Quick answer
The best car detailer in Sydney for you is the one that can prove its work, not the one with the loudest claim. A trusted, reputable detailing shop will name the products it uses and show it is certified to install them, do the work in its own studio, show you photos of its own cars, list every inclusion and price in writing, correct the paint before it protects it, give a coating at least an overnight cure, and check the car again a few weeks after handover. If a detailer ticks those boxes, you are in good hands. If they can't answer them, keep looking.
The 10-point checklist for a trusted detailer
1. They are certified for the products they sell
Coating and film brands train and certify installers. Ask which certifications the shop holds and check them. End Game Detailing is a Feynlab Certified Installer, a Fireball Australia Certified Installer and an INOZETEK Authorised Installer in the Shield Network. A shop that sells "ceramic coating" without naming a brand is selling you something you can't look up.
2. The work is done in their own studio
Paint correction and coatings need controlled lighting, a clean covered space and time. Ask where the car will be and who works on it. At End Game, prep, paint correction, coatings and PPF are all done in our own Guildford studio, and the car stays inside while the coating cures.
3. Real reviews you can read
Read the Google reviews yourself, and read the recent ones, not just the score. Look for reviews that mention the car, the service and how the shop handled questions after handover. A reputable shop asks every customer for a review, not only the happy ones, and never offers anything in return for one. That is how we do it.
4. Photos of their own work
Stock photos and manufacturer images prove nothing. Ask to see cars finished in that studio, under that studio's lights. Everything in our gallery and on this page was shot in our studio.
5. Clear pricing, with every inclusion listed
You should be able to see a starting price and exactly what it buys before you call. Our prices are public: Feynlab Ultra V3, a 7-year ceramic coating, from $1,650; Fireball Graphene Eternity, a 10-year graphene coating, from $1,950; front-end PPF $2,500 for Teslas and $3,500 for other cars. See the full list on our pricing page or the ceramic coating cost guide.
6. Proper prep and paint correction come first
A coating or film locks in whatever is underneath it. If swirls and wash marks aren't polished out first, they are sealed in. Ask how many correction stages are included and how they check the result. Every End Game coating and PPF package includes wash, decontamination and paint correction before anything goes on.
7. Coatings get at least an overnight cure
A coating needs time to cure before it faces rain, dust or a wash. A shop that hands back a freshly coated car the same afternoon is cutting a corner. Our coating jobs stay in the studio at least overnight, so the earliest pick-up is the next day.
8. Honest product claims
Be wary of "forever" promises and vague guarantees. Ask what the product is and how long it is designed to last. We describe our coatings by how long they are designed to last: Feynlab Ultra V3 is a 7-year ceramic coating and Fireball Graphene Eternity is a 10-year graphene coating. The only warranty we talk about is INOZETEK's 10-year film warranty on our paint protection film, which is the manufacturer's, subject to its terms.
9. Written aftercare and a follow-up check
Good work comes with clear instructions and a second look. You should leave with written aftercare, and the shop should want to see the car again. Every End Game coating and PPF job includes one complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover.
10. A real address, real hours and a shop that will still be here
A studio you can visit and people who answer the phone matter when you need help later. End Game has been in the industry for almost 10 years. Our studio is at U35/575 Woodville Rd, Guildford, open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Red flags when choosing a detailer
- No product name, or a "ceramic coating" that turns out to be a spray sealant.
- No paint correction in a coating quote, or a quote with no list of inclusions.
- Same-day pick-up promised for a full coating.
- "Forever" or "permanent" protection claims.
- Only stock photos, or photos you can't link to that shop.
- Pressure to pay today, or a price that only exists if you book this week.
Price on its own is not a red flag either way. If you have a written quote for a comparable Feynlab, Fireball or other recognised coating, with the same prep, see our coating price-beat offer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which coating or film brand is this, and are you certified to install it?
- How many paint correction stages are included, and will you show me the paint under your lights?
- How long will the car stay with you, and how long does the coating cure?
- What exactly is included, and is the price inc GST?
- What aftercare do I get, and do you check the car again after handover?
How End Game measures up
| Checklist item | What we do |
|---|---|
| Certified installer | Feynlab Certified Installer, Fireball Australia Certified Installer, INOZETEK Authorised Installer (Shield Network) |
| Where the work is done | Our own studio in Guildford, start to finish |
| Prep | Wash, decontamination and machine paint correction before every coating and PPF job |
| Curing | At least overnight in the studio. No same-day pick-up for coatings |
| Pricing | Public starting prices with every inclusion listed |
| After handover | Written aftercare plus one complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover |
| Experience | Almost 10 years in the industry, with a show-car and panel-shop refinishing background |
What we specialise in
We are a paint protection studio, not a car wash. We focus on four things and do them properly.
Ceramic coating Sydney: Feynlab Ultra V3
Our ceramic coating package uses Feynlab Ultra V3, a 7-year ceramic coating, from $1,650 inc GST. It suits new cars, daily drivers and enthusiast cars that want deep gloss and easier washing.
Fireball graphene coating Sydney: Fireball Graphene Eternity
Our graphene coating package uses Fireball Graphene Eternity, a 10-year graphene coating, from $1,950 inc GST. It is our longest-lasting coating and a strong pick for dark cars and cars parked outdoors. Compare the two in our graphene coating guide.
Paint correction
Machine paint correction removes swirls, wash marring and light defects before any protection goes on. Read why on our paint correction and protection specialist page.
Paint protection film
INOZETEK paint protection film for stone chips, with INOZETEK's 10-year film warranty. See our PPF specialist page and the PPF buyer's guide.
| Service | What it is | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Feynlab Ultra V3 | A 7-year ceramic coating, full package with paint correction | From $1,650 |
| Fireball Graphene Eternity | A 10-year graphene coating, full package with paint correction | From $1,950 |
| Matte or satin paint coating | Feynlab or Fireball product straight onto matte paint, no correction | $1,250 |
| Front-end PPF | INOZETEK film on the bonnet, front bumper, guards, mirrors and headlights, Fireball coating on the rest | $2,500 Tesla / $3,500 other cars |
| Full PPF | INOZETEK film on every painted panel, Fireball coating on top | $5,500 Tesla Model 3/Y/Y L; from $6,500 small and medium sedans and hatches |
Starting prices, current at November 2026. We confirm each car after a free studio inspection. Every price is on our pricing page.
Where we are
Our studio is at U35/575 Woodville Rd, Guildford, a short drive for owners in Parramatta, Bankstown and Yagoona, Smithfield, Wetherill Park, Liverpool, Strathfield, Burwood and the rest of Western Sydney. We are studio only, with no mobile service, because correction and coatings need controlled lighting and a clean, covered space to cure. Weekend drop-offs welcome (Sat/Sun, ideally 10–11am); all work Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Coming to Smithfield, early 2027.
Put us to the test
Bring your car in for a free studio inspection and ask us every question on this list. Call 0400 053 885 or use the quote form. Want the short version? Read why Sydney drivers choose End Game.
Prices are AUD inc GST and current at November 2026. Prices are subject to change; for an accurate quote we recommend a free studio inspection.