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  • Why Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth

    Why Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth

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    Why Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth Ceramic coatings make washing easier, but they don’t make your paint immune to chemistry. After rain, especially during the warmer months in Perth, mineral deposits can remain on the surface once the water evaporates. When those minerals dry on the paint, they can leave…

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  • Why Proper Application Matters for Ceramic Coating in Perth | AutoFX WA

    Why Proper Application Matters for Ceramic Coating in Perth | AutoFX WA

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    Why “Best Ceramic Coating” Means Nothing Without Proper Application Preparation Determines Performance Before applying any ceramic coating, we assess the vehicle properly. That means: • Measuring paint thickness• Checking how much clear coat we actually have to work with• Identifying previous correction work• Decontaminating the surface properly• Refining defects safely Modern factory paint isn’t thick.…

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  • Beyond Perfection: Art of Polishing of a “Mint” Red VY Clubsport

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    To the average eye, Steve’s Red VY Clubsport—his “second wife”—was already a show-stopper. But at AutoFX WA, we don’t work to “average” standards. For a job where the budget is secondary to the result, we spent a full week chasing a level of optical clarity that most shops simply won’t attempt. The Correction Phase ($1,200):…

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  • Why Proper Paint Preparation Matters Before Ceramic Coating

    Why Proper Paint Preparation Matters Before Ceramic Coating

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    When people think about ceramic coating, they often focus on gloss, water beading, and long-term protection. What many don’t realise is that the quality of the result depends heavily on what happens before the coating is applied. Ceramic coating is not a cover-up product. It does not hide defects, scratches, or swirl marks. In fact,…

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  • A $650 Maintenance Detail on a Mercedes-Benz 300D with Family History

    A $650 Maintenance Detail on a Mercedes-Benz 300D with Family History

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    A real-world $650 maintenance detail on a Mercedes-Benz 300D with strong family history. This case study explains how we prioritise time, safety, and visual impact when a vehicle needs far more work than the budget allows.

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  • Paint Protection & Ceramic Coating Services – City of Melville

    Paint Protection & Ceramic Coating Services – City of Melville

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    If you live or work within the City of Melville, protecting your vehicle’s paint from Perth’s heat, UV exposure and daily road use is more important than most people realise. At AutoFX WA, we regularly work on vehicles from across the City of Melville, including owners who want long-term paint protection done properly — not…

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  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) – City of Fremantle | AutoFX WA

    Paint Protection Film (PPF) – City of Fremantle | AutoFX WA

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    AutoFX WA is based in O’Connor, within the City of Fremantle, providing professional paint protection film (PPF), coatings, and paint correction services to Fremantle and surrounding suburbs. Suburbs list: Services: About us What is Paint Protection Film (PPF)? Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a durable, clear urethane film designed to protect your vehicle’s paint from…

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  • Coatings vs PPF for Electric Vehicles – What EV Owners Should Know

    Coatings vs PPF for Electric Vehicles – What EV Owners Should Know

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    Electric vehicles often have large, flat body panels and high-gloss paint finishes that can show stone chips, fine scratches, and water spotting more easily over time. When choosing protection, it’s important to understand the difference between ceramic or graphene coatings and Paint Protection Film (PPF). Coatings (ceramic or graphene) bond to the paint surface and…

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  • XY GT-HO Phase III | One-Day Maintenance Detail #550

    XY GT-HO Phase III | One-Day Maintenance Detail #550

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    XY GT-HO Phase III – Detail #550 Maintenance  A One-Day Refresh of an Australian Icon Overview This blog documents a Detail #550 Maintenance, performed on a Ford XY GT-HO Phase III, one of Australia’s most valuable and respected classic cars. This was not a full restoration or heavy correction.It was a simple, one-day refresh focused…

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