August 29, 2026
How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost in Australia?
Pricing Explained • Paint Protection
How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost in Australia?
Real starting prices, a simple package table, and an honest explanation of what pushes the number up or down.
7,000+
Vehicles Coated
5+
Years of Protection
15+
Years Experience
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How much does ceramic coating cost in Australia? Every quote is different, and the reason is simple: the biggest variable is not the coating itself, it is the condition of the paint underneath it. Two identical models can be quoted very differently depending on how their paint has been treated. Rather than a number that would be wrong for most readers, here is what you are actually paying for, what moves the figure up or down, and how to compare quotes properly.
Typical Cost Range for Professional Coating
So how much does ceramic coating cost across the Australian market? The range is wide, and the spread tells you more about what is included than about the product itself. At the lower end sit quick applications with little preparation. At the upper end sit multi stage paint corrections on prestige vehicles that take days of labour.
Our own pricing works the same way. A new vehicle in good condition sits at the lower end of our range, because there is little correction to do. A used or older vehicle is quoted after assessment, because paint correction is priced on the condition of the paint and the number of stages required to bring it back.
If a quote comes in dramatically below the others you have collected, ask what preparation is included before you compare them. The saving almost always comes out of the decontamination and correction stage, and that is the part determining how the coating performs and how long it lasts. A free consultation gives you an itemised figure for your actual vehicle, which is worth more than any published average.
Factors Influencing the Price
Two quotes for the same car can differ by a thousand dollars, and the gap is rarely the bottle of coating. It is the hours of work happening before the coating goes on.
- Preparation hours. Decontamination, clay bar treatment and machine polishing are labour intensive and account for most of the cost on many vehicles.
- Vehicle size. More panels means more surface area to correct and coat, and it scales directly into the quote.
- Paint condition. Heavy swirling or oxidation needs multiple correction stages. A new car in good order needs far less.
- Coating tier. Entry level products cost less and last less. Premium accredited systems cost more and are built for years.
- Additional surfaces. Wheels, glass, leather and fabric can all be treated. Each adds work and cost, and each is optional.
- What comes after. A warranty tied to the product and an ongoing maintenance plan carry real value a bare quote never shows.
Simple Pricing Table for Packages
Here is how our packages are structured and what each one includes, so you know exactly what you are comparing when you get a quote.
| Package | What It Includes | Who It Suits |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle | Decontamination, light correction where needed, and professional coating application across every panel. | Cars collected from the dealership in factory condition. |
| Used or older vehicle | Full decontamination, clay bar treatment and multi stage machine polishing before the coating goes on. | Paint carrying swirl marks, oxidation or water etching. |
| Additional surfaces | Alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric treated individually. Each is optional and priced on its own. | Owners wanting the interior and wheels covered too. |
| Every package | Andrew’s Car Care Plan included: a free annual decontamination wash, inspection and booster coating. | Everyone. It runs for the life of your coating. |
Every vehicle is priced individually, because the only way to reach an accurate number is an assessment of your actual paint. The consultation is free, includes a workshop tour, and ends with an itemised quote rather than a ballpark. See the current figures on our ceramic coating cost page.
Why Quality Matters
A coating bonds permanently to your paintwork. That is the whole appeal, and it is also why a cheap job is worse than no job. Whatever is on the paint at the moment of application gets sealed in underneath, so swirl marks and contamination skipped during preparation stay there for the life of the coating.
Divide price by years of protection and the picture changes again. A cheap coating redone three times across six years is rarely the cheaper path, because you pay for preparation each time. A premium accredited system engineered for five years or more usually works out lower per year despite the higher figure on the quote.
There is also what happens afterwards. Every coating we apply includes Andrew’s Car Care Plan, a free annual decontamination wash, paint inspection and booster coating for the life of the coating. We are accredited by both GTechniq and Kovalent, which means audited training and manufacturer backing rather than a logo on a website. Explore what is included with Car Ceramic Protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ceramic coating cost for a new car?
A new car sits at the lower end of our range, because the paint needs little correction before the coating goes on. Size matters too, since a large SUV or dual cab has considerably more panel area than a sedan. We quote each vehicle after assessment.
Why does an older car cost more to coat?
Because of the correction work, not the coating. Years of sun, contamination and poor wash technique leave swirls and oxidation needing multiple machine polishing stages to remove. Those hours are what you are paying for, and skipping them would seal the defects in permanently.
Are there ongoing costs after application?
Not with us. Andrew’s Car Care Plan covers a free annual decontamination wash, paint inspection and booster coating for the life of your coating. Beyond that you need pH neutral car wash soap and to avoid automatic brush car washes.
Is a cheaper quote ever worth taking?
Compare what is in it before you compare the number. If a quote does not mention decontamination and paint correction, that is where the saving has come from. Ask any installer exactly what preparation is included before booking.
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Want an Exact Number for Your Car?
How much does ceramic coating cost for your vehicle depends on your paint, and the only way to know is to have someone look at it. Book a free consultation and walk away with an itemised quote.
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