PAINT CORRECTION
We offer professional car detailing and paint correction services in shop at our Oak Ridge location! Paint correction, also known as compounding, polishing, or “buffing” is the method of removing scratches and swirls, water spots, bug etchings, & other imperfections to enhance or correct your vehicle’s exterior surfaces.
LEVEL 1 (BUFF & WAX)
PRICES STARTING AT
$100/HR
Have you looked at your paint under the sun and saw a web of swirls? These are called micro-scratches and that’s what hinders your car from shining. How did they get there in the first place? The biggest culprit is usually improper washing and drying methods. Automatic car washes, using low-quality towels or wash mitts can all lead to scratching your paint and installing imperfections. With our Level 1 paint polishing service, you can remove 60 to 80% of imperfections to reveal a great shine. This is a great service for vehicles that want to restore their shine without going “all in” like we do with our Level 2 paint correction option.
LEVEL 2 (CUT & POLISH)
PRICES STARTING AT
$100/HR
Our Level 2 paint correction service is aimed to remove around 80% or higher of the swirls, scratches, and imperfections from your paint. This is where we do an intense cutting and polishing step, called a 2-step correction, to get the most gloss and clarity from your paintwork. Depending on your condition, whether the vehicle is new or not, some scratches won’t come out all the way. It could be the scratches are too deep to remove safely or the clear coat itself is thinning out (we’ll take paint measurements before we start). This is where we’ll make the proper judgement call on what we can safely remove off your paint. It’s not just about removing as many imperfections. It’s also knowing when enough is enough to keep the integrity of the paint healthy and within good working boundaries. And yes, for newer vehicles, even just 4 months off the lot, the paint can still require a 2-step correction service. Although you’ve only had the vehicle for a few months, the car has been transported and handled for many months by many people (in many different places). It’s during this time that the car is moved, washed, transported, washed, stored, etc… It’s no surprise that vehicles, regardless of make and model, leave the showroom with heavy amount of swirls and imperfections. The Level 2 paint correction is a commitment you’re making to the vehicle. If you’d like to keep the shine on your paint, you have to properly maintain the vehicle after the service is complete. If you don’t properly wash and dry the vehicle, you can easily put all those swirls and scratches back into your paint in just a few washes.