The Southern Highlands Best Car Detailing and PPF Installers

Bringing Premium Car Detailing & Paint Protection Film to Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale & More…

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The Southern Highlands Paint Protection Film Specialists

How do I protect my car from Scratches and Rock Chips in Bowral, Mittagong?

Every drive exposes your car to stone chips, scratches, swirl marks, and paint damage. Even new vehicles can start showing wear within weeks on Australian roads without proper protection.

Paint Protection Film (PPF) solves this. Here’s how:

  • Absorbs impacts from rocks stopping rock chips

  • Scratches heal in the sun

  • Protects from plant and bush scratches

  • Creates physical barrier against bird droppings

  • Stops scratches around high traffic areas (Door handles, Boot, Kick panels)

  • Protects from minor impacts and scrapes

At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF for drivers across the Southern Highlands NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

BMW M4 fitted with paint protection film by Highlands Auto Studio in Mittagong

Car bonnet rock chip damage circled showing need for paint protection film at Highlands Auto Studio Mittagong

Don’t wait until its to late…

We hear it all the time, “I wish I got it wrapped when I bought it.”

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Stone chips, scratches, swirl marks, and stains cause permanent damage to your paint that can’t always be fully repaired. Once the surface is marked, the original factory finish is already compromised.

Protect your vehicle early with Paint Protection Film to stop the damage before it happens, keeping your car looking newer for longer and protecting its long term value.

Southern Highlands Paint Protection Packages


PPF package coverage diagram showing protection zones for wear and tear paint protection film package at Highlands Auto Studio Mittagong

Our most basic package. Coverage for all the places that need it most, protecting from fingernail scratches, boot loading, and stone chips.

Includes:

  • Partial front bumper

  • Bonnet strip

  • Door cups & sills

  • Rear bumper deck (boot loading area)

FROM $850


Protecting your main impact zones, this is our most cost-effective package.

Includes:

  • Front bumper

  • Bonnet

  • Front fenders

  • Headlights

  • Mirrors

  • Door cups & sills

PPF package coverage diagram showing protection zones for full front paint protection film package at Highlands Auto Studio Mittagong

FROM $1950



For those looking for a little extra, this package keep your side skirts safe from the stone chips flicked up from fast driving.

Includes:

  • Front bumper

  • Bonnet

  • Front fenders

  • Headlights

  • Mirrors

  • Side skirts (rear quarter piece optional)

  • Door cups & sills

PPF package coverage diagram showing protection zones for track pack paint protection film package at Highlands Auto Studio Mittagong

FROM $2950




PPF package coverage diagram showing protection zones for full car paint protection film package at Highlands Auto Studio Mittagong

Includes:

  • Front bumper

  • Bonnet

  • Front fenders

  • Headlights

  • Mirrors

  • Side skirts

Our ultimate package, for those who crave the ultimate in protection.

  • Doors

  • Roof

  • Rear quarter panels

  • Boot

  • Rear bumpers

FROM $5950


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Pick up & Drop off Service Available in the Southern Highlands

Why not get your car detailed while you're at work? At Highlands Auto Studio, we offer a convenient pick up and drop off service for customers across the Southern Highlands NSW. Whether you are booked in for paint protection film, ceramic coating, paint correction, or detailing, we make the process simple and stress free.

Enjoy the ease of having your vehicle collected and returned to you within Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and surrounding suburbs, allowing you to protect and maintain your car without disrupting your day.

Pick up and Drop off services available for detailing and PPF in the Southern Highlands
WAXISDEAD® Ceramic Coating done by Highlands auto Studio in Mittagong
WAXISDEAD® Ceramic Coating done by Highlands auto Studio in Mittagong

Ceramic Coating Mittagong

Highlands Auto Studio offers premium ceramic coating solutions using WAXISDEAD, with our team fully qualified to deliver precise, high-end application every time. Designed for long-lasting protection, ceramic coatings create a durable barrier against UV damage, contaminants, and everyday wear while enhancing gloss and depth.

For well-maintained vehicles, our coating packages pair perfectly with a refined detail to elevate and protect your finish. For others, we recommend paint correction prior to application to ensure maximum clarity and performance.

The result is a slick, high gloss surface that is easier to maintain and built to last.

BMW M3 Touring receiving a full detail and paint correction before PPF in Mittagon

Paint Correction & Car Detailing in Mittagong & Bowral

Highlands Auto Studio delivers precision paint correction and premium car detailing, restoring vehicles to a flawless showroom level finish. We remove swirl marks, light scratches, and surface imperfections to bring back true depth, clarity, and gloss.

