While most people think of the paint on their vehicle as a purely cosmetic feature, it’s actually an important barrier between your vehicle’s body and the exterior elements. As time goes on, your vehicle’s paint can be subjected to all kinds of abuse, which leaves behind marks, scratches, and other imperfections that not only look bad but detract from its overall condition.
Thankfully, our team at Crash Management Auto Body is here to provide the paint correction services you need to keep your vehicle’s exterior in great shape. Look at these common flaws that our paint correction services can help reverse.
- Swirl Marks: Phantoms of the Car Wash. If you’ve ever taken your car through the car wash and been dismayed to discover that it’s covered in fine circular scratches afterward, you’ve fallen victim to one of the most common types of paint damage. Swirl marks can also show up after hand washing with rough sponges or cloths, and they cause your paint to look hazy or dull. They are particularly visible in direct sunlight.
- Scratches: Battle Scars of the Roadways. Anything from accidentally passing too closely to a scruffy bush to a malicious act of vandalism can cause vehicle scratches, so these are by far the most common types of flaws that we see. Scratches can vary in intensity and depth, but our paint correction team will assess the damage and take the appropriate steps to restore a smooth finish.
- Oxidization: Fading Glory. Your vehicle has a clear coat that helps protect the paint, but over time, that coating can wear away, leaving the paint vulnerable to a process called oxidization. Oxidization makes your vehicle appear chalky or faded, so paint correction is required to restore the rich, vibrant color.
- Bird Droppings and Tree Sap: Nature’s Unwanted Gifts. Contaminants like bird droppings, tree sap, and other environmental contaminants are impossible to avoid completely. Because they often contain acidic elements, they can eat through the clear coat and paint and leave the underlayers vulnerable to rust and corrosion.
If your vehicle’s paint has seen better days, you can count on us for the high-quality paint correction services you need. Reach out today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.