The Art of Polishing- Blog

  • 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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  • 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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 1989 Porsche 911- Correction Coating- leather dye

    1989 Porsche 911- Correction Coating- leather dye

    30-11-2024                                                                                                                                                                  Detail, Polish, Protection, Leather dying, interior detail, interior protection 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

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  • PPF Bonnet Vent Cutting – HSV

    PPF Bonnet Vent Cutting – HSV

    Installing PPF on bonnets are straight forward most of the time except where there are vents and other shapes. Getting the material down high tension areas are always a challenge with PPF due to the natural properties of PPF being extremely tough. Here we have chosen UPPF P20 film because of it’s stealthier edges, higher

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  • Ceramic Coat My Wheels?

    Ceramic Coat My Wheels?

    Ceramic coating your wheels is the best thing you can do at the moment. Brake dust is one of those problem areas most of us hate cleaning and caring for. Before ceramic coating was around we would wax or apply standard sealants to make wheel cleaning easier, it helps in the preservation of the wheel

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