BMW, Mercedes, Audi & Range Rover.
Hard German clear coats, Mercedes ceramic clear, and the matte and satin finishes on BMW and Range Rover that must never be polished, each treated the right way.
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How is European paint corrected?
Most BMW, Audi and Mercedes clear coats are hard, and Mercedes adds a ceramic clear coat, so correction takes more cutting time and finishes very sharp: $399 1-step, $599 2-step, $899 multi-step. Matte and satin finishes on BMW Individual Frozen colors, Mercedes MAGNO and Range Rover satin are never polished; they get matte-safe care, quoted on the vehicle.
More cutting time. Sharper finish.
BMW, Audi and Mercedes clears take longer to level and finish deeper for it. Matte and satin panels never see the polisher.
- BMW · AudiHard clear
- MercedesCeramic clear
- MatteNever polished
What we watch on each make.
BMW
Hard clear on X5, M3 and M5; Frozen (matte) Individual colors get matte-only care; illuminated kidney grilles are protected.
Mercedes-Benz
Ceramic clear coat resists light scratches but still swirls. MAGNO matte on G-Class and AMG never sees a polisher.
Audi
Glossy black trim packages and RS models. Laser and matrix headlights are taped off.
Range Rover
Satin paint options and huge flat panels on Range Rover, Sport and Velar. Satin and matte areas get matte-safe products only.
Chrome & black trim
Window surrounds and grilles get hand polish or tape, never a machine edge.
Winter road film
European SUVs see the most deicer. Clay first, then correction, then protection.
Which finish do you have?
| Finish | Examples | Correction? | Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss, hard clear | BMW, Audi, Porsche | Yes, more cutting time | Sealant or ceramic coating |
| Ceramic clear coat | Mercedes-Benz | Yes, slower to cut | Coating optional |
| Matte / satin | BMW Frozen, Mercedes MAGNO, Range Rover satin | Never polished | Matte-safe wash and matte coating |
Every make paints differently.
Hardness, thickness and finish change how paint is corrected. Pick your make.
European paint questions.
Straight answers to what people ask before they book. More in the answers hub.
Q01Can matte paint be paint corrected?
No. Matte and satin finishes, like BMW Frozen paints, Mercedes MAGNO and many Range Rover satin options, get their look from a textured clear coat. Polishing would make it shiny and blotchy. Matte paint gets a matte-safe wash, decontamination and a matte-specific sealant or coating instead.
Q02Is Mercedes ceramic clear coat scratch-proof?
No. Mercedes' ceramic clear coat is harder and more scratch-resistant than conventional clear, but it still swirls from car washes. It takes longer to correct because it's harder.
Q03Why does German paint take longer to correct?
Many BMW, Audi and Mercedes clear coats are hard. Hard paint takes more cutting time per panel to remove the same defects, then finishes to a sharp, deep gloss.
Q04Do you work around gloss black trim and chrome?
Yes. Gloss black window trim, grilles and badges on Audi, BMW and Range Rover are taped off or polished separately by hand, because they scratch easily.
Q05How much does it cost?
Flat pricing for gloss paint: $399 for a 1-step, $599 for a 2-step, $899 for a multi-step. Matte and satin paint care is quoted on the vehicle.
Q06Which models do you see most?
BMW X5, X7, M3 and M5; Mercedes GLE, G-Class and S-Class; Audi Q5, Q7, RS 6 and R8; and Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar and Defender.
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