PAINT CORRECTION SERVICES

You may have noticed on a sunny day, on dark-colored vehicles, especially black, there are what look like swirls or spider webbing in the paint. These are actually circular microscopic scratches or micro marring in the paint’s clear coat, and they create a dull and hazy finish in the paint. Car paint consists of four layers: the metal/body panel, primer, base coat, and clear coat. The clear coat provides gloss and acts as a sacrificial barrier to protect the paint layer. On average, the factory clear coat layer is 50 microns thick. To put that into perspective, copy paper has a thickness of 100 microns. This translates to the clear coat itself is half as thick as a sheet of paper! The scratches are introduced to the paint from improper washing and drying techniques. Even running your hand across the paint will induce microscopic scratches. The scratches form an irregular surface, distorting reflections and gloss.

After a proper wash, a clay bar is used to remove any bonded contaminants from the paint that the wash cannot. The “rough” gritty texture will be removed to produce a slick, smooth surface. This crucial step will determine how effectively the paint will be restored during this labor-intensive process. A dual-action polisher, paired with a compounding agent will slowly remove microscopic levels of clear coat, erasing micro marring, oxidation, and other defects by leveling the surface. As you abrade the paint, you can safely remove microscopic amounts of the clear coat without sacrificing the clear coat's integrity. After the compound has removed the larger defects, a follow up with a light polish will be used to further refine and sharpen the gloss. As a result, the surface will be smooth as glass with a slick feel, providing optimal gloss and clarity.

Once the paint has been perfected, it’s time for protection to preserve the finish. Think of this as your “windbreaker”, it's thin, yet provides protection. A synthetic sealant is a form of protection that bonds to the paint and preserves the finish of your vehicle by adding UV protection, hydrophobic properties (water beading) which reduces water spots, ease of cleaning when dirty, and gloss. This protection lasts upwards of six months. For further protection and shine, a fine, liquid carnauba wax is applied to amplify the clarity, providing a mirror-like finish, while also having a “wet” look.