The salt problem at Trinity Beach
Cars parked along the esplanade or in the streets behind it sit in salt-laden air almost permanently. It is not dramatic damage - it is slow. Paint dulls, chrome and alloy pit, and the underbody and door seams corrode from the inside out.\n\nThe fix is not exotic. It is decontamination to remove what has bonded, then a protective layer so the next lot rinses off instead of settling in.
Sand, and why dry-wiping wrecks paint
Beach sand is quartz. It is harder than clear coat. The single fastest way to put swirl marks into a Trinity Beach car is to wipe a dusty bonnet with a dry towel, and it is exactly what people do before heading out.\n\nIf your paint already looks hazy in direct sun, that is usually what caused it - and it is what paint correction removes.
Working around the weather
We are fully mobile and bring our own water and power, so we can work in your driveway or on the street. In the wet season we will sometimes move exterior work to a drier day, because coatings and polishes need a curing window.\n\nInterior work goes ahead regardless, and given the humidity here that is often the more urgent half of the job anyway.
Booking in Trinity Beach
We are fully mobile and carry our own power and water, so we work at your home or your workplace. Call (07) 4064 9518 or send the form and we will confirm a time.
We also cover Palm Cove and Smithfield. The full list is on our suburbs page, and indicative pricing is on the prices page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you detail my car on the street at Trinity Beach?
Yes. We carry our own water and power, so we only need enough room to open the doors and walk around the vehicle - about a standard parking bay plus a metre.
Will a ceramic coating stop salt damage?
It slows it considerably rather than stopping it. The coating gives salt nothing to bond to, so rinsing actually removes it instead of just moving it around. Regular fresh-water rinsing still matters.
How do I stop swirl marks between details?
Never dry-wipe a dusty car, and avoid automatic brush washes. Rinse first, wash with two buckets and a clean mitt, and dry with a proper microfibre towel on a wet surface.