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Rockhampton Paint Correction Experts

Car Paint Protection

Need a ceramic coating for your new or used car ? Talk to us about our car paint protection packages and see how the best car paint protection can preserve you car’s market price

Car Paint Correction

Is your car heavily covered in scratches from car washes or holograms form poor bussing techniques ? Let our paint correction restore your damaged auto paint to a brand new shine and glass finish

Car Detailing

If your car is looking a little sad for wear, a good quality detail with your interior and exterior to restore that  new car look will put a smile on your face

Need To Buff Out Paint Fade, Sctaches or Swirks Marks From Your Car Paint ?

If you have had a persistent problem of buffing your car with cheap car washes who do nothing but damage car paint to the point where it needs paint restoration or, maybe tried a cut and polish yourself only to find that you have further damaged your own paint, then what you need is a paint correction expert, not just a car detailer.

This is why if you are looking for car detailing in Rockhampton to remove scratches and swirl marks from your car paint, what you really need is a paint correction expert in Rockhampton.

Car detailing will not remove surface damage like, car paint fade, scratches, swirl marks or buffing trail from poor buffing techniques, only paint correction will remove scratches and swirl marks from damaged car paint.

The sun’s reflection on your car paint will show just how damaged your car paint really is.

Paint correction is a highly valued skilled in the detailing business. In lamens terms paint correction means to transform your car into a glass mirror through correct buffing techniques. Paint correction is a separate entity to car detailing as the extra time it takes to perfect your paints surface would not be cost efficient in a standard detail.

Once your car has gone through a paint correction procedure the restored painted surface is a permanent fix.

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There Are Primarily 4 Types Of Culprits For Damaging Car Paint

  1. Car Washes ( 2 dollar self wash, Touchless Car Wash, Machine Opertated Services Station Washes, And The Scratch N Go Car Washes While You Sip Your Favorite Latte
  2. The Car Owner Themselves Who Use Hand Methods With Cheap Detailing Products And Techniques
  3. Cheap Car Detailers Who Promise The Earth For 50 Bucks Worth Of A Car Buff and polish In The Local Area
  4. And Last But Not Least, The Sun, Due To No Paint Protection.

Paint correction is a highly valued skilled in the detailing business.

In lamens terms paint correction means to transform your car into a glass mirror through correct buffing techniques.

It is not a cut and polish by any means. Paint correction is a separate entity to car detailing as the extra time it takes to perfect your paints surface would not be cost efficient in a standard detail or what everyone likes to call a cut and buff

Once your car has gone through a paint correction procedure the restored painted surface is a permanent fix. Your swirl marks and scratches are gone.

To achieve these results we need to use a mild cutting compound, a polishing agent and seal in the end result with a paint protection agent.

In a perfect world it would be ideal to do this in one pass using a three in one product, but these products don’t always cut as deep or as fast as a single pass product.

Cheap car detailers like to use heavy cutting compound agents because they remove a lot of damage from the painted surface but they also leave a trail of destruction which leaves your painted surface full of swirl marks.

By using this heavy cutting compound they also remove a lot of paint from the surface which is unnecessary. By doing this they are inflicting more damage to the paint than what was already there to begin with. This is what ultimately is known as a cut and polish. Lots of poor quality crap cut, but no real polish.

You may ask the question, why don’t they clean up the trail of destruction and complete the whole paint correction process? When we have to add more passes to clean up the trail of destruction the job no longer is cost effective to a standard detail and becomes more complex.

Paint correction at highly skilled level is a longer process and approached in a completely different manner. Paint correction at this level is accomplished in stages using single based products, from cutting compound right through to a finishing compound.

At our Top Shelf Car Detailing centre in Rochampton, we use a mild abrasive compound (Meguiars) which removes safe amounts of paint but the procedure does take a little longer. Before we start the paint correction procedure we must thoroughly wash the car, decontaminate the cars paint using a clay bar and dry it thoroughly before we begin. Once your car is fully decontaminated we may begin the paint correction procedure to the completion of your preferred paint Sealant (wax) or hardened glass coating Autotriz. 

These results achieved through paint correction have had our customers use the words “ I am literally speechless, What did you do with my car? And it never looked this good when it was new”
Once your car has been through the paint correction process it is permanent fix. With correct maintenance steps your car will maintain that mirror finish and this can be made a lot easier by sealing your paint with our Pompanazzi paint protection. We always encourage our customers to give us a call if they are unsure on how to maintain their vehicle as we really do want the polished mirror to last.

Some Examples Below Of Restored Paint From Scatches And Swirl Marks

Restore Car Paint On Land Rover
Mercedes Car Paint Restoration
Paint Correction Rockhampton
Buff out scratches on BMW

As you can clearly see by these images, paint correction basically transforms vehicles not new, but better than new. Even better than a respray in most cases.

There is no need to put up with a car that is covered in scratches or swirl marks all its life when one treatment alone will restore your car on a permanent basis. It is the difference between a high market value and a low market value when it comes to selling your car and maximising your dollars on sale when you also need it.

Be it white, green, purple grey or black, paint correction applies even across the board. Colour is never an issue and if anyone tells you they charge extra to do black, turn and walk away.

That is a clear indication they do not know what they are talking about paint correction. This is a skill set that takes time to master and when in the right hands, creates results beyond belief.

Questions About Paint Correction

What Does Paint Correction Do ?

The purpose of paint correction is to remove damaged paint surfaces from scratches, swirl marks paint fade and other imperfections cause by nature. It is not detailing. Detailing enhances shine for a temporary measure, paint correction repairs paint on a permanent basis and leaves nothing but depth and gloss.  This process can only be carried out by expert paint correction specialists.

How Much Should Paint Correction Cost ?

On average, paint correction usually costs anywhere between 1000 to 3000 plus depending on the requirement.  Charges below the 1000 dollar figure are either heavily discounted or if very cheap, more than likely over charged over glorified detailing.

Is Paint Correction Worth It ?

Yes paint correction is  certainly worth it. When you compare the cost of a respray that can run into 10K – 25K and paint correction from 1K – 3k, it is obvious that paint correction is worth the cost. Paint correction also outshines factory paint jobs and even many resprays.

How Do I know If My Car Needs Paint Correction ?

You will know your car needs paint correction when you have heavy swirling, paint fade or just serious looking scratches that do not polish off. Also, when you find you are constantly detailing your car to keep that look of depth and shine and find it only disappears not long after and all the scratches and swirls return

Can I Do Paint Correction Myself ?

No you can not do paint correction yourself if you have no understanding of how paint correction works or if you do not understand how paint correction combinations work. Paint correction sis best left to experienced paint correction specialists who have years of experience up their sleeve

How Many Hours Does Paint Correction Take ?

Paint correction can take anywhere from a day to 3 days on average to restore damaged paint surfaces

How Long Does Paint Correction Last ?

Paint correction is a permanent fix. How long it lasts depends on the owner of the vehicle and how they maintain its cleanliness

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