Body shop or Detailer to remove scratches?
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Body shop or Detailer to remove scratches?
Would you go to a body shop or detailer to remove scratches, and what type of procedure would you recommend? See attached for pics:
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Also, do you recommend going to detailer first to see what they can take care of, and then body shop for the rest?
One shop recommended adding clear coat, paint correction, wet sand, and buff. Is that a good idea?
One shop recommended adding clear coat, paint correction, wet sand, and buff. Is that a good idea?
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Paint correction & "buff" are generally the same thing... this process is used to remove swirl marks and light scratches from the finish to restore clarity and gloss.
Wetsanding, if needed, is done prior to the correction process and is not something I would recommend on OEM paint on a daily driven vehicle except for the occasional scratch repair if absolutely necessary. This is because OEM paint is very thin, so you do not want to remove too much material and damage the finish.
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Thanks for the advice! I'll take it to a reputable detailer first before going to body shop and will not go with any body shops that want to wet sand unless absolutely necessary.
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