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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.

Was absolutely amazed by the quality of work. I had a full interior detail and minor paint correction with a cermaic coating. My car is a 2007 so it was quite dirty on the inside and the paint had many swirls. The interior detail turned out better than I imagined. They got all the stains removed, which some of the stains I thought were...

- Pranil Lal - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Marcus is very responsive, followed through with everything he promised, delivered the vehicle on time and it was beautiful. Highly recommend Marcus and The Works to anyone who wants fair prices, great work and a responsible, honest shop to work with.

- V L. - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Quincy at The Works absolutely rocks. We cannot recommend this place highly enough. We had limited time in Boulder and were dropping off an older car for grandson. Highlights so pitted hard to see at night. The Works restored to new or better. Got us in which we appreciated. Only regret …we don’t live closer to have them detail all our cars (we...

- Bres Mamo - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works

Amazing! Car looks like new. We can't believe they got all the stains out of the upholstered seats. Wish I had a before and after picture to post. Best detail job I've ever seen.

- Eileen Henry - Another 5 Star Rating for The Works