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  • How Much Clear Coat Do Modern Cars Actually Have?

    How Much Clear Coat Do Modern Cars Actually Have?

    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

    When people think about ceramic coating, they often focus on gloss, water beading, and long-term protection. What many donโ€™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

    XY GT-HO Phase III โ€“ Detail #550 Maintenanceย  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 Australiaโ€™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

    This Raptor only comes back to us once a year. That means since the original coating, Iโ€™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

    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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  • OPTIX NANO Interior Cleaner on Leather

    OPTIX NANO Interior Cleaner on Leather

    ๐Ÿ›‘ Stop Ruining Your Leather! The Two Biggest Mistakes DIY Detailers Make ย  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 youโ€™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

    Detailing a French-American Masterpieceโ€”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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  • High Quality Car Detailing & Paint Protection in Perth, WA

    High Quality Car Detailing & Paint Protection in Perth, WA

    AutoFX WA โ€“ Trusted by Owners Who Want the Best If you are searching for high quality car detailing in Perth, WA, AutoFX WA is a well-known name you can trust. Many people look for the cheapest option.Our clients do not. They look for skill, experience, and a brand with a strong reputation. They understand

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  • Choosing a Car Detailer: Why Workmanship Matters More Than the Brand of Products Used

    Choosing a Car Detailer: Why Workmanship Matters More Than the Brand of Products Used

    What to consider in detailing products or detailers If you are choosing a car detailer based only on the brand of wax or coating they use, you may be focusing on the wrong thing. Real-world results depend far more on workmanship, preparation, and ongoing care than on the label on a bottle. At AutoFX WA

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  • Aaron’s Daily WRX

    Aaron’s Daily WRX

    Aaron had his WRX coated a couple of times over the past 7 years, both OPTiX & other very large USA brand name coating that won sema award boosting amazing performance claims. Both of these products probably lasted around 3 years each. Now back for the second time but this time with us here and

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