Brake calipers detailed
[Example] Brake dust had baked onto the Brembo calipers. Wheels came off, calipers cleaned by hand.
About your car
A brand-new Mustang, locked in before the Queensland sun gets to it
[Example copy, written from the job voice note] Your Mustang came to us with only a few hundred kilometres on it, but it had already picked up what most new cars do: light transport marks on the bonnet, rail dust in the lower panels, and fine wash swirls on the driver's door from the dealer prep.
We corrected all of that first, so the coating seals in a clean finish rather than the defects. The paint is now under seven years of protection against UV, salt air and bird droppings.
A
Aaron
Founder & owner, Attentive Auto Detailing
The work
What we did to your car
Every step of your Ultimate package, in the order we did it.
- 01
Decontamination wash
Strip wash, wheels, arches and jambs, then iron fallout remover and a clay bar to lift the rail dust.
- 02
Paint inspection
Every panel checked under workshop lights and measured with a paint depth gauge. Your readings are below.
- 03
Machine polish
A machine polish to remove light swirls and marring and bring up the gloss, so the coating seals in a clean finish, not the defects.
- 04
Magnum ceramic coating
Panel wipe, then Magnum ceramic coating hand-applied panel by panel and left to cure in the workshop.
- 05
Wheel coating
Wheels off the ground, faces cleaned and decontaminated, then coated so brake dust rinses straight off.
Beyond the brief
A few extras while it was with us
Not part of the package. We noticed them, so we sorted them.
Interior wipe-down
[Example] Dash, screens and console dusted and wiped, and the protective plastics from delivery removed.
Door jambs and fuel flap
[Example] Cleaned out the road grime from the jambs and fuel flap, then sealed them so they stay easy to wipe down.
Tyres and trims dressed
[Example] A satin dressing on the tyres and black plastics to finish the car off properly.
Good to know
A few notes on your car
[Example] Your Mustang has the factory paint protection film on the door edges. We coated over it, so it's protected too, but avoid pressure-washing right at the film's edge.
[Example] The rear parking sensors were reading a little dirty when the car came in. They're clean now, but if the warning comes back, a gentle wipe with a damp microfibre sorts it.
Before & after
Same car, same workshop lights. Drag the handle to compare.
Measured, not guessed
Your paint thickness readings
We measured every painted panel with a paint depth gauge before polishing. Readings are in microns (µm). A human hair is about 70 µm thick.
- Body type
- Sports coupe
- Panels measured
- 9
- Average
- 115 µm
- Lowest
- 88 µmRight front guard
7 panels healthy
Plenty of clear coat left. These panels can be safely polished again in future.
Right front guard: 88 µm
[Example] Thin for a new car. We didn't polish this panel at all; it's now protected by the coating as-is.
Left door: 104 µm
[Example] Slightly thinner than the rest. We used a lighter polish here to keep as much clear coat as possible.
Why it matters
Your clear coat is thinner than a sheet of paper
The shine you see is the clear coat, the top layer of your paint. It's what protects the colour underneath from UV and the weather, and it's the layer we polish.
Every polish removes a tiny amount of it. Measuring first tells us how much we can safely take off, and tells you how healthy your paint is for the future. Once it's gone, the only fix is a respray.
- Safer polishing. Thin panels get a gentler approach, or none at all.
- A record for resale. Even readings show a buyer the car hasn't been resprayed.
- A baseline for next year. We compare against these numbers at your inspection.
The layers on your car
Ceramic coatingYour new shield
Clear coatThe layer we polish
Base coatYour colour
PrimerBonds paint to metal
Body panelSteel or aluminium
Aftercare
How to look after your coating
Do these few things and the coating will keep doing its job for its full warranty.
- First 7 days
Let it cure
No washing. If a bird dropping lands, dab it off gently with a damp microfibre.
- Every 2–3 weeks
Gentle hand wash
pH-neutral shampoo and a microfibre mitt. Rinse well and dry with a clean towel.
- Every 12 months
Inspection & top-up
Bring it back so we can check the coating and re-measure your paint.
Do
- Use the two-bucket method so grit stays off the paint
- Wash in the shade, never on panels hot from the Queensland sun
- Remove bird droppings, sap and bugs quickly
- Use a coating-safe top-up spray every few months
Don't
- Go through automatic brush car washes
- Use dish soap, degreasers or harsh chemicals
- Wax or polish over the coating; you don't need to
- Dry wipe dusty paint with a dry cloth
Common questions
Now that it's done
When can I wash it for the first time?
Give the coating 7 days to fully cure. After that, a gentle hand wash every 2–3 weeks is all it needs.
Can I take it through an automatic car wash?
Avoid brush washes; they put swirls back into the paint. A touchless wash is OK when you're short on time, but a hand wash is best.
What keeps my warranty valid?
Your warranty covers the coating's performance when it's maintained as described above, including the annual inspection.
Does the coating stop stone chips?
No coating is chip-proof. It resists light wash marks, UV fade and chemical etching, but stone chips need paint protection film.
I've noticed a mark. What should I do?
Send us a photo or give us a call. If anything isn't right, we'll fix it.
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The shampoo, mitts and top-up spray we recommend for a coated car, and how to use each one.
Recommended products
- 1pH-neutral car shampooEvery wash
A capful in your wash bucket. Safe on the coating and won't strip it.
- 2Microfibre wash mittTwo-bucket method
Rinse it in the second bucket after every panel so grit stays off the paint.
- 3Premium drying towelDrying
The one that came with your coating. Lay it flat and pat or drag gently. Never rub in circles.
- 4Coating-safe top-up sprayEvery few months
Mist onto a clean, dry panel and buff off with a fresh microfibre.
- 5Iron fallout removerEvery 6 months
Spray on, wait for it to turn purple, rinse off. Lifts brake dust and rail dust.
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