Hello, Gold Coast crew! It’s Ricardo from Ricardo’s Detail Garage, experts in paint protection Gold Coast and ceramic coating Brisbane. In Queensland we endure some of the harshest conditions from hot glaring sun to sea salt not to mention bats and all sorts of elements attacking your paint. A common question is asked: “How long does ceramic coating last for paint protection in these conditions?” 

And this is the issue in the industry, everyone gives a warranty but not many understand how to explain and maintain true durability. A Warranty documents might say coverage for 10 years but the list of exclusions make it void very easily. Understanding the true durability of a product is the key especially in the harsh QLD conditions.

So there are 2 mains rules you want to follow to ensure long term performance. First of all ensuring your coating has had some form of actual testing done like Independent SGS lab testing is a strong start. A lot of coatings start out look and feeling great but just after a few months that excitement soon fades as it just doesn’t hold up like the brochure. The 2nd rule is ensuring your chosen installer knows the products and has a system in place to back themselves up. A lot of the industry is focus on “Get it on and Get it out” as opposed to backing it up with a real long term service plan committing to the service.

Pro tip: Be wary of any installer that doesn’t set very clear and thorough expectations about maintenance before you buy. Most will skip over this topic cause your probably not gonna like the expected schedule like having to wash your car weekly to maintain the warranty (in some cases). Do your due diligence!

Extend your paint protection Gold Coast. Schedule at ricardosdetailgarage.com.au , the Brisbane and Gold Coast pros!