Pollution damage & paint correction
Paint correction zero to hero
We will discuss some of the pillars of this topic. No matter what you already know about paint correction, this article can help you. In order to become a master paint correction technician, it takes the sum of knowledge from many different sources. If you are completely new to auto detailing, then I suggest you follow this link to learn about what is included in a full car detail before returning here.
The goal in this post is to move your perspective of the topic around and show you a new way to look at an old idea. For me it was like leveling up & my paint correction skills sharpened. We made it easy to navigate to whatever interests you and skip the rest or do the rest later.
The two top questions we are commonly asked are, how to remove tree sap from car without damaging the paint and how to get rid of water spots on a car without damaging the paint. We will reveal our answer a little further into the article.
What is paint correction?
Paint correction describes the process of using a buffer machine & shaving down the edge of a painted surface. Repairing paint is done in this way and it has been proven to be very effective. Body shops also have paint correction skills.
A worker will use a car rubbing compound with a random orbital buffer machine to slowly and evenly strip away paint. If done right, the paint’s integrity will be restored, extending the car’s paint life by many years.
If done too much, the buffer will breakthrough the paint. If done just right but the wrong way, then the paint will lose its orange peel and its hardness value will greatly reduce making it easier to scratch forever into the future.
Real life job experience is how to learn the differences and keeping these things in mind will help you approach the paint correction task differently. It takes practice holding all of these things in your mind to get better. Not just practice.
How to know if a car needs paint correction
The best place to perform an inspection on the painted surface is inside a shop environment. We prefer a backdrop with LED light bars or florescent lights. A fade board over the fixture to diffuse light intensity is a definite plus.
Slow down and lock your focus point onto the clear coat itself. Get closer if you are too far away. Do not look at the grain in the color. You should see the transparent clear coat surface like a skin all smooth and bumpy. It helps to lock your focus point onto a location near a light bar reflection.
You cannot properly inspect a car if it is dirty, be sure to clean the car very well first. Carefully scan your clear coating for defects, inclusions or pollution spots, take note of their locations & include rock chips and rust spots.
How much does paint correction cost (pt 2/2)
This is section you have been waiting for. We will use your new knowledge and discuss how to complete your journey to become a paint correction specialist. We will also reveal how much a paint correction costs in this section.
Water Spot
How to remove car water spots
If the water spots are fresh, then a good car soap or a water spot remover will take care of it and using hot water can help. For the rest of us the damage is etched deep into the clear coating that protects the colored paint beneath. If this is your car, then water spot remover will not do a thing. Removing water spots from a car that is etched will require a car buffing.
How to remove water spots from car
Water spots on a cars paint is often much worse than we assume. Imagine spraying drops of acid all over your car. To remove water spots from a car without damaging the paint you will need to have skills and experience performing paint corrections on various types of cars.
How to remove water spots from glass
Removing water spots from the glass is also done with a car buffing. Glass correction is more difficult than correcting a factory clear coat due to the hardness of glass. The plus is that a glass correction process will allow the micro abrasives found in car detailing products to bevel any rough spots on the surface-edge of the glass making it crystal clear again with super smooth wiper blade swipes. A glass correction is how to get water spots off glass.
Cost
Mid-Sized 4 Door Car
Paint correction for a Toyota Camry Sedan would cost about $500. If the car has severe paint damage, the price could be as high as $1000.
Mid-Sized Suv
A small sized SUV like a Ford Escape and up to a Chevy Acadia Size would range between 750$-1250. Again, this largely depends on the severity of the paint damage.
Full Size SUV & Truck
An SUV like a Chevy Tahoo would range between 1000$-2000$ Trucks are similar to SUV’s and Minivans fall in with this too. On average we see 8/10 vehicles of any category fit into the lower range of that pricing matrix.
Searching for paint correction near me
Do not search for things like car wax near me because the results will be mixed with unrelated content. Instead try searching for car buffing near me or car polish near me. The results will be far better for you.
I prefer a website with a healthy gallery of interesting topics that spotlight the car detailing company’s favorite features. It must also be easy to navigate their content or else I feel frustrated and x out.
I do not enjoy a website with a few larger-than-life scrolling pictures of a ceramic coating or a stock image car and little else. Maybe a page or two is set up for keyword ranking purposes, but it doesn’t actually convey a clear message of how they do things or who they are.
Different people have different preferences when it comes to online presence. Some may prioritize achieving a top Google rank, even if it means having little to no content on their website. On the other hand, there are those who value businesses that have a distinct brand and an impactful message.
If the website is designed to make you halt your shopping and contact them, I would anticipate their dedication to be reflected in their blog or social media. This would better demonstrate their passion for their work and persuade me to stop shopping due to their excellence.
We do not support the idea of a mobile detailer performing paint correction services in your driveway, However, if you would like some information to help you find a good mobile detailer nearby then follow this link to our article on it.
