Paint Correction
Paint Correction: What Actually Happens to Your Finish
December 2, 20256 min read
A stage-by-stage look at how we measure, level and refine paint before any protection goes on.
Measure first, polish second
We take paint depth readings across every panel. Clear coat is finite — knowing how much is there tells us how aggressive we can safely be, especially on repainted panels and thin-film European finishes.
Cutting and refining
A compounding stage levels defects; a polishing stage removes the haze that compounding leaves behind. Skipping the refining stage is the most common shortcut in the industry, and it's visible the moment the car sits in direct sun.
