If you are weighing up a ceramic coating against a traditional wax, the choice comes down to how long you want the protection to last and how much work you want to put in afterwards. Both make paint look better. They do it in very different ways.
How wax works
Wax sits on top of the paint as a thin sacrificial layer. It adds gloss and makes water bead for a while, but it wears away with washing, rain and heat. Most owners reapply it every few months to keep the effect.
How a ceramic coating works
A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that bonds to the paint and cures into a hard, clear layer. Because it bonds rather than sits, it lasts for years, not weeks. It resists UV, bird droppings, road grime and chemical staining far better than wax, and dirt rinses off more easily. Our graphene ceramic coating is a 20H product built for exactly this.
Which suits Brisbane conditions
Strong sun, humidity and sudden storms are hard on paint. A coating gives more lasting protection against UV and contamination than wax can, which matters for cars that live outside or are parked at work all day.
What it costs to keep up
Wax is cheap to apply but needs repeating. A coating costs more at the start and then needs far less maintenance, so many owners find it better value over the life of the car. You still need to wash it regularly with a gentle method.
Prepare the paint first
Either product locks in whatever is underneath. If the paint has swirls or light scratches, paint correction before coating gives the best result.
Not sure which is right for your car? Request a quote and we will talk you through the options.