Caravans
Caravan Ceramic Coating and Restoration on the Sunshine Coast
Caravan ceramic coating on the Sunshine Coast starts with bringing the gelcoat back. Isaac polishes the chalky, sun-damaged finish off in three steps, then coats every exterior surface of your van with two layers of Blask RX520.
- Under 18ft from $2,000 + GST
- Gelcoat restored with a three-step machine polish
- Two layers of Blask RX520 on the gelcoat
- Checker plate, plastics, doors, trim and wheels coated too
Caravan coating pricing
18ft and under
$2,000
from, + GST
18 to 22ft
$3,000
from, + GST
Over 22ft
$3,500
from, + GST
The final price depends on the van's length and how much oxidation has to come off. You'll get a fixed quote before any work starts. Afterpay is available.
What's included
- A full wash and decontamination
- Gelcoat restoration: a three-step machine polish that removes the oxidation and brings the gloss back
- Two layers of Blask RX520 on all the gelcoat
- Checker plate, plastics, doors and aluminium trim restored and coated
- Trailer wheels ceramic coated
- Decals and windows coated, and every surface levelled by hand
- Aftercare instructions before we leave
Signs your caravan needs restoring
- A white, chalky residue comes off on your hand when you touch the walls
- Black doors and checker plate have turned grey and dull
- The finish looks flat and faded, even after a wash
- Water sits flat on the walls instead of running off
It doesn't take long. The Snowy River van below was only a few years old, and the Sunshine Coast sun had already turned it dull and chalky.
How the gelcoat is restored
- Cut: a rotary polisher removes all the oxidation from the gelcoat.
- Refine: a microfibre pad on a dual action polisher clears the holograms the rotary leaves behind.
- Finish: a fine finishing polish on a foam pad makes the gelcoat as glossy and refined as it can be.
- Coat: two layers of Blask RX520 on the gelcoat, plus coating on the checker plate, plastics, doors, trim, decals, windows and trailer wheels.
- Cure: keep it dry for 24 hours and don't wash it for two weeks.
How long it takes
A van takes around two to three days, depending on its size and condition. We're fully mobile and come to wherever your van is stored.
What we restore, and what we don't
We restore the exterior finish: the gelcoat, doors, plastics, checker plate and aluminium trim. We don't do repairs, seals, roof work or anything structural. If your van needs that, get it sorted first and we'll coat it after.
Why coat a caravan?
The same reason as a car, only more so. A coating makes the surface slick, so road grime, black streaks and bird droppings wash off with far less scrubbing, and it protects the restored gelcoat from the UV that made it chalky in the first place. On something the size of a caravan, easier washing saves a lot of time after every trip.
Case study: a Snowy River SRC-21 in Palmwoods
This Snowy River SRC-21 was only a few years old, but the sun had already taken its toll and turned it dull and chalky. Isaac used a rotary to remove all the oxidation, a microfibre pad on a dual action polisher to clear the holograms, then a fine finishing polish on foam to bring the gelcoat up as glossy as it could go.
The gelcoat then got two layers of Blask RX520, and the checker plate, plastics, doors, aluminium trim and trailer wheels were coated too.
More caravan work
We also polish motorhomes. This Conquest in Meridan Plains got a full polish to bring the gloss back.
Local context
Vans stored beside the house in Caloundra or Coolum cop salt air and full sun, and vans parked under trees in the hinterland collect sap, leaves and droppings. A restored, coated van is far easier to bring back to clean after every trip.
Why choose us
Why choose Isaac for caravan restoration and coating
Isaac does every job himself
The person who quotes your van is the person who polishes and coats it, over the full two to three days. No crew rotation, and you'll get aftercare instructions before he leaves.
Owner-operator, detailing since 15.
Restoration first, coating second
A coating seals in whatever is underneath it. That's why the oxidation comes off completely before any coating goes on.
Blask certified installer.
Every surface, not just the walls
Gelcoat, checker plate, plastics, doors, aluminium trim and the trailer wheels all get coated. Nothing is left as an add-on.
Double-layer RX520 on gelcoat.
Real reviews
What customers say
Isaac did an amazing job on my ranger raptor, very easy to work with from start to finish, and very happy with the ceramic coating done, he even did the door jambs and interior. Gave me instructions to look after car going forward.
Time is no limits for this work! Awesome!
Car came up looking great! Spent the time to explain how to care for the coating afterwards and how to wash it going forward. Would 100% recommend.
FAQ
Caravan coating questions
How much does caravan ceramic coating cost?
From $2,000 + GST for vans 18ft and under, from $3,000 + GST for 18 to 22ft, and from $3,500 + GST over 22ft. The final price depends on size and condition.
Can you remove oxidation from my caravan?
Yes. A three-step machine polish removes the chalky oxidised layer from the gelcoat and brings back the gloss before it's coated.
What parts of the caravan get coated?
All of it: two layers of Blask RX520 on the gelcoat, plus the checker plate, plastics, doors, aluminium trim and trailer wheels.
How long does a caravan take?
Around two to three days, depending on the van's size and condition.
Do you do caravan repairs or roof work?
No. We restore and coat the exterior finish only. Repairs, seals and structural work need to be done first.
Can I pay with Afterpay?
Yes, subject to Afterpay's approval and limits.
Get your van quoted
Tell us your caravan's length and where it's stored. Isaac will call you within 5 minutes.