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Paint Decontamination

Doesn't a wash remove surface contaminates? Sorta. Vehicles are exposed to all types of fallout such as iron particles from brake pads, overspray, cement, bird droppings, water spots, tree sap, and bug guts while driving or stored in the open.

Overtime this builds up in the pores of the paint making the paint feel rough, look yellowish/orange in color (mostly in light paint colors), premature paint failure and it doesn't allow paint protection to bond directly to the paint.​

White camry getting a surfaced prepped with iron decon bath & clay to whiten & smooth out the paint for sealant

Clayed & iron particles removed giving the paint a smooth and whiter appearance

Iron removal 

Iron particles are tiny pieces of iron sitting on the surface of the paint.

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Why remove it? 

It can cause tiny rust spots causing discoloration, rough surface, & premature paint failure.

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 Iron Decon is perfect to refresh the paint allowing the protection to bond right into the vehicles pores and last longer. 

Water spot removal 

Most water spots can be removed with acid by dissolving the minerals on the surface. 

I call this water spot removal stage 1

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But it was only on there for a day!

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Sometimes it etches into the paint due to poor maintenance, no paint protection, and heavy minerals baking on there from extreme heat from the sun.  Especially dark color paint. 

 

Once its etched in, it will need a paint correction.

Water spot stains on moonroof removed with acid
Water spots on sunroof windows. Removed with water spot stage 1 

Bug Removal 

Bugs are acidic and will etch into the paint. We use an enzyme solution to help break down the exoskeletons of the bugs for safe removal.

Windshield, mirrors, grill, & roof top will be treated for bugs as well. 

Polishing wax included for light etching removal.

Deeper etching will need a paint correction 

Claying

Claying is the back bone to keep your paint is top shape. Claying removes embedded surface contaminates to make the paint smooth. 

 

It's all about prep. If the surface is rough, any type of paint protection such as wax, sealant, graphene, and even ceramic will not be able to do their job which is to protect the paint from paint failure damage. 

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Not claying and adding protection is like sticking a sticker onto a dirty window. It might hold for a moment but eventually fall off because the surface wasn't properly cleaned. 

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All packages include claying. 

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Vehicles that have been neglected may need heavy clay & iron removal to ensure a clean paint surface. 

Exterior & Interior Detail has heavy clay

Tree sap removal

Tree sap can etch into the paint, causing permanent damage.

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After removal it may need to a paint correction to remove any etching. ​​

50/50 Roof covered in tree sap and all tree sap removed
Washed, tree sap removal & sealant to prevent tree sap from etching in

Road Tar & Concrete Removal

Los Angeles always has some construction going on. Paving roads and mixing trucks can be messy and can't be controlled completely. Quick action to remove tar is critical to avoid any etching or staining especially if your vehicle is wrapped.

Road tar & concrete will be removed with a cleaner and sprayed wax
 

50/50 of grill full of butterflies and completely removed
Bugs pre treated, scrubbed with brushes, and engine popped open to clean bugs out of the radiator 
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