV, bird droppings and wash marks. You leave with the routine that keeps it beading and glossy for years.
More than a shine.
Real protection.
A ceramic coating bonds to your clear coat as a hard, ultra-slick sacrificial layer. Here are the 8 reasons owners get it done — pick one, swipe the slides, tap any of them to read it full size.
Years of protection
Bonds to the clear coat and outlasts wax and sealant by years, not months: Graphene Pro 10H N1 is rated for life, Quartz 9H Pro up to five years.
01BYD Shark 6
02Tesla Model Y
03LandCruiser Prado
04Tesla Model 3
05BYD Shark 6
06Tesla Model Y
Hydrophobic
Rain and water bead up and sheet straight off, carrying dirt and grime away with them.
01Tesla Model Y
02BYD Shark 6
03Tesla Model 3
04BYD Shark 6
05LandCruiser Prado
Easier to wash
Dirt, mud and road salt struggle to stick, so every wash is faster, safer and needed less often.
01BYD Shark 6
02Tesla Model Y
03Tesla Model 3
04LandCruiser Prado
05Tesla Model Y
06Tesla Model 3
UV & fade defence
Blocks the UV radiation that oxidises paint and leaves it looking dull, chalky and faded.
01BYD Shark 6
02Tesla Model Y
03BYD Shark 6
04Tesla Model Y
Stain resistance
Bird droppings, bug splatter, tree sap and acidic fallout are far less likely to etch the clear coat.
01BYD Shark 6
02Tesla Model 3
03Tesla Model 3
04Tesla Model 3- 05Tesla Model 3
Deeper gloss
Magnifies the reflectivity of your paint for a rich, wet, mirror-like finish that turns heads.
01Tesla Model 3
02BYD Shark 6
03LandCruiser Prado
04Tesla Model 3
05LandCruiser Prado- 06Tesla Model Y
No more waxing
No re-waxing or resealing every few months — even our entry Quartz Ceramic runs around three years.
- 01Tesla Model Y
- 02Tesla Model 3
- 03BYD Shark 6
- 04LandCruiser Prado
Holds resale value
Keeps the paint sharp and pristine, so the car presents better and holds its value longer.
01Tesla Model Y
02Tesla Model 3- 03LandCruiser Prado
- 04Tesla Model Y
- 05BYD Shark 6
- 06LandCruiser Prado
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Straight up
Book a ceramic coating
A ceramic coating is a sacrificial shield, not armour. It won't stop heavy stone chips or deep car-park scratches — that's what paint protection film is for. What it will do is keep your paint slicker, glossier and far easier to clean, and protect it from the everyday things that wreck a finish.
30+Years detailing
2Services
10HGraphene coating
100%Work done in our studio
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What clients say
A cut above everybody else
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
★★★★★“Service and attention to detail is what we look for when we get our clients cars detailed. Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne provides this all the time, every time. Very friendly operators and very reliable. Highly recommended!”
GZM Automotive
★★★★★“Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job detailing my van last week. I cannot believe you got rid of all those scratches on the duco, and the oil stains out of the seats. It is also very pleasant when someone arrives on time and does what they say they will do, in an efficient and timely manner.”
David from Elwood
★★★★★“We have used several car detailers in the past, but Formula Mobile Car Detailing Melbourne is our preferred choice. They are a cut above everybody else. The service and finish they provide is exceptional!”
Preston Automatics and Differentials
FAQ
Common questions
Where is the work carried out?
At our studio. Correction and coating are conducted in our specialty studio, created for these applications — the lighting is controlled, which is how swirls and defects are found in the first place, and the environment is clean and stable, which is what a coating needs to cure against.
What is paint correction, and how many stages do I need?
Paint correction removes swirl marks from a poor cut and polish, environmental damage from being left out in the elements, and the marks, scuffs and scratches of day-to-day use. We run 3, 4, 5 and 6 stage processes — which one your car needs depends on the severity and depth of the damage, the colour, and the type of duco the manufacturer applied. It's conducted in our specialty studio built for these applications.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
It depends on the coating. Graphene Pro 10H N1 is our hardest — 10H, up to 1000nm thick, and it lasts a lifetime. Quartz 9H Pro is 9H, up to 800nm, and lasts up to 5 years. Quartz Ceramic Coating is 9H, up to 800nm, around 3 years. Our interior coating works on both leather and fabric and protects for up to 12 months.
My paint looks dull and swirled. Can it be brought back?
Usually, yes. We specialise in surface damage through our 4 stage exterior process — brush marks, spider webbing, oxidised dull or plain neglected paint work. The vehicle is pressure washed, hand washed and rinsed, clay barred, machine cut to remove the scratches and dullness, machine glazed to de-swirl and restore gloss, then hand polished to seal and protect.
Is graphene worth it over a standard ceramic?
Graphene Pro 10H N1 is the hardest coating we apply. It holds gloss and beading longer than a standard ceramic and is more forgiving of heat and water spotting. Whether it is worth the difference depends on the car and how it is stored — our operators will tell you honestly.
Should I coat a new car straight away?
It is the best time to do it. There is no accumulated damage to correct first, so the coating goes onto paint that is already close to perfect and the finish is locked in from the start.
Does a coating need maintaining?
Minimal, but not nothing. Wash it properly and it will hold its gloss and beading for years. We can walk you through the maintenance, or put you on a scheduled maintenance program.
Can I still use an automatic wash?
We would not recommend it. Brush washes are what put the swirl marks and spider webbing into paint that correction later has to remove.
Can you coat just the wheels or the glass?
Yes. Wheels, glass and trim can be coated on their own or alongside the paint. Coated glass sheds water and is easier to keep clear.
Can you quote a coating over the phone?
We can give you a range, but not a firm price. What a coating costs depends on the size of the car and how much correction the paint needs first — that has to be seen.
Booking
Ready to book your detail?
Takes under a minute. We’ll call or text back to confirm a time — no obligation, and no payment up front.
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Prefer to talk? Call 1300 132 750 or email info@formuladetailing.com.au.