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Boulder Paint Correction

Paint correction is the process of removing minor scratches and imperfections found in the vehicles clear coat. Using an electric polisher, a microfiber buffing pad, and a special "cutting" compound (extremely fine abrasive), the detailer will "cut" into the clear coat of a vehicle’s paint till the scratches are leveled or removed.

Boulder Paint Correction

Paint Correction, also referred to as Polishing, involves using a series of very fine abrasive compounds to remove minor scratches and imperfections in your cars clear coat.

Paint Correction Before

These fine scratches in your paints clear coat are responsible for the notorious "swirls" you see when sunlight reflects off your vehicle. These "swirls" are not actually circular scratches, but rather, they are just random scratches that appear as almost holographic swirls when reflecting a point source of light such as the sun, or as seen here, the shop lights.

Paint Correction After

This process also naturally removes all of the oxidation on the surface of your clear coat that dulls the exterior of your vehicle. Depending on the degree of damage, we may have to start with a more aggressive compound to "cut" deeper into the clear coat (sometimes even using fine sand paper), and follow up with another one of two finer "cuts" to restore the gloss of your clear coat.

The result is a gloss and shine that in many cases exceeds the one you remember when your vehicle came off the factory floor (see the before and after pictures below). In fact, many of our customers bring their brand-new vehicles in for a Polish to remove any minor imperfections from the factory prior to receiving a ceramic coating. If you are considering a ceramic coating for your older vehicle, it is wise to consider a paint correction prior to doing so.

A lot of people have great skills to make paint look good. Michael Tracy has a unique ability to see paint issues that you and I might not even be aware of and then fix them perfectly. His shop is the best I have encountered in my fifty year experience with cars. Only Dave DiMaria can see paint as well but Dave doesn't detail cars.

- Gary Moschetti - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Amazing service and result. Got an exterior detailing. Car came out with that brand new car shine. They were accommodating with the rainy weather and very easy to reschedule with. 10/10 will be going back in several years when the cover coat's warranty ends.

- Phil L - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

We have a relatively new 4Runner that unfortunately suffered a bunch of scratches in the paint; we were referred to the team at the Works as a team that does great work and could help us out. Not only did Leo and the team fix all of the scratches, they went above and beyond to help us procure paint from Toyota for a small chip and get us setup...

- Davis Godbout - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

I recently got my truck ceramic coated here. Leo and his crew did an awesome job. The pricing was very reasonable for the high quality of work. I live on a dirt road, and with the coating, a 5 min power wash has my truck looking good as new. I highly recommend The Works for any auto detailing or paint work.

- Wyatt Raich - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works