paint correction
Restoring glossy finish
Paint correction is the process of removing surface imperfections from automotive paint—swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and water spots—through polishing and buffing.
Unlike waxing or sealing, which add protective layers, paint correction actually removes a thin layer of clear coat to eliminate defects: The detailer spent six hours on paint correction before applying ceramic coating.
Professional paint correction typically involves multiple stages with progressively finer abrasive compounds.
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- scratchesShallow marks from abrasion
- compoundCombined into one
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
clear coat · orbital · pad · wax · gloss · shine · restore · defects · haze · clay bar · foam pad · microfiber · wet sand · cutting · finishing · scratch removal · mirror finish · orange peel
paint correctionpaint damage
Harm to colored finish
oxidation · scratching · marring · water spots · holograms
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