At Beckham Mobile Detailing, we specialize in paint enhancement, a process designed to revitalize your vehicle's appearance and add a noticeable shine. While paint correction involves more intensive, multi-stage polishing to remove deeper scratches and imperfections, paint enhancement focuses on refining the existing clear coat to improve gloss and clarity.
Here are the steps taken for a paint enhancement:
1. Paint thickness is measured and paint condition is inspected to ensure polishing will not harm the paint. If I feel that polishing will cause any harm I will explain what I observe and we can then discuss all options available. The most important part of any service I provide is to make sure no damage is done.
2. Hand wash combined with an all purpose cleaner is done to remove non-bonded contaminants.
3. A decontamination towel is used with an iron remover to weaken and remove any metal particles that are embedded in the paint.
4. A mineral remover is then used to dissolve water spots from paint and exterior glass.
5. Any tree sap or road tar that hasn’t been removed in the previous steps are then removed using further techniques.
6. The vehicle is then hand washed a second time to ensure all chemical residue is removed then dried.
7. Now that the paint is decontaminated a selection of polishing pads are selected based on type and condition of paint. Small test patches are made to see which pad is the best choice. If you would like a say in which result is best please let me know. The whole point is to give you the results you want.
8. Paint, glass, and lights are then polished and polish residue is removed.
9. A ceramic sealant is then applied to add protection and gloss. This is a good time to apply a ceramic coating if desired.
We've chosen to concentrate on paint enhancement for several key reasons:
Efficiency and Value: Paint enhancement offers significant visual improvements in a shorter timeframe, making it a more cost-effective option for many of our customers.
Preserving Clear Coat: Aggressive paint correction, while effective, removes more of the clear coat. For everyday vehicles, paint enhancement provides a fantastic shine without excessive removal of this protective layer.
Ideal for Most Vehicles: For newer vehicles or those with minor imperfections, paint enhancement delivers impressive results, restoring a like-new appearance.
Focus on Daily Drivers: We want to provide a service that makes your daily driver look amazing, without the extended downtime and higher cost of full correction.
If you have deeper scratches or significant paint damage, we can certainly discuss options and potentially refer you to trusted partners who specialize in paint correction. However, for most of our clients, paint enhancement achieves the desired results: a beautiful, glossy, and protected finish.