Ceramic Coating
How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost in Canberra? (2026 Guide)
Most detailing sites in Canberra hide ceramic coating pricing behind a "contact us for a quote" form. We publish ours, because we think you should be able to compare real numbers before you pick up the phone.
What actually determines the price
Three things move the number: vehicle size, the condition of your paint, and which coating tier you choose. A well-maintained small hatchback and a neglected full-size SUV needing correction first are two very different jobs, even under the same coating.
Our pricing
| Coverage | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| IGL Arcane | 4-year rated, PETRONAS graphene | from $1,650 |
| IGL Kenzo | 5-year rated, dual-layer graphene | from $1,850 |
| Paint correction add-on | If your paint needs it first | from $259 |
| Correction + ceramic bundle | Full package, both done together | from $1,900 |
Final pricing is confirmed after we physically inspect the vehicle — quoting blind from a phone description isn't something we do, because paint condition genuinely changes the job.
Why cheap bottle coatings aren't the same product
You'll find consumer "ceramic coating" bottles for $30-50 and mobile operators offering full applications for a few hundred dollars. They're not the same product as a professional installation. Bottle coatings are a different, thinner formulation, usually applied straight over existing paint defects with no decontamination or correction step, and carry no manufacturer warranty. They'll bead water for a few months. A professional IGL application, done by an authorised installer, is backed by a genuine manufacturer warranty and rated in years, not months.
Is it worth the cost?
Run the numbers over the coating's rated life. A $1,650 Arcane coating over 4 years is roughly $412 a year — less than most people spend on periodic waxing and detailing sprays over the same period, without the ongoing effort. You also get a car that's genuinely easier to keep clean, better protected against Canberra's UV exposure and winter grit, and backed by paperwork if anything goes wrong.
Does the price include paint correction?
Not automatically, and we won't coat over defects just to save time — swirl marks and scratches get sealed in permanently if you skip this step. We inspect every vehicle first and tell you honestly whether correction is needed before quoting the final number.
The real cost comparison isn't Arcane vs Kenzo — it's a warrantied professional application vs a bottle product that won't be doing much by summer.
Common questions
Cost guide FAQs.
IGL Arcane starts from $1,650 and IGL Kenzo from $1,850. If correction is needed first, it's from $259 as an add-on, or bundled with ceramic coating from $1,900 total.
Vehicle size and paint condition move the price, but the biggest factor is whether you're getting a professional-grade coating from an authorised installer with warranty backing, or a bottle product with no manufacturer support.
No. Bottle products are a different formulation, typically applied without correction or decontamination first, and carry no manufacturer warranty. They protect for months, not years.
Not automatically — we inspect first and tell you honestly whether it's needed. We don't coat over defects just to save time.
For most owners, yes. A coating that lasts 4-7 years with proper maintenance works out cheaper per year than repeated waxing, and the car stays dramatically easier to keep clean in the meantime.