Car Paint Restorations

Yes, paint correction can eliminate scratches and swirl marks that haven’t penetrated the clear coat. (For context, the average modern clear coat is 1.5–2 millimetres thick. Vehicles made before the 1980s don’t have OEM clear coats.)

The first stage of a 3-stage correction often includes wet-sanding or heavy cutting, which takes off the top layer of the clear coat and mostly removes non-penetrative defects in the process. The second stage normally incorporates a lighter buffing compound to even out the results of the first. Because that process can leave mild hazing, it’s generally followed by a polish to achieve that rich, flawless paintwork your vehicle deserves.

Wet-sanding is the process of sanding a wet body surface with automotive sandpaper, which ranges from 1500 to 3000 grit. Adding a very thin liquid barrier helps carry away the tiny particles that get created during sanding. That helps make sure they don’t scratch the clear coat, delivering a cleaner, more even result.

Generally, distilled water is the best wetting option – it’s free from chemical contaminants and doesn’t contain lubricants that will impede the sandpaper’s efficacy.

Our workshop is located at 23 Chetwynd Street, Loganholme QLD 4129. Most of our customers come to us from Logan, South Brisbane, or the Gold Coast, but we welcome luxury vehicles and classic cars from anywhere.

A standard detail involves cleaning your vehicle, conditioning interior surfaces and correcting exterior ones, and applying protective treatments. It’s part of your car’s regular maintenance, preserving both its appearance and market value.

A restorative detail refers to making an older car ‘as new’ – that is, returning it to the same condition as it was when it left the factory floor (or better). We only restore the interior and exterior surfaces of muscle cars, which means we don’t undertake mechanical or structural repairs. (We can refer you to specialists in both areas.)

It’s a longer, more intensive process than a standard detail that can take, in some cases, upwards of 100 hours per vehicle. The products we use for a restorative detail are also selected specifically for your vehicle’s materials and paint surfaces.

We know how much time, effort and care go into acquiring and maintaining a classic car, and damaging one is the last thing we’d ever want. Here’s how we keep all our customers’ vehicles as safe as possible.

1. We focus on quality over quantity, always. A culture of ‘more, faster’ is exactly how accidents happen. Every one of our team members knows that delivering precise, thorough and careful detailing is our absolute priority.
2. We video and photograph the interior, exterior, and engine bay of every classic car as soon as it arrives at our workshop. It’s a great way to check the results of our work, and helps ensure that both you and our team are aware of any pre-existing damage.
3. We only use high-quality, commercial-grade products that we’ve screened for adverse chemical interactions. These include products from brands like Aero.
4. We have $[X] public liability insurance and $[X] professional indemnity insurance.