Protection and care · Gloss that stays
Graphene coating
A graphene-reinforced coating bonded to corrected paint or over film. Deep gloss, water that beads and runs off, and a car that stays cleaner between washes.
What it is
A coating is a liquid layer that cures into a hard, glass-like film bonded to the paint. Graphene coatings add graphene to a ceramic base, which gives a slicker surface, better resistance to water spotting and good heat handling in Delhi summers.
The result is a deeper gloss and a surface that dirt and water struggle to stick to. Washing is quicker, bird droppings and dust come off more easily, and the paint is shielded from UV and chemical etching.
It goes on after paint correction, because it seals in the surface under it. It can also go over paint protection film.
Who it is for
- Newly corrected paint that should stay that way
- Cars parked outside, in the sun and the dust
- Owners who want an easier wash routine
- Cars with PPF, as a top layer over the film
How the job runs
Inspection
The car is logged, inspected and photographed, and we agree whether correction is needed first.
Wash and decontamination
A full wash, iron and tar removal and a clay pass.
Paint correction
The level of correction depends on the paint. A coating on swirled paint locks the swirls in.
Panel wipe
Every panel is wiped down to remove polishing oils so the coating bonds to bare paint.
Application
The coating is applied panel by panel in controlled light, levelled and left to cure indoors.
Check and handover
The finish is inspected under the light and you get a care card with the aftercare routine.
What goes on the car
We name the exact product, its specification and its warranty in writing on your estimate, so you know what is going on the car before you approve the work.
Options
Aftercare
- Do not wash the car or leave it in heavy rain for the first week.
- Use a pH-neutral shampoo and the two-bucket method.
- Avoid automatic brush washes.
- Book a maintenance wash every year to keep the coating performing.
What it will not do
- A coating does not stop stone chips or scratches from impact. That is what film is for.
- '9H' is a pencil hardness test, not scratch-proofing.
- In Delhi conditions, a realistic life is a few years with maintenance, not a lifetime.
- The car still needs washing. It just washes faster.
The builds
Photographed in the workshop. New builds go up on Instagram first, often while the car is still in the bay.Latest work on Instagram, @upshiftautos →All builds →
Questions
Graphene coating, asked and answered.
Graphene or ceramic: what's the difference?
Both cure into a hard layer on the paint. Graphene coatings add graphene to a ceramic base, which makes the surface slicker and more resistant to water spots and heat. For most owners the practical difference is easier maintenance and fewer water marks.
Can a coating go over PPF?
Yes, and we recommend it. The film gives physical protection and the coating on top adds gloss and water beading, so the film stays cleaner.
How do I look after a coated car?
For the first week, do not wash the car or leave it out in heavy rain. After that, wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and avoid automatic brush car washes. You get a care card at handover.
Does a coating protect against scratches?
It resists the very fine marks from washing better than bare paint does, but it will not stop stone chips, key scratches or impacts. For that you need paint protection film.