Yatala QLD — Between Brisbane & Gold Coast
BRISBANE'S
PREMIUM
PROTECTION STUDIO.
Your new car starts losing its factory shine the moment it hits Queensland roads. UV, bird droppings, road grime — it all starts immediately. The best time to protect it is before it even arrives.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
5.0 average rating
IN BUSINESS
Yatala QLD studio
PROTECTION TIERS
from $1200
MAX WARRANTY
GS02 Elite package
5.0
Google Rating
120+
5-Star Reviews
7yrs
In Business
3
Protection Tiers
12yr
Max Warranty
40min
From Brisbane or GC
WHAT WE DO
OUR SERVICES
Everything your car needs to stay protected, clean, and looking its best — under one roof in Yatala.
MOST POPULAR - FROM $1200
CERAMIC COATING
Australian-made Nxtzen Graphene Ceramic with Ricardo’s Aftercare Guarantee. Three tiers built for Queensland conditions.
BOOK BEFORE IT ARRIVES
NEW CAR PROTECTION
Protect your car from day one – before UV, bird droppings and road grime get a chance. We book 2 -6 months ahead.
PRE-SALE
DETAILING
Maximise your car’s sale value. A thorough detail before listing can mean thousands more.
About Ricardo's
WE TREAT YOUR CAR
LIKE IT WAS OURS.
Ricardo’s Detail Garage has been operating in Yatala QLD for 7 years. Not a franchise. Not a dealership add-on. A dedicated studio run by people who are genuinely passionate about paint protection and honest about what works.
Australian-Made Products
Nxtzen Graphene Ceramic is SGS lab-tested for Queensland conditions — not imported and retrofitted.
Real Preparation, Every Time
Full decontamination, clay bar, and machine polish before every coating. The prep is where durability is decided.
Aftercare That Means Something
Ricardo’s Aftercare Guarantee is included with every package. We’re not done when you drive away.
Honest Advice — Always
We’ll tell you if a more expensive package isn’t right for your situation. No upselling. Just the right solution.
IN BUSINESS
5-STAR REVIEWS
PACKAGES FROM
EASY ACCESS
We regularly lock in bookings 2 to 6 months ahead of delivery. Get in touch now and we’ll hold your spot for when your car arrives.
Our Process
WHAT TO EXPECT
HONEST CONSULTATION
We assess your vehicle and recommend the right package without overselling. Real expectations, every time.
BOOKING CONFIRMED
All jobs are confirmed via text and email so you know exactly what’s happening and when. No guessing, no chasing us up.
JOB DONE
All work carried out exactly as discussed — fully insured and backed by our Quality Guarantee. No surprises, no shortcuts.
QUALITY GUARANTEE
We are not happy until you are. Every job is inspected before handover and we stand behind our work — no exceptions.
Google Reviews
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
120+ five-star reviews from Brisbane and Gold Coast drivers who’ve trusted us with their vehicles.
“It’s a 10 year old car but it looks better than new! Thoroughly professional and reasonably priced. 11 out of 10 for service.”
George P.
Jeep — Paint Correction + Ceramic
“Ricardo’s ceramic coating on my Mazda really glows in the sun and washes up so easily. I highly recommend this company.”
Stephanie D.
Mazda CX-5 Soul Red
“It looks better than new from the dealership. We opted out of dealership paint protection and went straight to Ricardo’s. I cannot recommend enough!”
Jessica F.
Hyundai Elantra — Ceramic
“I like to thank Dan and his team. How professional Dan was — his knowledge is unbelievable when it comes to looking after your vehicle. Highly recommended!”
Angelo P.
Exterior & Interior Protection
“Cannot recommend enough. Second car done with him and not only is he efficient, he helps you work within your budget. He goes above and beyond.”
Cass W.
Return Customer
“A huge thank you to Daniel and the team. Your work is outstanding. I am extremely happy with the end result. Awesome work guys.”
Kumaran G.
Ceramic Coating
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FROM THE BLOG
Straight talk on ceramic coating, paint protection, and keeping your car in peak condition in Queensland’s climate.
About Ricardo's
READY TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT?
Based in Yatala on the M1 — most Brisbane and Gold Coast customers are with us in under 40 minutes. No obligation. Just honest advice and a tailored quote.
Ceramic Coating Packages
Just Coating, Gold Premium, Ultimate Elite
New Car Protection
Book before your car arrives
Pre-Sale Detailing
Maximise your car's resale value
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