When you notice an imperfection in your vehicle’s paint job, determining the right course of action can be difficult. Paint correction is often a good solution, but there are several common misconceptions about what paint correction is and what it can do.
To help you understand paint correction and determine whether it’s right for you, here are a few debunked paint correction myths:
- Myth: Paint correction is only for scratches. Paint correction is the process of restoring paintwork imperfections caused by a variety of reasons. These include minor scratches, swirl marks, and the effects of oxidation on the paintwork.
- Myth: Paint correction equals a paint touch-up. A paint correction doesn’t just add paint to touch up the imperfection. Paint correction seeks to remove imperfections through a meticulous process, resulting in seamlessly restored paintwork. This involves removing the paint to deal with the scratch or other issues, and then reapplying the paint and protective coatings.
- Myth: Paint correction is simple to do. Paint correction requires the skillful use of specialized equipment. The process involves working back the paintwork to restore it, and professionals are trained in how to utilize the technique safely and effectively.
- Myth: Paint correction will fix deep scratches. Deep scratches cannot be fixed by paint correction and must instead be corrected by repainting. To diagnose the scratch yourself, notice whether it seems to disappear when the vehicle is wet. If so, it is likely shallow enough for paint correction. You can also rely on our team to provide you with options and the information you need.