Paint Correction

At Custom Coatings we believe that there are 2 levels of paint correction. Paint can either be corrected to OEM showroom quality, or paint can be corrected to a genuinely stunning and show stopping quality. The difference is major.

Having your paint corrected to factory showroom quality means any minor scratches and swirl marks are removed and original lustre is restored.

For this service, the vehicle receives a Ph neutral softwash, removing any loose dirt and road debris. The painted surfaces are decontaminatedby means of chemicals to remove tar, brake dust and other iron deposits. Once this is done, the final step of the decontaminationprocess is the clay bar, this removes any particles lightly embedded in the paint surface.

Once the paint has been decontaminated and is smoothto the touch. The paint correction process can begin.

This is done mechanically by means of a combination of rotary and dual action polishers, using various combinations of soft abrasive pads and compounds.

When going for the Custom Coatings Correction service, it includes everything from the OEM correction service. But, with 3 extra steps added prior to mechanical polishing.

These are steps where we physically remove the 'orange peel' effect of the paint by means of sanding. First we cut the orange peel out with P1500 grit sand paper, these sanding marks are then refined by resanding with P3000 sand paper, then finally the last step is sanding the panels with P5000, further refining the previous sanding step.

Once all the sanding is done and orange peel is removed, we move on to the polishing steps, which are the same as the OEM correction service.

By using this service, we are comtting to you, to produce a paint finish that is literally perfect. Because the orange peel is removed, there is zero light refraction caused by the clearcoat. The lustre, the clarity and the gloss produced by this method is simply remarkable.

At Custom Coatings we prefer to use 3M's perfect - IT paitn correction system in conjunction with a Festool Shinex rotary polisher. We choose to use this system because they are reputable and robust brands trusted in the industry for cutting edge performance and leading innovation. By working with these brands, we have the peace of mind knowing that we have the backing of the brands to produce consistant and reliable results. Allowing us to build a reputation of integrity with our customers.