What is OzGloss?
OzGloss is a professional clear coat restoration system for suitable existing automotive paintwork. We assess and prepare the existing paint system, retain sound clear coat wherever practical, address damaged or failing areas, and apply new clear coat across the treated surface.
Is OzGloss the same as paint correction?
No. Conventional paint correction primarily improves the clear coat already on the vehicle by polishing and refining it. Every OzGloss service includes new clear coat application. We build clear coat.
Is OzGloss a ceramic coating?
No. Ceramic coatings are protective coatings applied over a prepared surface. OzGloss is a clear coat restoration process. Ceramic protection may be considered separately after the required curing period.
Do you remove all of my existing clear coat?
No. OzGloss does not unnecessarily remove sound clear coat. Damaged, loose or failing clear coat is removed or prepared as required, while sound existing clear coat is retained wherever practical. New clear coat is then applied across the treated surface.
Can old clear coat still be visible after restoration?
Potentially, yes. Where failed clear coat has been removed beside sound clear coat that is retained, the transition between those areas may remain visible on close inspection or under certain lighting. It may appear as a fine line, edge, texture difference or change beneath the restored finish. OzGloss is restoring the existing paint system rather than completely stripping and repainting it.
Can OzGloss restore peeling or missing clear coat?
Potentially. Peeling or missing clear coat does not automatically make a vehicle unsuitable. Failed material is removed or prepared as required and the underlying paint is assessed. If the underlying colour/basecoat is unsuitable, conventional refinishing may be recommended.
Will OzGloss make my vehicle look like a new paint job?
OzGloss can substantially improve suitable paintwork, but it is not a new paint job and does not recreate a factory-new finish. Existing chips, dents, deep scratches, staining, previous repairs, colour variation, basecoat damage and other imperfections may remain visible.
Does OzGloss repair scratches, chips and dents?
Not necessarily. Some surface defects may become less noticeable as the overall finish improves, but OzGloss is not panel beating or conventional paint repair. Defects extending into the colour/basecoat or panel may require separate repair.
How many clear coat applications are used?
Every OzGloss service includes new clear coat application. The number of applications depends on the assessed condition and service level. Protect & Enhance and Light Restore generally involve one application. Full Restore involves two applications. Severe Restore involves a minimum of two applications, with additional applications where technically required.
What happens before a second application?
The treated surface is lightly prepared again as required, degreased and chemically prepared before the next clear coat application. This is a second clear coat-building stage, not simply more product applied over an unprepared surface.
Do I take my vehicle home between applications?
For multi-application treatments, OzGloss may retain the vehicle between stages where practical. This helps maintain a controlled environment, reduces contamination and avoids unnecessary repeated setup and masking.
How long does treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the condition of the vehicle, the preparation required and the service level selected. Some services require a single clear coat application, while Full Restore and Severe Restore require multiple applications with a curing interval between applications. We’ll explain the expected treatment schedule after assessing your vehicle.
Can every vehicle be treated?
No. Suitability depends on the condition of the existing clear coat, colour/basecoat, previous repairs and the overall paint system. If OzGloss restoration is not appropriate, conventional paint or body repair may be recommended.
How do I choose my service level?
You do not need to diagnose the vehicle yourself. OzGloss assesses the vehicle and recommends the appropriate service according to its actual condition and treatment requirements.