Pricing
Car Coating Prices in Penang
Published ranges, not "call for price". The number that moves most is paint condition, so treat these as the band your car will fall into once we have inspected it — free, and before you commit to anything.
Essential Detail
- Two-bucket decontamination wash
- Iron fallout & tar removal
- Clay bar treatment
- Interior vacuum & wipe-down
- Tyre & trim dressing
- 6–8 week sealant
Ceramic Protect
- Everything in Essential Detail
- Single-stage machine polish
- Paint depth measurement report
- Two layers of 9H ceramic coating
- Glass & wheel face coating
- 24-hour controlled cure
- 2-year written warranty
- Free 12-month inspection
Graphene Elite
- Everything in Ceramic Protect
- Two-stage paint correction
- Three layers of graphene coating
- Full wheel barrel coating
- Interior fabric & leather protection
- 5-year written warranty
- Annual inspections included
Full price list
Every service, by vehicle size
Penang market rates. If you find a materially lower quote for the same specification and cure time, bring it to us and we will explain the difference — or match it.
What you are actually paying for
Roughly 70% of a coating quote is labour, not product. A 30 ml bottle of professional-grade 9H coating costs a workshop somewhere between RM250 and RM600 and covers a full car. The rest of the price is the 16 to 30 hours of skilled work that has to happen before that bottle is opened.
That is why two quotes for "ceramic coating" can differ by RM1,500 and both be honest. One includes a two-stage correction and 24-hour indoor cure. The other is a wipe-on application over a rinse. Both are technically ceramic coating. Only one will still be beading water in 2029.
The questions that expose a cheap quote
- "How many hours is the car with you?" Under 6 hours means no meaningful correction and no cure.
- "Do you measure paint depth before polishing?" If not, they are guessing how much clear coat they can remove.
- "Where does the car cure overnight?" Outdoors or under a canopy is not a controlled cure.
- "What exactly does the warranty cover, in writing?" A verbal "5 years guarantee" is worth nothing.
- "Is correction included or extra?" The most common way a low headline price becomes a high final invoice.
We wrote a longer breakdown of local market rates and what drives them in the Penang car coating price guide.
Answers
Pricing questions
Why is your quote higher than the RM399 coating I saw on Facebook?
Because those two jobs are not the same job. An RM399 "coating" is typically a spray sealant applied over an unwashed or lightly washed car in under two hours, with no decontamination, no correction, no cure time and no warranty. It will bead water for six to ten weeks.
Our lowest ceramic package includes chemical and mechanical decontamination, a single-stage machine polish, panel wipe, coating application, 24-hour indoor cure and a written warranty — about 16 working hours. There is no way to compress that into RM399. If price is the constraint, a proper detail at RM280 gives you far better value than a cheap coating.
What makes the price go up on a specific car?
Four things, in order of impact. Paint condition — a car needing three-stage correction costs more in labour than the coating itself. Vehicle size — a 7-seater MPV has roughly 40% more surface area than a hatchback. Paint colour and type — solid black and dark metallics show every defect and need slower, more careful work; matte and satin paint requires different products entirely. Coverage — door jambs, engine bay, glass, wheels and calipers are each additional.
Do you charge for the inspection or quote?
No. Photo quotes over WhatsApp are free and give you an accurate range. The in-person inspection with paint depth readings is also free and takes about 30 minutes. We only ask for a deposit once you have accepted a written quote and booked a slot.
Do you offer instalments?
Yes, for jobs above RM2,000 we accept 0% instalment plans through major Malaysian credit cards, typically over 6 or 12 months. Full-body PPF is the most common use. Ask when you book so we can confirm which cards are supported that month.
Get an exact number for your car
Send us four photos — front three-quarter, bonnet, roof and a close-up of any damaged area — and we will come back with a firm range the same day.