Our
Process
At Sleek Auto Shine, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier ceramic paint protection services to ensure your vehicle's paintwork remains pristine and protected. Our comprehensive process is designed to meticulously prepare your vehicle for the application of ceramic paint protection, ensuring maximum durability and shine. Below, you will find a detailed step-by-step guide of our process, highlighting the care and precision we invest in every vehicle.
1
Decontamination:
We start with breaking down metal fallout and contaminants.
2
Degrease and Wash
After this, we remove all dirt and grime by applying a sponge to clean the exterior of the vehicle.
3
Chamois Dry
Next, we dry the vehicle exterior, including door jambs and wheels.
4
Clay Bar
Following this, claying the vehicle is crucial before applying paint protection. We remove any remaining contaminants on the paintwork (e.g., fallout, overspray) to ensure the clear coat is smooth and free from impurities.
5
Electronic Meter Gauge
After claying, we check and record high and low spots on the clear coat paintwork to understand the paint thickness. Even new cars can have variations in paint thickness due to pre-delivery procedures from dealerships. Knowing these variations is important before proceeding with paint correction (cut and polish).
6
Paint Correction (Cut and Polish)
Depending on the thickness of the clear coat, we use specific methods of paint correction to remove factory swirl marks, light scratches, and other imperfections in the paintwork. For second-hand cars, this process can take up to 5 to 6 hours to complete.
7
Isopropyl Alcohol Preparation
Following the paint correction, we use isopropyl alcohol to prepare the paint by removing any factory or existing polish and waxes. This part of the process is essential to maximize the bonding when the paint protection is applied.
8
Applying Ceramic Paint Protection
Finally, we apply ceramic paint protection one panel at a time using LED lighting. It provides a protective layer to the vehicle's paintwork with several benefits:
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Protection against UV rays and fading
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Resistance to environmental chemical damage
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Hydrophobic properties that repel water
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Increased gloss and shine
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Easier cleaning and maintenance
Applying ceramic paint protection can take one to two days to complete, depending on the size of the vehicle.
Sleek Auto Shine offers a loan car during this process.
Sleek Auto Shine is a Gtechniq and Aegis IX accredited installer with nearly 20 years of experience.
