What Is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is a highly intensive paint detailing service that involves removing blemishes from your car’s finish using a variety of machine polishers and different polish products. When performed correctly this can be done to a high level where your reflections in sunlight show no swirl marks or scratches at all. This can dramatically increase the beauty of your vehicle and is well worth the investment.
Swirl marks are created by small particles making abrasive contact with the paint surface, usually when washing or during a body shop prep process at the dealership. Over time these can create deep scratches in the clear coat that will eventually need to be repaired with a repainting job. A good paint correction can remove these marks, along with oxidation, water spots and etching.
Our experienced team of detailers use a variety of methods to accomplish the process of paint correction. This includes wet sanding, buffing with a variety of pads, and chemical paint decontamination to help restore your vehicle’s finish. We also utilize a number of special tools including a paint depth gauge which is used throughout the process to monitor the removal of the layers of paint and ensure no too much material is removed from your vehicle’s finish. This helps to prevent irreversible damage to your vehicle. In addition to this we also use specialist halogen or LED lighting that replicates the effect of direct sunlight on the painted surface to check the results and ensure the blemishes are being adequately addressed.
The first step of the process is a pre-rinse with a premium quality car wash shampoo and degreaser to loosen any dirt or grime on the surface of your vehicle. The vehicle is then safety sprayed with IronX to remove any embedded iron in the surface and then clay bar treated to remove bonded contaminants from the painted surfaces. This is followed by a two bucket hand wash and a premium microfiber wash mitt. The vehicle is then dried with towels and a high-quality wax or sealant is applied.
This package is designed for the daily driver who wants a stunning, swirl-free paint that looks better than when it came off the dealer lot. It can typically achieve around 75% defect removal.
This is the ultimate in paint correction. The paint is compounded to reduce or eliminate swirls and scratches. Then the paint is polished to remove any hazing from the compounding stage and refine the finish. This level of correction can be challenging to perform and requires the experience of a skilled paint specialist. This is also the most expensive of the options. When completed, a fully corrected vehicle is breathtaking with its stunning gloss and clarity.paint correction near me