Quick answer
A paint correction and protection specialist does two jobs in the right order. First, machine paint correction removes swirls, wash marring, holograms and light scratches. Then paint protection keeps that finish: a ceramic coating, a graphene coating, paint protection film, or film and coating together. At End Game Detailing every coating and PPF package includes correction, so the protection seals in a corrected finish, not the defects. Coatings start from $1,650 for Feynlab Ultra V3, a 7-year ceramic coating, and from $1,950 for Fireball Graphene Eternity, a 10-year graphene coating.
Why correction has to come before protection
A coating is a thin, hard, clear layer. Film is clear too. Neither hides anything. Whatever is on the paint when the coating or film goes on stays visible under it for as long as it lasts, and swirls often look sharper under a glossy coating. Fixing that later means polishing the coating off, or lifting the film, and starting again.
That is why we treat correction and protection as one job. The correction sets how good the car looks. The protection sets how long it stays that way.
Our paint correction process
- Wash and decontamination. A pH-neutral hand wash, then iron and tar removal and a clay treatment, so nothing bonded is ground into the paint by the polisher. Our decon also removes orange and brown iron-contamination spots.
- Inspection under studio lighting. We look at every panel under high-intensity lights and, where it helps, check paint thickness before deciding how far to go.
- Test section. We trial pad and compound combinations on a small area to find the least aggressive approach that gets the result.
- Machine polishing. One, two or three stages with dual-action and rotary polishers, depending on the paint and the goal.
- Panel wipe and re-inspection. We strip polishing oils so the result is honest, then re-check under several light sources.
- Protection. The coating or film goes on, and coatings cure at least overnight in the studio.
More detail is on our paint correction Sydney page. For deeper scratches see car scratch removal, and for tired or oxidised paint see car paint restoration.
Choose your protection
Ceramic coating specialist Sydney: Feynlab Ultra V3
Feynlab Ultra V3 is a 7-year ceramic coating. It leaves a hard, glassy layer with deep gloss and strong chemical resistance, and it makes washing much easier because dirt and water release from the surface. We are a Feynlab Certified Installer. Package from $1,650 inc GST. See our ceramic coating Sydney page.
Fireball graphene coating Sydney: Fireball Graphene Eternity
Fireball Graphene Eternity is a 10-year graphene coating and our longest-lasting coating. It adds extra slickness and strong water beading, and suits dark cars and cars that live outdoors. We are a Fireball Australia Certified Installer. Package from $1,950 inc GST, only $300 more than Feynlab for three more years of design life. See our graphene coating Sydney page and our guide to the best graphene coating for cars.
Both coating packages include:
- Hand wash, then chemical and clay decontamination
- Machine paint correction to remove swirls and wash marring
- Panel wipe and prep so the coating bonds properly
- The coating on all exterior paint
- Complimentary glass coating and exterior wheel face coating
- At least an overnight cure in the studio, then a check for high spots
- One complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover
Paint protection film: INOZETEK
A coating won't stop a stone chip. If chips are the worry, film is the answer. We install INOZETEK paint protection film, covered by INOZETEK's 10-year film warranty against film defects, subject to INOZETEK's terms. Every PPF package includes full paint correction and a Fireball coating, on the film or on the paint the film doesn't cover. See our PPF specialist page.
Matte or satin paint
Matte and satin paint can't be polished, because polishing adds gloss. We apply a Feynlab or Fireball product straight onto the paint with no correction, for a set $1,250.
Which protection suits your car?
| Feynlab Ultra V3 | Fireball Graphene Eternity | INOZETEK PPF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A 7-year ceramic coating | A 10-year graphene coating | Clear, self-healing urethane film |
| Best at | Gloss, chemical resistance, easy washing | Slickness, water beading, longest coating life | Stopping stone chips and car-park scuffs |
| Paint correction | Included | Included | Included |
| Time in the studio | Overnight cure minimum | Overnight cure minimum | 3–5 days for full PPF |
| Price (inc GST) | From $1,650 | From $1,950 | Front-end $2,500 Tesla / $3,500 other cars |
Still deciding? Our PPF vs ceramic coating and ceramic coating vs wax guides go deeper.
Brand-new cars still need correction
New cars are the best time to protect paint, but they are rarely perfect. Transport, storage and dealer washing often leave light marring and holograms. A new car usually needs a lighter correction than a used one, but it still gets one before the coating or film goes on. Read our guide to detailing a new car.
Our background
End Game has been in the industry for almost 10 years. Our background is show cars and panel-shop refinishing, including removing dust nibs and defects within the clear coat, with work shown at Motorex, Summernats and GTR Festival. That is why we are comfortable with deeper correction work, and why every daily driver gets the same care under the same lights.
Prices
| 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.
Have a written quote for a comparable coating with the same prep? See our coating price-beat offer.
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.
Book a free paint inspection
We'll look at your paint under studio lights, tell you how much correction it needs and which protection suits it. Call 0400 053 885 or use the quote form. Choosing a studio? Use our checklist for choosing a detailer.
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.