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Mercedes C63 Paint Correction After PPF Removal – O’Connor Perth
Mercedes C63 Paint Correction After PPF Removal at Our O’Connor Workshop This black Mercedes C63 came in after Luke had recently purchased the vehicle and wanted it brought back to a true “like new” finish. The front end of the car had previously been protected with PPF, however over time the film had begun to…
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Range Rover Evoque Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating – O’Connor Perth
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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Land Rover Paint Correction and Graphene Coating – O’Connor Perth
Land Rover Paint Correction and Graphene Coating at Our O’Connor Workshop This Land Rover belongs to Mr Simon and is around 15 years old, but it has been extremely well looked after throughout its life. Despite being cared for, the paint had accumulated the usual wash marring and light defects that occur over time. This…
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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 Application Matters for Ceramic Coating in Perth | AutoFX WA
Why “Best Ceramic Coating” Means Nothing Without Proper Application Preparation Determines Performance Before applying any ceramic coating, we assess the vehicle properly. That means: • Measuring paint thickness• Checking how much clear coat we actually have to work with• Identifying previous correction work• Decontaminating the surface properly• Refining defects safely Modern factory paint isn’t thick.…
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Beyond Perfection: Art of Polishing of a “Mint” Red VY Clubsport
To the average eye, Steve’s Red VY Clubsport—his “second wife”—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
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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Paint Protection Film (PPF) – City of Fremantle | AutoFX WA
AutoFX WA is based in O’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 vehicle’s paint…
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Coatings vs PPF for Electric Vehicles – 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, it’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
Why guard rolling is essential before you drive! ⚠️ 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.…