Our most popular option is our Pre Sale Detailing package, designed to maximise your vehicle’s presentation and boost its resale value before going to market. It focuses on deep cleaning, paint enhancement, and a high impact finish that helps your car stand out to buyers and achieve a stronger selling price.

Every service is tailored using refined techniques inside and out, leaving your vehicle perfectly prepared for NOVEX PPFinstallation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The best way to stop rock chips is with Paint Protection Film (PPF). PPF is a clear protective film applied to your vehicle to protect against stone chips, scratches, and road debris damage. It is commonly installed on high impact areas like the front bumper, bonnet, guards, and headlights.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install premium PPF for drivers across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor looking to protect their vehicle’s paintwork long term.

  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) should be washed using a pH neutral car shampoo, clean water, and a soft wash mitt. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, and automatic brush washes, as these can reduce the lifespan and finish of the film.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we recommend regular gentle hand washing to maintain the performance of NOVEX PPF for customers across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) helps protect your vehicle from stone chips, light scratches, swirl marks, and everyday road wear. While no film makes a car completely scratch proof, quality PPF significantly reduces damage to the paint and helps maintain a clean, well kept finish.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF, featuring superior self healing technology and hydrophobic properties. This means minor marks can self heal with heat, and the surface actively repels water, dirt, and contaminants. We service drivers across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor looking for long term paint protection.

  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) is designed to significantly reduce stone chip damage by absorbing impact before it reaches your paintwork. It is most effective on high impact areas such as the front bumper, bonnet, and guards.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF, featuring superior self healing technology and hydrophobic properties, across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

  • Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a clear layer that goes over your car’s paint. It acts like a shield that takes the hit from stones, scratches, and dirt so your paint stays safe underneath.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF, which has self healing and water repelling properties, for cars across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

  • indscreen Paint Protection Film (PPF) provides an invisible protective layer over your glass that helps reduce damage from stone chips, road debris, and gravel impact. It works by absorbing small impacts before they can crack or chip the windscreen.

    This clear film maintains full visibility while adding an extra layer of protection for daily driving and highway conditions.

  • Yes. Highlands Auto Studio provides professional car detailing across the Southern Highlands NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

    Our detailing services include interior and exterior deep cleaning, paint decontamination, and gloss enhancement to restore and maintain your vehicle’s appearance and value.

  • The best way to prevent scratches is to protect your paint with Paint Protection Film (PPF). It adds a clear layer over your car that helps take the damage from light scratches, stone chips, and everyday wear before it reaches the paint.

    For long term protection, PPF is applied to high impact areas like bumpers, bonnets, and doors, keeping your car looking cleaner and reducing swirl marks from washing and daily use.

  • High quality Paint Protection Film (PPF) is designed to be virtually invisible once installed. It protects your paint while keeping your car’s original colour, gloss, and finish looking the same.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF, which is optically clear and designed to maintain a factory finish with added protection. We service the Southern Highlands NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

  • PPF pricing depends on how much of the car you protect. Partial coverage starts from under $1000 for high impact areas like bumpers and bonnets, while full vehicle protection starts from under $6000 for complete coverage.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF across the Southern Highlands NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor.

  • Yes. Paint Protection Film (PPF) helps protect your paint from UV rays, which are one of the main causes of fading and oxidation over time. It acts as a clear barrier between your paint and the sun.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we install NOVEX PPF across the Southern Highlands NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor, to help keep paintwork looking new for longer.

  • The most effective way to protect your windscreen is with windscreen PPF. It is a clear protective film applied over the glass that helps absorb stone impacts and reduces the chance of chips turning into cracks.

    Windscreen PPF adds a sacrificial layer over the glass, giving you extra protection against road debris, gravel roads, and highway driving.

  • he most effective way to avoid rock chips is with Paint Protection Film (PPF). It adds a clear, durable layer over your paint that absorbs the impact from stones and road debris before it reaches the surface, helping prevent permanent paint damage.

    PPF is especially important on high impact areas like the front bumper, bonnet, and guards, where most chip damage occurs.

  • Most cars in the Southern Highlands NSW should be professionally detailed every 3 to 6 months to maintain paint protection, interior condition, and resale value. More frequent detailing is recommended for daily driven vehicles, cars parked outdoors, or vehicles exposed to dust, rain, and road grime.

    At Highlands Auto Studio, we recommend regular detailing for drivers in Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Hilltop, Picton, and Tahmoor to prevent permanent paint damage and keep vehicles looking clean year round.

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