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Paint Correction

Eliminate imperfections and bring back your car's original glory with our comprehensive Paint Correction Services in Armidale. With a focus on delivering effective and long-lasting solutions, we rejuvenate your paintwork while protecting it from future wear with premium products and advanced polishing techniques. From correcting minor blemishes to extensive paint damage, our expert team ensures professional and flawless solutions that you can rely on. With experience dealing with all surface defects, including swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation, we will enhance the clarity and depth of your car's paint. Give your ride a showroom-like finish and shine with our paint correction solutions. Book your appointment today.

STEP #01

Vehicle type

Hatchback

From

$450

Sedan Car

From

$500

5 seater SUV

From

$600

UTE

From

$600

7 seater SUV

From

$700

STEP #02

Our Service

  • Initial Inspection and Preparation
  • Perform a thorough hand wash with Strip wash
  • Chemical Decontamination ( Use iron and tar removers to dissolve embedded contaminants. )
  • Mechanical Decontamination (Use a clay bar to remove remaining contaminants and overspray. )
  • Panel Prep
  • Test a small area to determine the best pad and polish combination.
  • Machine Polishing ( Use a dual-action polisher (Rupes) for consistent polishing. )
    🟢 Single Stage Correction
    🟢 Two-stage Correction (If Required)
  • Inspect the paint under proper lighting (Scan Grip) to ensure uniformity.
  • Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to remove polish residue and oils.
  • Apply a premium Graphene spray coating to protect the corrected paint for upto 12 months.
🟢 What is Single Stage Correction?

This streamlined process focuses on addressing light imperfections, such as minor swirls and scratches. We start with a thorough assessment of your vehicle's paint, then apply a polishing compound using a dual-action polisher. This effectively improves gloss and clarity while only removing a minimal amount of the clear coat.

The single-stage paint correction is quick and cost-effective, making it ideal for cars that need a refreshing touch without extensive work. After polishing, we recommend applying a protective sealant or ceramic coating to keep your car looking great for longer.
🟢 What is Two-stage Correction?

This comprehensive process begins with a thorough assessment of your vehicle's paint to identify imperfections like deeper scratches and swirl marks. In the first stage, we use a cutting compound and a polisher to remove these imperfections, leveling the clear coat and preparing it for the next step. In the second stage, we refine the surface with a finer polish, enhancing the gloss and clarity to achieve a showroom-quality finish.

While this process takes a bit more time and investment, the results are truly transformative, making it perfect for vehicles that require extensive correction or those that have experienced significant wear and tear. After the correction, we recommend applying a ceramic coating or protective sealant to keep your paint looking stunning for longer.
STEP #03

Add-on List

Ceramic & Graphene coating - 3 years

Ceramic V2 (3-year) coating offers a user-friendly application process. It gradually ceramizes, achieving an impressive 10H hardness on the pencil scale and exceptional resistance to chemicals across the pH range of 1-13. This coating provides comprehensive protection against scratches, enhances gloss significantly, guards against aggressive chemicals, prevents corrosion, and markedly minimizes the adhesion of various types of dirt. The resulting gloss finish is truly outstanding.

Ceramic & Graphene coating - 5 years

Graphene Elite (5-year) Self-Healing coating offers remarkable protection and finish with just a single layer application. Tested under harsh Australian conditions, its proven anti-water spotting ability sets it apart. Additionally, the coating showcases a self-healing capability that has undergone rigorous testing. Achieving an impressive 10H hardness on the pencil scale, it provides outstanding resistance to chemicals within a pH range of 1-13. Experience the benefits of this advanced coating in terms of both durability and performance.

Ceramic & Graphene coating - 7 years

Graphene Elite Plus (7-year) Self-Healing coating. Building upon the success of our 5-year variant, a single layer application is all it takes. This latest release in our Graphene paint protection lineup combines the excellence of our renowned Graphene Elite with a new SiO2 10H blend. The result is exceptional gloss, hardness, and an extended longevity of 7 years. With an impressive 10H hardness on the pencil scale and outstanding resistance to chemicals within a pH range of 1-13, this product stands as a testament to both durability and performance.

