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Swirl city after polishing? Even pros make these mistakes. Learn what to avoid when correcting paint and how to get perfect results every time.  

The Ultimate Guide to Paint Correction – Tools, Techniques, and Pro Tips Swirl marks, haze, water spots—it’s all fixable. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time pro, this is your go-to guide to paint...

Why So Many Detailers Over-Correct Paint (And What to Do Instead) Most detailers are doing too much. Too many passes, too aggressive, too often. The result? Wasted time, thin clear coat, and less gloss. Here’...

Wet Sanding vs Polishing: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each Wet sanding and polishing are both used to correct paint—but they’re very different techniques with very different risks. Here’s how to know...

Can You Polish a Car with Just Microfiber Pads? Microfiber pads are aggressive, fast-cutting, and effective—but are they better than foam? And should you use them for your entire paint correction process? Her...

How to Polish a New Car Without Damaging the Clear Coat You just bought a brand new car—but the paint already has swirls, haze, or buffer trails. Should you polish it? Yes—but you need to do it right, or you ...

Compound vs Polish: What’s the Real Difference (and Do You Need Both?) If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a compound, a polish, or both to correct paint—you're not alone. Here’s a simple breakdown of wh...

Why Paint Correction Should Always Be Followed by Protection You finished polishing the paint. It looks flawless. But without protection, it won’t last. Here’s why paint correction should always be followed b...

Polishing in Direct Sunlight: Safe or Stupid? It’s hot. You don’t have shade. And your customer (or your own car) needs to be corrected. So, can you polish paint in direct sunlight? Here’s the truth—and how t...

Does Your Paint Really Need Correction—Or Just a Good Detail? Paint correction is a powerful tool—but not every car needs it. Here’s how to tell if your paint needs a full correction, a light polish, or just a...