What is “Paint Correction?”

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Paint correction is often times mistaken by many for repainting a vehicle. Many think that the term paint correction refers to fixing scrapes, stone chips, dents, dings, etc. 

While all those horrible mishaps can be fixed with other methods, they are not fixed by a machine polisher or “paint correction”.

Paint correction is the process of reducing, minimizing and/or eliminating imperfections in a vehicle’s clear coat. 

A vehicle has a few layers to the pretty shiny stuff you see: typically there’s a primer layer, a base coat or “color” layer, and the clear coat or top coat which makes the surface appear ultra shiny/glossy. Imperfections in clear coat can be caused by a plethora of things, such as a cat walking across the hood, someone keying a vehicle, wiping it down improperly, improper washing/care methods, bird poo droppings, acid rain, California dusters, tree sap , the list goes on! 

 

So how do you get rid of the scratches?

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Paint correction can involve a number of measures (literally) including measuring paint depth to ensure there is enough clear coat available to correct (otherwise you’ll burn through to the base coat or beyond!), as well as choosing the right machine, pads, compounds and polishes to correct the issue.  

Ask the abused Maserati above, he’ll show you what we did. See the scratches/swirls/spider webs/unholiness in the paint? Well here is after

 

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Another example below 

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For more behind the science of paint correction and what you’re actually seeing, head over to our paint correction page where we dive into the process. Click here

 

 

Happy Detailing All!

- Chris Parker  

Co-Owner Detail BOSS

2011 Mercedes S63 brought back to life

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This 2011 S63 had the usual scratches from improper care and neglect. The owner had his S550 done prior to upgrading to the S63 AMG, so he knew the potential the original black paint had! Below you will see a picture before paint correction took place. 

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After test panel; swirls and scratches corrected and removed 

After test panel; swirls and scratches corrected and removed 

We performed our stage 2 paint correction. The results were staggering! While deep scratches that would require additional steps or color sanding to remove, we ruled that overall, about 80% of the defects were removed! Here is an after shot of the trunk.

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For all things detailing, give us a call, shoot us a text, email or stop by. We'd love to show you just how far we can transform your vehicle  

Wheel and Caliper protection while enhancing finish

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Everyone who has the slightest interest in cars understands that the wheel style can make or break the entire appearance of a vehicle. Why not enhance your wheels while adding superior protection?

We at Detail Boss believe and stress the importance of preventive maintenance. The application of Ceramic Pro, a protective coating that lasts much longer than traditional waxes and much more resistant to heat, can be beneficial when installed on wheels and calipers. The pros? Decreased brake-dust build up (yes, for you BMW and Mercedes peeps, this is a must), anti corrosive, and much easier to clean when they are looking a little dull! Aside from the protective factor, Ceramic Pro or ceramic/glass coatings in general enhance the look and finish of your wheels and calipers.

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Contact us today to protect your vehicle's shoes today!

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happy detailing

-DB