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Enthusiast Essentials: next-level paint protection from Ceramic Pro

13 September, 2016

When you’re after paint protection, a wax coating is usually the common solution. Unfortunately that wax coating could end up being a false economy, as within weeks, and sometimes even days in harsher climates, the wax coating wears off, leaving you with unprotected paint without you even knowing.

Finding a long-lasting alternative is easy; Ceramic Pro is a nano-ceramic coating that doesn’t wear off, wash away, or break down over time. According to the Ceramic Pro team, it can’t even be removed with chemicals — think of it as a glass- or diamond-coat for your paint job. 

One of the best parts of waxing your car is the gloss, and watching the water bead off it. With the added protection of Ceramic Pro, you not only get an extremely high-gloss shine, the coating is extremely hydrophobic. The glass-like appearance, water-beading capabilities, and protection will last a lifetime too — if it’s properly maintained. 

Do it once, do it right comes to mind when you’re working with Ceramic Pro, as you will never have to wax your car again — simply have the protection completed and you’re good to go. If you thought Ceramic Pro was only for paint, think again. Ceramic Pro have a coating for your wheels, calipers, plastic surfaces, glass, leather, and more. 

Want to know more about Ceramic Pro? Visit ceramic-pro.co.nz or call 0800 20 20 25.

NZ Classic Car magazine, January/February 2026 issue 403, on sale now

15 December, 2025

Morris’ ground-breaking, world-beating, Minor
It was Britain’s biggest small car, and it got Britain mobile again.       Morris Motors celebrated its millionth Minor in December 1960, a car that defined the British motor industry, and was in production for 10 years alongside the iconic Mini of 1959.
Whakatane dentist John Twaddle has a passion for Morris Minors going back to 1982, and he still has his first example. There are now three ‘Morries’ in his garage. One, however, is quite special, a rare ‘Minor-Million’. 
One of just 350 made commemorating the millionth Morris Minor produced, the first British car to hit a million units, the well-rounded little Brit’ would end production in 1971with a tally of over 1.6 million units.
John finished his Minor Million six years ago, resplendent in lilac, its official factory colour. He calls it his ‘Minor Resurrection’, and it has won numerous awards.
This summer edition also comes with our annual FREE classic car calendar, a must for every garage wall.
Every issue comes with our FREE huge wall poster; this issue, our poster is of a couple of garage mates, a 1957 Ford Ranchero and a 1968 Lincoln Continental.