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Paint correction on a new vehicle.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:46 pm
Ever done this? Supposedly prevents swirls and future paint defects.
This post was edited on 8/29/17 at 7:51 pm
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Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:49 pm to Gaston
You're talking about ceramic coating the paint?
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:49 pm to Gaston
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Supposivwly
Are you hunting wabbit again?
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:51 pm to Gaston
I've only seen a "correction" done on damaged/swirled paint. I've seen some remove factory orange peel, rail dust or shipping sediment, and any initial light swirls from the dealership.
No idea about preventing future paint defects though.
ETA: Oh, saw comment about ceramic coating. I see what you're implying about future damage. Not sure how well it works, but I imagine poor washing techniques will still lead to paint damage.
No idea about preventing future paint defects though.
ETA: Oh, saw comment about ceramic coating. I see what you're implying about future damage. Not sure how well it works, but I imagine poor washing techniques will still lead to paint damage.
This post was edited on 8/29/17 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:51 pm to PrivatePublic
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Supposivwly
WLY?
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:53 pm to Gaston
I would keep a log of every time you wash the car.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:53 pm to OysterPoBoy
I'll marker that on the inside of my other pocket.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:54 pm to Gaston
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Supposedly prevents swirls and future paint defects.
lulz... No. It doesn't prevent them...it CORRECTS them.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:55 pm to OysterPoBoy
Does not prevent. Only "corrects" your paint from all the damage on the surface coat(s).
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:55 pm to Gaston
I've had it done and i've done it. I would clay whole car then polish with a one step. Go over with a sealant and wax or a ceramic. I did a DIY ceramic Gyeon mohs coating on my last new car. It was pretty easy but very time consuming to do all the steps correctly. It also helps that I have a pro level Rupes polisher. I can't attest to the longevity of the coating as I traded the car in within a few months.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:56 pm to achenator
I'm a fan of Chemical Guys stuff...
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:57 pm to RummelTiger
Smoothing the clear to prevent contaminants from attaching...preventing damage from you working those around in it.
IDK, I'm asking. I've never heard about it until recently.
IDK, I'm asking. I've never heard about it until recently.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 7:59 pm to achenator
It was a nice car? The immediate effects obvious?
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:01 pm to Gaston
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Smoothing the clear to prevent contaminants from attaching...preventing damage from you working those around in it.
No, a correction will not "prevent" anything. That said, you can use a clay bar from time-to-time to get contaminants out - that will help keep shite from creating swirls. But, again, the correction will be to correct the paint. Also, do not do those on the reg, as they're only for pretty bad paint damage. A lot of people think they need to correct, when a good wax and seal will do the trick. Also, using quality products will help that much more - so spend a little when buying your kit.
Like I said earlier, I like Chemical Guys stuff, and they have great videos to help guide you.
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Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:02 pm to Gaston
quote:I don't think that it can hurt but why go through the pain of a full correction (shouldn't be that bad on a new car) and not protect it with something. Thats the easiest part. What color is the car to be? Best thing you can do is take delivery of the car dirty. Dn't even let them wash it.
Smoothing the clear to prevent contaminants from attaching...preventing damage from you working those around in it.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:04 pm to Gaston
Did you sell that badass over landing machine of yours?
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:05 pm to lnomm34
Yep, yesterday. $25k.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:08 pm to Gaston
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It was a nice car? The immediate effects obvious?
It was a 17 Ford Focus RS. The car was a light glossy primer gray color so it didn't really show many swirls. I bought the car off the showroom floor so it had only been washed once. The difference was there, i could notice it but I spent a whole weekend working on it so I hope i could see it lol
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:09 pm to Gaston
Brb asking my chauffeur
Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:10 pm to Gaston
I depaint all my new vehicles
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