The Best Paint Correction in Las Vegas NV
WHAT IS PAINT CORRECTION?
Paint correction is a detailing process that involves removing imperfections from a vehicle’s paintwork, such as swirl marks, minor scratches, water spots, and other blemishes. It is done by using a combination of machine polishing, compounding, and polishing techniques to carefully remove a small layer of clear coat from the surface, revealing a smooth, scratch-free finish. The result is a more vibrant and glossy look to the vehicle’s paint.
Even brand-new vehicles off of the lot will often have imperfections in the paint. Some are actual paint or body defects from the factory. Often, we have seen painted-over fuzz, bubbling, denting, dinging, scratching, lack of paint – you name it. Other issues usually revolve around poor wash techniques at the dealership. In addition, some people rub up against and scratch the paint. This is especially true if the vehicle is kept in a high-traffic area like the dealership showroom.
For people not buying a brand new vehicle, paint correction is usually needed after some time of washing and exposure to the elements. Over time, vehicles will get scuffed and scratched, and the shiny new paint is now duller and swirled. These clients usually prefer paint correction before ceramic coating.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PAINT CORRECTION BEFORE CERAMIC COATING?
- Enhances the gloss and shine of the vehicle after polishing/paint correction before ceramic coating, even on new vehicles
- Removes the vast majority of minor defects such as swirls or scratches
- Paint correction can remove heavy water spot etchings after a water spot remover has been used
- Done in conjunction with clay treatment and iron decontamination which gives the paint a smoother feel
- Prepares the paint for a ceramic coating
SEE WHY OUR CLIENTS THINK WE ARE THE BEST IN LAS VEGAS!
Alex UlitchnyJuly 28, 2023This was definitely the best detail I have had done on my car for a reasonable price. The service was amazing and they got me an appointment within the week. My car has never been so clean and my plastic bumpers are black again instead of gray!
Christine SuarezMay 12, 2023They are the best! Professional and very knowledgeable… they take so my pride in their work. They detailed my car, polished my headlights and applied a ceramic coating to my car. It looks amazing- highly recommend!
Justin IngramMay 12, 2023
WHAT CAUSES THE DEFECTS THAT REQUIRES PAINT CORRECTION IN LAS VEGAS NV
AUTOMATED/AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES
These will actually destroy your car’s paint over time. One trip through these car washes could easily cost you a thousand dollars or more to correct. Sadly, automated car washes are very popular in Las Vegas. Car washes have dirty and damaging brushes that rub against your paint, causing deep scratches and swirls! Automatic car washes can rip pieces of your vehicle off and cause more harm than good. Automatic car washes are effective for the average car that needs to be clean, but not good for a vehicle that you are trying to preserve long term. If your vehicle has been through a car wash, you will definitely need paint correction in Las Vegas NV before ceramic coating!
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF SWIRLS AND DEFECTS IS POOR WASH TECHNIQUE?
The number one cause of swirls and defects in your vehicle’s paint that causes us to perform paint correction before ceramic coating is improper wash technique. Not only can the automatic car wash cause lots of swirls and scratches, but even washing your car with the wrong wash mitt or a dirty towel is more than enough to yield a look into getting paint correction in Las Vegas NV done to reverse the damage.
POOR WASH TECHNIQUES:
Many things could cause these issues. For example, using the same towel for wheels as you use to detail the rest of the vehicle, or dirty towels scrubbing dirt into the paint. Additionally, using too much pressure when washing or drying your vehicle can easily cause swirls in the paint. Fortunately, we believe in preventative care when possible so you don’t need paint correction in Las Vegas NV in the future. Hopefully, you have found this page prior to having swirls and you can avoid it altogether! If not, we have you covered, and we can conduct paint correction before your ceramic coating with no issue!
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THE SUN WILL DAMAGE YOUR PAINT (OXIDATION AND CLEAR COAT FAILURE)
Sadly, this is also a very common occurrence and question that we get at Premiere Auto Detail. The sun in the Las Vegas area is extremely harsh. Over time, it will cause UV damage to your car’s paint, known as oxidation. This is the process of the paint’s oils drying out and fading. Automatic car washes speed up this process because they degrade the clear coat. Most automotive clear coats are rated for 10-15 years, but the Las Vegas sun might make this closer to the 10 year mark. This is when you want to conduct paint correction in Las Vegas NV before ceramic coating. Ceramic coatings have outstanding UV protection and drastically extend the life of your vehicle’s paint!
