AG Formula 1051 Cost — Sunshine Coast
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
AG Formula 1051 is not just a coating application, it includes the full preparation process required to apply it correctly and get the best possible result:
- 01 Full exterior wash and snow foam pre-soak
- 02 Chemical decontamination — iron fallout and bonded contamination removal
- 03 Clay bar treatment — surface preparation
- 04 Paint assessment and thickness measurement
- 05 Machine polish to prepare surface and enhance clarity
- 06 Panel wipe and IPA prep for maximum bonding
- 07 AG Formula 1051 applied in controlled studio conditions
- 08 Cure 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
Three levels of paint protection at three very different price points. Here's how they stack up:
- + Professional Gtechniq ceramic coating
- + 5 year manufacturer warranty
- + UV, chemical and water spot resistance
- + Strong hydrophobic performance
- – Chemical bond only — no physical thickness
- – No self-healing capability
- – Lower abrasion resistance than AG1051
- + Builds 8–15 microns physical thickness
- + Self-healing surface
- + 1500 grit abrasion resistance
- + 99.1 gloss reading — mirror finish
- + 10 year rated durability
- + PPF or ceramic can be added over the top
- + Safe on newly painted vehicles
- + Physical film barrier against rock chips
- + Self-healing on premium grades
- + Strongest impact protection available
- – Significantly higher cost
- – Edges can be visible on some panels
- – Can lift or peel in harsh conditions
- – Requires specialist installation
AG Formula 1051 sits at a price point that makes genuine sense for most Sunshine Coast drivers. It delivers protection that's dramatically beyond a ceramic coating, at a fraction of the cost of full PPF. For the level of result it achieves, the value is exceptional.
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.
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