Auto Detailing, Ceramic Coatings, Paint Protection Film, Window Tinting in Roanoke, VA
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As auto detail specialists, we are dedicated to providing you with reliable, professional detailing service to meet all your needs.
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Paint Protection Film
Read more →Our most comprehensive protection for your vehicle's paint finish. Paint protection film is durable and long lasting, guarding your paintwork from damaging roads and sun. We use PremiumShield brand paint protection film which provides unmatched protection against discoloration, fading, bubbling or cracking. It also comes with warranty against defect for even more peace of mind. Our paint protection film (PPF) provides superior sheilding from the harshest and most abrasive debris your vehicle will encounter. Premium Shield's line of products offers a range options and our specialists can help you choose the right one for your auto needs.
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Auto Detailing
Read more →What's better than that new car feeling of clean surfaces and a fresh smell? Getting your car detailed regularly will give it a deep clean so it feels brand new again. Dirt and germs and smells accumulate over the natural use of your vehicle. Spilled coffee, scattered crumbs, or pet hair make the time spent in your car less enjoyable.
Dr Auto Spa’s auto detailing services will have you loving your ride again. Both the interior and exterior of your vehicle deserve to be well-cared for. Regularly scheduled washes and waxes or long-term ceramic coatings are the keys to saving the life of your vehicle’s exterior. We can help with every type of auto detailing request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections and blemishes from a vehicle’s paint work and restoring it to its original condition. The process is complex, time consuming, and labor-intensive but when done by a professional, the results are impressive.
If you have noticed scratches or what may look like a swirl on your car, paint correction in Roanoke, VA will fix that and make the paint free and clear again. Once it is free of blemishes, it’s a good time to consider a protective coating such as ceramic coating or paint protection film.
Why is the paint correction process so lengthy? Well, it entails several steps to get it just right, especially if you want the paint truly corrected rather than merely have the scratches filled. A proper paint correction job can take anywhere from 5 to 30 hours depending on the damage that needs corrected.
The first step is always a thorough wash to remove all loose dirt and debris from the car’s paint surface. This is done with gentle soap formulated for car care. Then the vehicle is dried with soft towels before moving to the next step.
Next, an iron remover is sprayed to further decontaminate the paint. This is rinsed off before moving to the next step which is the clay bar. Claying the paintwork will safely remove any stubborn surface contaminants that the wash was not able to remove.
Now we can see what we’re working with. All of the previous steps have cleared away any residue from the car’s surface and what remains is the true condition of the vehicle’s paintwork. A thorough inspection will help determine what kind of paint correction is needed. Depending on the depth of scratches and imperfections, various techniques will be needed to level the paint and achieve best results.
Each situation is unique and our detailing specialists can determine the best course of action but generally polishing and buffing are what is required next in the process. In some more serious cases, wet-sanding and re-level is used for deep scratches. Several rounds of polishing and buffing will be needed to get the paint looking right. Starting with a rougher grain and working to a finer one, the paint is polished and buffed 2 to 4 times.
Finally, each panel of the car is wiped down with a degreasing solution such as isopropyl alcohol. This dissolves any remaining oily residue and reveals the final finish properly corrected. A professionally corrected paint surface will shine and reflect clearly now that there are no imperfections to scatter the light.
Now that the paint correction is done, a high quality protection such as a ceramic coating or paint protection film will preserve the hard work done and make your vehicle’s shine last for years to come. If you’re not sure which protective option is best for your car, talk to one of our auto detailing specialists. We are passionate about cars and can help you determine which option will best suit your vehicle and your goals for your ride.
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8314 Suite B, Cloverdale, Road, Troutville, VA, 24175
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