Longevity · Ceramic Coating
A professional ceramic coating in Melbourne lasts anywhere from 12 months to 5+ years — with an ONYX lifetime option. Here's what determines where your car lands.
The Honest Answer
Coating durability is rated by the manufacturer — and it's a genuine spread.
Those are the durability ratings — but real-world lifespan also depends on how the car is stored, driven and washed. A garaged car washed correctly will comfortably reach the top of its range.
Make It Last
The single biggest factor you control is how the car is washed.
Harsh automatic car washes, the wrong soaps and poor technique all shorten a coating's life. A simple two-bucket wash with a pH-neutral shampoo, plus an occasional ceramic booster, keeps it performing for years.
For lifetime ONYX cover, an annual maintenance service is required — we handle that for you.
FAQ
Most coatings have a rated life (1–5+ years). ONYX offers a lifetime warranty program, but that requires ongoing annual maintenance to stay valid.
Automatic brush washes, harsh chemicals, poor wash technique and never topping it up. Correct maintenance is everything.
Yes — a ceramic booster refreshes hydrophobics and extends the life of your coating between full services.
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