KM Auto Detailing

Services

Every service. One specialist studio.

KM Auto Detailing offers the full spectrum of car care, from paint correction to ceramic coating to complete interior restoration. All work is delivered in Geelong to one consistent standard.

Where to start

Three categories. One decision.

Understanding which type of service applies to your situation is the fastest way to find the right treatment, and avoid paying for something you don't need.

01

Protection

Preserve the condition of your paint before damage occurs. Protection services create a barrier between your clear coat and the environment: UV radiation, contamination, chemical fallout, and physical impact. Best applied after correction work or on a new vehicle.

02

Correction

Reverse damage that has already occurred. Correction services physically remove or reduce paint defects: swirl marks, fine scratches, water spot etching, and UV oxidation. The result is restored paint clarity without adding layers on top of problems.

03

Detailing

Clean, maintain, and refresh every surface inside and out. Professional detailing is not a car wash: it is a systematic approach to removing contamination, restoring surfaces, and maintaining the condition of your vehicle between protection services.

Core services

Primary services

The services that define what KM Auto Detailing does. Each one delivers a distinct, measurable outcome.

01

Long-term protection

Ceramic Coating

A semi-permanent hydrophobic coating that chemically bonds to your clear coat. Ceramic coating does not prevent rock chips, but it delivers outstanding protection against contamination, UV fading, bird etching, and water spotting, while significantly reducing the effort required to keep the car clean. Available as Wax is Dead and Black Armour certified installations.

Ideal for: New car owners, enthusiasts, daily drivers wanting low-maintenance paint care

Outcome: Hydrophobic self-cleaning effect, enhanced gloss depth, 5 to 10 year longevity

02

Physical impact protection

Paint Protection Film

Quote only

A clear urethane film applied over your paint that physically absorbs stone chips, abrasion, and low-speed impacts. PPF is the only product that provides real protection against rock chips from highways and gravel roads. Each installation is quoted individually: pricing is based on the areas covered and vehicle complexity. PPF is not available at a fixed price.

Ideal for: Performance vehicles, highway commuters, owners frequently driving on unsealed roads

Outcome: Physical chip barrier, self-healing surface layer, invisible coverage

03

Restore paint clarity

Paint Correction

From pricing

Machine polishing that removes swirl marks, light scratches, water spot etching, and oxidation from your clear coat. Paint correction does not add product over defects; it physically removes damage from the clear coat layer. Available as single-stage enhancement or multi-stage correction depending on defect severity. Pricing is based on condition and vehicle size.

Ideal for: Dark-coloured vehicles, cars with visible swirl marks under direct light, pre-coating preparation

Outcome: Corrected paint defects, restored clarity, uniform finish ready for protection

04

Complete cabin restoration

Interior Detailing

A systematic deep clean of every interior surface: fabric, leather, plastics, glass, headlining, and vents. Includes hot water extraction, steam treatment, and odour elimination where required. Interior detailing addresses the problems a standard car wash cannot and will never touch. The result is a cabin effectively restored to like-new condition.

Ideal for: Pet owners, families, anyone dealing with embedded odours, stains, or spill damage

Outcome: Cleaned and sanitised cabin, eliminated odours, refreshed fabrics and leather

05

Full paint surface reset

Exterior Detailing

A complete exterior treatment including decontamination wash, iron fall-out removal, clay bar treatment, glass polishing, and tyre and trim dressing. Exterior detailing removes the contamination buildup that a regular car wash leaves behind, the same material that causes swirl marks and dull paint over time.

Ideal for: Cars due for a complete reset, pre-sale preparation, before any correction or protection service

Outcome: Contamination-free paint surface, restored gloss, kerbside appeal

Additional services

Specialist services

Complement your primary service or book independently. Each one is carried out to the same standard as everything else we do.

Window Tinting

Ceramic tint film applied to Victorian legal VLT standards. Reduces cabin heat, blocks UV, and improves privacy without affecting night-time visibility. All work complies with VicRoads requirements.

Headlight Restoration

Removes UV oxidation from plastic headlight lenses that causes the yellowed, hazy appearance. Restores optical clarity, improves night visibility, and removes defect notices at roadworthy inspections.

Paint Sealant

A synthetic polymer protection layer that bonds to your clear coat and lasts six to eight months. A practical option for owners who want genuine paint protection without the long-term commitment of a ceramic coating.

Wax & Polishing

Traditional carnauba wax application for gloss enhancement and short-term paint enrichment. Suited to show preparation, seasonal maintenance, or owners who prefer a traditional product on well-kept paint.

Decision support

Not sure which service you need?

These are the most common decision points. Getting it right before you book saves time and money for both sides.

