Say
goodbye
to
scratches &
swirl
marks
paint correction & auto paint polishing Santa Cruz, CA.
Are you tired of seeing the swirls and light scratches on your car paint? Is your paint brand new but not looking as crisp or clear as it should be?
Well then paint correction or paint polishing is the answer to your problems!
My skill and experience in the art of paint correction truly separates me from the rest. I take the time it requires to get the job done correctly ensuring my process will always outperform the competition.The right knowledge, equipment, and high-end products are a must in the paint polishing process. I spend a great amount of time fixing work that was done incorrectly by unskilled buffer operators in body shops, manufacturers, and dealership prep departments. This process reveals the exterior paint’s true potential that you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere. Many detailing shops will simply fill in or hide the scratches by using sub-par products and waxes, but I will permanently remove them.
what is paint correction?
Paint correction, also known as swirl mark removal or machine polishing is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish. The process is labor-intensive and requires a high degree of skill and concentration, but done properly, it can rejuvenate the look of a car by eliminating, hard water marks, etching caused by bird waste or tree sap, automated car wash marring, scratches, and fading.
common types of Paint defects
Swirls
Swirl marks are scratches caused by small particles making abrasive contact with the finish of a car. The use of low quality and dirty cloths, chamois, impure water, and especially automated car washes can cause unwanted particles to leave behind deep scratches.
water spots
Water spots are created when water evaporates from paintwork and leaves behind mineral deposits.
bird poo etching
With a pH between 3 and 5, bird poop is high in uric acid, a corrosive element that can quickly damage your vehicle's exterior. Most paint damage occurs within 48 hours of exposure to bird feces.
SPOT
scratch
removal
Do have one or more unsightly scratches or small defects scattered around your vehicles paint that you would like removed?
Well, you found the answer to your problem!
- Each individual paint defect will be inspected and addressed with the appropriate paint correction procedure to safely remove or reduce the appearance of the blemish
level 1
paint
correction
My Level 1 Paint Correction is designed to make a drastic improvement in your car’s gloss by carefully reducing the appearance of swirls, and light scratches by approximately 40%+. It’s not designed to make the paint perfect again but it will bring your paint back to life!
- Paint receives a single-stage polish to deep clean the paint, increase gloss, and reduce swirls using a hybrid compound/polish applied with a foam pad and Random Orbital Polisher
- 4 - 5 overlapping passes per panel
Added Gloss
60%
Defect Removal
40%
level 2
paint
correction
No paint is perfect, but this package will bring you as close as possible to a showroom shine. This is a multi process starting with the most aggressive to the least, we will carefully remove approximately 80%+ of paint defects with this package.
- Paint receives a two-stage paint correction, starting with the more aggressive cut step using a compound on a wool or microfiber pad, followed by a gentle polishing step using a refining polish on a foam pad to restore depth & clarity to the paint plus produce amazing shine & gloss.
Added Gloss
95%
Defect Removal
85%
DISCLAIMER
NO RUSH POLICY: At Hagen Surface Protection, my reputation is built on honesty and quality. I will not comprise the integrity of my work by taking shortcuts. If services are not allowed the full amount of time required, that will result in inferior service and potential errors so please plan ahead and schedule accordingly. I will do my best to ensure that deadlines are met, but there may be some circumstances that will require more time than initially estimated. If the original diagnosis has changed, I will keep you informed throughout the process and recommend a different course of action, if necessary. EXTERIOR DETAILING POLICY: Exterior Detailing services DO NOT include Interior Detail, Overspray Removal, Heavy Paint Defect Removal, Headlight Restoration, Rock Chip Touch-Up and Engine Bay Detail. If the exterior condition of the vehicle is determined as severe (mud, tar, sap, bugs, etc), additional fees may be charged. Please schedule a consultation for the full estimate. INTERIOR DETAILING POLICY: Interior detailing services DO NOT include Exterior Wash/Detail, damage repair, Odor Removal(smoke, human, pet), Biohazard Removal(vomit, urine, feces, blood). INTERIOR STAINS: While most stains can be removed, some stains may be permanent due to the nature of such stain, how long the stain has been present, or previous attempts of removal. If the interior condition of the vehicle is determined as severe (mud, stains, hair, odor, etc), additional fees may be charged. MARINE/RV DETAILING POLICY: Gel Coat is finicky material and results will vary depending on condition of vessel/Rv, storage and maintenance before and after service.
Tony Martin2023-09-11Luke did an amazing job with applying ceramic coating on my new car and windshield. Very professional and personable, too! He explained everything well, and even gave me tips for maintenance moving forward. I am confident that he will help me keep my car looking great for years to come! I will be using his services again for sure!
Doug Hebard2023-07-174th time Luke has worked on my 24 ft day Black sprinter Rv. This time did paint restoration. Looks great and very happy with service. Highly recommend
LJ Trejo2023-07-02Great communication, arrived on time, did a great job!
CEG INDUSTRIES2023-06-30Absolutely phenomenal work on my 16 year old Porsche Cayman. It looks brand new and I know it’s protected for a long time. Thanks!
Larry Novick2023-06-25I have used this company for the last 5 years and have never had better service or results
Adrian Garner2023-06-24Luke is very meticulous, professional, and did an excellent job on 3 of my vehicles.
Dave Josselyn2023-06-15Luke is an exemplary professional and skilled finish technician. My new black Tesla Y is ready for Show
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