AutoSmart's flagship ceramic -- built for colour enrichment as much as protection. On black, dark blue and dark grey cars the difference is visible straight away: richer, deeper, with a hydrophobic layer that keeps the colour looking fresh between washes. If your car's colour is the point, Matrix Black is the coating for it. 8-year transferable warranty.
- Specular Gloss
- 9
- Clarity
- 8
- Chroma
- 9
- Glitz
- 8
- Chemical Resist.
- 7
- Hardness
- 8
- Durability
- 8
What do these scores mean?
- Specular Gloss
- Wet-look mirror reflectivity
- Clarity
- Sharpness of reflections
- Chroma
- Colour saturation and depth
- Glitz
- Metallic pop and pearlescent differentiation
- Chemical Resist.
- Resistance to bird lime, tree sap and wash chemicals
- Hardness
- Scratch and mar resistance
- Durability
- Warranty-backed longevity
Scores are our team’s subjective assessments, based on direct workshop experience. They reflect how each coating compares against the others in our range — not against any external standard.
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Matrix Black is built for colour enrichment as much as protection. On dark paint -- black, deep blue, dark grey -- the difference is visible the moment the job is finished: richer, deeper, with a clarity that wax can’t produce. On metallics, the finish takes on a crispness that makes the flake visible in a way it wasn’t before. AutoSmart’s own description is “superior optical purity”; in the workshop we just say it looks exceptional.
The hydrophobic layer means water beads and rolls off carrying dirt with it. Your car stays cleaner between washes and is much easier to maintain when you do wash it.
Backed by our own no-fuss, 8-year transferable guarantee. See our full guarantee.
Is Matrix Black the right coating for you?
Matrix Black suits the customer where colour is the point and protection is expected, not just appreciated. On dark paint and strong metallics it delivers the most visible immediate result of any single-layer coating in our range. It’s the product we measure everything else against; if you haven’t seen it on a freshly polished dark car, it’s difficult to describe.
Matrix Black Ceramic Coating
Matrix Black uses the latest generation ceramic technology -- a hard, clear SiO2 layer that bonds chemically to the paint surface. It’s rated 9H on the pencil hardness scale; it resists micro-scratches from washing and road grime, and it won’t crack, burn off or peel the way wax does. AutoSmart manufacture it in the UK; we apply it as trained professionals.
What Matrix Black delivers
- Colour enrichment -- crystalline finish with superior optical purity; colours clearer and richer, metallic finishes really stand out. AutoSmart built this into the formula deliberately.
- 8-year warranty -- backed by AutoSmart’s manufacturer guarantee and our own no-fuss, transferable warranty. See our full guarantee.
- Outstanding hydrophobicity -- water beads and rolls off carrying dirt with it; refresh the effect at any time with Matrix Recharge.
New Car Paint Protection
Prices split by preparation. New cars under 400 miles need detailing and panel prep only. Used cars need at minimum a two-stage machine polish first -- that preparation is included and reflected in the price.
Used Vehicle Prices
For used cars. Price includes double machine polish, clay bar decontamination, exterior detail, panel preparation, and a durable coat of Matrix.
Additional Machine Polishing Scratch Repair & Paintwork Correction
| Vehicle Size | MATRIX Black |
|---|---|
| Small | £1179 |
| Medium/Small Sports | £1274 |
| Executive/Sport | £1369 |
| Large Sport/Large Exc/Small 4x4 | £1559 |
| XL exec/ People Carrier/4x4 | £1928 |
| XXL Luxury/Commercial | £2183 |
New Vehicle Prices
For new cars with less than 400 miles. Price includes car exterior detailed, panel preparation, and a durable coat of Matrix.
| Vehicle Size | MATRIX Black |
|---|---|
| Small | £1009 |
| Medium/Small Sports | £1145 |
| Executive/Sport | £1185 |
| Large Sport/Large Exc/Small 4x4 | £1321 |
| XL exec/ People Carrier/4x4 | £1511 |
| XXL Luxury/Commercial | £1701 |
| Additional Nano-Coating Prices | |
|---|---|
| Matrix Recharge | £120 |
| All Vehicle Lights, Mirrors & Windows | £120 |
| Wheels & Exhaust High Temperature Nano-Coating | £120 |
| Helios Shield - Coating for nose cone - Helps reduce insect stains and road rash. | £120 |
| Leather Interior Nano-Protection | £120 |
| Fabric Seats & Door Panels Hydrophobic protection | £120 |
| Fabric Carpet, Mats & Boot Hydrophobic protection | £120 |
| Hood Hydrophobic Nano-Protection | £240 |
Justine Brown My partner had a car ceramic at New Again four years ago and for all that time it made the car look very shiny without the need of polishing it, all it needed was just a simple wash.
So, when he recently bought a brand new car and although the dealership offered to do the ceramic coating on his vehicle, he decided to go back to New Again for them to carry out the ceramic coating due to the great job they’d done on his previous car.
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So, when he recently bought a brand new car and although the dealership offered to do the ceramic coating on his vehicle, he decided to go back to New Again for them to carry out the ceramic coating due to the great job they’d done on his previous car.
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Matrix Black - Ceramic Coating FAQs
Is Matrix Black only for black cars?
No - Matrix Black works on any colour. It looks incredible on black and other dark colours, and it’s exceptional on pearlescent metallic finishes, but it’s formulated to enhance and protect all paint colours.
Is Matrix Black scratch resistant?
Yes, to a point. Ceramic coatings are tough and help resist wash marks and light scratches - the sort you get brushing past hedges or rhododendrons. It noticeably toughens the paint, but it isn’t bulletproof.
What’s the durability of Matrix Black?
Autosmart warranties Matrix Black for 8 years, and we stand behind that. In our experience, quality paint protection often lasts far longer in the real world. We’ve seen older polymer coatings exceed their guarantees, and ceramics are typically more durable than polymer.
Why is Matrix Black expensive?
Our prices are inclusive of full paintwork preparation. New cars are cheaper because they usually need less correction. The coating is permanent and unforgiving, so the paint has to be as good as it gets before application - there’s virtually zero margin for error.
Can I wax over a ceramic coating?
You can, but you probably won’t need to. Wax won’t harm the coating, though some products may not bond perfectly. If you want extra gloss between washes, a wash-and-wax product is fine, or use Matrix Recharge, which we can apply for you or you can buy to use yourself.
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George MOne thing I have to say, what a brilliant job these guys made one the car it looks amazing I could not believe in my eyes. It is better than new.
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The car was booked in for the Black Ceramic the day after collecting it from the dealership and it now looks amazing, even better than it did coming out of the showroom! This coating really does ehance the shine and I'm so pleased with the outcome. Thanks to the whole team at New Again - highly recommend these guys! Google
TrevorJust had Matrix Black applied to my white XC40. Amazing results, the coating has added a pearlescent finish to the paintwork and it looks truly stunning. Honestly it's better than new.
Many thanks all - superb job.
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Peter DuryAs I plan to keep the car for many years this appears to be a good investment and I was most impressed by both the service and work carried out. Would certainly recommend.
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Richard HannayHad my Car professionally polished with a Ceramic finish at New Again Chelmsford, the attention to detail by the Staff was above and beyond, I had the 8 year Matrix Black coating and was worth every penny, thank to the Team at New Again.
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Kevin BaskillThe service I received was exceptional. The process and how to choose the coating was well explained. Everyone was very personable and helpful. Very professional. The car looked sensational on return to me. I would recommend them without hesitation. Totally reliable.
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