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Straight Answers. Real Jobs.

Most of what gets written about paint protection, coatings and tint is written to sell something. These are the answers we give in the workshop — what things actually cost, what the law actually says, and how long film really lasts in Pretoria sun. Underneath them are walkthroughs of jobs that came through the Silverton studio.

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Guides

Before You Spend the Money

Four things worth reading before you book anything — with a quote, with us, or with anyone else.

Pricing Guide
How Much Does PPF Cost in Pretoria?
Real starting prices for partial front, full front and full body — and the six things that move a quote.
Comparison
PPF vs Ceramic Coating
They are not alternatives. What each one protects against, and why most cars want both.
Guide
How Long Does a Vinyl Wrap Last?
Five to seven years is the honest answer. Pretoria sun, film quality and where you park change it.
Legal Guide
Window Tinting Laws in South Africa
The limits under Regulation 202(3), why glass and film are measured together, and the front-window myth.
Projects

Jobs From the Studio

What the work actually involves, told through cars that have been on our lifts. Same process, whatever you drive.

Project
Porsche 911 — Full Front-End PPF
Bumper, bonnet, fenders and headlights in self-healing film, with wrapped edges and no seams.
Project
BMW M2 Satin Grey Wrap
A full-body satin colour change on a G87 M2, panel-off and edge-wrapped.
Project
Golf GTI — Correction & Coat
Two years of wash marks corrected out of Moonstone Grey, then coated panel by panel.
Project
Ford Ranger Full Detail
Why a double cab takes longer than a car, stage by stage.
Services

Or Go Straight to the Work

Know what you need already? Every service page has real starting prices and what is included at each tier.

Service
Paint Protection Film
A physical, self-healing film over your paint. The only thing on this list that stops a stone chip.
Service
Ceramic Coating
Decontamination, machine correction and a hand-applied hydrophobic coating. Deeper gloss, easier washing.
Service
Vinyl Wrapping
Full colour changes, satin and matte finishes, accents and roof wraps — reversible, and it protects the paint underneath.
Service
Window Tinting
Ceramic film that cuts heat and UV. We measure your glass first so the combined reading stays legal.
Service
Car Detailing
Decontamination, machine paint correction, interior deep clean and trim restoration.
Location
Areas We Serve
Where our clients come from across Pretoria, Centurion and Midrand — and how to find the Silverton studio.

Still Not Sure What You Need?

Send us photos of your car on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly — including when the answer is "you do not need this yet".

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