[Detailers Domain]

You gotta see how the dealer deliverd this BMW 335 X Drive - swirl o rama!

Paint correction - also known as swirl mark removal or machine polishing, paint correction is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish.

Paint correction will involve machine polishing and various grades of cleanser, polish, or compound. The majority of work is usually done with orbital or rotary machine polishers to get the best level of correction.

Great paint correction requires a high level of skill and concentration, but done properly, paint correction can transform the look of a car by dealing all the issues discussed above.

Reasons to seek out paint correction services:

- Road grime, grit, tar
- Bird crap, dead bugs, and tree sap
- Water spots
- Improper wash techniques and products used
- People brushing against the car with their clothing or bags
- Holograms and swirls caused by lack of proper training and techniques
- Automated car washes

All of the above can leave the paint of a car looking imperfect - dull, faded, and covered in various level of scratches (from light to heavy), swirls, and marring.

For most vehicles, paint correction really can make a substantial difference and will completely remove or significantly reduce most marks. Once the paint correction is done the results will display amazing gloss, depth of color, and slickness.

The customer of this BMW 335 had a budget in mind so here is what we were able to do for him.

We will remove
- 50 - 70% of deeper swirl marks.
- Remove etching from water spots and bird etchings.
- Remove and or reduce lighter scratches and marring
- Remove surface contamination
- Restore faded and dull paint
- Polish and bring back gloss and depth of paint

Will not remove the all swirls, or deep scratches. We will not be fixing rock chips at this level either.

Products used on this job:
Nanolex Prewash Concentrate
Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover
Nanoskin Autoscrub Sponge
Nanolex Glass Cleaner
Meguiar's M205
Sonax Polymer Net Shield
Nanolex Tire and Trim Restorer


Tools used:
Metro Air Force Blaster 8 hp
Rupes LHR15 MKII
Rupes LHR75E
Griot's 6 inch random orbital polisher
Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pad
Uber All Purpose MF Towels
Uber Classic MF Towels
Scangrip Multimatch Light

Before shots will give you a good idea of how bad this car was taken care of by it's former owner.



Wash/Decon/Prep

Decon using Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover


Wheels also cleaned with Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover





Foam bath - using Nanolex PreCleaner Wash




Clay using the Nanoskin Sponge on paint and glass




Rinse



Metro Blaster 8 hp used to dry the paint and wheels



Imperfections


Severe flaws in paint



50/50 shot of the piano black trim on the BMW. Light scratches are quite common on trim like this, faded and dull, we fixed it using Menzerna SF4500 with an Uber Green Pad

50/50 shot of the rear quarter


50/50 shots on the paint



Rupes LHR15 MKII working some magic


Rupes LHR75E on the tight areas



The Griot's 6 inch comes out to play.


Meguiar's Microfiber Finishing Pads lots of them.


Paint improved


Final shots











If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop me an email.

Phil@DetailersDomain.com

[joq3]

What do you recommend a clay bar or a clay sponge? And which one is the best. My car is pretty bad, much asphalt and contaminations.

[Detailers Domain]

we use both, it would just depend on our mood I guess. Both are great.

if your paint is in bad shape, go with a iron remover first followed by either the clay bar or the nanoskin autoscrub pad or sponges.

[black_F10M5]

Hi could you PM a price for paint correction? I also have an Alpine White but the swirls are much lighter than this.

[Detailers Domain]

email me at phil@detailersdomain.com.

[razzy530]

I am that customer. Once again a very big THANK YOU to Phil and the entire Detailers Domain crew for such an amazing job well done. On a budget. Will come back soon for a wash.

[BMWZ4]

Man that's great work. Do you do house calls (Toronto!! very nice. My X3 could use similar work.

[Aatish]

Great work! So how does the Nanoskin Sponge compare to traditional clay?

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Man that's great work. Do you do house calls (Toronto!! very nice. My X3 could use similar work.

thanks I would check Kevin at GTA in your neck of the woods, he's extremely good.

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Great work! So how does the Nanoskin Sponge compare to traditional clay?

it's a solid option to a clay bar, we have been using the sponge for years now and it's great - drop it rinse and go back work.

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by razzy530

I am that customer. Once again a very big THANK YOU to Phil and the entire Detailers Domain crew for such an amazing job well done. On a budget. Will come back soon for a wash.

thanks Tom for trusting us with your new ride.

[razzy530]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

thanks Tom for trusting us with your new ride.

In a heartbeat!! I have refused to wash the car at any car wash. So I havent washed since I picked it up from you. Dont know how to approach that situation just yet except to come back to you for washes. Which i think is a crazy idea, right?

[jxbones]

Great Job!

Wish you were in California, my black paint is equally as swirly as his!

[jhuber]

Looks amazing didn't think it would be noticeable on white would love to see what you can do to a black car

[expertsedan]

Is it necessary to rinse or wipe down the clay sponge during the clay process?

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

it's a solid option to a clay bar, we have been using the sponge for years now and it's great - drop it rinse and go back work.