Paint Correction

Paint correction is the removal of swirls, scratches or oxidation in the vehicle's clear coat through the use of specialized tools. It is also commonly known as polishing or buffing.

In short, no. Paint correction, not to be confused with a paint touch-up is the process of using small abrasives on the surface of your vehicle's clear coat in order to even it out, erasing scratches and enhancing shine. Only existing clear coat can be corrected and leveled.

Paint correction is the process of removing defects and imperfections (hazing, marring, scratches and swirls) from a vehicle's paint by leveling out its clear coat using mechanical abrasion. A small layer of clear coat is removed revealing a smooth, even and highly reflective surface.

Because of the abrasive nature of paint correction, there is a limited amount of times in which it can be performed. That is why it is important to properly protect and maintain vehicle paint after correction. 

Each time a paint correction is performed there is a small amount of paint that is removed in order to reveal a smooth and even surface. Professional detailers are trained to determine how much clear coat is left on the surface.

Waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings are all automotive coatings that can be used to protect your vehicle. Each coating has its own set of strengths and weaknesses.

Traditional waxes protect a vehicle short-term and need to be reapplied every few months in order to provide optimal paint protection. Wax protects a vehicle exterior from heat damage, UV damage, oxidation, contamination amd chemicals in the environment. They are organic and give off a warm shine. 

Sealants are similar to wax in the protection they provide against the sun, heat, chemicals and scratching. Because they are synthetic and polymer based (ceramic sealants), they are able to adhere to your paint for longer to provide better durability and protection. With the proper maintenance, sealants can normally last around half a year or longer before needing reapplication. They are known for their reflective glass shine and strong hydrophobic properties.

 Ceramic coatings provide the highest amount of protection to a vehicle's exterior. Ceramic coating is a protective chemical polymer that bonds to a vehicle's clear coat in order to reinforce it, providing the highest level of hydrophobicity, shine and protection. Ceramic coating protects your vehicles paint from UV rays, chemical contamination, etching, and scratching. It has self cleaning properties that reduce the amount of maintenance necessary in order to keep a vehicle looking clean. While they are the most expensive option, they offer long term durability lasting anywhere from one year to five or more years before reapplication.

While we strive to improve your paintwork as possible during your session, there may be scratches that will be left behind that may not be safe to remove. That is why we offer up to 98% correction on our multistep correction.

Anyone can purchase a polisher, pads and compounds. Though, without the experience, misusing these tools can cause thousands of dollars of damage that are more costly to repair. Our specialists at Westchester Auto Detail are trained in paint correction and ceramic coating with different tools for different scenarios and kinds of vehicle paint. If you'd like to learn more about the paint correction process to not hesitate to reach out to use via our quote form.

Depending on the depth of the damage, age of the water spots and surface area, water spots can be improved by paint correction. To get a more customized paint assessment, contact our office for more information.

Paintwork quality can vary from vehicle to vehicle. Often times, there are swirl marks on even brand new vehicles due to a variety of factors like improper washing during vehicle preparation or defects in factory. Contact our office at Westchester Auto Detail for a free paintwork assessment.