Paint correction is a term that is used by professional car detailers that describes the process of restoring and rejuvenating the paintwork of a vehicle. This process is done to remove minor surface imperfections that dull, oxidize, haze, or reflect light in various directions. The list of imperfections includes swirl marks or “spider webbing”, fine scratches, holograms, and buffer trails caused by inexperienced detailers.
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The only true way to remove fine scratches in your paint is with the process of paint correction. After paint correction, your fine scratches are gone for good. Simple proper maintenance is required to avoid putting new scratches into your paint and keep your car looking great long after it is detailed.
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Paint polishing is usually a multi-step process that includes a range of different pads and polishes. These range from leveling pads and compounds, to ultra soft pads and micro-fine polishes that remove any compound hazing and create a surface that has brilliant clarity, gloss and shine.
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Paint correction is a very labor intensive process and it is the most time consuming part of the car detailing process. Several polish steps may be required to achieve full correction. The first being paint leveling and the last being a very fine finishing polish to achieve brilliance and clarity.