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Ceramic Coating in Grafton That Actually Lasts

Hayman's Polish n Shine applies professional-grade ceramic protection to your vehicle's paint, keeping it cleaner for longer and holding its value on the road from Grafton to Yamba.

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Why Grafton Drivers Are Choosing Ceramic Coating

The Clarence Valley is hard on car paint. Harsh UV, coastal salt air pushing in from Yamba and Iluka, and dusty inland roads from Coutts Crossing to Copmanhurst strip away your clear coat faster than most people realise. Wax buys you a few weeks. Ceramic coating buys you years.

A properly applied ceramic coating bonds directly to your paint at a molecular level. It repels water, resists UV fade, and makes every wash take half the time. Your car stays cleaner between washes and looks the way it did the day you bought it for far longer.

Resale value is the part people forget about. A vehicle with documented ceramic protection and well-kept paint is worth more at trade-in than one that has faded and oxidised sitting in the Grafton sun. This is not a luxury spend. It is a straightforward way to protect an asset you use every day.

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Inside Our Grafton Workshop

Every ceramic coating is carried out indoors under controlled lighting.

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Ceramic Coating Packages

Choose the level of protection that's right for your vehicle.

Essential Protection

  • ✓ Single-layer ceramic coating applied to full exterior paint
  • ✓ Paint decontamination wash and clay bar treatment
  • ✓ Surface inspection and light prep wipe-down
  • ✓ Hydrophobic water-repelling finish
  • ✓ UV protection to slow clear coat fade
  • ✓ Aftercare guide and maintenance instructions
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Pro Shield

  • ✓ Multi-layer ceramic coating for increased thickness and durability
  • ✓ Full paint decontamination including iron fallout removal
  • ✓ Light paint correction to remove light swirls and marring before coating
  • ✓ Ceramic coating applied to glass surfaces for improved visibility in rain
  • ✓ Wheel and tyre face protection included
  • ✓ Extended coating lifespan versus Essential tier
  • ✓ Aftercare kit provided
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Elite Armor

  • ✓ Maximum-layer ceramic coating with the longest available protection period
  • ✓ Full single-stage paint correction before coating application
  • ✓ Ceramic coating on paint, glass, wheels, and plastic trim
  • ✓ Engine bay wipe-down and dressing
  • ✓ Full interior vacuum and wipe-down included
  • ✓ Priority booking for future maintenance washes
  • ✓ Comprehensive aftercare kit and scheduled check-in
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The Ceramic Coating Process

1

Quote and Vehicle Assessment

Fill in the free quote form and Cayde will get back to you fast. He will ask about your vehicle type, current paint condition, and which tier suits your goals. No obligation, no pressure.

5 minutes to request, reply within the hour
2

Full Decontamination Wash

Your vehicle is given a thorough two-bucket wash followed by a chemical decontamination stage to remove iron fallout, tar, and road grime bonded into the paint. The coating needs a surgically clean surface to bond correctly.

45 to 90 minutes
3

Clay Bar and Surface Prep

Every panel is clayed to remove embedded contamination that the wash cannot lift. This step ensures the paint surface is completely smooth before any polishing or coating work begins.

30 to 60 minutes
4

Paint Correction (Pro Shield and Elite Armor)

Depending on your chosen tier, a machine polish is used to remove swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation from the paint. Correcting the surface before coating locks in the clarity of the finish permanently under the ceramic layer.

1 to 4 hours depending on paint condition and tier
5

Ceramic Coating Application

The ceramic coating is applied panel by panel in a controlled environment. Each layer is given proper flash time before levelling. Multiple layers are applied for Pro Shield and Elite Armor tiers to build up protection thickness.

1 to 3 hours depending on tier and vehicle size
6

Curing and Final Inspection

The coating is allowed to cure before a final inspection is done under detailing lights to check for high spots, missed sections, or any surface issues. Your vehicle is only released when the finish meets the standard it should.

2 to 24 hours curing, 30 minute final inspection
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What Our Clients Say

11 five-star reviews on Google

★★★★★

"I recently had my car detailed and the transformation was incredible. The car definitely hadn’t been well looked after, and it was in serious need of attention inside and out. The detailer did an ama"

Georgina McArthur

★★★★★

"Our BT50 looks like new again!! It was full of the usual mess found in a work ute along with A LOT of dog hair. It’s amazing just how good it looks now!! I’ll definitely be booking again!"

Mandy Radecker

★★★★★

"Super happy with my car detail - Cayde is a perfectionist and my car looks amazing after a year or more of neglect. Really reasonable price for the amount of hours he spent working! Will definitely be"

Melissa Ryan

★★★★★

"Absolutely blown away by the transformation of my Honda Civic! Cayde arrived on time and spent nearly 4 hours making my car look brand new. The interior was filthy from my kids, but he worked miracles"

Sarah Marshall

★★★★★

"professional service from start to finish. My BMW was looking pretty rough after months of neglect, but Cayde’s attention to detail is incredible. The paint correction work was flawless and my car was"

Marcus Thompson

Ceramic Coating FAQ

Hayman's Polish n Shine offers three tiers of ceramic coating protection at different price points to suit different budgets and needs. Get a free quote and Cayde will give you a clear figure based on your vehicle and the tier you want. No prices are listed online because every vehicle is assessed individually.
Most ceramic coating appointments take between four and eight hours depending on the tier chosen and the current condition of your paint. Vehicles requiring full paint correction before coating will take longer. Cayde will give you an accurate time estimate during your quote.
A properly applied ceramic coating will last anywhere from two to five years or more depending on the tier applied, how well the vehicle is maintained, and the conditions it is exposed to. The Clarence Valley climate, with its UV intensity and coastal salt air, makes proper application and aftercare especially important for longevity.
Ceramic coated vehicles are much easier to maintain than uncoated paint. Regular maintenance washes using a pH-neutral shampoo are recommended every two to four weeks to keep the coating performing at its best. Avoid automatic brushed car washes as they will degrade the coating over time. Hayman's Polish n Shine provides full aftercare instructions with every coating job.
The warranty attached to your coating depends on the tier selected and the product used. Cayde will explain the warranty coverage that applies to your specific job during the quoting process. Proper aftercare is required to maintain any warranty coverage.
Ceramic coating, wax, and paint protection film all serve different purposes. Wax is a short-term surface protectant that needs regular reapplication and offers minimal UV or scratch resistance. Ceramic coating bonds chemically to the paint and lasts years, offering strong UV, chemical, and hydrophobic protection. Paint protection film provides the strongest physical impact and scratch resistance but at a significantly higher cost. For most drivers in Grafton and the Clarence Valley, ceramic coating gives the best balance of protection, durability, and value.
You need to be available at the start to hand over the vehicle and at the end to collect it, but you do not need to stay on-site the entire time. Cayde will keep you updated and let you know when the job is complete.
Yes. Hayman's Polish n Shine services Grafton, South Grafton, Junction Hill, Clarenza, Waterview Heights, Maclean, Yamba, Iluka, Townsend, Ulmarra, Coutts Crossing, Lawrence, Copmanhurst, Brushgrove, and Gulmarrad. If you are unsure whether your location is covered, get in touch and Cayde will confirm.

Get Your Grafton Vehicle Protected Before the Next UV Season

Request your free quote today and Cayde will get back to you fast with a clear answer and no pressure.

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