How Much Does
AG Formula 1051 Cost?
AG Formula 1051 is a premium paint protection product, and the pricing reflects that. Here's exactly what it costs, what affects the price, what's included, and how it compares to your other protection options.
The Price
AG Formula 1051 Pricing on the Sunshine Coast
The starting price of $3,600 applies to smaller vehicles. Larger vehicles — SUVs, 4WDs, wagons and vans — will be priced higher due to the additional surface area and application time involved. Every vehicle is quoted individually after we've assessed the size and paint condition.
What's Included
What You Get for the Investment
Every AG Formula 1051 installation follows the same complete process. We never shortcut the preparation phase — proper prep is what separates a coating that holds up for ten years from one that fails within a few.
- 01Full exterior wash and snow foam pre-soak
- 02Chemical decontamination — iron fallout and bonded contamination removal
- 03Clay bar treatment — surface preparation
- 04Paint assessment and thickness measurement
- 05Machine polish to prepare surface and enhance clarity
- 06Panel wipe and IPA prep for maximum bonding
- 07AG Formula 1051 applied in controlled studio conditions
- 08Cure time and final inspection before handover
The preparation process is what separates a great result from an average one. We never skip prep to reduce cost — if the surface isn't properly prepared, the coating won't bond correctly and the result won't last.
What Affects the Price
Why Pricing Varies Between Vehicles
How It Compares
AG1051 vs Your Other Options
There are three tiers of paint protection worth comparing — ceramic coating, AG Formula 1051, and full Paint Protection Film. Each has its place. Here's how the most common entry-level and mid-tier options stack up on price and protection.
CSL Correct & Coat: from $1,399
CSU Correct & Coat: from $1,699
- + Professional Gtechniq accredited application
- + Manufacturer warranty (1.5–7 years)
- + Strong UV and chemical resistance
- – Chemical bond only — no physical thickness
- – No self-healing capability
- + Builds 8–15 microns physical thickness
- + Self-healing surface
- + 1500 grit abrasion resistance
- + 99.1 gloss reading — mirror finish
- + 10 year rated durability
- + Safe on newly painted vehicles
Full PPF (Paint Protection Film) is the highest tier and is quoted individually depending on coverage area — typically several times the cost of AG1051. For most Sunshine Coast drivers, AG Formula 1051 delivers protection dramatically beyond a ceramic coating at a fraction of the cost of full PPF. The value at this price point is exceptional.
Our standards on every coating we offer are reinforced by our sponsorship of Paige Raddatz Motorsport. The cars we prepare for competitive racing have to perform under conditions where surface quality is publicly visible at speed. That discipline informs how we approach every vehicle through our studio — and why we don't offer coatings that won't hold up to that standard.
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Get a Quote for Your Car
We're the only studio on the Sunshine Coast offering AG Formula 1051. Get in touch and we'll give you a specific quote based on your vehicle and what you're looking to achieve.