Total Car Recon professional auto paint touch-up services are designed to repair minor cosmetic damage to your vehicle’s paint. Here’s a breakdown of what you can typically expect from our services:
Assessment
Inspection: The service starts with a detailed inspection of the damage. Total Recon professionals evaluate the size, depth, and location of the scratches, chips, or blemishes.
Color Matching: Our certified paint specialists use advanced tools to match the paint color precisely to your vehicle’s original hue. This often involves using a color code from your car’s VIN or paint code, combined with computerized color matching technology.
Preparation
Cleaning: The affected area is thoroughly cleaned to remove any dirt, debris, or wax that might interfere with the paint application.
Sanding: For deeper scratches or dents, the area may be lightly sanded to smooth the surface and ensure better adhesion of the new paint.
Masking: Surrounding areas are masked off to prevent accidental paint overspray and to protect other parts of the vehicle.
Application
Primer: If necessary, a primer is applied to fill in any gaps or to prepare the surface for the new paint. This step is crucial for ensuring that the new paint adheres well and lasts longer.
Base Coat: The base coat or color layer is applied. This is the primary layer that matches the car’s original color.
Clear Coat: After the base coat dries, a clear coat is applied to give the paint a glossy finish and to protect it from UV rays, environmental contaminants, and minor abrasions.
Blending and Finishing
Blending: The edges of the touch-up are blended into the surrounding paint to ensure a seamless transition between the old and new paint.
Polishing: Once the paint has cured, the area is polished to match the rest of the vehicle’s finish. This step helps remove any imperfections and gives the repaired area a smooth, glossy appearance.
Quality Check
Inspection: The technician performs a final inspection to ensure the touch-up is seamless and meets our superior quality standards. They check for color match, smoothness, and overall appearance.
Cleaning: The vehicle is cleaned and any masking materials are removed.
Follow-Up
Aftercare: You may receive recommendations for aftercare, such as avoiding car washes for a certain period or using specific cleaning products to maintain the new finish.
Total Car Recons professional touch-up services are ideal for achieving a high-quality repair that blends well with the existing paint and restores your vehicle’s appearance to a near-original state.