Remove and eliminate Scratches and Swirls!
What is Paint Correction?
Not everyone knows what paint correction is. That’s because paint correction is a term used by detailers to describe the process of fixing swirls, scuffs, and scratches. You most likely know this as buffing or polishing.
EVERYONE NEEDS PAINT CORRECTION!
Look closely at your car under the sun or under a streetlamp. Do you see scratches and swirls? Do they make your car look dull, old, and unprofessional? 99% of the cars on the road suffer from swirls. Out of that 99%, many will eventually get to the point of no return and no longer be able to be repaired.
WHAT CAUSES SWIRLS?
Swirls are actually fine thin scratches all over the paint that reflect back with light. They make cars look dull by diffusing the light and dulling the reflections. Swirls are caused by dirt or other contaminants rubbing against the paint. Low quality towels, dirty towels, and dirty wash sponges can cause very serious swirling. Automated car washes are at the top of the list for causing swirls. Their goal is speed and efficiency. Not quality and effectiveness. How many times have you seen dozens of cars waiting in line for the automated wash? How many cars is that in a year? 100’s? 1000’s? Now think of all of the dirt, rocks, and even road salt stuck on the car heading in before you. That gets all over the automated brushes and towels about to slap themselves up against your car. Then the low-grade towels being reused over and over again outside. Now you understand why they are commonly called, “Swirl-O-Matics.”
HOW CAN I PREVENT SWIRLS?
Swirls and damage can be prevented with proper washing and care techniques. Sounds easier said than done. The essential tools to any professional detailer begins with technique. A professional detailer is always alert and cautious with his or her methods. Avoiding contact with the paint as often as possible, gently buffing with towels and not aggressively rubbing. Using clean and new wash mitts, freshly washed high grade microfiber towels, and only top shelf detailing products. With over thousands of hours of correction experience, All n 1 Clean Up understands what to avoid and how to properly maintain your car.
HOW CAN I REMOVE SWIRLS? PAINT CORRECTION.
This is where a professional can help you. The process of paint correction is time consuming and requires a high level of expertise and knowledge. As you may know, all types of paint are different. All types of cars are different. Some soft, some hard, some thin, and some thick. Each type of paint has a different reaction and a different method of correction.
HOW DO I SEE SWIRLS?
Lighting also plays a major role in paint correction. With proper lighting, one can see micro-marring or fine scratches that can be hidden under some lighting circumstances. All n 1 Clean Up is equipped with multiple kelvins, lumens, and styles of lighting to expose all defects in the paint. As shown below, proper paint correction requires very focused lights, specific kelvins, and distances between the light and the surface.
IS PAINT CORRECTION PERMANENT?
Paint Correction as defined above is the process of eliminating swirls and scratches through mechanical polishing. This process will remove all visible defects for as long as you maintain the vehicle correctly. Improper washing and automated car washes will greatly improve your chances of scratching the surface again.
Why should your car just be another average, swirled up car on the road? Did you know studies show that a swirl free and properly detailed car is worth over 25% more! That is thousands of dollars in your pocket if you choose to resell. Why wouldn’t you maximize the value of your investment or pride and joy?
You don’t need to suffer like everyone else. All n 1 Clean Up has the tools and knowledge you help you.
