Tag Archives: remove scratches from black paint

matte black paint
11
Oct
Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care, Paint Correction, Tips, Videos & Media

Scratched Matte Paint

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We’ve blogged about this topic on more than one occasion, but we still receive tons of comments and questions from our customers about scratched matte paint. Matte 101 There are some basic matte paint rules to know. Matte paint cannot be clayed, polished, or waxed. Ordinarily, these are the processes one would use to remove […]

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Swirls, Swirl Marks,
08
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

12 Tips for Preventing Swirl Marks

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Removing swirl marks is a little like cleaning up after yourself, or at least cleaning up after someone else’s mess. Swirls may be the professional detailer’s most despised surface flaw because they are almost exclusively caused by the detailer’s polishing technique. Because they are less visible in the shade but spectacularly obvious in sunlight, even […]

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SEMA, Dr. Beasley's, Matte, Detail
08
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

Polishing Outside? Risks and Alternatives

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Polishing a car outside in the elements doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. However, there are restrictions that limit people from adhering to best practices. So how do we make the best of the situation? What to do Before You Polish a Car The two main steps to prep a car to […]

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Black Ferrari Being Buffed
13
Jan
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction, Tips

Buffing Becoming a Problem

Posted on by James Detmer

High-speed machine buffing is becoming a problem in the world of car care… but those doing the buffing aren’t necessarily to blame if you’re not protecting your car from Day 1.

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Polishing a Black Acura
19
Jan
Behind the Detail, How To, Paint Correction

Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Part I

Posted on by James Detmer

Paintwork Correction: Preservation. The whole idea behind paintwork correction is to fix your car’s paintwork; removing scratches from your car’s paint, removing swirl marks, and more.

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Polishing Black Paint
24
Jan
Behind the Detail, How To, Paint Correction

Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Part II

Posted on by James Detmer

A walkthrough of Removing Scratches from Black Paint: Part II (Polishing – Cutting). Part II of our latest blog series!

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Nano Coating Instant Bonding Being Applied on Audi
02
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

7 Step Process to Detailing an Audi A7

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The other day a gentleman came into the detailing shop we own in Chicago to get a “Complete Exterior”. We took a look at this car and saw that it was in fair condition with a few deep scratches in key areas.  We decided to take it in and told him he could pick it […]

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Polishing, Removing Swirls, Buffing, Correctly
14
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

12 Tips for Removing Swirls…The Correct Way

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Last week we published an article, “12 Tips for Preventing Swirls”. We enjoyed writing that article because it focused on many mistakes that companies make when not focused on the details or beginners who are still learning the ropes. Well, I wanted to write a follow up article that focused more on what you should […]

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Polish, Buffing, Chemicals, Perfect
20
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Tips

12 Traits To Look For When Choosing A Polish

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

My idea of a great polish is one that cuts paint in order to remove defects that are embedded in a car’s finish. But it needs to do this without being overly aggressive. While you do need some amount of cutting from a polish, one that is too aggressive will remove more clear coat than […]

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Polish, Buff, How To
23
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Paint Correction

How to Avoid Polishing a Car

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The title of this article may throw you for a loop. I understand. When you see a car that has some issues, your first instinct may be to grab a tool and go fix it. The only issue with that is that you’re being extremely aggressive with your car’s paint when you do that. As […]

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