RESTORING THE SHOWROOM SHINE
PAINT CORRECTION
Why is it that cars always look their best when they are fresh out of the show room? And why are people usually not able to maintain that gloss and shine throughout the years? It is because when car paint gets old, is exposed to the elements for a long period of time and when people wash their cars using unsafe techniques; oxidation, scratches, swirls marks, water spots among other things are introduced to the paint. When these damages accumulate on the paint you may start to notice the paint losing its gloss and shine.
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A properly done paint correction can remove most of the imperfections and restore the paint to a reflective and glossy finish. It essentially involves removing a very thin layer of the clear coat on the paint and smoothing it out. However, there is only a finite amount of clear coat on the paint, our goal is to restore the paint by removing the LEAST amount of clear coat ensuring we do not compromise the integrity of the paint.
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(Just a side note: Car paint don't actually look the best when they are fresh out of a show room, they look the best when the paint is properly cleaned and corrected. During manufacture, transportation and general cleaning of the car by the dealership, new cars' paint often have imperfections in them. Although dealerships maintain the cleanliness of their cars regularly, but swirls and scratches are often introduced because of their lack of safe washing techniques and detailing skills.
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How long does it take?
This is not an easy answer to give, as every car and every job is different. It depends on a number of factors, for example, how soft or hard is the paint, the condition of the paint, the type of damages on the paint and the size of the vehicle etc. In general, a proper full car single stage correction can take anywhere between 4-8 hours.
How much does it cost?
Cost is also reflective of the time it takes to properly correct the paint, therefore the cost of every job can be different. In general, a single stage paint correction will cost anywhere between $300 - $450, a 2-stage paint correction will cost anywhere between $550 - $800.