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Refinishing your car is a multi-step process.
Restoring your car to a "factory-new"
appearance requires the application of
quality refinishing systems by a skilled,
professional technician.
- After the damaged metal and plastic body
areas are repaired, a variety of cleaners and
etchers are applied to condition the surface
and to ensure adhesion of the paint system.
- This is followed by primers which fill
crevices and protect against corrosion
and rust.
- After sanding, another primer/sealer is
applied to provide a uniform,
satin-smooth surface.
- The color coat is then applied, often
followed by a clear coat. Clear coats are a
relatively recent development. The tough,
transparent film acts like a magnifying glass
to bring out the brilliance of the color, while
protecting the pigments in the color coat
from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun,
from acid rain, and other contaminants.
They provide a longer-lasting, "mirror-like"
finish and are now used on most new
factory finishes.
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