PAINT ENHANCEMENT SERVICES IN BLOOMINGTON, IL
SWIRL, WATER ETCHING, AND SCRATCH REMOVAL
PAINT ENHANCEMENT PACKAGES
Fixing discrepancies on the paintwork of a vehicle always comes first. Here at the shop, our licensed and insured team of highly skilled automotive protection specialists respect the tactile art form of paint correction, thinking critically and treating every paint correction project with a unique attention to detail.
1-STEP PAINT ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE
STARTING ATTHIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
- We aim for 50-75%+ defect removal
- Includes our level 2 exterior detail if you add a ceramic coating or ppf
- Paint decontamination with a clay bar
- Machine one-step polishing of the vehicle paint to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation
- This is a full-day service
2-STEP PAINT ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE
STARTING ATTHIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
- We aim for 80-90% defect removal
- Includes our level 2 exterior detail if you add a ceramic coating or ppf
- Paint decontamination with a clay bar
- Machine one-step polishing of the vehicle paint to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation
- The ideal time for a ceramic coating package
- This is a 1-2 days service
We consider this package our most popular, featuring a near-full defect removal tailored to those needing more than just a few swirls marks removed from their paintwork.
ADVANCED PAINT 3-STEP ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE
STARTING ATTHIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
- We aim for 90-95%+ defect removal
- Includes our level 2 exterior detail if you add a ceramic coating or ppf
- Paint decontamination with a clay bar
- Machine one-step polishing of the vehicle paint to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation
- Our third step includes jeweling the paint to a high level of gloss beyond our typical refinement levels of polishing
- The ideal time for a ceramic coating package
- This is a multi-day service
ADVANCED 4-STAGE PAINT ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE
STARTING ATTHIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
- We aim for 95%+ defect removal
- Includes our level 2 exterior detail if you add a ceramic coating or ppf
- Paint decontamination with a clay bar
- Wet sanding all vehicle paint if need be
- Testing paint thickness around the vehicle
- Compounding all vehicle paint
- Polishing all vehicle paint
- The ideal time for a Ceramic Coating
- This service takes 5-7 days
FEATURES & BENEFITS
THE PAINT CORRECTION PROCESS
WASH AND INSPECT
DECONTAMINATE
MACHINE CUTTING
FINE POLISH & REFINEMENT
WHAT ARE PAINT CORRECTION SERVICES?
Paint correction services are a great way to maintain the integrity of your vehicle and its paint. There are many different reasons why you might want to consider this as an option for restoring the look and color of your pride and joy! This article will explore some important details about this service and what it entails so that you are better informed before deciding whether or not this is right for you!
BENEFITS OF PAINT CORRECTION SERVICE:
- Removal of swirl marks, oxidation (fading), and scratches from surfaces such as vehicles, motorcycles, boats, glass, etc.
- Restoring glossy sheen to dulled finishes
- A deep cleaning by hand or machine
- Showroom-like new condition to paint
- Makes the paint on brand new cars with no miles pop even more!
- Brings out the true paint color of your vehicle
THE BENEFITS OF PAINT CORRECTION SERVICES ARE NUMEROUS
The paint correction process comes in stages for different levels of correction. There is light machine polish, single-stage paint correction, and multi-stage paint correction. It brings out the true color of your paint and more times than not, makes the car look better than when you bought it!
1. IDEAL TIME FOR CERAMIC COATING OR PAINT PROTECTION FILM
Paint correction is the most effective way to remove scratches, swirl marks, and other blemishes. Scratches and swirls are usually caused by driving conditions and improper washing. By removing these minor imperfections, we can apply paint protection that ensures your car or truck will still look great for years to come!
Once all paint defects are removed via our paint correction service, it is an ideal time to perform a ceramic coating or paint protection film service to “lock in” the vehicle’s state of paint.
A Ceramic Coating can provide excellent glossiness and protection against oxidation, road salt, acid rain, bird droppings, and airborne pollutants, which can cause scratching of the clear coat layer over time. After applying the ceramic coating, you can enjoy the long-lasting ceramic finish for years and potentially much longer as ceramic coatings we use have very good long lasting warranties (per manufacturer) .
Paint Protection film provides glossiness and protection against, oxidation, road salt, acid rain, bird droppings, air born pollutants, minors swirls and scratches. PPF also has a self healing factor once heat is applied which can make scratches disappear like they were never there in the first place. Once PPF is applied, you can expect 7 years or more of your car being protected. You will be able to enjoy your immaculate finish for years to come backed by manufacture warranty.
2. PAINT LONGEVITY
Paint Protection doesn’t just make your car look good; it also preserves the paintwork for years to come. Paint is vulnerable to damage, and any scratch or dent can permanently scar it. Paint correction restores the clarity of that intended original shine.
3. REJUVENATE YOUR VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR
Chemicals from the environment – such as dirt and pollution – can permanently stain your car’s paintwork, especially if left unchecked. Paint correction provides a deep clean of these deposits, cleansing the exterior and rejuvenating it with a fresh look. Paint correction will also remove those unsightly scratches that detract from the beauty of your car’s bodywork.
SCHEDULE YOUR PAINT CORRECTION TODAY
You’ve not worked with the best if you haven’t had your car professionally handled and taken by us. We safely remove oxidation and other defects that can lead to further damage to an auto’s paint job, leaving it looking new!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are some questions our customers have asked about our paint correction services.
What is the benefit of paint correction?
Paint correction brings out your vehicle new car luster and bring its appearance back to where the manufacture intended it to be. It brings out the most drastic difference in the cars appearance compared to any other service we offer. Whether you’re looking to sell that beater down the street or keep your current ride like-new, professional paint correction should be on your radar. Our dependable team can maintain that beautiful exterior with a little help from state of the art products designed to bring out those embedded swirls, holograms, scuffs and other imperfections hiding in plain sight around your vehicle’s paint.
Can we put ceramic coating on after paint correction?
Yes. You. Can! But be sure that your car’s paintwork has been completely corrected and inspected before adding a ceramic coating, as it is semi-permanent and acts as a very strong protective shield to abrasions, in turn can make future corrective work more difficult as the ceramic coating sits on top of your clear coat and paint layer.
My paint is oxidized, will paint correction fix this?
Different processes of automotive paint correction can fix oxidized paint; however, the method a paint correction specialist uses varies depending on both the level of severity of the oxidization, the color of your vehicle’s paintwork, and type of vehicle you have as some cars paint can scratch easier than others. Also known as soft or hard automotive paint
Do new cars need paint correction?
Absolutely!! Understand this: dealers are not detailers. They could very well have washed and dried a new vehicle incorrectly, rubbing abrasive dust and dirt unknowingly against the finish. Light or heavy paint correction is helpful on even the most spotless finishes. We at the The Auto Protection Specialists, have never seen a brand new car that has come into the shop that was 100% flawless of any imperfections. Our goal is to get your vehicle as close to 100% as possible