Ceramic coating

Ceramic coating starts at €500 and includes a single-stage polish before application. The final price depends on the size of the car and the condition of the paint – neglected paint needs more preparation. You receive an exact quote after a free inspection: paint only shows its true condition under proper lighting.

A ceramic coating is a liquid protection for gloss, easier washing and resistance to UV and chemicals. PPF is a thicker clear film that physically stops stone chips. Ceramic protects against the environment, film against damage – for new cars the best answer is often a combination of both.

Interior detailing takes one day, paint correction one to two days, ceramic coating two to three days, PPF three to five days. The duration is confirmed in your quote and I stick to it. You collect the car when the work is truly done – I never rush at the expense of the result.

Yes. A coating or film seals in the condition of the paint – whatever stays under the protection stays visible for years. That is why I always polish the paint at least one stage before application. It adds to the price, but it is the only way to protect paint that is genuinely flawless.

Manufacturers do not publish a fixed lifespan in years for these coatings – how long one lasts depends on how the car is cared for. Washing habits matter most: by hand or with a touchless pressure washer, never brush car washes. You receive written instructions and the warranty conditions at handover, and a free check-up after one month.

No – this is the most common misconception. Ceramic increases resistance to micro-scratches and makes washing easier, but it does not stop stone chips or damage from careless washing. Only PPF prevents physical damage. If motorway gravel worries you, film is the right choice.

Best by hand with the two-bucket method, or at a self-service bay with a pressure lance. Avoid brush car washes – they etch swirls into the paint even through protection. For the first 14 days after application, do not wash the car with strong detergents; heavy soiling such as bird droppings should still be removed straight away.

A new car, gladly – it is the best moment, while the paint is still flawless. Freshly repainted panels must fully cure first; we usually wait 30 to 60 days, depending on the body shop. Call me and we will arrange the timing.

Everything listed under each service is included: preparation, labour, materials and the final inspection. I am not a VAT payer, so the quoted price is final, with no hidden extras. A surcharge is only possible by prior agreement, e.g. for heavily neglected cars.

Of course – the inspection and the quote are always free. The workshop is in Dol pri Trebnjem, two minutes off the A2 motorway, 20 minutes from Novo mesto and 45 minutes from Ljubljana. Tell me in the form what bothers you; the condition of the paint I assess at the inspection, under proper lighting.