Ceramic Coating

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer sealant that chemically bonds to your vehicle’s factory paint, creating a layer of protection. Ceramic coatings are made up of SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with a combination of other chemicals to make it last much longer and protect the paint from UV rays, chemical stains and etching.

Ceramic coatings make it much easier to clean the surface of the paint as it creates a super hydrophobic surface that repels water and dirt. On top of all the protection and ease of use, it also adds a beautiful deep gloss to your vehicle’s paint, enhancing the reflective properties of the clear coat.

What is it?

Protection: A ceramic coat on your automotive vehicle provides the pinnacle of protection without the use of paint protection film. In layman's terms, ceramic coats can be envisioned as a temporary (3-5 years) glass-like layer applied on top of the paint/surface of your vehicle. Leading on from this envisionment, you can expect your ceramic coat to provide physical protection from light scratching, chemical protection from harmful contaminants found through constant exposure to the elements, and Ultra-Violet (UV) ray protection from the sun.

Aesthetic: A ceramic coat produces an unparalleled level of gloss and clarity on your vehicle’s paint. Thanks to its non-porous application, ceramic coats produce linear refractions from light sources, ultimately making your car stand out for its aesthetic appeal.

Hydrophilicity: Everyday driving exposes your vehicle to contaminants that get embedded into your car’s paint/clear coat.

Ceramic coatings work at a molecular level to produce a totally smooth, glossy, and hydrophobic finish to the exterior of your vehicle.

This means dirt particles will simply roll off the surface — keeping your car’s paintwork looking top-top, in pristine condition and making it much easier to clean on an ongoing basis.

Why Ceramic Coat?

Certified Max Protect Ceramic Coating Installers

A logo with a metallic sphere in the center, surrounded by red and white rays, and the text "Max Protect" underneath with a subtitle "Ultimate Car Care & Paint Protection."

Optimal Group are certified Max Protect Ceramic Coating installers. Certified through an intensive training program means that customers who choose to book with us will rest assured they are getting quality workmanship in collaboration with the use of a market-leading brand of ceramic and rubberized coatings.

Max Protect is suited as one-layer coatings, but for the ULTIMATE protection package, inquire about the Max Protect Dual Layer System!

Find out more about Max Protect Coatings in the drop-down table below.

  • UNC-R/UNC-R lite/UNC-R Pro Elite


    The very first of its kind. Max Protect have changed the coating industry by inventing a flexible membrane coating.

    UNC-R PRO ELITE was created due to popular demand from our approved detailer network who wanted something a bit more hardcore, something that would set them above the competition.

    The result is a truly outstanding performance flexible membrane coating with amazing swirl-mark and stone-chip filling properties and a hydrophobic effect like no other coating.

    Adds incredible deep gloss and feels super smooth to the touch with no top-ups. Does not suffer from water spotting like most ceramic coatings do and can be applied on virtually any surface:

    Paint

    Plastic

    Metal

    Vinyl

    Rubber

    Carbon Fibre

    Perspex Glass

    Composite Materials

    Paint Protection Film (PPF)
    (MaxProtect UK, 2023)

  • UNC V1/UNC V2/UNC V2 Plus Pro

    Ultimate Nano Ceramic Coat is our most durable Nano Glass Coating with outstanding resistance to chemical attacks – salt, acid rain, heavy detergents like TFR, wheel cleaner, bird poo, tree sap, etc., will not harm the protected surfaces* All surfaces protected with Ultimate Nano Coat v2 are totally sealed and dirt/oil/water repellent.

    To the paintwork, UNC adds ultra-deep gloss with mirror-like reflections, protects it from chemical attacks, improves scratch resistance, and is so super-hydrophobic, our customers say it’s difficult to get the paint wet!

    Restores plastic trim back to the original colour and adds a lovely satin look to the plastics.

    Ultimate Nano Coat v2 is best suited for professionals. This rapid curing and flash-off period enables a much thicker layer build-up.

    Perfectly suited for the Australian seasonal climate.

    Thanks to the state-of-the-art human engineering, UNC is not damaged by the sun’s UV and IR rays and has very strong UV filters built in. The coating will perform equally well in acidic or alkaline conditions.

    How does it work?

