Credentials
Authorised to apply. Held to a standard.
KM Auto Detailing is an authorised installer of Wax is Dead and Black Armour. Authorised status is brand-assigned, it means preparation and application are completed to specification, with accountability to the product manufacturer.
What it actually means
Authorised installer status is assigned, not self-declared.
An authorised installer is a studio recognised by the product brand to apply their coatings correctly. The brand decides who holds that status, not the installer. It cannot be claimed by anyone who purchases the product.
In practical terms, authorised status means the installer has been approved to use the brand’s product system, is expected to follow the brand’s application and preparation protocols, and is accountable to the product manufacturer, not only to the customer.
For clients, this matters most when something goes wrong. A coating applied outside the approved method has no accountability chain. An authorised installer is held to a standard that exists independent of what they tell you in the bay.
Approved product systems
Wax is Dead and Black Armour.
Wax is Dead is an Australian-developed ceramic coating system. KM Auto Detailing is an authorised installer of Wax is Dead products in the Geelong region.
Authorised installer status means we purchase directly through the brand, apply product to their specification, and are recognised by Wax is Dead as an approved application studio.
Black Armour is a premium protective coating and surface treatment system. KM Auto Detailing is an authorised installer of Black Armour in the Geelong region.
As with Wax is Dead, this status is brand-assigned. It requires adherence to Black Armour’s preparation and application standards, not just access to the product.
Both authorisations apply to the Geelong region. Authorised installer status can be verified directly with the respective brand.
Why it matters to you
What authorised status delivers in practice.
Product authenticity
Authorised installers purchase product directly through the brand's approved supply chain. You receive the genuine product, applied at the correct volume, with the correct prep chemistry.
Preparation standards
Both brands require specific surface preparation before application. Authorised status holds the installer accountable to those standards, skipping steps means falling outside the approved process.
Application technique
Ceramic coatings are sensitive to application method, curing conditions, and layering sequence. Approved installers follow the product's specified method, not a simplified version.
Honest service guidance
Authorised installers understand which products suit which vehicles and conditions. You receive a recommendation based on the vehicle's actual needs, not a blanket upsell.
How we apply it
The same structured process, every vehicle.
Installer-backed work means the process is not negotiable. Every vehicle receives the same preparation and application sequence , regardless of job size or product selected.
- 01
Consultation
We discuss the vehicle, its history, how it's used, and what you want to protect against. This determines which product system is appropriate and what preparation is required.
- 02
Inspection
The vehicle is assessed under controlled lighting. Paint condition, contamination, and any defects are noted. We confirm exactly what preparation work is required before coating.
- 03
Surface preparation
Decontamination, paint correction (where required), and surface priming are completed in full. This stage is non-negotiable, both brands require a correctly prepared surface before application.
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Application
Product is applied following the manufacturer's specified method, correct panels, correct sequence, correct conditions. Curing time is respected. No shortcuts are taken.
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Handover and aftercare
We walk through what was applied, what the curing period involves, and how to maintain the finish correctly. Aftercare guidance is brand-specific, we explain it clearly at handover.
Where to go next
Ceramic Coating
Long-term paint protection, applied to manufacturer specification.
Paint Protection Film
Physical barrier against chips and road debris.
Window Tinting
Heat and UV rejection, professionally fitted.
Paint Correction
Surface preparation and defect removal before protection is applied.
Book a Consultation
Discuss your vehicle and receive a clear, honest recommendation.
Contact Us
Get in touch before committing to a booking.
Book a consultation in Geelong.
We’ll assess your vehicle, explain which product system suits it, and give you an honest recommendation. No pressure to proceed on the day. Most consultations take under ten minutes.