Quick answer
A professional ceramic coating in Sydney costs from $1,650 inc GST at End Game Detailing for our Feynlab Ultra V3 package, a 7-year ceramic coating, and from $1,950 inc GST for Fireball Graphene Eternity, a 10-year graphene coating. Both prices are full packages: wash and decontamination, paint correction, the coating on all exterior paint, a glass coating and a wheel face coating, cured overnight in our Guildford studio.
The biggest thing that moves the price is the condition of your paint, because every swirl has to come out before the coating goes on. We confirm the exact price after a free studio inspection.
End Game ceramic coating prices (2026)
| Coating | 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 | Feynlab or Fireball product applied straight onto matte paint, no correction | $1,250 |
| Coating with PPF | Fireball coating included in every front-end and full PPF package | Included |
Starting prices. We quote each car individually after a free studio inspection. See every price on our pricing page and the full package on our ceramic coating Sydney page.
What's included in a coating package
Both full packages include the same prep and extras. Only the coating on the paint changes.
- Hand wash, then chemical and clay decontamination to strip iron fallout, tar and bonded grime
- 1–2 stage machine paint correction to remove swirls, wash marring and light defects
- IPA wipe and primer prep so the coating bonds properly
- Feynlab Ultra V3 or Fireball Graphene Eternity on all exterior paint
- Complimentary glass coating
- Complimentary exterior wheel face coating
- Overnight cure in the studio, then a check for high spots
- One complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover
Feynlab vs Fireball: which coating is right for you?
We only use two coating brands: Feynlab and Fireball. We're a Feynlab Certified Installer and a Fireball Australia Certified Installer. Here is how our two coating packages compare.
| Feynlab Ultra V3 | Fireball Graphene Eternity | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ceramic coating | Graphene-reinforced coating |
| Designed to last | 7 years | 10 years |
| Price (inc GST) | From $1,650 | From $1,950 |
| Look and feel | Hard, glassy layer with deep gloss and strong chemical resistance | Extra slickness, strong water beading and deep gloss |
| Best for | New cars, daily drivers and enthusiast cars | Dark cars, cars parked outdoors and owners who want our longest-lasting coating |
The $300 difference buys three more years of design life. If you keep cars for a long time, Fireball usually works out cheaper per year. If you change cars every few years, Feynlab is the sensible choice. Read more on our graphene coating Sydney page or in our guide to the best graphene coating for cars.
What affects the cost of ceramic coating in Sydney?
1. The condition of your paint
This is the biggest factor. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so swirls, wash marks, holograms and light scratches have to come out first. A garaged car with good paint might need a single polishing stage. A daily driver that has been through years of brush washes can need two stages and many more hours. That labour is most of the cost of a proper coating job. See our paint correction page for how we do it. Why correction always comes before a coating is explained on our paint correction and protection specialist page, and our guide to choosing a car detailer in Sydney lists what else to check.
2. The size and shape of the car
A small hatch has less paint to correct and coat than a large SUV or ute. Deep vents, aero parts and sharp body lines also take longer to polish safely. This is why our prices are starting prices and we confirm each car after a free inspection.
3. Which coating you choose
Feynlab Ultra V3 and Fireball Graphene Eternity differ in product cost and design life: 7 years against 10 years. The prep is the same for both.
4. New or used car
New cars are the best time to coat, but they are rarely perfect. Transport, storage and dealer prep often leave light marks, so even a new car usually gets a correction stage. A used car with heavier defects needs more. Planning a new car? Read our guide to detailing a new car.
5. Matte or satin paint
Matte and satin paint can't be polished, because polishing would add gloss. We apply a Feynlab or Fireball product straight onto the paint with no correction, which is why this service is a set $1,250.
6. Whether you add paint protection film
A coating does not stop stone chips. If chips are your main worry, film is the answer, and every one of our PPF packages already includes a Fireball coating. That changes the maths: Tesla front-end PPF is $2,500 and front-end PPF on other cars is $3,500, with film on the bonnet, front bumper, front guards, mirrors and headlights and Fireball on the rest of the paint. See our PPF buyer's guide for the full comparison.
Why a cheap ceramic coating can cost you more
When a coating quote is far below the rest, ask what has been left out. These are the usual shortcuts:
- No paint correction. The coating goes straight over swirls and seals them in. Fixing that later means polishing the coating off and starting again.
- A spray product sold as a coating. Spray sealants are fine for top-ups, but they are not a multi-year coating. Ask for the product name and how long it is designed to last.
- No curing time. A coating that leaves the workshop the same afternoon has not had time to cure, so the first rain or wash can mark it.
- Outdoor or mobile application. Dust and moisture that land on a fresh coating are sealed in. We apply and cure every coating indoors.
- No follow-up. We invite every customer back for a complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover, so any high spot is caught early.
When you compare quotes, compare the whole package: the coating brand and how long it is designed to last, how much correction is included, whether glass and wheels are coated, and how long they keep the car.
Curing: why we keep your car overnight
A ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat as it cures. We apply every coating panel by panel inside our Guildford studio, away from dust, sun and weather, then leave it to cure overnight before we check for high spots. That means the earliest pick-up is the day after the coating goes on, and plan for at least one night with us. The coating keeps hardening for about a week after handover, which is why the first week of aftercare matters.
Weekend drop-offs welcome (Sat/Sun, ideally 10–11am); all work Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
Aftercare: keeping the coating at its best
- Days 1–2: keep the car dry. If it rains or something lands on it, rinse gently with water only.
- Day 7: first wash. Until then, no washing.
- Every two weeks: a snow-foam pre-wash, then a pH-neutral shampoo with the two-bucket method. Dry the car straight after.
- Skip automatic and brush washes and don't wax over the coating. Wax hides the coating's water behaviour and brushes add swirls.
- Remove bird droppings, bugs and sap promptly. The coating resists etching, but the sooner they come off, the better.
- 2–4 weeks after handover: your complimentary wash and inspection with us.
More detail is in our guide to how often to wash a ceramic coated car and our comparison of ceramic coating vs wax.
Coating a Tesla or a brand-new car
For a Tesla we usually recommend film plus coating rather than a coating on its own, because Tesla's low nose takes a lot of road grit. Every Tesla PPF package includes a Fireball coating: front-end PPF is $2,500 (gloss) and full PPF for a Model 3, Model Y or Model Y L is $5,500 in gloss or matte. See our Tesla PPF Sydney page or the Tesla PPF cost guide.
If you only want gloss and easier washing, a coating on its own is a great fit for a new car. Book it close to your delivery date, before the paint picks up wash marks. Our new car ceramic coating page covers the timing step by step. Not sure which way to go? Our PPF vs ceramic coating guide sets out the differences.
Get an exact ceramic coating quote
Same brand, same prep, a better price. Send a comparable written coating quote and we'll beat it. Terms apply.
Tell us your car, its colour and roughly how it's kept, and we'll come back with the right coating, the price and the next free dates. Call 0400 053 885, use the quote form, or see the full package on our ceramic coating Sydney page. You can also see finished cars in our gallery.
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.