Paint Correction vs. Paint Restoration: What's the Difference?
Is your car's paint looking dull and scratched? Unsure whether it needs paint correction or restoration? This article explains the key differences between these two auto detailing processes. Learn when to choose paint correction to enhance gloss and remove minor defects. Find out when paint restoration is required for extensive damage and wear. Discover the types of paint imperfections that each service addresses. Read about the techniques and compounds used by professional detailers to revitalize your car's exterior. With examples of defects needing correction versus restoration, this post will help you understand how to get the best paint renewal results. Contact us to assess your vehicle and determine if a correction or restoration is needed to restore a smooth, flawless finish.
Sparkle and Bling
9/18/20232 min read
When it comes to professional auto detailing, two common terms you’ll hear are paint correction and paint restoration. While they sound similar, there are important differences between these car paint renewal processes. Understanding when your vehicle needs each service is key to getting the best results.
In this article, we’ll explain the distinctions between paint correction and restoration. We’ll also cover when to consider each detailing service to revitalize the appearance of your car’s exterior.
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is a process that removes small defects in the clear coat finish of automotive paint. Light surface imperfections that detract from a smooth, glossy paint job are fixed through gentle polishing.
Paint correction is performed by auto detailers using special compounds and polishers. It removes issues like:
Fine swirls
Light scratches
Waterspots
Oxidation
Dull or chalky patches
The goal is to clean up the surface while removing only a minimal amount of clear coat thickness. Paint correction leaves you with a glossier, sharper finish that looks significantly improved.
What is Paint Restoration?
Paint restoration tackles more extensive damage and wear on a vehicle’s painted exterior. Issues that go beyond surface level and into the clear coat itself require the restoration process.
Paint restoration involves cutting and leveling the clear coat to fix problems like:
Deep scratches
Peeling or flaking
Etching
UV damage
Rock chips
Acid rain erosion
More aggressive compounds and equipment are used to strip away some of the clear coat and reveal fresh, intact paint underneath. This gets rid of imperfections in the coating itself for dramatically improved results. The process removes more clear coat than paint correction.
Choosing Between Correction and Restoration
Sparkle and Bling will assess the condition of your car’s paint to determine if it needs correction or restoration. Paint correction is for minor defects, while restoration handles heavier damage.
Restoration is also ideal if multiple attempts at correction haven’t solved the issues. It provides a deeper renewal when the clear coat has extensive wear.
Trust Sparkle and Bling to evaluate your paint and recommend the right service. We deliver professional results that restore the rich, smooth finish your car deserves. Contact us today for a consultation!
