New Car Protection: Work Sequence and Budget Choices

Received a new car in Tbilisi and choosing protection? Start with an exterior and interior inspection, then identify your priorities: reducing highway chip risk, easier washing, preserving appearance or protecting specific interior surfaces. These determine preparation, PPF coverage and whether a coating is useful.

This guide covers the work sequence, budget options, BESTAUTO starting prices and aftercare. A newly delivered car may already have transport marks, contamination or dealer wash defects; assess its condition before choosing work.

Why the first days matter

Before damage appears, you can select the areas to protect and agree preparation. An early visit is useful if highway driving starts immediately or you already know which surfaces you want to preserve.

There is no mandatory deadline for every car. Purchase date does not establish paint condition: inspect the body, earlier treatments, delivery marks and possible repairs. Choose protection according to condition, routes and budget.

• Inspect the paint under suitable lighting.
• Ask whether the dealer applied wax or another coating.
• Identify areas receiving frequent road or contact exposure.
• Agree the material, preparation and scope.
• Plan collection and aftercare for the selected product.

The right sequence: what to do first

Clean and assess the surface first. Include polishing if needed, then perform the agreed film and coating work. Interior care can be included in the visit according to material condition.

1. Safe washing and suitable contamination removal.
2. Body inspection, delivery marks and existing treatment assessment.
3. Defect correction and surface preparation where needed.
4. PPF on agreed areas; compatible coatings in the appropriate order.
5. Interior care, result inspection and handover instructions.

If you plan PPF installation, discuss existing treatments before fitting it. LLumar advises against wax or coatings before its PPF because they may affect adhesion. See the new-car PPF checklist for installation planning.

Does a new car need polishing?

Body polishing depends on surface condition. Wash marks, shallow defects or spots may need correction; good paint may allow this step to be skipped. A new purchase alone is no reason to prescribe deep polishing.

The technician assesses defects, coating condition and a suitable extent of correction. GYEON also bases correction before ceramic coating on observed defects. Cleaning and preparation for the chosen material are agreed separately from paint correction.

PPF, ceramic coating or both?

PPF adds a film barrier to selected panels and helps reduce road damage risk. Performance depends on the material, coverage, installation and impact; it does not guarantee protection against every hit.

Ceramic coating is selected for gloss, water repellency and easier maintenance. It does not prevent stone chips or remove existing defects. BESTAUTO offers protection for up to 3 years; conditions depend on the chosen product and care.

• Highway chip risk: discuss PPF on the most exposed parts.
• Maintenance and appearance: assess a coating and necessary preparation.
• Both priorities: agree PPF together with a compatible ceramic coating.

Partial or full PPF?

Partial coverage is specified by area. BESTAUTO’s front package from 2500 ₾ includes the hood, front bumper, front fenders, pillars, headlights, mirrors and the strip above the windshield. Quote other areas separately.

• Front bumper and hood.
• Front fenders.
• Headlights and mirrors.
• Pillars and strip above the windshield.
• Door handle cups.
• Sills and frequently contacted areas.
• Boot loading area.

Full transparent coverage starts at 6900 ₾; Full Lux adds 1700 ₾, starting at 8600 ₾. Agree the exact panels and material. Full coverage depends on expected use and budget; vehicle value or dark paint alone does not determine it.

Which PPF brands should you choose?

BESTAUTO’s PPF page features LLumar, Quantum and LuxArmor. Discuss available series and a material suitable for the finish, coverage and budget you want.

Compare the actual product: finish, installation requirements, care and applicable warranty conditions. One series’ properties do not automatically apply to a whole brand; its name alone does not establish performance or equal service life.

Three practical budget scenarios

These are ways to choose work, rather than three fixed-price packages. Agree the overall quote after inspection and material selection.

1. Care on a limited budget

Start with washing, surface assessment and regular care. If easier cleaning and gloss are the main goals, discuss ceramic coating on a prepared body. This addresses care and does not provide chip protection.

2. Protection for the most exposed areas

Select partial PPF according to routes and frequent contact. Add a compatible coating to uncovered panels if useful; establish priority areas before the quote.

