Surfers Paradise · about 5 km (straight line)
Ceramic Coating & PPF for Surfers Paradise Cars
Our studio is in Southport, about 5 km (straight line) from Surfers Paradise, at 68 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215. We apply 10-year Drip 9H ceramic coating from $1,320 inc GST and fit SunTek Reaction PPF: Front Half $3,300, Track Pack $3,850 and gloss full-car PPF from $5,500. The current 10-Year Ceramic package offer adds glass coating, wheel faces and interior protection for $1,045 inc GST (valued at $2,090).
High-rise living, salt air and prestige cars
Many Surfers Paradise cars live in apartment basement car parks and spend their days in beachfront salt air. Basement parking keeps the sun off, but tight spaces, pillars and dust are part of the deal, and salt still settles on the car outside.
A 10-year ceramic coating keeps washes quick: water, salt residue and grime bead and rinse away more easily. For prestige and performance cars, PPF is the layer that stops stone chips from highway driving, and full-car PPF covers every painted panel.
Many owners do both: front PPF where the chips land and ceramic coating over the whole car.
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What we suggest for Surfers Paradise cars
Services & prices
Prices for Surfers Paradise owners
The same Gold Coast prices apply wherever you live. All prices include GST; the final price is confirmed after we inspect the vehicle.
| Service | Details | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Ceramic Coating: new or lightly swirled paint | Drip 9H, lasts 10 years with proper maintenance | $1,320 |
| 10-Year Ceramic Coating: heavily swirled paint | Includes more paint correction first | $1,430 |
| 10-Year Ceramic Coating: heavily swirled & scratched | Includes the most paint correction | $1,485 |
| 10-Year Ceramic package offer | Coating + glass coating + wheel faces + interior protection, valued at $2,090 | From $1,045 |
| Front Half PPF | SunTek Reaction, any vehicle size | $3,300 |
| Track Pack PPF | Front Half plus lip, side skirts/sills and A-pillars | $3,850 |
| Gloss Full Car PPF | Every painted panel, priced by vehicle size | From $5,500 |
| Full vinyl wrap | Priced by vehicle size | $6,050–$7,700 |
| Window tint | Priced by vehicle size | From $550 |
Common questions
Surfers Paradise questions
How far is the studio from Surfers Paradise?
About 5 km (straight line), at 68 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215 in Southport.
My car is parked in a basement. Is ceramic coating still worth it?
Yes, if the car goes outside regularly. Basement parking limits sun exposure, but the car still meets salt air, road grime and bird droppings, and the coating makes those easier to wash off.
What protects a prestige car from stone chips?
Paint protection film. Front Half PPF is $3,300, Track Pack is $3,850, and gloss full-car PPF starts from $5,500 depending on vehicle size (all inc GST).
Can I get a matte look?
Yes. Matte film is offered on Full Car PPF, so the whole car changes to a low-sheen finish while being protected.
Why DRIP
Why choose DRIP on the Gold Coast
10-year ceramic coating
Drip 9H, our in-house-formulated ceramic coating, lasts 10 years with proper maintenance. From $1,320 inc GST.
Front PPF from $3,300
Front Half PPF is $3,300 inc GST for any vehicle size.
SunTek Reaction PPF
Authorized SunTek Dealer. SunTek Reaction carries a 12-Year Manufacturer Warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Everything under one roof
PPF, ceramic coating, window tint and wraps are all done in-house at our studio at 68 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215.
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DRIP Automotive Co.
68 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, closed weekends
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Neighbouring suburbs
- Ceramic coating & PPF in Southport Where the studio is
- Ceramic coating & PPF in Broadbeach about 7 km (straight line) from the studio
- Ceramic coating & PPF in Labrador about 3 km (straight line) from the studio
- All Gold Coast areas
Get a price for your car in Surfers Paradise
Send us your vehicle details for a quote, or call the studio on 0439 053 998.