Does your paint lack its former shine, appearing dull, oxidized, or hazy? Under sunlight, do you notice swirls or scratches resembling spider webs? Are hard water spots stubbornly clinging to your vehicle's surface? If so, you've come to the right place! If your paint isn't looking its best, we're here to help you restore its brilliance and eliminate those pesky imperfections.
Paint correction is a process performed to restore and enhance the finish of a vehicle's paintwork. Over time, a car's exterior can develop imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation due to various factors like improper washing techniques, environmental contaminants, or UV exposure. Paint correction involves the systematic removal of these defects through a series of polishing and buffing steps.
Before we do anything we need to start with a comprehensive assessment of your vehicle's paint's condition. Next we'll need to prep and clean your car thoroughly to remove any existing contaminants. The correction process follows that and involves a strategic use of abrasive compounds to level the paint surface and diminish defects. Subsequent polishing steps refine the finish, enhancing gloss and clarity. Finally, a protective layer, such as wax, sealant, or ceramic coating, is applied to safeguard the newly corrected paint against environmental elements.
One-step paint correction involves a single polishing step to address minor imperfections on the paint surface.
It typically includes using a medium-cut polish or compound to remove light swirl marks, minor scratches, and oxidation (~40-50%).
One-step correction is ideal for vehicles with relatively well-maintained paint that require moderate enhancement and gloss restoration.
Two-step paint correction consists of two polishing steps, each with different abrasive levels, to achieve a more refined finish.
The first step involves using a more aggressive compound to remove deeper scratches, heavier swirl marks, and more significant oxidation.
The second step involves using a finer polish to refine the surface further, remove any remaining imperfections, and enhance gloss (~65%-80% or better).
Two-step correction is suitable for vehicles with moderate to severe paint imperfections that require more comprehensive restoration.
Multi-step paint correction involves multiple polishing stages, often three or more, to address extensive paint defects and achieve a near flawless finish.
Each step utilizes progressively finer abrasives to gradually refine the paint surface and eliminate imperfections (~90% or better).
Multi-step correction is reserved for vehicles with severe paint damage, deep scratches, heavy oxidation, or those undergoing extensive restoration efforts.
"Phenomenal experience! I took my Camaro SS to Cool Auto Detail for a paint correction and to get ceramic pro coated. Cassandra’s assistance was extremely helpful, she was very thorough and clear with explaining how the process will be done and the benefits it provides. I’ve never seen a black car look so good! The paint is crystal clear with a mirror shine, I’m very pleased that I went to Cool Auto!"
- Durar Dughaish
'What a well-run shop. I was skeptical when the owner, Cassandra, told me the paint on my new Toyota Crown could look better but after her shop did a ceramic coating it does. Now the color just pops, and the wheels are eye catching. She is knowledgeable, personable, and provides a quality product. I would recommend Cool Auto for any level of auto detailing, and I plan to return next year for a “refresh.”'
- Michael Vincent
