The Art of Polishing- Blog

  • HSV GTS-R Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating โ€“ Oโ€™Connor Perth

    HSV GTS-R Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating โ€“ Oโ€™Connor Perth

    HSV GTS-R โ€“ Precision Over Speed This VS HSV GTS-R, with just 8,113kms, came in for paint correction and ceramic coating. With a vehicle like this, the focus is not on time โ€” itโ€™s on achieving the best possible result. Paint Correction โ€“ 18 Hours Over Three Days The polishing process alone took approximately 18

    Know More

  • Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brettโ€™s New Polestar 4

    Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brettโ€™s New Polestar 4

    Why Paint Correction Made All the Difference for Brettโ€™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,

    Know More

  • Ceramic Coating Perth โ€“ What Actually Matters Before Applying It

    Ceramic Coating Perth โ€“ What Actually Matters Before Applying It

    Ceramic Coating Perth โ€“ What Actually Matters Before Applying It Ceramic coating has become one of the most talked about forms of paint protection, but there is still a lot of misunderstanding around what actually creates the final result. The coating itself does not create gloss. Paint correction is what levels the surface, removes defects,

    Know More

  • Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating โ€“ Oโ€™Connor Perth

    Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating โ€“ Oโ€™Connor Perth

    Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating at Our Oโ€™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

    Know More

  • 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.

    Know More

  • 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):

    Know More

  • Coatings vs PPF for Electric Vehicles โ€“ What EV Owners Should Know

    Coatings vs PPF for Electric Vehicles โ€“ What EV Owners Should Know

    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, itโ€™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

    Know More

  • 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

    Know More

  • 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

    Know More

  • 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

    Know More