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9H ceramic that handles Malaysian sun, rain & everything in between.

Two days in a sealed bay, certified SiO₂ chemistry, dual-layer build and a written warranty of up to 36 months. The closest thing modern paint has to armour.

The two-day process

What actually happens between drop-off and pickup.

Coating is only as good as the prep underneath. We spend most of the first day decontaminating and polishing — the visible work — before any chemistry touches the panel.

  1. Day 1, AM: hand wash, iron remover, clay decontamination, tar removal.
  2. Day 1, midday: measured paint depths logged, single-stage machine correction.
  3. Day 1, PM: IPA wipe-down, masking of trim and emblems, environment check (38–48 % RH).
  4. Day 2, AM: first coating layer applied panel-by-panel, flash time observed.
  5. Day 2, midday: second sacrificial layer for slickness and water beading.
  6. Day 2, PM: 4-hour humidity-controlled cure, walk-around inspection, handback.
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Detailer applying ceramic coating to a car hood
Coating tiers

Three packages, transparent inclusions.

Essential

24-month single layer

RM 1,180

Wash, light correction, single-layer 9H coating. Ideal for newer cars under three years old.

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Studio

36-month dual layer

RM 1,680

Two-stage paint refinement, dual SiO₂ layers and a sacrificial topcoat. Our most-booked tier.

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Premium

Full perimeter coating

RM 2,400

Two-stage correction, triple-layer paint coating, wheels coated, glass treatment and interior leather seal.

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Aftercare

Looking after the coating, week by week.

A ceramic coating is not maintenance-free, it is maintenance-friendly. Follow the simple guidance below and the gloss stays as it was on handback.

W1

First week

Keep the car dry and out of heavy rain for 48 hours. Avoid car parks with overhead sprinklers.

M1

First month

Use only pH-neutral shampoo on the next wash. Avoid the kerbside coin-op booths until the coating fully hardens.

Q1

Quarterly

Book a maintenance wash with us. We inspect water-beading angle and reapply a fresh top layer if needed (complimentary).

Y1

Annually

Full inspection, gloss check and warranty validation. Free of charge for the lifetime of the warranty.

FAQ

Frequently asked coating questions.

Will ceramic make my car scratch-proof?

No. The coating is hard enough to resist swirls and many wash-induced marks, but a deliberate scratch from keys, gravel or sharp branches will still cut into clear coat. Ceramic protects from contamination and chemical damage, not impact.

What is the difference between 9H and graphene?

9H ceramic is a silica-based crystalline layer with strong hydrophobicity. Graphene coatings add reduced graphene oxide and tend to run cooler and resist water-spotting better. Both work; we recommend graphene on dark colours that park in sunny lots.

Can I have my new car coated straight from the showroom?

Yes — in fact this is the best time. Factory paint usually has very few defects and the coating bonds to bare clear coat at its glossiest. Bring the car within the first 90 days for the best result.

Reserve a coating bay.

Coating slots are usually booked four to six weeks ahead. Get in touch early to lock in your preferred drop-off date.