Question · Paint Correction
Does a new car need paint correction?
Usually a light single-step is recommended. New cars come from the dealer with sealer marks, transit dust, and sometimes tunnel-wash damage from dealer prep. Single-step correction levels these so the ceramic coating bonds to clean paint.
A new car typically requires some degree of paint correction. While the vehicle is new, the paint surface often accumulates various defects during manufacturing, transit, and dealer preparation. These imperfections, though sometimes subtle
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WHEN THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT CALL
When to pick something else.
Skip correction if the car is brand new (under 30 days), garaged, never washed, and you have inspected it under raked light with no defects visible. Rare but possible.
FAQS
Common follow-up questions.
My car is 2 weeks old — is that too new for correction?
No. New is fine. Levelling early defects means they do not propagate.
Do dealer prep washes damage paint?
Often yes. Especially the wash-rack staff using one mitt for the whole lot.
Will my new car warranty be voided?
No — single-step polish is well within safe clear-coat removal limits.
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