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Boulder Paint Correction

Paint correction is the process of removing minor scratches and imperfections found in the vehicles clear coat. Using an electric polisher, a microfiber buffing pad, and a special "cutting" compound (extremely fine abrasive), the detailer will "cut" into the clear coat of a vehicle’s paint till the scratches are leveled or removed.

Boulder Paint Correction

Paint Correction, also referred to as Polishing, involves using a series of very fine abrasive compounds to remove minor scratches and imperfections in your cars clear coat.

Paint Correction Before

These fine scratches in your paints clear coat are responsible for the notorious "swirls" you see when sunlight reflects off your vehicle. These "swirls" are not actually circular scratches, but rather, they are just random scratches that appear as almost holographic swirls when reflecting a point source of light such as the sun, or as seen here, the shop lights.

Paint Correction After

This process also naturally removes all of the oxidation on the surface of your clear coat that dulls the exterior of your vehicle. Depending on the degree of damage, we may have to start with a more aggressive compound to "cut" deeper into the clear coat (sometimes even using fine sand paper), and follow up with another one of two finer "cuts" to restore the gloss of your clear coat.

The result is a gloss and shine that in many cases exceeds the one you remember when your vehicle came off the factory floor (see the before and after pictures below). In fact, many of our customers bring their brand-new vehicles in for a Polish to remove any minor imperfections from the factory prior to receiving a ceramic coating. If you are considering a ceramic coating for your older vehicle, it is wise to consider a paint correction prior to doing so.

I've been to probably ten detailing shops across LA and Denver. Without question The Works has been the best experience I've had. Leo and the whole team went way, way above what was expected. Highly recommended.

- Erik Gustafson - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

This team is spectacular! I inherited my dad's 2015 Subaru. Low mileage, great shape, but my dad was a smoker. The smell inside of the car was rough. Leo was straight up with me - there were several approaches that they could try (as opposed to chemical cover ups that other places offered), but no guarantees. I appreciated his candor and...

- Andie H. - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Excellent service! I had my vehicle in town while and I was away- it was dropped off and detailed while I took care of business- came back to a polished car! It was very satisfying to see the level of detail they took to cleaning the interior and exterior. I will absolutely be back.

- Richy A - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Highly recommend! Employees and the owner are professional and hard working. My car was cleaner after it’s wash at the works than it was when I bought it. Won’t take my car any other place for a wash. Looking forward to using other services from them in the future!

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