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remove swirls, Restore Clarity, Increase Gloss.
The goal of paint correction is to eliminate swirls and imperfections, giving your car the clarity and gloss it deserves. Based on your preferences, we can target anywhere from 65% to 90% of the surface imperfections, using a detailed 2-step cutting and polishing process. This intensive correction approach enhances the depth and shine of your vehicle's paint, ensuring a stunning, like-new appearance.
Some imperfections may be too deep or complex to fully correct, whether due to the depth of the scratch or a thin clear coat on specific panels. In these cases, we make careful decisions to ensure the process is safe and preserves the health of your car's paint. Achieving great results isn’t only about maximizing correction; it’s also about balancing effectiveness with long-term paint integrity.
We dedicate anywhere from 5 to 15 hours to polishing your paint, depending on the results you’re looking to achieve. And yes, even new vehicles often benefit from a 2-step correction. Despite being only months old, cars go through extensive handling, washing, and transportation processes that can create a buildup of imperfections before you even take them home. This service addresses those marks and gives your car a pristine, showroom-worthy finish.
Paint correction is a commitment to your vehicle’s upkeep. Maintaining that flawless look requires gentle, proper washing and drying techniques to prevent swirls and scratches from reappearing.
Initial Inspection
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The Initial inspection consists of a thorough examination of the vehicle’s paint to assess the condition, noting any imperfections, scratches, swirl marks, and areas with thin clear coat.
Clean Wheels, Wheel Wells, Etc.
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Our detail process starts with a thorough cleaning of the tires, wheel faces, wheel barrels, and wheel wells, as this is generally the dirtiest part of the vehicle.
Foam & Hand Wash
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Next we foam the car and perform a deep hand wash using a pH-neutral car shampoo, focusing on areas like door jambs, fuel doors, and the front grill to eliminate bugs, dirt, and grime from all paint surfaces.
Chemical Decontamination
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Now we apply a specialized iron remover to dissolve bonded contaminants like rust particles, which often cannot be removed through washing alone, ensuring a contaminant-free surface.
Mechanical Decontamination
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Continuing the decontamination process, we use a clay towel and clay bar to physically lift remaining contaminants from the paint. This step leaves the surface smooth and ready for polishing.
Masking and Protection
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To prepare for the polishing stages, we mask off sensitive areas like trim, rubber seals, emblems, and glass to protect them from polish splatter or accidental damage during the correction process.
Our Paint Correction Process:
Step 1: Cutting Stage
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Correction begins with a coarse cutting compound and a heavy-cut pad to address deeper scratches and severe imperfections. This stage removes the majority of visible defects, bringing the paint closer to a flawless finish.
Step 2: Polishing Stage
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We then switch to a finer polish and softer pad to refine the finish. This step removes minor imperfections left by the cutting stage and brings out the depth, clarity, and gloss in the paint.
Apply Protection
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Here we apply your choice of a wax, sealant, or a durable ceramic coating to protect the paint. This helps prevent new scratches, repels water and contaminants, and maintains the high-gloss look over time.
Dress Tires, Trim & Plastic
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To give the exterior a finished look, the exterior plastic and trim will be dressed to an deep black finish and the tires will receive a durable tire shine to keep them looking glossy for days.
Clean Exterior Windows & Mirrors
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We complete the detail by cleaning all exterior glass to ensure un-impaired visibility.
Clean Glass & Mirrors
Final Inspection & Reception
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We do one last inspection to ensure no missed spots, and then comes the best part; seeing your reaction! Our customers satisfaction is the ultimate motivator, and there's nothing like the "wow factor" of a good paint correction.