ONYX / 09

The journal

A fictional automotive studio exploring a real idea: the best service begins with understanding the vehicle, not selling the most expensive treatment.

ONYX / 01

Ceramic coating or wax? Start with your routine.

Both change surface behavior; neither replaces safe washing. Wax offers a renewable, short-term sacrificial finish. Ceramic coatings generally demand more exact preparation and can offer longer service, depending on product and care.

Read the story

ONYX / 02

Understanding paint correction

Correction uses controlled abrasion to refine defects in the clear coat. It removes material; it is not a harmless reset that can be repeated indefinitely. Lighting, history, paint measurement and a test area inform the approach.

Read the story

ONYX / 03

How often should a vehicle be detailed?

There is no honest universal interval. A garaged weekend car and an outdoor daily driver face different contamination, mileage and contact. Start with how and where the vehicle lives.

Read the story

ONYX / 04

PPF and ceramic: different tools

Paint protection film is a physical layer that can help shield selected panels from light impact and abrasion. Ceramic coating is a much thinner surface treatment principally associated with surface behavior and maintenance.

Read the story

ONYX / 05

Protecting premium interiors

Leather, coated leather, textiles, screens and soft-touch plastics need different approaches. Identify the material and consult the vehicle’s care guidance before choosing a cleaner.

Read the story

ONYX / CONCEPT 03

Your vehicle deserves better.

One considered decision. An entirely different standard of care.

Request a consultation