Paint Correction Misconceptions Revealed

January 30, 2023

What Paint Correction Can and Cannot Fix:

Paint correction is frequently required prior to having paint protection film or a ceramic coating installed. There are several misconceptions surrounding paint correction. While paint correction can fix several paint imperfections, there are things it cannot fix.

WHAT PAINT CORRECTION CANNOT FIX:
  • Rock Chips
  • Crows Feet
  • Solvent Pop
  • Clear Coat failure
  • Extreme Etching
WHAT PAINT CORRECTION CAN FIX:
  • Topical Defects
  • Swirl marks
  • Marring
  • Holograms
  • Contamination
  • Light Etching

What Does Paint Correction Cost?

It really depends and is important to understand that there are two types of Paint Correction, filler-based correction and True paint correction.

  • Filler-Based Correction – topically fills defects & improves the look temporarily.
  • True Paint Correction: removes the outermost layer of clear coat leveling the defects out.

At @hyerqualitydetail we only offer true paint correction. We love doing paint correction test spots, so give us a call or bring your vehicle by our shop.

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