New Car Paint Protection Melbourne
Protect Your New Car From Day One
Keep your new vehicle looking its best with professional paint protection in Melbourne. Westside Car Detailing helps protect your paint from everyday road grime, UV exposure, environmental contamination and the elements, so your new-car finish is easier to maintain and enjoy for longer.
Long-Term Protection
Showroom Gloss
Easier Maintenance
Protect Your Investment
Why protect your new car
Keep Your New-Car Finish Looking Its Best
A new vehicle may leave the dealership looking perfect, but everyday driving quickly exposes its paint to sunlight, road grime, bird droppings, tree sap, water spots and other environmental contaminants. Professional paint protection helps preserve the condition and appearance of your vehicle from the beginning.
UV & Sun Exposure
Help protect the appearance of your paint from regular exposure to the sun.
Road Grime & Contamination
Reduce the impact of everyday dirt, dust and road contaminants on the exterior.
Bird Droppings & Tree Sap
These contaminants can become difficult to remove when left on the paint for too long.
Water Spots
Help make the exterior easier to maintain and reduce the buildup of visible mineral deposits.
The goal isn’t to make your car damage-proof — it’s to give the paint an added layer of protection while making regular maintenance easier.
Understanding paint protection
A Protective Start For Your New Car
New car paint protection is a professional treatment designed to help preserve your vehicle’s exterior finish from everyday environmental exposure. Applied to properly prepared paint, the right protection can help maintain gloss, reduce the impact of common contaminants and make your vehicle easier to maintain over time.
- Protect The Finish: Help shield your paint from everyday exposure to road grime, UV, bird droppings, tree sap and other contaminants.
- Maintain The Gloss: Keep your new vehicle looking clean and well-presented with a finish designed for easier ongoing care.
- Make Maintenance Easier: A properly protected surface can make regular washing and removing everyday contamination more manageable.
Paint protection is not a substitute for careful washing or a guarantee against scratches and damage. It is an added layer of protection designed to help preserve the appearance of your vehicle when combined with proper maintenance.
Ceramic coating for new cars
Long-Term Protection For A Fresh Finish
For new car owners looking for longer-term exterior protection, ceramic coating is a popular choice. Applied to properly prepared paint, it creates a durable protective layer that helps maintain gloss, makes routine cleaning easier and provides added resistance to everyday environmental contamination.
- Long-Term Protection: A durable coating can provide protection for an extended period, depending on the product selected and how the vehicle is maintained.
- Enhanced Gloss: Ceramic coating can enhance the depth and clarity of a well-prepared paint finish.
- Hydrophobic Behaviour: Water can bead and move more easily across the treated surface, helping make routine washing easier.
- Easier Maintenance: The protected surface can make everyday dirt and contamination easier to manage.
Want to see which ceramic coating is right for your vehicle?
New car paint protection pricing
Protection Options For Your New Car
The cost of protecting a new vehicle depends on the protection selected, the size of the vehicle and the level of preparation required. Our ceramic coating options start from $699, giving you a choice of protection based on your vehicle and long-term needs.
| Protection | Crystal Serum Lite From $699 | Crystal Serum Lite + EXOv5 From $799 | Premium Crystal Serum Ultra From $999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection period | 5 years | 7 years | 10 years |
| Best for | New daily drivers | Drivers wanting added protection | Premium long-term protection |
| Finish | Enhanced gloss | Enhanced gloss + additional protection | Premium gloss & finish |
| Maintenance | Easier routine maintenance | Easier routine maintenance | Easier long-term maintenance |
| Starting price | $699 | $799 | $999 |
Prices are starting prices and may vary depending on vehicle size, paint condition and preparation requirements. We’ll confirm the recommended treatment and final price before any work begins.
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Our process
Proper Preparation Comes Before Protection
A quality protective finish starts with proper preparation. Before applying paint protection, we assess your vehicle’s condition and carefully prepare the exterior so the selected protection can be applied to a clean, properly prepared surface.
Inspect
We assess the paintwork and identify contamination, imperfections and any areas that may require additional preparation.
Wash
The vehicle is thoroughly cleaned to remove loose dirt, dust and road grime.
Decontaminate
Where required, bonded contaminants such as iron fallout and other surface contamination are safely removed.
Prepare & Protect
The paint is prepared according to its condition before the selected protection is carefully applied.
Final Inspection
We inspect the finished vehicle to ensure the protection has been properly applied and the exterior is ready for ongoing care.
The advantage of starting early
Start Protecting Your Paint While It's Still New
New-car paint is at the beginning of its ownership journey, making early protection a practical way to establish a long-term care routine. However, a vehicle should still be inspected before protection is applied, as new cars can arrive with surface contamination or minor imperfections that may require preparation.
Preserve The Fresh Finish
Starting with a clean, well-prepared surface helps you maintain the appearance of your new vehicle from the beginning.
Get Ahead Of Everyday Exposure
Your car begins encountering sunlight, road grime, bird droppings, tree sap and other contaminants as soon as you start driving it.
Prepare Before Protection
If the paint needs decontamination or light preparation, addressing it before applying protection can help achieve a cleaner finished result.
Build A Better Maintenance Routine
Protecting the vehicle early gives you a clear starting point for regular washing and ongoing exterior care.
Buying a new car doesn’t always mean the paint is flawless. That’s why we inspect the vehicle first and recommend only the preparation it actually needs.
The Westside difference
Professional Protection, Done With Care
Your new vehicle deserves more than a quick application. From the initial inspection to the final check, Westside Car Detailing takes a careful, condition-based approach to preparing and protecting your vehicle.
Mobile Convenience
Professional Care at Your Location
We bring professional vehicle care directly to your home, workplace or another suitable location across Melbourne.
Proper Preparation
Preparation Before Protection
We assess your vehicle's condition and tailor the preparation required before applying the selected paint protection.
Condition-Based Care
Treatment Suited to Your Vehicle
Every vehicle is different, so preparation and protection are considered according to the condition of the paint and the treatment selected.
Complete Vehicle Care
More Than Just Paint Protection
From interior and exterior detailing to ceramic coating, paint refinement and specialist services, Westside offers complete care for your vehicle.
Clear Recommendations
Only The Preparation You Need
We focus on the actual condition of your vehicle and recommend the preparation and protection that makes sense for your car.
Aftercare & maintenance
Keep Your Protection Performing At Its Best
Proper aftercare helps maintain your vehicle’s appearance and get the most from its paint protection over time.
Recommended Care
- Follow the recommended initial curing or settling period
- Use gentle, paint-safe washing methods
- Wash your vehicle regularly
- Remove bird droppings and tree sap promptly
Know What To Expect
- Paint protection helps preserve the exterior finish
- A protected surface can make routine cleaning easier
- Normal road use can still cause wear and damage
- Protection does not make your vehicle scratch-proof