Ceramic Coating vs Paint Protection Film

These two services protect against different things. Ceramic coating creates a chemically bonded layer that resists contamination, UV fading, water spotting, and light chemical damage. PPF is a physical film that absorbs impact, it stops rock chips and abrasion. They are not mutually exclusive. On vehicles that warrant both, PPF is applied to high-impact zones first, with ceramic over the top.

Paint Correction vs Wax & Polishing

Paint correction removes defects. Wax and polishing enhances gloss on paint that is already in good condition. If your car has visible swirl marks, fine scratches, or dullness under direct sunlight, you need correction. If the paint is clean and clear but lacks depth, polishing is the right call. Applying wax over defects does not remove them; it adds a temporary layer that partially obscures them.

Paint Sealant vs Ceramic Coating

Both products add a protective layer over your clear coat. A paint sealant lasts six to eight months and suits owners who want professional-grade protection without a long-term commitment, or those who rotate paint protection with the seasons. Ceramic coating is a semi-permanent investment: longevity ranges from two to ten years depending on the product tier and how the car is maintained. For owners keeping the car more than two years, the cost per year heavily favours ceramic.

Interior Detail vs Full Detail

An interior detail addresses every surface inside the cabin: fabric, leather, plastic, glass, and headlining. An exterior detail addresses the paint, glass, and trim outside. A full detail is both. If you have specific cabin problems (odour, staining, pet hair), book interior only. If the paint is the issue, book exterior. If the car needs a complete reset, the full detail is more cost-efficient than two separate appointments.

Pricing approach

Pricing and booking

Most services can be booked directly with fixed or from-pricing. Where a vehicle inspection is needed first, we say so clearly.

Ceramic Coating

Custom quote

Pricing is based on vehicle size, paint condition, and coating tier. A brief inspection is required before any quote is confirmed.

Paint Protection Film

Quote only

Every PPF installation is quoted individually. Areas covered, panel complexity, and vehicle type all affect the final price.

Paint Correction

Starting from

Priced from a base rate based on vehicle size. Final price reflects the number of stages required and defect severity, confirmed after inspection.

Interior Detailing

Fixed packages

Packaged pricing available on the service page. Vehicle size may affect the final rate for larger 4WDs and commercial vehicles.

Exterior Detailing

Fixed packages

Packaged pricing available. Vehicle size and contamination level are assessed at time of booking.

Window Tinting

Fixed by vehicle type

Pricing is set by vehicle category. All installations comply with Victorian VLT limits.

Headlight Restoration

Fixed pricing

Per-lens pricing. Severity of oxidation does not affect the price.

Paint Sealant

Fixed pricing

Single fixed price per vehicle category.

Wax & Polishing

Fixed pricing

Single fixed price per vehicle category.

How it works

From enquiry to handover

Step 01

Enquire or book online

Use the booking page for services with fixed pricing: interior and exterior detailing, window tinting, headlight restoration, paint sealant, and wax. For ceramic coating, PPF, or if you are unsure which service is right for your car, send an enquiry first and we will come back with a recommendation.

Step 02

Inspection and recommendation

For variable-priced services, we inspect the vehicle in person before any work begins. Paint condition, contamination level, and specific requirements determine the exact service scope and final price. There are no surprises after the fact.

Step 03

Service delivery

All work is carried out at our North Geelong studio. Timeframes vary by service: a wash and detail is typically same-day; a full multi-stage paint correction with ceramic coating takes several days. You will be given an accurate completion time at booking.

Step 04

Quality check and handover

Before the vehicle is returned, we carry out a quality inspection under studio lighting. You will be walked through the completed work and provided with maintenance and care instructions where relevant.

Location

Serving Geelong and surrounds

Our studio is based in North Geelong at Unit 5/53 Douro Street. We work with vehicle owners from across the Geelong region, from Lara and Corio in the north to Torquay and Ocean Grove on the Surf Coast.

If you're outside the suburbs listed, get in touch. We regularly service vehicles from across the Bellarine Peninsula and the wider G21 region.

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Areas we service

Geelong CBDNorth GeelongSouth GeelongNewtownBelmontHightonWaurn PondsGrovedaleCorioNorlaneLaraArmstrong CreekTorquayOcean GroveBarwon HeadsQueenscliffDrysdaleLeopold

Ready to get started?

Whether you know exactly what you need or you'd like a recommendation first: the right path is below.

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Ready to go. Book directly for interior and exterior detailing, window tinting, paint correction, headlight restoration, paint sealant, and wax.

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Get a Free Quote

For ceramic coating, paint protection film, or if you're unsure what your car needs, get in touch and we'll give you an honest recommendation.

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See finished work before you decide. Before and after results from paint correction, ceramic coating, and full detail jobs.

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