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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 Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth

    Why Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth

    Why Ceramic Coated Cars Still Need Washing After Rain in Perth Ceramic coatings make washing easier, but they donโ€™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

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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