Luke Neal • September 16, 2021

How Does Paint Correction Work?

This is a question we receive pretty frequently because, as noted in this blog post , there are not very many standard terms in the detailing industry. When you step outside the circle of trained detailing professionals, the terminology becomes even more clouded and confusing. We’re here today to clear that up a bit.

What most people have called “buffing” for decades is actually what is paint correction.

This is the process of fixing swirls, small scratches, haziness, fading, oxidation on the surface of a vehicle.

A picture of a car with the words let 's roll auto detailing on it

We utilize diverse combinations of pads and compounds to achieve a vehicle’s maximum potential. Luke will never guarantee 100% perfection. This is because to achieve true OEM (original equipment manufacturer) is impossible…and, as a human detailer, he is not perfect. It is usually possible to land somewhere between 70% - 85% OEM. In some cases, we could achieve 90%, if the car is brand new and has less than 50 miles on it.

We have created the graphic below to give a helpful visual in understanding vehicle clear coat and paint layers, as well as the paint correction and ceramic coating processes.

A diagram showing clear coat after paint correction and ceramic coating protection

 

Would you like more info about what we could do for your car? Please give us a call or text at 316-295-0787 or click here to schedule your free, in-person consultation and vehicle inspection!

 

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