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How to Detail Faded Paint by Hand (Paint Correction)

17,838,111 views April 6, 2020 29:11

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In brief

Revive a car’s faded, scratched, or sun-damaged paint by hand with ChrisFix’s detailed method. You’ll learn to remove swirl marks, restore trim, and refresh headlights—ideal for anyone tackling a neglected vehicle’s cosmetic repair.

Questions & answers

What grit sandpaper is recommended for paint correction?

The video uses 5000-grit sandpaper for smoothing scratches.

Description from the creator

Learn how to detail a car with faded, scratched, paint. I will show you how to do paint correction by hand, how to remove swirl marks, how to restore faded trim, how to restore headlights, and finally how to fix sun damaged paint. I got this car for $500 and it wasn't running and was super dirty. Now the car runs and looks dripping wet!

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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 29:11 video tutorial on April 6, 2020. It has been watched 17,838,111 times on YouTube.

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ChrisFix
Duration
29:11
Published
April 6, 2020
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17,838,111
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