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Paint & interior protection · Penrose, Auckland

Dura-Seal paint and interior protection for your Tesla

Ceramic paint protection, leather protection and fabric protection, applied here while your Tesla is in for its service. One drop-off, one collection, and the car comes back protected rather than just clean.

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Applied in-house at Penrose. Dura-Seal products are made in New Zealand.

Products

Three products, inside and out

Dura-Seal has been protecting New Zealand vehicles since the eighties and manufactures its products here. We apply all three in-house, either on their own or while the car is in for something else.

Exterior Ceramic paint protection A liquid polymer applied by hand that bonds permanently to the clear coat. Repels contaminants, reduces UV damage and means you never wax the car again.
Interior Leather protection For the seats and trim, following the care guidelines leather manufacturers themselves recommend. Independently tested to international leather standards.
Interior Fabric protection Penetrates and surrounds the fibres in upholstery and mats so spills sit on top instead of staining. Odour free and safe around children.
Convenience Done during your service Applied in the same visit as a service, WOF or repair. One drop-off instead of two, and no second business to deal with.
Made here New Zealand manufactured Dura-Seal has supplied the New Zealand motor industry since 1987 and makes its products locally rather than importing them.
Cover Manufacturer warranty The protection is warranted by Dura-Seal subject to their terms and care instructions, which we go through with you before you commit.

Car booked in for a service?

Add protection to the same visit and it costs you nothing extra in time. Tell us when you book and we will schedule the work around it.

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One visit

Protected while it is already here

Most protection jobs mean handing your car over for a day to a business you have never used before. We do it here, in the same visit as your service, WOF or repair. You drop the car off once and pick it up once, and the work is done by the people who already look after it.

It suits a Tesla particularly well. Solid white and solid black show every swirl and water spot, the light interiors mark easily, and a car with no engine noise gives you nothing to distract from a scratched door cup. Protection is easier to keep on top of than paint correction is to pay for.

Ask when you book. If the car is coming in anyway, this is the cheapest day in its life to have it done.

What it does

A barrier between your Tesla and the things that ruin it

Bird droppings, tree sap, sea salt, road film and UV all attack paint, and Auckland supplies all five. Dura-Seal's ceramic coating is a liquid polymer applied by hand that bonds to the clear coat and takes the hit instead of the paint.

The practical difference is what happens when you wash it. Contaminants sit on the coating rather than bonding to the paint, so the car cleans up faster, dries with fewer marks and never needs waxing or polishing again.

Inside, the fabric and leather treatments work the same way — an invisible barrier in the fibres and on the hide, so spills sit on the surface long enough to be wiped up.

Dura-Seal

Dura-Seal has supplied protection systems to the New Zealand motor industry since 1987 and manufactures its products here. Its leather care range is independently tested to international leather standards.

No waxing Wash and dry, that's it
Made in NZ Since 1987
What it protects against
Bird droppings and tree sap Both are acidic and both etch clear coat if they sit. On a coated panel they lift off instead of eating in.
Sea salt and acid rain Unavoidable in Auckland. The coating stands between the salt-laden air and your paint.
UV fade Sunlight breaks down clear coat over years. Reducing the UV reaching it keeps the finish honest for longer.
Road film and grime Less builds up on a coated surface, so washes are quicker and need less product to get the same result.
Spills and stains The fabric treatment surrounds each fibre, so a spill beads on top rather than soaking into the seat or the mats.
Wear on leather The leather range follows the care guidelines leather manufacturers publish, and is independently tested against international standards.

When to do it

A new or nearly new Tesla is the ideal candidate, because the paint and the interior are still in the condition you want to keep them in. An older car can be prepared first — we will tell you honestly whether it needs correction before coating, or whether it is good to go.

Backed by a warranty

Dura-Seal's protection products come with a warranty from the manufacturer, subject to their terms and the care instructions that come with it. We will show you the wording before you commit rather than after.

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Everything else we do

One workshop in Penrose for the whole car, every model. Genuine Tesla or quality aftermarket parts — your choice, quoted before it starts.

Tesla WOF / COF WOF while you wait, and COF A for working Teslas. Read more → Annual service Scheduled maintenance to Tesla intervals. Read more → Tyres & alignment EV-rated tyres, fitted and aligned in-house. Read more → Brakes Pads, discs and the service regen wear misses. Read more → Diagnostics Fault-finding when something isn't right. Read more → Suspension Bushes, arms and coils under two-tonne cars. Read more → 12V & HV battery Twelve-volt replacement and HV health checks. Read more → Air conditioning Regas, leak testing and cabin filters. Read more → Breakdown insurance Autosure cover for out-of-warranty Teslas. Read more →

Protection questions

Can you apply protection while my Tesla is in for a service? Yes, and that is how most of our customers do it. Tell us when you book and we schedule the two together, so the car is off the road once rather than twice.
What is ceramic paint protection, in plain terms? A liquid polymer applied by hand that chemically bonds to your paint's clear coat and forms a hard, glossy layer on top of it. Contaminants land on that layer rather than on the paint, and it reduces the UV getting through. In day to day terms, the car is easier to wash and never needs waxing.
Is it worth it on a Tesla specifically? It suits them well. Solid white and solid black show swirls and water spots more than most colours, the light interiors mark easily, and Teslas hold their value better when the paint and trim have been looked after. It is cheaper to protect a finish than to correct one.
Can you protect an older Tesla, or does it have to be new? An older car is fine. Coating works best over paint in good condition, so we look at it first and tell you honestly whether it needs preparation or correction beforehand. We would rather say so than coat over a problem.
Do I still have to wash the car? Yes, but it is easier and quicker. Wash in the shade on cool paint, rinse properly and dry it rather than letting water dry on the surface. No waxing or polishing at all.
What does the warranty cover? Dura-Seal warrants the protection subject to their terms and the care instructions supplied with it. We give you that wording when the work is done so you know exactly what it covers and what is expected of you.
What does it cost? It depends on the car, the products you want and the condition it starts in. Tell us which Tesla you have and what you are after and we will come back to you with a price.
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