Wheel Coating

Keep your wheels and rims looking pristine with Detailing Mate's special Wheel Coating Service. Our high-quality coating provides a protective layer to shield against brake dust, dirt, and road grime, ensuring a durable finish that enhances shine and prevents corrosion. Enjoy easier clean-ups and fresh, vibrant wheels every time you hit the road with our expert wheel coating service in Armidale!

Plastic Trim coating 2 years

Protect and restore your vehicle's plastic trim with our Plastic Trim Coating Service that lasts up to 2 years. This advanced formula creates a durable protective barrier against UV rays, weathering, and contaminants, preventing fading and discolouration. Our professional plastic trim coating services ensure a smooth solution with the best products, delivering a long-lasting high quality finish with premium trim protection.

Interior Leather Coating

Preserve the beauty of your leather seats for many years to come with our premium Interior Leather Coating Services. Offering protection against stains, spills, and UV damage, this durable coating ensures an effective seal without affecting the finish to prevent ageing and general wear and tear. With the best industry-level products, we deliver an effective solution to protect your vehicle's leather surface.

Engine Bay Cleaning

Keep your engine bay clean and running smoothly for improved longevity. Enhance your vehicle's performance and appearance with our Engine Bay Cleaning Service. Our team will masterfully degrease and detail every component, improving the performance of the engine and the aesthetic of your engine bay while revealing potential issues.

Headlight Restoration

Restore clarity and safety on the road with our Headlight Restoration Service. Whether you are dealing with a dull appearance, poor visibility, yellowish discolourations or scratches, we deliver reliable solutions to improve the outer appearance of your car while improving the visibility and the projection of the light. Our experts will help you improve the performance and look of your headlights without any replacements

Glass Graphene coating 5 year

Glass Graphene Coating (5-year) is a revolutionary solution for glass surfaces. With the simplicity of a single layer application, this advanced coating not only provides durable protection but also delivers a remarkable beading effect. Engineered with graphene technology, it forms a robust 5-year barrier against environmental elements, scratches, and chemical exposure. Experience the brilliance of Kraken's Glass Graphene Coating, featuring an impressive beading effect that enhances clarity and ensures long-lasting transparency for your glass surfaces.

STEP #04

Contact Details

We will confirm your appointment with you by phone or e-mail within 24 hours of receiving your request.



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Frequently Asked
Questions

Car paint correction is a process that involves removing imperfections from a vehicle's paint surface, such as swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation, to restore its original shine and clarity.

While regular polishing may enhance shine, paint correction is a more intensive process that removes a layer of clear coat to eliminate defects. It requires specialized techniques and equipment to achieve optimal results.

Most paint imperfections can be corrected, including light scratches and swirl marks. However, deep scratches that penetrate the clear coat or paint may not be fully removable. Our experts will assess your vehicle's condition and advise accordingly.

The duration of the paint correction process can vary based on the extent of the imperfections and the size of the vehicle. Generally, it can take anywhere from 4 to 12 hours or more for a comprehensive correction.

No, when performed by skilled professionals, paint correction is safe and will not damage your car's paint. Our team uses safe techniques and tools to ensure the integrity of the paint is maintained.

The results of paint correction can last for several months to years, especially if followed by a protective coating, such as ceramic coating or sealant, which helps maintain the shine and protection of the paint.

Paint correction is not necessary for every vehicle, but it is highly beneficial for those with visible paint imperfections, such as swirl marks, scratches, or dullness. If your vehicle's appearance is important to you, consider paint correction.

To maintain your car's paint after correction, regularly wash it with a pH-balanced shampoo and apply a quality wax or sealant every few months. Additionally, consider periodic detailing to keep the finish looking pristine.