Ceramic Coating and Paint Correction
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Melting Slicks
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Ceramic Coating and Paint Correction
Hi,
I live in Westchester County in NY and my latest Vette is a triple back C7 convertible. Due to a bad back I find it difficult to keep the appearance shiny like I did on my other Vettes. Can anyone in NY recommend a place that's reliable to do the full ceramic coating and paint correction with a warranty? Thanks.
Enjoy the 4th!!!!
Jeff
I live in Westchester County in NY and my latest Vette is a triple back C7 convertible. Due to a bad back I find it difficult to keep the appearance shiny like I did on my other Vettes. Can anyone in NY recommend a place that's reliable to do the full ceramic coating and paint correction with a warranty? Thanks.
Enjoy the 4th!!!!
Jeff
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Anteeke in Port Monmouth NJ is a highly reputable Corvette detailer from guys in the area. He is also running a 2 for 1 detail & ceramic special right now - Ceramic Coating, Paint Correction and PPF Specialists in Middletown (anteekedetailing.com)
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I detail cars, and have done ceramic/graphen coatings. With black, it's super tricky. No matter what the color is, it's not just "wash it and put it on". Make sure you get someone who knows EXACTLY what steps to take to put it on correctly. Someone who will paint correct and polish BEFORE applying the coating. Post up pics once you get it done. Nothing looks better than a deep, wet looking black Vette.
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Huh?? Whoever told you that is way off. That's wet sanding. Paint correction is done by machine polishing. If it's taking the clearcoat off then you or whoever is doing it wrong. It's the polishing that gives the paint the shine and removes minor flaws.
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Melting Slicks
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Does Paint Correction Remove the Clear Coat?
Essentially – YES. The process of polishing involves using a gritty substance called a cutting compound. When you activate the electric polisher, the polish liquid or paste is spread evenly on the vehicle’s painted surface, creating friction to cut through the clear coat of your paintwork. The polishers are made in multiple grit levels, some of them are intended to fill a scratch – while others are designed to remove the clear until the scratch is removed.This introduces that potential risk we spoke about above.
If the scratch is deeply cut into the clear coat, it is better to consult with a professional detailer or auto body repair company prior to starting to remove the damaged. If you cut the clear too thin, then protective coatings will have a hard time bonding to the surface. Additionally, the paint will not “pop” or shine as well as you’d hope.
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I get what your article or the author is saying, but it depends on the polish you're using. I use a mild polish, never compounds. No polish is going to remove a deep, fingernail deep scratch. But if your clearcoat is being removed..A. Too hard of a polish/compound, and B. you're applying too much pressure to your polisher. I use an Adam's polish called One Step. Been using it for years. No issues. And works great.
But back to the OP, be SURE you find someone who knows the difference between polishes, knows how to use Random Orbitals or Swirl Killers, and knows how to properly correct the paint BEFORE applying the ceramic coat. Otherwise, you're going to have blemishes still visible through the ceramic coat. And a properly done ceramic coating should last you YEARS.
But back to the OP, be SURE you find someone who knows the difference between polishes, knows how to use Random Orbitals or Swirl Killers, and knows how to properly correct the paint BEFORE applying the ceramic coat. Otherwise, you're going to have blemishes still visible through the ceramic coat. And a properly done ceramic coating should last you YEARS.
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When your polishing the paint,and if done right for BEST results……..your smoothing out clear coat and getting rid of orange peel to get best finish for a fantastic pop. This indeed is removing some clear coat. You want the clear coat like glass before you seal it in with the ceramic coating. So yes…get someone who knows how to get that perfect finish before the last step. Anybody can ceramic coat,not a lot of them can do it at a perfect level!!!
