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  • Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brett’s New Polestar 4

    Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brett’s New Polestar 4

    AutoFX WA

    Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brett’s New Polestar 4 When Brett, a returning customer, brought in his brand-new Polestar 4, he expected a pristine finish. Yet, even new cars can hide surprises. During inspection, we discovered widespread fallout across the windows, trims, and even faint black specks on the bonnet. These stains,

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  • Why a “Well Detailed” Car Still Needs Paint Correction

    Why a “Well Detailed” Car Still Needs Paint Correction

    AutoFX WA

    This is something we see regularly at AutoFX WA in Perth. A vehicle can look extremely clean and well presented, especially after a dealership detail or pre-sale preparation. But once inspected under proper lighting, the paint often tells a different story. Clean Does Not Mean Corrected We recently worked on vehicles including a Range Rover

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  • Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating – O’Connor Perth

    Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating – O’Connor Perth

    AutoFX WA

    Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating at Our O’Connor Workshop This Range Rover Evoque belongs to Jannine and had recently been purchased second-hand. The dealership had presented the vehicle very well and it had clearly been detailed before delivery. However, a vehicle being detailed does not necessarily mean the paint has undergone a

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  • How Much Clear Coat Do Modern Cars Actually Have?

    How Much Clear Coat Do Modern Cars Actually Have?

    AutoFX WA

    How Much Clear Coat Do Modern Cars Actually Have? One of the most misunderstood parts of detailing is how much clear coat actually exists on modern automotive paint. Many people assume that polishing can be done repeatedly without consequence, but the reality is that clear coat thickness is limited. Understanding this is important when discussing

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  • Why Proper Paint Preparation Matters Before Ceramic Coating

    Why Proper Paint Preparation Matters Before Ceramic Coating

    AutoFX WA

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

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

    AutoFX WA

    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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  • Coated Ford Raptor in for a minor detail

    Coated Ford Raptor in for a minor detail

    AutoFX WA

    This Raptor only comes back to us once a year. That means since the original coating, I’ve physically seen it maybe two or three times total.

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

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

    AutoFX WA

    This Nissan 180SX Type X came in needing proper clearance work done the right way—no shortcuts, no hacked liners, and no ruined factory lines. Front guards – 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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  • OPTIX NANO Interior Cleaner on Leather

    OPTIX NANO Interior Cleaner on Leather

    AutoFX WA

    🛑 Stop Ruining Your Leather! The Two Biggest Mistakes DIY Detailers Make   At AutoFX WA, we see countless beautiful car interiors come through our doors, but sadly, we also see the consequences of common leather care mistakes. If you’ve ever wondered why your leather seats are starting to look shiny, sticky, or faded, you

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  • Facel Vega V8 Hemi

    Facel Vega V8 Hemi

    AutoFX WA

    Detailing a French-American Masterpiece—The Facel Vega Hemi V8 Here at AutoFX WA, we have the privilege of working on countless incredible machines, but every now and then, a car rolls in that truly takes our breath away. This time, it was a Facel Vega Hemi V8, and our team agrees it might just be the

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