HARD WATER SPOTS THAT MAKE PAINT CORRECTION IN LAS VEGAS NV BEFORE CERAMIC COATING A NECESSITY
This is one of the worst things for your paint, and they can cause detrimental damage if left untreated! Typically, you can remove water spots if you catch them right away, with vinegar and water. However, they can etch the clear coat if they persist. In some cases, we need to polish them off by machine. Hard water spots can also persist to the point where it is nearly unfixable. It’s best to solve the issue of water spots prior to conducting paint correction in Las Vegas NV, so the money and time is not wasted. Our 3 year coating contains graphene, and helps water sheet off. This helps reduce water spots, but not completely prevent them from forming.
BUG GUTS AND BIRD POOP CAN ETCH YOUR PAINT
Both bug guts and bird poop are acidic, and can definitely etch the clear coat of your paint. In most cases, you can catch these issues prior to them etching. However, if they have partially etched beyond regular cleaning, you will need to conduct a paint correction in Las Vegas NV before ceramic coating to minimize their appearance or to remove them entirely. Sometimes, if left untreated for too long, they can etch the clear coat beyond the help of paint correction/polishing, but in most cases this is not an issue and the paint correction/polishing removes them effectively.
CUTTING & BUFFING/PAINT CORRECTION LAS VEGAS
Importantly, paint correction before ceramic coating is most commonly used in auto detailing to restore the shine & gloss of the paint. Typically, you will need a machine polisher, polishing pads, and either polish or compound and polish. Compound and polish are both gritty substances that clean the surfaces by abrading the surface, even if ever-so-slightly. Think of it like toothpaste – toothpaste is a gritty substance that cleans your teeth and makes them shine similarly. Compound is a heavier grit substance, and polish is finer. They are often used interchangeably, but sometimes just one, or both, or more than one type of each is needed. It all depends on how hard or soft your clear coat is.
You can polish some things by hand, but larger defects will require a machine. Typically, car wash swirls, despite seeming fine, are actually quite deep. We primarily use Rupes polishers at Premiere Auto Detail. Other brands you might have heard about are Flex, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Maxshine, and more. Often, we use these machines, polishing/cutting pads, and product (compound/polish) to reduce or eliminate scratches, swirls, and other defects. Additionally, we can return your car or truck to its original (or near original) shine. Believe it or not, most vehicles do not come off of the showroom floor in great condition!
WHY DO YOU NEED A ONE, TWO, OR THREE STEP PAINT CORRECTION BEFORE CERAMIC COATING? WHAT MAKES EACH STEP NECESSARY?
LET'S TALK ABOUT STEPS OF THE PAINT CORRECTION PROCESS:
Paint correction options before ceramic coating can be quite confusing and overwhelming at times. Let’s debunk any myths or misconceptions:
The number of steps required to get your paint to where you want it are largely dependent on your vehicle’s paint. Some manufacturers have different “types” of automotive clear coat – hard, soft, etc. The same exact scratch in a Mercedes will not come out the same as a Ford, in most cases.
Steps do not stack. If you conduct a single-step paint correction before ceramic coating, and later, you want to achieve greater perfection, doing another single-step paint correction is not going to create a two-step paint correction. Basically, if the single-step paint correction didn’t work the first time to remove deeper defects, it’s not going to work the second time. More extensive polishing/paint correction work is required for that particular paint system.
Believe it or not, conducting more steps is not always necessary nor indicative of the quality of work. Sometimes, we can achieve desired results in one step, on one car and one paint type, but to achieve the same result might require three steps on another car with different paint.
Of course, we always strive to achieve the maximum results for minimum amount of money.
WHY DO SOME PROJECTS REQUIRE A TWO OR THREE-STEP PAINT CORRECTION IN LAS VEGAS NV INSTEAD OF ONE?
Generally, a two or three-step paint correction instead of a single step is due to the depths of the defects in the paint. More aggressive methods to remove stubborn defects usually results in micro-marring of the paint surface, which often appears as a hologram. Those projects require a less aggressive second step to remove the micro-marring caused by the first step. A third step is required in the paint correction process when the second step also creates micro-marring similar to the first step. Some softer paints (notably GM black paint), might require three steps.
WHAT IS PAINT CORRECTION BEFORE CERAMIC COATING *NOT*?
Paint correction is NOT paint perfection. Sometimes, we cannot remove every defect in the vehicle’s surface. We must balance the appearance with the longevity of your vehicle’s clear coat, as we strive to preserve as much factory clear coat as we can. As we mentioned, polishing paint/paint correction before ceramic coating/paint enhancement removes clear coat. At a certain point, the risk of removal does not become worth the additional defect removal, and some defects cannot be removed without repainting.