3. Full body coverage

Agree full transparent PPF, the selected series and the panels included. Coating over the film and interior protection are separate choices based on your needs and compatibility; define them before work starts.

Early protection and later correction

A damaged surface may require extra preparation or repair before protection. Inspection after delivery helps assess the scope and choose work in advance.

Fixed savings or resale value cannot be promised. Compare the cost of the chosen protection, expected risk and care; discuss existing damage and limitations before ordering.

Interior detailing for a new car

Assess leather, synthetic leather, plastics, fabric and trim. A clean new interior does not automatically need deep cleaning; choose cleaning and protection according to the material and its condition.

• Gentle surface cleaning with a suitable product.
• Leather or other material protection with a compatible formula.
• Care for plastics and frequently touched parts.
• Interior glass cleaning and fabric assessment where needed.

Interior ceramic coating is a separate service from 300 ₾. Deep interior cleaning starts at 400/500/550 ₾: scope is the same, while soiling and pet hair affect price. Interior protection is not automatically included in cleaning.

What to avoid after getting a new car

Check the car’s condition and agree the work first. Common selection mistakes include:

• Assuming the paint is perfect without inspecting it.
• Prescribing polishing without assessing defects.
• Applying a coating before agreeing film installation.
• Choosing coverage and material from a single starting price.
• Forgetting regular care and handover instructions.

Care in the first days and weeks

At collection, obtain instructions for the installed film and coating: when the first wash is allowed, suitable products and care around edges. One two-week schedule cannot suit every material.

For example, LLumar recommends no washing for 72 hours after new PPF installation. Confirm your material’s interval separately; ceramic over film requires a compatible product and agreed care.

Continue careful washing, remove contamination appropriately and check surface condition. If you notice edge or surface problems, contact the studio before attempting your own treatment.

Repeat polishing and film replacement

Maintenance and replacement depend on the installed material’s condition. Remove the film and assess the surface before wrapping again; existing defects do not disappear automatically when film is removed.

Repeat polishing depends on paint condition and suitable correction. Keep the material name, installation date and instructions to help discuss maintenance at the next visit.

New-car protection prices at BESTAUTO

These are the studio’s starting prices for individual jobs, rather than a Tbilisi market average or one total for every vehicle.

• Wash with interior care: 55 ₾ / around 1.5 hours for two phases; 65 ₾ / around 2–2.5 hours for three phases with Fast Quartz. For any body type.
• Body polishing — from 690 ₾.
• Body ceramic coating — from 500 ₾.
• Current polishing + ceramic coating offer — from 990 ₾.
• Front PPF package covering the parts listed above — from 2500 ₾.
• Full transparent PPF — from 6900 ₾; Full Lux — from 8600 ₾.
• Interior ceramic coating — from 300 ₾.
• Deep interior cleaning — from 400/500/550 ₾ according to soiling and pet hair, with the same scope.

Agree preparation, exact coverage and combined work before starting. Adding individual starting prices does not replace a package quote; see the current price list.

Frequently asked questions

When should a new car be protected?

Assess condition and expected use after delivery. If you need protection for exposed areas, discuss it before damage develops; there is no mandatory number of days for every car.

Is ceramic coating alone enough?

It suits maintenance and appearance goals. For chip risk, consider PPF on selected panels separately; both approaches still require care.

Does a new car need polishing?

Decide after inspection. Defects may require correction, while good paint may allow it to be skipped. Cleaning and preparation for the selected material are discussed separately.

Can ceramic coating be applied over PPF?

Yes, with a compatible product and agreed application conditions. GYEON, for example, makes a PPF coating. The technology does not mean every coating suits every film.

What should I choose on a medium budget?

Identify the main goal and exposed areas. Consider partial PPF and care for the remaining body; add a coating or interior protection according to need and the overall quote.

Conclusion

Start with inspection, select goals and coverage, then agree preparation, material, price and collection. Polishing depends on condition; PPF and ceramic coating address different needs and can be combined when compatible.

All services are available at both studios: Saburtalo and Guramishvili. Choose work on the BESTAUTO homepage and check current prices in the price list. For a visit, provide your model, condition, desired areas and budget.