Aftercare

Car Protection Aftercare

PPF, ceramic coatings, colour film and coated interiors all last longer when they are washed and treated the right way. This page collects the routines we hand every customer, from a Toyota daily to a supercar, at pickup: what to do, what to avoid and when to come back for an inspection. Five minutes of reading protects the money you just spent.

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P: 1800 985 880
E: info@liquidr.com.au
A: 12/23A Cook Road Mitcham VIC 3132

Opening hours:
8:30am-5:50pm Monday to Friday
8:30am-1:30pm Saturday

Enquiry & Booking

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5000

Vehicles Protected

1000

m² Workshop

Years of Combined Experience

Dedicated Bays

New Car Protection Package

PPF on the panels that get hit, ceramic coating over the rest, window tint if you want it, bundled at a sharper price for a brand new car. See the packages.

Explore Our Services

Paint Protection Film: self-healing film for the panels stone chips hit first.

Colour Transformation: a full colour change in Spectra Colour PPF, no vinyl, no respray.

Ceramic Coating: Gtechniq ceramic and graphene coatings for gloss that rinses clean.

Window Tinting: 3M and Defcon films fitted to Victorian legal limits.

Detailing: paint correction, interior deep cleans and PPF refresh.

Liquid R Recommended Washing Method

The wash routine that keeps film and coatings in warranty condition: touchless pre-rinse, pH neutral shampoo, two buckets and a clean microfibre dry. The routine is the same on a Mazda hatch or a Ford SUVs. The full step by step guide from our workshop team is being finalised and will be published here.

Why Ceramic Coatings Need Maintenance

A coating is sacrificial. Road film, traffic fallout and bore water minerals sit on top of it, and if they are never washed off they slowly blind the coating‘s water behaviour. Maintenance keeps the coating working instead of just present. Daily drivers like a BYD or GWM collect that film fastest.

How to Maintain a Ceramic Coating

Wash fortnightly with a pH neutral shampoo, never through a brush car wash. Dry the panels rather than letting them air dry, and top up with a compatible ceramic booster every few months. Book a decontamination wash yearly. A dark Mercedes shows a skipped wash first. Coated boats want a fresh water rinse after every salt outing.

Why PPF Needs Maintenance

Film shrugs off stone hits, but its clear surface still collects the same fallout as paint. Left dirty, contamination bakes in at the edges and against seams. A clean film self-heals better and stays invisible on the panel. That holds for the filmed front of a Tesla as much as any other EV.

How to Maintain PPF

Wash as you would a coated car and keep pressure washer tips a hand span from film edges. Lift bird droppings and sap promptly. Water spots that survive a wash come out with a dedicated PPF cleaner, or in minutes at our counter. On a fully wrapped Porsche 911 the edge rule applies to every panel. After a dirt road run, rinse a filmed 4WD before the mud dries.

How to Maintain Colour PPF

Same rules as clear film with one addition: satin and matte finishes must never be polished or waxed with gloss products. Use matte safe products only, and let self-healing handle fine scratches with warm water or sunshine. A matte wrapped Ford Raptor follows the same rule.

Interior Leather and Fabric After Protection

Coated seats still want a monthly wipe with a damp microfibre. Blot spills instead of rubbing, skip silicone dressings and aggressive cleaners, and the coating keeps beading coffee and sunscreen for years.

Alloy Wheels After Protection

Coated wheels rinse clean of brake dust with water and a soft mitt. Skip acid wheel cleaners entirely, they are what the coating is protecting the alloy from. Heavy dusting cars like the BMW M2, M3 and M4 gain the most. A yearly reapplication on the faces keeps the barrels easy.

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Customer Reviews

Real reviews from Liquid R customers, verified and published by hand.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 verified customer reviews.

Liquid R did an amazing job detailing and ceramic coating my car. Service was 10/10 and quality of work was high end. Highly recommend going to liquid R!