Furthermore, some things do not fall into the paint correction realm at all, such as: repairing rock chips, paint work, auto body work, or repairing dents, dings, or hail damage.
WOULD YOU LIKE US TO CONDUCT PAINT CORRECTION/POLISHING TO ENHANCE SHINE EVEN MORE?
Are you satisfied with the way your paint looks? Or, is it swirled from car washing and/or does it look bad in the sun? Did the car dealership wash the car improperly before you even took delivery? We have a solution for you! Regularly, at Premiere Auto Detail, we polish vehicles back to their original (or better) shine! When your paint gets swirled enough, it will even appear to be a different color (especially darker colored vehicles).
This is why many people choose to have us conduct a paint correction and ceramic coating together!
At Premiere Auto Detail, we have several options for polishing, ranging from $500 to $1500, depending upon the work’s complexity and desired perfection level you want to achieve! We specialize in fixing cars that have extensive swirl marks, wash marks, oxidation, fading, or have been through automatic car washes. You won’t find anyone else as dedicated in the Las Vegas area!
THESE ARE OUR PACKAGES FOR PAINT CORRECTION BEFORE CERAMIC COATING IN THE LAS VEGAS AREA:
Single-step paint correction before ceramic coating: $500-750
Two or three-step paint correction before ceramic coating: $1000-1500
WHY CHOOSE PREMIERE AUTO DETAIL TO CONDUCT PAINT CORRECTION IN LAS VEGAS NV BEFORE CERAMIC COATING?
OUR SMALL SHOP IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
It might be small, but it is clean and organized, and is outfitted with all the tools we need to succeed to create an amazing ceramic coating install, or to transform your vehicle with paint correction. We have top of the line equipment and materials. You will find brands such as Rupes, Meguiar’s, Optimum Polymer Technologies, Lake Country, and more! We even have a full honeycomb-style lighting system mounted to the ceiling which puts out over 70,000 lumens of light, more than enough to see anything!
LICENSED, INSURED, AND PROTECTED.
From the moment your vehicle gets here until the time you leave, you are covered under our insurance policy. We are fully licensed with the city of Las Vegas and with the State of Nevada to operate our business, as well as registered with a federal tax number for tax season. Lots of small businesses lack these things, however we see them as a necessity in order to service our customers and to give them peace of mind while vehicle is in our hands. Our shop is protected 24/7 by motion activated video recordings that we can access for several weeks after the fact!
DEDICATED TO YOUR SATISFACTION.
Due to the fact that we are a small shop, our attention is always focused on only your vehicle. We are owner-operated as well. There are many shops that have great ceramic coating installers and fantastic detailers, but there are also shops where the installer working on your car is hit or miss, and you won’t know until after the job is complete. Our task at hand is always your vehicle, and we are dedicated to making things right the first time!
YOUR CAR DOESN'T DISAPPEAR OFF THE RADAR.
With Premiere Auto Detail, we remain in constant contact with you, communicating pictures and video of the various steps along the way. We are able to accomplish this without compromising quality of work. This is largely due to the fact that we don’t have a ton of vehicles lining up behind you – only one at a time. We do it this way after experiencing numerous disaster situations with our personal vehicles. If you’re spending a lot of hard-earned money, you want to know that your car is being cared for, and where we’re at in the process – this is exactly what we strive for. We believe you should never have to call to ask for an update!
WE ARE LAS VEGAS LOCALS. WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY.
We have called Las Vegas home for over 20 years. We have established a long list of great connections and friends here, and regularly support our local community. A couple things we have done are: sponsor the Boulder City Bass Club, which promotes the sport to kids and helps get them outdoors. We also attend SEMA every year, this is the largest automotive convention of its kind, and we are very lucky to experience this in our own backyard! We have numerous contacts here and always look forward to it every fall! You can choose between so many options to have your vehicle protected, but what makes us different is we treat you like family, not like another business transaction.
At Premiere Auto Detail located in Las Vegas, we believe in attention to detail and a tailored, well-communicated, and friendly working relationship with each one of our clients. To us, you are not just a business transaction. We strive to treat our clients like family.
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OUR LOCATION
Google may either route you coming in from the south entrance through the Visions community or the northwest entrance of Copper Ridge on Springfield Street (quicker route). Follow Magnolia Ridge all the way down, we are located at the end of the street on the left. House is a two story.