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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.

can't recommend this place enough. My old 2004 Chevy was so completely filthy and stained that I didn't have very high hopes for it. I feel like I have a brand new car. Quincy was extremely friendly and helpful and the price was very fair. I wish I had before pictures so I could post the contrast. It's like a different car. I'll be coming back...

- Ilana B. - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Leo is amazing!!! He made some serious damage on my black Volkswagen disappear! So thankful for the guys at this shop. Forever customer after our first experience here!

- Hadley C. - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

The staff at the works is beyond extraordinary. The attention to detail, to the range of flexibility, to match with honest prices makes this the home for all of my car care needs. Whether it be for a full detail wash, interior details, all the way to vinyl wrap and tint. I just had my Civic tinted and the precision used to make it look perfect...

- TJ BUDDERS - 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