Tag: paint correction

Red 1986 Ferrari Testarossa with a glossy paint-corrected and ceramic-coated finish, front three-quarter view against a Texas Hill Country limestone backdrop, detailed by Carsmotology in Boerne TX

1986 Ferrari Testarossa Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating in Boerne, TX

Some cars make you stop and just look for a minute before you ever pick up a towel. This 1986 Ferrari Testarossa was one of them. Few shapes from the 1980s are as instantly recognizable as those side strakes and that wide, flat tail, and the owner wanted the paint to finally match the presence …

White sports car getting its paint properly decontaminated and corrected before paint protection film is installed at Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

Paint Prep Before PPF: Why Proper Prep Is Everything (and How to Spot a Shop That Skips It)

Paint protection film locks in whatever is under it. Here is why proper paint prep before PPF matters, and how to spot a shop that skips the correction step.

Red 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS convertible restomod with a glossy paint-corrected and ceramic-coated finish, detailed by Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

Bringing a 1967 Camaro SS/RS Back to Life with Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating

A 1967 Camaro SS/RS restomod comes in with buffer trails and years of swirls. See how Carsmotology brought the paint back with a multi-stage correction and CCi Revolution ceramic coating in Boerne, TX.

White Porsche 911 GT3 in the Carsmotology shop, the kind of car where measuring paint thickness before buffing matters

Paint Thickness Gauge: How Detailers Measure Paint Before Buffing

A paint thickness gauge tells you how much clear coat is on each panel, so you can polish safely and spot a repaint. Here is how detailers use one, and which to buy.

Jen of Carsmotology pointing to the title Detailing a 1987 Porsche Carrera, with a red Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet behind her in the Boerne, TX detailing shop

Detailing a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating

A neglected 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet comes back to life with a clay bar, convertible top care, full paint correction, and a ceramic coating. Here is the full detail.

Black C7 Corvette front three-quarter view with mirror-like gloss after paint correction, Stek PPF, and IGL ceramic coating at Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

C7 Corvette Paint Correction, PPF, and Ceramic Coating by Carsmotology

A full breakdown of the two-stage paint correction, full-body Stek PPF, and 60,000-mile IGL ceramic coating we performed on a C7 Corvette in Boerne, TX.

1960 Chevrolet Impala after paint correction and ceramic coating in Boerne TX

1960 Impala Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating by Carsmotology

A full breakdown of the multi-step paint correction and CCI Advanced Ceramic Coating we performed on a 1960 Chevy Impala, built alongside Cruzer’s Customs.

Red single stage paint Supra being polished at Carsmotology auto detailing shop in Boerne TX

What Is Single Stage Paint? A Detailer Explains (vs Clear Coat)

Single stage paint mixes color and clear into one sprayed layer with no separate clear coat. A pro detailer explains what it is, how it differs from clear coat, and how to spot it while polishing.

Pro detailer removing hard water spots from a Porsche with a machine polisher

How to Remove Hard Water Spots on a Car (From a Pro Detailer)

Hard water spots that won’t wash off are etched into the clear coat. Here’s how a pro removes them safely, avoids craters and phantom spots, and keeps them from coming back.

Blue Chevrolet Corvette ceramic coating and paint protection service at Carsmotology in Boerne Texas near San Antonio and New Braunfels

The Ugly Truth About Dealership Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection

Learn the truth about dealership ceramic coatings, paint protection film, and what actually matters before protecting your vehicle.