Paint correction is the careful removal of a thin layer of clear coat so swirl marks, light scratches, water-spot etching and dull oxidation disappear rather than get fil.
Paint correction is the careful removal of a thin layer of clear coat so swirl marks, light scratches, water-spot etching and dull oxidation disappear rather than get filled and hidden. If your car looks hazy in sunlight or covered in tiny circles, correction is what brings back real depth. It is the single biggest visual upgrade in Etobicoke detailing.
We start by washing and decontaminating the paint, then measuring and testing a small section to find the gentlest pad and polish that works. A one-step correction improves gloss and removes light defects. Multi-stage work goes further on heavier marks. Neither can fix scratches that go through the clear coat, and we will say so upfront.
The work is done with a dual-action polisher in controlled passes, wiping panels down to check progress under inspection light. Plan on several hours to a full day or more depending on size, colour and the condition of the paint. A car from Islington with automatic-wash swirls will take a different approach than one with years of neglect.
After correction the paint should be protected with sealant or a ceramic coating, otherwise the same swirls return quickly. We can add either, and show you how to wash the car to keep it looking sharp. Call or text from Etobicoke and send a few photos if you want an early read on what is achievable.
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Etobicoke blends high-rise condo towers along the Humber Bay Shores waterfront with detached and semi-detached homes with driveways in Islington, Kingsway and Long Branch, plus townhouse and apartment complexes in Rexdale and along Kipling, so we set up in a driveway, visitor lot or garage as needed.
Lake Ontario brings damp air and winter spray, and road salt from the Gardiner, QEW and 427 coats lower panels and wheel wells through the cold months. Spring pollen and construction dust from ongoing condo development along the waterfront settle on paint.
Getting from Etobicoke to a downtown shop means the Gardiner at rush hour, and nearby shops can have long waits. A mobile detailer works in your driveway or condo garage and saves the trip.
We regularly work in Islington, Markland Wood and Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, and every other part of Etobicoke.
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Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.
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Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.
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