What is paint correction?
Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections from the vehicle’s paintwork. Removing or reducing defects such as swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation is what will be bring the optimal color and reflective properties out of your vehicle’s exterior appearance. There are many levels of paint correction that can achieve different results and be implemented upon different circumstances. Other common terms either related to or synonymous with paint correction include polishing, compounding, and buffing. Wet sanding, which is the most aggressive and extreme form of paint correction, can also be implemented in unique cases.
Paint Correction and Polishing Levels
Paint Enhancement
A Paint Enhancement is a polishing service that adds incredible gloss and brings out that “pop” from the vehicle’s paintwork. Paint enhancing will remove some swirls and light paint defects. In the paint correction world, a paint enhancement is oftentimes referred to as entry level and is the least aggressive. A paint enhancement polish is included in our premium complete detail. Before a ceramic coating is applied, at minimum we must perform an enhancement polish as described, even on brand new vehicles.
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A Single-Stage Paint Correction is more aggressive than an enhancement polish and will reduce more and greater defects than a paint enhancement. The goal of a single-stage correction is to cut through as many defects as possible while still leaving a smooth, glossy finish. This level of paint correction is most common before applying ceramic coatings especially on vehicles that are not brand new.
Single-Stage Paint Correction
Some vehicles and circumstances may call for a Multi-Stage Paint Correction, where multiple passes of polishes and compounds, and potentially wet sanding, may be needed to achieve necessary or desired results. This level of service would be performed when there are deep scratches and defects within the paint. Utilizing multiple passes can cut deep into paint defects with the first pass and still ensure a glossy finish is achieved with preceding pass(es).
Multi-Stage Paint Correction
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