Can car paint correction be done on a classic car? 

Classic cars are beautiful the way they come off the assembly line, but after a few years of driving and regular car washes the luster and shine can fade. If this happens to your vehicle it may be time to consider paint correction. This is a process that can drastically improve the appearance of your vehicle by correcting scratches, marks and swirls in the clear coat. It is a highly technical and time-consuming process but the end result is truly amazing. This is a great option for car enthusiasts, show car owners and exotic car owners who want to get the best possible reflection out of their vehicles paint job. 

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The first thing to do is make sure the area you are working on is free of all contaminants, dirt, sap and bugs. A professional detailer will use a decontamination treatment to remove these and prevent them from contaminating the paint during the correction process. This will also minimize the risk of further damage to the paint. 

Next comes the washing stage, the goal is to wash the vehicle in straight lines and to use a very light pressure. This is the only way to avoid placing any kind of scratch or marring back into the finish. Washing the wrong way will quickly damage the finish and if done too often can cause swirls in the finish. 

After the car is washed it will be clay barred, this is a process that uses a special kind of bar to remove the contaminants embedded in the clear coat. This is important for any car, especially a classic because it will help to maintain the value of the vehicle. A professional clay bar will be able to remove any dirt, mud or sap that has contaminated the paint without damaging it. 

This will leave the surface of the paint clean and ready to be prepped for the polishing stage. This is where the Optimum Swirl Free Finish is achieved, this is the highest level of paint correction that can be done. This is achieved through a combination of cutting, polishing and fine polishing. This process will remove any imperfections and will create a smooth glossy finish on the paint. This will also remove the micro scratches and swirls that are commonly found in the clear coat. 

After all the steps of the correction are completed it is important to protect the paint with a wax or ceramic coating. This will protect the paint from future damage and will give the finish a deeper shine and protection. 

It is recommended to choose a quality product such as Fortador Nano Wax or their ceramic coatings, these products will last longer and are more resistant to scratching than traditional automotive waxes. The application of the protective layer is very simple, it can be done by hand or with a machine depending on the preference of the person doing the work. If you are considering paint correction for your classic car, be sure to do some research and find a company that has experience working on rare and unique vehicles like yours.