What is Paint Correction?
The process of permanently removing scratches, swirl, hazing, bird poop etchings, and other imperfections in your vehicle’s paint. It’s a powerful way to bring back clairity, shine and gloss
The goal of paint correction is to remove swirls and imperfections so your car can shine. Depending on what you want, we can aim to remove 65% to 90% of the imperfection from your paint.
This is where we do an intense cutting and polishing step, called a 2-step correction, to get the most gloss and clarity from your paintwork.
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Some scratches or imperfection won’t come. This may be because of how deep the scratch is, the type of imperfection that it is, or maybe it’s unsafe to polish on a specific panel due to the clear coat being low.
This is where we’ll make the proper judgement call on what we can safely remove off your paint. It’s not just about removing as many imperfections. It’s also knowing when enough is enough to keep the integrity of the paint healthy and within good working boundaries.
We can spend 20 hours or 5 hours polishing your paint. It’s all just based on what you’d like to achieve.
And yes, for newer vehicles, even if it’s just 4 months off the lot, the paint can still require a 2-step correction service. Although you’ve only had the vehicle for a few months, the car has been transported and handled for many months by many people (in many different places).
It’s during this time that the car is moved, washed, transported, washed, stored, etc… It’s no surprise that new vehicles, regardless of the make and model, leave the showroom with heavy amount of swirls and imperfections.
Paint correction is a commitment you’re making to the vehicle. If you’d like to keep your paint in great condition, you have to properly maintain the vehicle after the service is complete. If you don’t properly wash and dry the vehicle, you can easily put all those swirls and scratches back into your paint in just a few washes.
This is the most tedious service for detailing. Depending on your vehicle, the condition of the paint, and the results you ant, it can take between 8 to 15 hours of work to complete.
Fixing Dreary Vehicle Exteriors Through Paint Correction Services
Level1
Paint Enhancement
Improve the appearance and gloss of your paint. Excellent for those new to Detailing and those working around a budget
Prices:
​$400-$525
Level 2
Single-Stage Correction
Aims to remove the bulk of the swirling and present a much glossier, sharper and truer colour
Prices:
​$525-$700
Level 3
Two-Stage Correction
Ideal for the enthusiast who likes to keep a defect free car all year round or want a perfect showroom finish
Prices:
​$600-$850
Our Paint Correction Process
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Over the last 8 years, we’ve worked on all types of vehicles in sorts of conditions. Whether it’s a Cadillac that you want to preserve for many years or a new-to-you vehicle that you’d like to freshen up, we use the same process to deliver great results.
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Here’s a general breakdown of what the service includes:
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Clean Wheels, and Tires: Detail starts with a deep cleaning of the wheel faces, wheel barrels, tires, and wheel well
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Foam cannon presoak, scratch free wash: Vehicle gets a thick layer of foam and a gentle hand wash (while we clean the jambs, gas cap, and remove bugs from paint)
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Chemical Decontamination: To ensure a clean surface, we remove iron particles from your paint.
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Tar and Mineral Removal:The next step is to remove any road tar and calcium minerals from the paint
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Clay Bar Treatment: The final step to a clean surface is a clay bar treatment to remove any remaining embedded dirt and debris (your paint will feel really smooth).
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Tape Off Sensitive Areas: To decrease polish build up or staining, we’ll tape off and protect any trim/chrome/sensitive areas
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Step 1: Compound Phase (Correction): Safely remove a majority of the swirls and scratches from your paint with a machine polisher, cutting disc, and compound
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Step 2: Polishing Phase (Polish): This will increase shine and clarity by polishing the micro-scratches that are leftover from the compound phase
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Paint Wipe Down: To inspect true condition, we’ll wipe down the paint to remove any leftover polish residue that can be hiding imperfections
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Apply Paint Protection: Based on your choice of protection, we’ll apply a sealant, or a 3-5 Year ceramic coating
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Dress Tires, Plastic & Trim: To give the exterior an extra pop, most of the exterior plastic and trim will be dressed to an even black finish like the tires, fenders, and trim (it will not be greasy)
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Clean Exterior Windows & Mirrors: We’ll complete the detail with streak-free glass cleaning on all exterior surfaces
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Final Touches: We’ll do a final inspection of all exterior surfaces and touch up any areas that need to be addressed
We’re not a high-volume car wash that gets cars in-and-out as fast as possible. So our process and the time it takes to complete is going to take much longer than what a volume car wash lot will tell you.
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There’s been cars we’ve worked on that have taken three days to complete due to the size or condition of the vehicle. It’s a very tedious process and in order to deliver the best results, it takes time and effort.
FAQs about our detailing services
an extensive list of quesiton from you, our customers
What’s the difference between a wax and paint correction?
A wax does not remove any swirls or scratches from your paint. It only hides the very light swirls and can be completed in a few hours. Paint correction actually removes the swirls in your paint. This is what makes the paint shine like crazy. It also takes a substantial amount of time and energy to complete. Usually one or two full days (depending on size, condition, and desired results)..
Do you offer ceramic coatings?
We sure do! This is a fantastic option to protect your paint from the weather,but you can also stay with the more traditional wax or sealant at no additional price.
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How long do the results last?
After the paint is corrected, the next phase is maintenance. It’s just like training your pet to sit on command. You don’t just teach them once and think they’ll know it forever.
You have to continually train and repeat the commands. It’s the same with paint correction. You have to properly (and routinely) wash and dry your vehicle moving forward to maintain the swirl-free finish of your paint. If not, you’re back to square one.
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Where are you located?
We operate as a mobile detailing service based in Liberty Township and Greater Cincinnati surrounding areas within a certain radius. We primarily service: West Chester, Monroe, Beckett Ridge, Mason, Wetherington, Olde West Chester,Trenton, Pisgah, Poasttown, Hamilton and other surrounding areas.
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What tools and products do you use?
A wide arrange of machines, pads, polishes, compounds, cleaners, towels, and lights will be used to work on your car. Every car will be different and will yield different methods and tools.
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