PAINT CORRECTION

To correct paint means to machine polish it with the goal of removing scratches, swirls, etching, or other defects in the vehicles clearcoat. We used to call this “buffing” and/or “polishing”.

The large spinning brushes/scrubbers in conventional pull-through tunnel car washes very quickly scratch and swirl your paint. This is usually what brings the need for a paint correction. Dirt builds up in the scrubbers (rarely cleaned out) and gets spun across your paint at high speed as they spin. Improper washing methods over time can also do the same.

On newer vehicles, the paint you see consists of the “base coat” (the color of your paint) and the “clear coat” (a moderately hard, clear and glossy layer that gives your vehicle shine and protects the base coat).

The quality and thickness of paint on new cars has been noticeably declining. Thickness of the average modern clear coat is a fraction of what it used to be. So, what does that mean? To make your paint last, it needs to be properly cared for, maintained, and protected.

When a paint correction is done by a trained professional, this process is perfectly safe and only removes a very small amount of clearcoat. The result is a stunning glossy, mirror finish - your vehicle will look better than it did brand new.

It’s important to ensure anyone performing this type of service is experienced and well trained. This requires specialized lighting, equipment, a controlled indoor environment, and takes 1-2 days to do properly.

Paint correction is our specialty, with almost 15 years of experience to back it. You can trust you are in the most capable possible hands at our shop. Check out the before / after pictures here, our Gallery section, or Instagram!