AJ Liska

Verified Liquid R customer · Nov 2025

Recently brought my new (5000KM) CX5 to Liquid R for a polish and ceramic coat. Very happy with the experience and result, the car looks better than before. Dirt doesn’t stick to the car like it did before the coating which make a big difference on a dark colour.

Brett Johnson

Verified Liquid R customer · Sep 2025

I had a ceramic coating and a paint protection film (PPF) package applied by Liquid R, with Jacky and Bob overseeing the process. I am very pleased with the results. After I dropped off my car at Liquid R one night, I noticed through the My Toyota App that my 2025 Toyota LC 300 was parked in a different location.

Lakmal K

Verified Liquid R customer · Jul 2025

Spoke to Jacky and he has been incredible, really knowledgeable and will explain everything in detail. Very pleasant guy to talk to as well. Left my BMW X2 for ceramic coating and the job done by his team was amazing. He also does a proper handover by explaining how to wash the car and to maintain the shine. Thank Jacky and team.

Stanley

Verified Liquid R customer · Jul 2025

Fantastic fantastic fantastic experience at Liquid R. Jacky and Bobby really took care of everything. Got front end PPF done on my car and really happy with everything from booking the appointment to picking up the car. Highly highly recommend!! Thanks team

Armin Roohani

Verified Liquid R customer · Jun 2025

Jack and his team did an absolute amazing job and was very professional! Dropped off the car for coating and tinting and was extremely satisfied. Walked us through how to care for the car as well before I picked it up. Would definitely…

Jay Lee

Verified Liquid R customer · May 2025

Jacky was very thorough in explaining how to care for the ceramic coat he applied on our new car. He takes the time to really explain and was available to answer further questions even after the transaction. Pricing is…

Robbie A

Verified Liquid R customer · Nov 2024

Jacky and the Liquid R team did an amazing job putting on ceramic coating on my aurora white car. Cant imagine it can be more slick than a brand new paint. Pick up and handover was awesome as Jacky provide a detailed walkthrough on how to properly maintain the it. Will bring my other car soon.

Paul Dominguez

Verified Liquid R customer · Feb 2024

Jacky and his team did a fantastic job tinting my car. Jacky took the time to explain the different tint options and I’m really happy with the end result. Highly recommend!

Jimmy

Verified Liquid R customer · Oct 2023

Some places allow you to pay for better, best and then perfect service. The default position here is only the best will do. Jacky and the rest of team are totally committed to the highest of standards on top of that their customer service is second to none. Hence why I was happy to do a 6 hour round trip, twice, to have them do PPF and ceramic. Don’t go anywhere else as there is no need. Simple amazing product…

Adam B

Verified Liquid R customer · Feb 2021

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers before you book. Anything else, call 1800 985 880.

How soon after PPF or coating can I wash the car?

Wait seven days after film and 48 hours after a ceramic coating. Both need time to fully cure before shampoo and water pressure touch them.

Can I take a protected car through an automatic car wash?

Touchless washes are fine. Brush washes are not: the brushes carry grit from every car before yours and will mar coatings and film edges. Hand washing remains the standard we warranty against.

What shampoo should I use?

Any pH neutral car shampoo without wax or gloss additives. Dishwashing liquid and degreasers strip coating toppers and dry out film edges, so keep them away from the car entirely.

How do I deal with water spots?

Fresh spots come off with a normal wash and a dry. Etched mineral spots need a dedicated remover, and on PPF we recommend letting our counter handle it rather than rubbing compounds into the film.

Do satin and matte finishes need special products?

Yes. Nothing labelled gloss, wax or polish should touch a satin or matte surface, film or paint. Matte safe washes and sealants keep the sheen even, and polishing would leave permanent shiny patches.

Is there a free checkup after the work?

Yes. Every PPF and colour film job includes a complimentary inspection in the first month, and we recommend a yearly look over film edges and coating performance after that. Booking takes a phone call.