A luxury vehicle arrived for paint protection with only 900 kilometres on the odometer. After washing and inspecting the surface, it became clear that the paint had already suffered visible defects.

The owner had previously discussed protection before a holiday journey, but postponed the appointment. During use, heat and contamination exposed weaknesses in the sensitive finish. Some marks had progressed beyond what responsible polishing could correct fully.

In this case, selected paintwork required refinishing before the protective treatment could be applied. Coating damaged paint without addressing the underlying problem would only have preserved an unsatisfactory surface.

The lesson is not that every new vehicle must be coated immediately. It is that mileage, age and purchase price do not replace inspection. A nearly new car can carry transport marks, poor previous polishing, contamination or paint repairs.

Early assessment gives the owner more options. Where the finish is sound, straightforward preparation and protection may be enough. Where defects are already present, AVP can explain what polishing can improve, what should remain untouched and when refinishing is the only proper solution.