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New Car Protection

Ceramic protection for new cars — applied properly, so it lasts.

★★★★★ Trusted by car owners in North London

You ask. We answer.

If you’ve just bought a new car, the dealer will often offer “paint protection”. It sounds convenient — the car is already there.

But convenience and quality aren’t the same thing. Below are the most common questions we get, answered honestly — so you can protect your investment properly.

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Why it matters on a new car

  • New cars aren’t perfect: transport contamination, adhesive residue and light wash marring are common.
  • Prep is everything: applying protection over defects locks them in.
  • Done properly: ceramic protection makes maintenance easier and preserves gloss for years.

Common questions

The dealer offered paint protection — isn’t that the same thing?

Not usually. Dealer offerings are often applied quickly with minimal preparation, sometimes using short-term sealants marketed as “ceramic”. Proper new car protection is correction-first: decontamination, refinement, bonding prep, then controlled ceramic application.

My car is brand new — why does it need any polishing?

Even new cars can have light marring from transport covers, dealership washing, or handling. A light refinement ensures the paint is at its peak before ceramic protection is applied — so you don’t lock defects in.

Will ceramic coating stop scratches completely?

No coating makes paint scratch-proof. What it does do is improve chemical resistance, reduce the risk of wash marring (when washed correctly), add UV protection, and make maintenance far easier — while enhancing gloss and depth.

How long does the process take?

Typically 24–48 hours depending on package. This allows safe preparation, controlled application, and initial curing time for the coating.

Is this worth doing now, or later?

Protection is most effective before damage accumulates. Correcting neglected paint later is always more time-consuming than protecting it properly from day one.

New Car Protection Packages

Choose the level of protection that matches how you use your car.
Final pricing is confirmed after inspection based on vehicle size and paint condition.

Essential Protection

  • Best for: Paint-only protection
  • Full decontamination + bonding prep
  • Light paint refinement (remove minor marring)
  • Protection: 3-year ceramic coating (paint only)
From £400 Request a Quote

Complete Protection

  • Best for: Whole-car protection
  • Paint prep + refinement
  • Wheels (faces) coated + exterior plastics protected
  • Protection: 5-year ceramic coating + leather protection
From £600 Request a Quote

Ultimate Protection

  • Best for: Maximum durability + finish
  • Enhanced prep and finishing
  • Full wheel protection (faces + barrels) + glass protection
  • Protection: 5-year Gtechniq multi-layer system
From £900 Request a Quote

Dealer vs Specialist — at a glance

Dealership protection

  • Quick prep, limited decontamination
  • Speed-focused application
  • Generalised products
  • Marketing-led warranties

The Detailing Authority

  • Correction-first preparation
  • Proper bonding prep + controlled application
  • Premium ceramic systems
  • Clear advice, no pressure

Protect it properly before the damage starts

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From £400
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