Paint Correction

What is Paint Correction?

Paint correction is a process that restores the finish of a vehicle’s paintwork to a like-new or improved condition. It involves several steps, including:

Assessment: The first step is to assess the condition of the vehicle’s paint, looking for imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and other defects.

Cleaning: The vehicle is thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, grime, and contaminants from the paint surface.

Paint Decontamination: Decontamination can involve using a clay bar and specialized chemicals to remove embedded contaminants like tar, tree sap, or industrial fallout.

Polishing: This is the core of paint correction. An abrasive polish is used to remove a thin layer of the clear coat, effectively eliminating or reducing imperfections. We select an appropriate level of abrasive polish based on each individual’s needs.

Compounding: For more severe defects, a heavier cutting compound may be used before polishing to remove deeper imperfections.

Wet Sanding: For some deeper scratches, etchings and other imperfections wet sanding is the most effective method of correction. It sounds a bit scary, but if properly trained, in some cases its even safer than polishing. We were trained by an instructor with over 40 years of experience.

Protection: It’s important to protect the newly corrected paint. A wax or sealant can be used, but a ceramic coating is the strongest and longest lasting form or protection