If you’re planning on applying a ceramic coating to your car it is important to include proper surface preparation. Correcting paint before protection is the essential first step to make sure that the coating process goes smoothly and everything bonds correctly. Skipping such an important step can lead to lower clarity and gloss. It can also diminish durability by trapping imperfections under the coating.
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is exactly what it sounds like. The process includes polishing, compounding and using abrasives to remove any swirls, oxidation, scratches or other imperfection on the surface. The goal is to remove all blemishes by leveling the clear coat surface and restoring the factory finish. This result is a beautiful outcome suggesting that this car detailing in Philadelphia can prove to be beneficial. The process is tedious but transforms paint flaws to a mirror finish. With this flawless foundation your car will be ready for ceramic coating.
Why is Paint Correction Important Before Ceramic Coating?
Ceramic coating locks in your paint. Therefore, you want your paint to be in the best condition possible to not seal in scratches or other debris. By removing sub-surface defects before the coat application you allow the coating to provide maximum protection. Don’t seal in the scratches, get a paint correction first.
Maximizes the Effectiveness of the Ceramic Coating
First and foremost paint correction maximizes coating adhesion and ensures a strong bond for the coat. Going forward this allows for better long term protection, sheeting and beading. Correcting the paint beforehand works by amplifying the coating’s effect and laying a solid foundation for it.
Improved Aesthetic Appeal
A corrected surface means it has been rid of all imperfections. The ceramic coating will amplify the clarity, depth, and gloss of this result. By creating a perfect canvas you are essentially enhancing the paint clarity and depth.
Prevents Future Problems
As with anything with time, scratches and imperfections can form. Peeling and fading can appear if left untreated. By restoring the factory finish ahead of time you prevent the surface from deteriorating with time by sealing it while it’s in good condition.
Enhances Durability
A corrected surface helps with durability of the ceramic coating by increasing longevity. With proper surface preparation the coating adheres evenly and decreases the risk of future issues. It will not only help in paint protection but will also protect the shine and smoothness of the coating for longer.
The Process of Paint Correction
Getting the perfect smooth surface requires a multi-stage correction process. With proper tools and techniques the leveling, cleaning get rid of any imperfections in the surface of the car. Once perfected then the ceramic layer can be applied.
Washing and Decontamination
The first step is a wash, but it’s more than just a wash. We use mechanical and chemical decontamination. This includes a clay- bar treatment. This step is meant to remove debris such as iron, tar, and other industrial grade contaminants. This helps get rid of anything that can cause scratching during the compounding stage.
Cutting (Aggressive Polishing)
During this stage abrasives and polishing compounds are used to remove signs of oxidation of any possible defects. This step is also commonly called compounding as it focuses on leveling the clear coat. This helps build the foundation for further polishing and moving from paint flaws to mirror finish.
Polishing
During this phase any haze or swirls that have been left behind are taken away. Here you will begin to see the clarity and gloss and reflection of your surface. It’s essential for creating an optically pure surface for the coating.
Final Inspection
The final step before the ceramic coating is a thorough inspection to make sure all imperfections have been eliminated. Quality checking ensures that going forward everything is set for locking in perfection and maximizing coat adhesion.
The Role of Professional Detailers
Paint correction is no easy task. It requires trained professionals with experiences, tools, and proper techniques. Detailers are well versed in compounding and polishing and making sure to thoroughly finish each stage of the preparation. They ensure that no spot is missed and everything is perfectly made for your flawless foundation before applying the ceramic coating. Proper surface preparation should be left to the professionals to avoid any damage or issues.
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Is your car in need of a little makeover? A professional paint correction is just the pick me up your car needs to go from dull to brand new. Our expert team at New Look Detailing will handle the entire process with great care and detail and have your car shining in no time. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get the flawless shine and protection.