    The coating consists of Nanoscale particles, which are so tiny they can penetrate the surface and fill all the pores and cracks. Once all the pores and cracks are filled, the surface is totally sealed from the inside, and tiny dirt particles, brake dust, tree sap, etc. can no longer contaminate s. A totally sealed surface has no rough edges (tiny cracks or pores) which ensures it will stay cleaner for much longer and once it gets dirty, cleaning is very easy and most of time does not require the use of any detergents. However, we recommend using tiny amounts of car shampoo to lubricate the surface when washing the car – that will keep swirl mark build up to the minimum.
    (MaxProtect UK, 2023)

  • Max Protect has truly got it all covered when it comes to coatings for your car.
    Featuring in their collection an ultra-durable glass coating, capable of lasting more than two years with a professional application, this glass coating delivers unparalleled and outstanding protective properties.

    UNC V3 is a flagship coating made for bare metal. This coating can withstand the harshest conditions, with a temperature resistance rating of 1200 degrees celsius. Rest assured, no matter how you drive your car, your wheel and brakes will remain coated for the established duration of 2-3 years.
    (MaxProtect UK, 2023)

Bottle of Max Protect UNC V3 ceramic coating for bare metal, with a black screw cap and red and white label.
A small bottle of Max Protect UNC V2 Ceramic Coating for cars with a black screw cap and red label.
A small bottle of Max Protect PRO ELITE paint protection product with a black screw-on cap and red, black, and white label.
A small container of Max Protect UCC Pro windshield and glass cleaner with a black cap.
A small bottle of Max Protect UNO V Ceramic Coating with Nero Pink label.
A small bottle of Max Protect UNCR flexible membrane coating for automotive use, with a black screw cap and red and white label.
Person wearing black gloves polishing the hood of a silver car in a garage or workshop.

Max Protect Ceramic Coating Application
(Coating only, no paint correction)

Small Vehicles: $650

Large Vehicles: $750

Time: Whole Day

Process:

  1. Full comprehensive exterior detail and decontamination Process found here,

  2. 1 layer of discussed coating for paint, wheels, glass, and trim.

  3. Free educational exterior wash for customers in 2-3 weeks after the ceramic coating was applied.

  4. The customer receives a nextPTG paint report for free including paint measurements and any other observations made during our professional inspection (RRP $100 per vehicle)!

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Person wearing black gloves using a sander on a car's surface with a small bottle of liquid nearby, in a workshop setting.

Paint Enhancement & Max Protect Ceramic Coating Application

Small Vehicles: $1400

Large Vehicles: $1600

Time: 1-2 days

Process:

  1. Full comprehensive exterior detail and decontamination Process found here,

  2. Followed by a multi-stage paint correction to remove defects and enhance gloss prior to ceramic coating application Details are found here. ( The paint enhancement process may include but is not limited to the use of rotary and dual-action polishers in conjunction with coarse and fine compounds.

  3. 1 layer of discussed coating for paint, wheels, glass, and trim.

  4. Rubber trim cleaned and dressed with Swissvax Seal Feed

  5. Free educational exterior wash for customers in 2-3 weeks after the ceramic coating was applied.

  6. The customer receives a nextPTG paint report for free including paint measurements and any other observations made during our professional inspection (RRP $100 per vehicle)!

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Person wiping the hood of a shiny red sports car with a gray cloth in a showroom.

Paint Correction & Max Protect Ceramic Coating Application

Our Paint Correction service aims to remove 99% of existing defects on each vehicle. In most instances, paint correction will involve the use of wet sanding techniques followed by multiple stages of polishing to refine the surface to an immeasurable level, more often better than how it looked when brand new.

Small Vehicles: $2000+

Large Vehicles: $2500+

Time: 2+ days

Process:

  1. Full comprehensive exterior detail and decontamination Process found here.

  2. Followed by a multi-stage paint correction to remove defects and enhance gloss prior to ceramic coating application Details are found here. Where needed, wet sanding will be conducted to remove paint defects such as orange peel and overspray.

  3. 1 layer of discussed coating for paint, wheels, glass, and trim.

  4. Rubber trim cleaned and dressed with Swissvax Seal Feed.

  5. The customer receives a free interior detail.

  6. Free educational exterior wash for customers in 2-3 weeks after the ceramic coating was applied.

  7. The customer receives a nextPTG paint report for free including paint measurements and any other observations made during our professional inspection (RRP $100 per vehicle)!

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