Owning a brand-new car is a significant milestone that represents the culmination of hard work and achievement for many Australians. It’s a symbol of success and a testament to one’s dedication. If you are truly committed to preserving the pristine shine and gloss of your vehicle, reminiscent of the day it left the showroom floor, then look no further than Schmicko, the Car Ceramic Coating Melbourne Specialists.
Welcome to Schmicko Ceramic Coating Melbourne, where we are thrilled to be part of a select group of accredited car detailers in Australia chosen to use Duratek Labs’ exclusive ‘professionals only’ line of paint protection. Our revolutionary C-Fusion ceramic coating polymer is specially crafted to offer outstanding defense against both physical and chemical contaminants like bird droppings and tree sap. By forming a strong shield around your pride and joy, C-Fusion adheres to the painted surface, revealing an elevated level of shine, increased durability, and enduring protection that will stand the test of time.
At Schmicko, we understand that your vehicle is more than just a means of transport; it’s an expression of who you are. That’s why we’re passionate about delivering top-notch care that keeps your cherished ride looking its best for years to come.
Explore consistent protection from bird droppings, tree sap, abrasions, and more with peace of mind. Keeping your car shiny and safeguarded has reached new heights of sophistication and, most importantly, effortless ease. Crafted to bestow upon you a fresh car sensation that commands attention like none other, schedule with the specialists in Melbourne for Ceramic Coating today. (Hover over each icon for additional information).
One of the toughest challenges with car ownership is maintenance, especially of the car interior. After all, your car is often an extension of your own home and more importantly, it is most likely that your car is not getting the proper care and cleaning it needs. If you are adamant about keeping your car interior refreshed, hygienic and new, then applying car interior protection (specialised ceramic coating formula made for the car interior) to your fabric and leather interior (carpet, seats and mats) is a must. Applying a coating will add a barrier to these areas to repel liquids, dust and so on, whilst reducing wear and tear caused by the sun.
Cars requiring additional work such as and not limited to Paint Correction/Machine Buffing are subjected to an additional charge to refine the paintwork. Typically 20-30% of vehicles, despite brand new, carry surface blemishes that should be buffed out prior to any application so that we can seal in that new finish. Prices are of a small car size that is brand new, with no mileage and no requirement of paint correction or further cleaning.
All exterior paint protection packages already include our mandatory car wash and multi-step decontamination process before the coating is applied.
The ceramic coating by Duratek Labs, highlights a small molecular size, meaning it is able to fill up small pores on the surface, to give a more refined and premium finish. This is a scientific benefit often overlooked when comparing coatings.
Discover the incredible innovation in car paint protection with ceramic coatings, a technology celebrated across various sectors such as aviation, construction, and marine for its outstanding durability and protective qualities. Now, with the addition of an improved gloss factor, your car can revel in the benefits of a stunning shine without sacrificing protection. A ceramic coating not only shields your car’s paint but also elevates its resale value. Join the community of car aficionados, enthusiasts, and everyday drivers who rely on Schmicko Ceramic Coating Melbourne as their preferred option for unmatched quality.
Often your car will show signs of surface blemishes across the paint and yes, this also appears in brand new cars as well, in fact, around 30% of the time, we encounter brand new cars with minor defects.
Our ceramic coating Melbourne technicians will decontaminate, wash and polish (if necessary) to rejuvenate and refine the finish. This is called the reveal stage, where we can see its true state prior to refinement. Often cars come covered with sealants which can temporarily mask the imperfections, this is where we can see the paint its true form.
Once the surface has been refined and prepped, it is time to seal in the finish with a ceramic coating for boosted gloss and hardness.
As a semi-permanent layer, chemically bound to the paintwork, these coatings can typically last well beyond 4 years with proper care and maintenance. Even though the product highlights a longer durability period of 4 years, give or take, with the weather conditions especially in Melbourne being 4 seasons in a day, wear and tear may be faster than in other countries. Why isn’t it a lifetime warranty? Simply because there is no such thing, to be frank, ceramic coatings are very durable and offer fantastic protection, but are by no means immune to wear and tear or ‘bulletproof’.
Because of the advanced hydrophobic/water-repelling properties, it means that contaminants have a harder time sticking to the surface of your car. Having a coating does not mean your car is immune to getting dirty, it very well can still get dirty if you drive through a dust storm or park under a tree with birds, it just means that when it comes to washing your car, it is much easier and less time-consuming. After all, contaminants such as bird droppings are very acidic, you want to ensure you have enough time to clean it before it penetrates through your clear, thankfully with a coating, you can minimise the chance of this happening marginally.
First of all, congratulations if you have just got your car ceramic coated and protected. All you need to do now is keep it in an enclosed area overnight and you will be okay to drive it the next morning. Please avoid washing the car for 2 weeks, as it takes a week or two for the coating to fully cure, harden and reach its maximal shine. If your car has bird droppings or dirt on it, just simply spray water to wash it off.
For more tips from the ceramic coating Melbourne experts, see our article on post-care maintenance.
We certainly do. Just note that it is a different formula to the one applied to your paintwork, yet still falls under the category of a ceramic coating backed with nanotechnology. Unlike your paintwork, which requires a hardening aspect to combat harsh environmental conditions and abrasions, your car seats, carpet and mats do not need this feature. Applying a coating to these areas is an excellent option for protecting it against spills, stains, unwanted smells and pretty much reduce the likelihood of nasty organisms breeding inside your fabric. See our interior car protection package here.
If your car has been coated, you don’t have to wax it, it is not a must-do. Although, there are waxes built specifically for cars with ceramic paint protection on them. Do you have to have it waxed? Not necessarily, but is an added bonus if you want the extra water repellence or hydrophobicity. As a part of our ceramic coating Melbourne services, we still do offer a ceramic wax for those who wish to opt for it when booking future maintenance/car detailing services.
No, and no other form of Ceramic Coating Melbourne alternatives can guarantee a scratch-free or scratchproof system. Although they are very durable and offer superb protection and resistance, they can still degrade or upon heavy physical contact. If in the rare care of a car accident, your car will still receive scratches but could be less severe.
Yes, we have a warranty on our exterior ceramic paint protection installations. Simply see our terms and conditions for more information on our Ceramic Coating Melbourne services.