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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

    Why โ€œBest Ceramic Coatingโ€ Means Nothing Without Proper Application Preparation Determines Performance Before applying any ceramic coating, we assess the vehicle properly. That means: โ€ข Measuring paint thicknessโ€ข Checking how much clear coat we actually have to work withโ€ข Identifying previous correction workโ€ข Decontaminating the surface properlyโ€ข Refining defects safely Modern factory paint isnโ€™t thick.

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

    To the average eye, Steveโ€™s Red VY Clubsportโ€”his “second wife”โ€”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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  • Paint Protection & Ceramic Coating Services โ€“ City of Melville

    Paint Protection & Ceramic Coating Services โ€“ City of Melville

    If you live or work within the City of Melville, protecting your vehicleโ€™s paint from Perthโ€™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 โ€” not

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  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) โ€“ City of Fremantle | AutoFX WA

    Paint Protection Film (PPF) โ€“ City of Fremantle | AutoFX WA

    AutoFX WA is based in Oโ€™Connor, within the City of Fremantle, providing professional paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coating, 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 vehicleโ€™s paint

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  • 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse โ€“ Red Calipers, White Logos

    2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse โ€“ Red Calipers, White Logos

    Some cars already look tough from the factory, and the Ford Mustang Dark Horse is definitely one of them. But Jimmy knew there was one detail that would really finish it off properly. Red brake calipers.Clean white Brembo logos with the small pony underneath.Nothing over the top. Simple, sharp, and performance-focused. Why Change the Calipers?

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  • Experience You Can Feel, Not Just See

    Experience You Can Feel, Not Just See

    Before a tool touches the car, before a jack goes under it, and before any metal is moved, thereโ€™s one thing that matters more than anything elseโ€”trust. Trust that your car is being handled by someone who understands it, respects it, and knows how to listen to what itโ€™s telling them. This is why experience

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  • 180SX TYPE X Wash Detail, Guards Rolled, Fix Calipers

    180SX TYPE X Wash Detail, Guards Rolled, Fix Calipers

    This Nissan 180SX Type X came in needing proper clearance work done the right wayโ€”no shortcuts, no hacked liners, and no ruined factory lines. Front guards โ€“ rolled, not butchered The front guards were rolled cleanly, with the plastic liners retained. That meant no trimming, no exposed edges, and no compromise to the factory look

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  • Andrewโ€™s 911 Turbo Guard Roll โ€” Why This One Needed Pure Skill, Not a Roller

    Andrewโ€™s 911 Turbo Guard Roll โ€” Why This One Needed Pure Skill, Not a Roller

    Guard rolling on Andrewโ€™s 911 Turbo ๐Ÿ”ฅ Some jobs look simple from the outside, but anyone who has ever worked on a Porsche knows they like to make things interesting. Andrew brought in his 911 Turbo for a guard roll โ€” a small but essential step if you want clean wheel clearance without risking tyre

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  • S15 Silvia Rear Guard Rolling & PUMPED 30mm

    S15 Silvia Rear Guard Rolling & PUMPED 30mm

    S15 Silvia Guard Roll โ€” Proper Clearance, Clean Fitment, Zero Nonsense Another day in the shop and another set of guards getting the attitude they shouldโ€™ve had from the factory. Todayโ€™s job: an S15 Silvia needing extra rear clearance for a proper wheel setup. No more scrubbing. No weird poke. Just clean, functional fitment that

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  • Stop the Rub! Professional Guard Rolling on a Classic 1967 Ford Mustang

    Stop the Rub! Professional Guard Rolling on a Classic 1967 Ford Mustang

    Why guard rolling is essential before you drive! โš ๏ธ We recently had a beautiful 1967 Ford Mustang roll into the AutoFX WA workshop in Perth. The owner was experiencing a very common issue when running aggressive wheel setups or lowered suspension: the tyres were catching and rubbing on the front fender lips, causing unnecessary damage.

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