Correction Packages
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections from the surface of the paint. For example; swirls, scratches, fading, and more. This process is typically a two step process; Compounding and Polishing. Compounding is typically used to remove mild to severe defects in the paint while polishing is used to remove light defects in the paint. One step paint correction is the most common and is recommended to touch up the paint before applying a wax, sealant, or ceramic coating to restore the paint to like-new condition.
What is Ceramic
Coating?
Take anything that contains chemical compounds and you are looking at a resilient solution. Same goes for ceramic coating, which is both permanent and easier to clean once applied. Other than the obvious, here are a few more reasons to apply it in your car:
Protection from Harmful UV Rays
You can only imagine the damage that the sun’s harmful UV rays can do to your car’s paint job. Ceramic coating will protect your car’s paint from oxidizing, preventing it from fading and wearing a dull look. This is absolutely critical if you park your car outside.
Protection from Chemical Stains
Chemical stains arising from acidic contaminants in the air is another potential damage to your car. A coating will prevent these contaminants from bonding into the paint. With air pollution rate only rising in the city, ceramic coating can be a huge relief.
Hydrophobic Nature, Ease of Cleaning
When it comes to waxing and other types of detailing, washing your car becomes a headache. With ceramic coating, you don’t have to worry about the polymer wearing off. (Incidentally, removing it completely requires another process involving a polishing and wet-sanding.)
Not only does it blend with your car’s paint but also repels water. This means that all water-based dirt and grime will bead on the surface and eventually slide off. A quick jet wash afterward and you have yourself a spotless, ageless car.
Candy-Like Gloss
This is where the aesthetics all car owners will love. Much like car bra, ceramic coating also gloss and depth into your car’s paint. It will give your car a glossy look, bringing the best out of the original paint job.
All of these benefits have revealed the truth about ceramic coating, haven’t they? Over the past few years, its popularity has only risen in and around the Houston area. Reviews from both users and auto industry experts have been extremely positive.
A look at our own records of the past twelve years here at Vivë Auto Detailing gives us a good idea about car users’ general willingness to try out this superb protection for their car.
But there still are some myths and incorrect information swaying around when it comes to this advanced protection. Some of the most common myths about ceramic coating are listed below.
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Paint Correction Level 1
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​Best recommended for light to moderate defects such as oxidation, hazing, light scratches or "spiderwebs" on the paint Can correct up to 70% of defects​
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Exterior wash
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Clay-bar & Iron decontamination
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All exterior paint surfaces polished with appropriate pad and product to obtain correction of light scratches.
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IPA wipe-down to remove oils from polish, Sealant applied
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Clean glass
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Coupe, Covertibles (small vehicles)
$300
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Sedans, Compact SUVs (midsize vehicles)
$350
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Trucks, Mid Size SUVs
$425
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Vans, Fullsize Trucks, Large SUVs
$550
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Paint Correction Level 2
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​Best recommended for heavier defects such as holograms (from auto car washes), prominent swirling, some deeper scratches. Can correct up to 90% of defects​
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Includes everything from a 1 step correction
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Additionally the surface is compounded to remove the heavier scratches and imperfections before the polishing stage.
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Coupe, Covertibles (small vehicles)
$500
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Sedans, Compact SUVs (midsize vehicles)
$600
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Trucks, Mid Size SUVs
$700
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Vans, Fullsize Trucks, Large SUVs
$800
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Ceramic Coatings
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Minimum Level 1 paint correction is required
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After completing the IPA wipedown, apply a customer approved layer of ceramic coating on the freshly prepped paint.
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Allow ceramic to cure (Typically 24 hours).
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Repeat step for higher levels of protection
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Coupe, Covertibles (small vehicles)
Require custom quote - typically starts around $700
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Sedans, Compact SUVs (midsize vehicles)
Require custom quote - typically starts around $800
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Trucks, Mid Size SUVs
Require custom quote - typically starts around $900
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Vans, Fullsize Trucks, Large SUVs
Require custom quote - typically starts around $1000
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Ceramic Coatings (Other than paint)
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Ceramic coatings can be applied to trim, glass, wheels, and even interior panels upon request.
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All prices a la carte
