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Vehicle Paintwork Restoration
Paintwork Restoration Service
Exterior Prep
If you were to walk around the car park of a popular grocery store, you will most likely see that many cars, SUVs, and trucks have car paint that is fading. Whether it be from excessive UV rays, sunlight exposure or simply cheap paint and clear coatings being used at the factory, vehicles nowadays are highly prone to faded car paint over time.
However, what would you say if I told you that the issue is not the paint on the car’s body – but the breakdown of the clear coating on top of that paint that causes fading. The clear coat does much more than simply seal the pigment from exposure to elements, UV rays, and other contaminants. With a glossy finish, the clear is what gives the paint the depth and shine. On a matte finish, it provides the richness – and if it's damaged – it can be very costly to repair.
If the paint is fading on your car, then the question is what can you do to solve the problem? Below, we will go over the most common causes of fading car paint, the extent to which damage can occur, and some tips on how you can restore the original colour and shine of your vehicle.
The Options
Before we engage in fixing faded car paint, the first thing we need to know is the type of paint job you have. It’s simple – you either have a single-stage paint (which is a combined clear and pigment) or a dual-stage (pigment with clear coating applied on top). It’s also important to determine the type of paint used. Newer vehicles produced today use paints that are urethane-based, while custom paint jobs use lacquers and enamels.
Prior to restoring the faded paint on your car, we must find out which type of paint your car has, or if it has a clear coat. If your car has a clear coat, then you have some options for improving the depth and shine of your car’s paint manually. We will discuss this further with you. If, on the other hand, your car does not have a clear coat, your only options would be to either have the car professionally repainted.