September 16, 2021

How Does Paint Correction Work?

 

This is a question we receive pretty frequently because, as we've often talked about on social media , there are not  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 paint correction.

 

 

Simply, put, this is the process of fixing swirls, small scratches, haziness, fading, and oxidation on the surface of a vehicle.

 

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We use a variety of combinations of pads and compounds to achieve a vehicle’s maximum potential. (The knowledge base to decide how to approach a particular vehicle's flaws is part of what you get with a good, professional detailer.) 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 a reasonable expectation to land somewhere between 70% - 85% OEM. In some cases, we could possibly achieve 90%, if the car is brand new and has less than 50 miles on it.

 

 

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 fill out a quick form to get started!

 


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